{"id":4418,"date":"2018-10-15T19:25:15","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T19:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=4418"},"modified":"2019-05-02T23:20:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T23:20:24","slug":"five-reasons-to-call-aurora-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/five-reasons-to-call-aurora-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Call Aurora Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nNestled along the Oak Ridges Moraine, the town of Aurora<\/a> is home to Geranium\u2019s executive new community, Allegro<\/a>. Aurora offers many activities and amenities for all ages. Whether it\u2019s relaxing at a trendy restaurant, or taking a hike through any one of their 62 parks and expansive trail system, there are so many reasons to call Aurora home.<\/p>\n

1. Dining <\/strong><\/span>
\nSatisfy your craving at any one of Aurora\u2019s most popular restaurants. For a dining experience filled with ambience, Aqua Grill<\/a> on Yonge St. is one of Aurora\u2019s finest neighbourhood restaurants. From pan roasted fresh Cornish hen to saut\u00e9ed sea scallop linguine, Aqua Grill offers one of the most elegant dining experiences in the area, and is only steps away from Allegro.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a fine meal at Aqua Grill<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Craving international cuisine? Aurora has many options at arm\u2019s reach. You can enjoy Mexican tortillas at Dos Mariachis<\/a>, Japanese sushi at Izumi<\/a> or Iranian kababs at Kababa Express<\/a>. Rich dining experiences will be at your fingertips for casual meals, special occasions and nights on the town.<\/p>\n

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Many international restaurants can be found in Aurora, like Izumi<\/a> Japanese cuisine<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Entertainment<\/strong><\/span>
\nAurora is home to a multitude of activities all year long! From outdoor concerts and festivals in the summer to Halloween themed, family friendly activities in the fall, the wide range of activities has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

The December holiday season kicks off with the annual Aurora Christmas Market<\/a>. With crafts, games, and Santa himself, the Christmas Market is fun for the whole family. Additionally, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony is most certainly not to be missed!<\/p>\n

Additional holiday season events<\/a> like the Nativity Pageant, Menorah Lighting Ceremony, and Jingle Bell Walk keep Aurora packed with lots to choose from.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re into history, the Aurora Historical Society<\/a> offers exhibits and tours, which promote the local history and historical artifacts.<\/p>\n

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Learn about the area’s history at the Aurora Historical Society<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

3. Recreation<\/strong><\/span>
\nWith an intricate system of trails and parks, there are plenty of recreation options in Aurora for a family on the go. Connecting many of the parks is a trail system<\/a> over 50 kilometres long that attracts joggers, hikers and skiers.<\/p>\n

Bring your bike or walking shoes to discover the Aurora Community Arboretum<\/a>. From bird watching, to tree walks, educating you and your family on the wonders of nature is fun with over 100 acres to explore.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let winter slow you down! Stay active with a family swim at Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex<\/a> or a public skate at the Aurora Family Leisure<\/a> Complex.<\/p>\n

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Take in nature’s beauty at Aurora Arboretum<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

4. Arts & Culture<\/strong><\/span>
\nAurora successfully maintains<\/a> its small-town charm and tight-knit community, while balancing the amenities of a larger urban centre. With museums, art galleries, cultural heritage sites and an indoor and outdoor theatre, there\u2019s so much to experience.<\/p>\n

At the heart of it all is the Aurora Cultural Centre<\/a>, located in a beautifully-restored 1886 schoolhouse, with four vibrant gallery exhibition spaces. The centre provides a range of classes for all ages, live music series, summer camps and many special events.<\/p>\n

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Aurora Cultural Centre<\/a> provides classes, live music series, summer camps and more<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Community<\/strong><\/span>
\nAllegro distinguishes itself with its downtown Aurora location, providing all amenities at your doorstep. Experience all that your neighbourhood has to offer as you shop in Aurora\u2019s one-of-a-kind boutiques, or simply enjoy the convenience of many nearby grocery stories. The Aurora Farmers Market<\/a> bustles with activity Saturday mornings from May to October. With the holiday season approaching, the Aurora Shopping Centre<\/a> is a one-stop shop for all the items on your wish list.<\/p>\n

Well connected, Aurora’s central GO Transit Station provides transit to downtown and the GTA in minimal time! Conveniently located near highways 400, 404, and 407, weekend trips up to cottage country, or the city are a short drive away.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to a new vision of luxury living. Geranium\u2019s Allegro<\/a> community in Aurora is the height of architectural and design excellence. These luxurious homes combine classic architecture with state-of-the-art finishes and designs.
\nBest of all, everything a family could want is close by, just waiting to be experienced and enjoyed.<\/p>\n

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Nestled along the Oak Ridges Moraine, the town of Aurora is home to Geranium\u2019s executive new community, Allegro. Aurora offers many activities and amenities for all ages. Whether it\u2019s relaxing at a trendy restaurant, or taking a hike through any one of their 62 parks and expansive trail system, there are so many reasons to call Aurora home. READ MORE ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4910,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[546,11],"tags":[635,661,793,549,791,792,231,573,794,295,14,263,133,84,250,267,500],"class_list":["post-4418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aurora","category-community","tag-allegro","tag-allegro-aurora","tag-arts-and-culture","tag-aurora","tag-aurora-ontario","tag-aurora-restaurants","tag-christmas","tag-community","tag-downtown-aurora","tag-family","tag-geranium","tag-gotrain","tag-holidays","tag-neighbourhood","tag-new-home","tag-restaurants","tag-shopping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4418"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4914,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4418\/revisions\/4914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}