Living in Kleinburg | around Collection on 27
Collection on 27 sits at Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 27. That's in Kleinburg, a community in the northwest part of the City of Vaughan. Kleinburg is known for its historic village core, lots of green space along the Humber River and quiet residential streets. You also get quick access to the rest of Vaughan and the wider GTA.
This guide covers what daily life around Kleinburg's Collection on 27 looks like. It walks through the feel of the area, how people get around, where kids go to school and where you'll shop and spend your weekends.
The feel of Kleinburg
Kleinburg feels like a small village with a big city close by. The old core on Islington Avenue has cafes, small shops and restaurants, and the Humber River valley surrounds it with trees and trails.
- Village core: a short drive from Major Mackenzie and Highway 27, with places to eat and browse.
- Who lives here: families, longtime owners and people moving up from busier parts of the GTA.
- Local traditions: the Binder Twine Festival brings the village out every September.
- Real value: townhomes from $699,000 are a smart way into a Kleinburg address.
Getting around and commuting
Highway 27 and Major Mackenzie Drive are both main roads, so you're on a major route as soon as you leave home. Several highways and transit options are a short drive away.
- Highway 427: now runs north to Major Mackenzie Drive, a direct route south toward Pearson Airport and Etobicoke.
- Highways 400 and 407: take you east and south for trips across the GTA.
- Subway access: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station on Line 1 has direct trains into Toronto.
- GO Transit: the Barrie line stops at Maple and Rutherford stations, east of Kleinburg.
Schools, parks and shopping
Kleinburg gives you quiet streets, and the rest of Vaughan fills in the bigger shopping and services. Parks and trails are a big part of daily life here.
- School boards: the area is served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Boundaries can change, so confirm with each board for this address.
- Parks and trails: Kortright Centre for Conservation and Boyd Conservation Park have trails along the Humber.
- Arts close by: the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is right in the village.
- Shopping and health: Vaughan Mills is east near Highway 400, and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital is on Major Mackenzie Drive at Jane Street.
What a normal week looks like
Weekdays mostly happen on the roads, and weekends slow down. Here's how a regular week in the Collection on 27 community in Kleinburg could go.
- Weekday mornings: hop on Highway 27 or the 427 for work, with school drop offs close to home.
- Midweek errands: groceries and everyday shopping in nearby Woodbridge, just to the south.
- Saturday plans: coffee in the village, then a walk at Kortright or an afternoon at the McMichael.
- Summer Sundays: family time at home, or a day at Canada's Wonderland off Highway 400 at Major Mackenzie.
Common questions
Is Kleinburg its own city?
No. Kleinburg is a community inside the City of Vaughan, in York Region. Many people say Kleinburg when they talk about where they live, but city services, taxes and planning all come from Vaughan.
How far is Collection on 27 from downtown Toronto?
Downtown Toronto is about 40 kilometres away. Most people drive using Highway 427 or Highway 400. You can also drive to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and take Line 1 of the subway straight into the city.
How close is Pearson Airport?
Pearson is south of Kleinburg, and Highway 427 now runs up to Major Mackenzie Drive, so it's a direct drive. Outside rush hour it usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
What do we know about the homes so far?
Collection on 27 is a townhouse community by UNIQ Communities, with prices from $699,000. The builder has not released bedroom counts, storeys or occupancy dates yet.
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