The town was first settled in 1854 when the junction of Yonge Street and a new railway proved to be an ideal settlement. Aurora was incorporated as a town in 1888.
Many Aurora residents now commute to Toronto, and the town is part of the Greater Toronto Area.
Town of Aurora Official Website: " class="external">http://www.town.aurora.on.ca/
| North: Newmarket | |||||
| West: King | Aurora | East: Whitchurch-Stouffville | |||
| South: Richmond Hill |