Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC)

An urban downtown

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) is Vaughan’s emerging downtown core that continues to establish its reputation as the premier destination for talent and business. The VMC offers unparalleled access to office space, multimodal mobility and urban amenities – all located within the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Opportunities exist in the VMC for office and retail, including notable opportunities in grocery or specialty food retailers as populations continue to grow.

About 783,500 square feet of new office space has been built and approved in the VMC, representing 52 per cent of the 2031 office space target. More than 425,000 square feet of retail use in VMC has been approved, representing 57 per cent of the 2031 retail target.

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Leading VMC Companies

The VMC is home to more than 1,500 businesses employing nearly 29,500 workers. As of 2022, the built and approved development in the VMC represents approximately 6,530 office jobs and more than 1,000 retail jobs.

Testimonial

KPMG

"Located in the heart of the GTA, Vaughan was a clear choice for us to set up a new office. We are better positioned – literally – to service clients across the GTA and in York Region."

Sebastian DiStefano, GTA Regional Managing Partner

VMC Emerging Downtown Video

Vaughan is Transformative, Ambitious and Purpose-driven.

As the go-to source for insight into Vaughan’s business community, Economic Development can support you with business, economic, real estate, and demographic information; highly customized end-to-end site selection assistance; zoning, planning, by-law information and more!

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