- Wells Street and Centre Street Intersection- Enter the Town’s Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District from Wells Street and turn left (west) on Centre Street
- Intersection of Centre Street and Spruce Street- Turn right (north) onto Spruce Street. You are now entering the heart of the Northeast Old Aurora Heritage Conservation District.
- Spruce Street and Catherine Avenue Intersection- Notice 37 Spruce Street at the southeast corner of the intersection of Spruce Street and Catherine Avenue – a rare example of the Second Empire architectural style.
- Catherine Avenue- Turn right (east) onto Catherine Avenue. You are now entering the Edwardian corridor.
- Catherine Avenue and Fleury Street Intersection- Turn left (north) onto Fleury Street, where the Edwardian architectural theme continues on both sides of the street.
- McMahon Park and 63 Maple Street- Notice McMahon Park at 76 Maple Street. Every tree in the District is considered a heritage asset. 63 Maple Street at the Southwest corner was also once the home of John Bowser, the construction superintendent who oversaw the construction of the Empire State building.
- Maple Street and Spruce Street Intersection- Continue west on Maple Street and turn left (south) onto Spruce Street
- 39 Catherine Avenue- At the southwest corner of Spruce Street and Catherine Avenue lies 39 Catherine Avenue, the childhood home of the 14th Prime Minister of Canada, Lester B. Pearson!
- 15342 and 15347 Yonge Street- Continue west on Catherine Avenue and then turn right (north) onto Yonge Street. Notice the landmark Our Lady of Grace Church at 15347 Yonge Street, as well as the Horton Place Italianate Style building at 15342 Yonge Street.
- Hillary House at 15372 Yonge Street- Stop in at the National Historic Site Hillary House, for further information on the District and History of Aurora, and enjoy one of the best local examples of the Gothic Architectural style. Admission to the museum is free during Heritage Week!
Heritage District Walking Tour
Explore Aurora’s Heritage District
Heritage Tour Stops
A new self‑guided heritage district tour has been developed and will be available online. This interactive StoryMap offers an engaging way to explore Aurora’s historic sites at your own pace.
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