Aurora Family Guide
Aurora is a compact York Region community with a strong network of parks, trails, recreation, cultural facilities and local services. Aurora is a first-class city hub rather than a secondary page.
Start with what you need in Aurora
Jump straight to current events, deals, community resources and source-checked local services.
Events in Aurora
See current and upcoming source-checked local events.
Deals in Aurora
Find current verified offers and family-friendly local promotions.
Community resources
Find civic facilities, community centres and practical family resources.
Search local listings
Search across places, services, events, deals and guides.
Everyday family resources in Aurora
High-use public and family services are kept visible even when larger categories would otherwise push them out of the city navigation.
Hospitals & healthcare
Major hospitals and first-party healthcare resources serving the city and surrounding region.
2 source-checked local resourcesPublic libraries
Library branches, reading, learning and community resources for local families.
2 source-checked local resourcesEarlyON child & family centres
Early learning, parent support and child-and-family programs from verified local providers.
1 source-checked local resourcesFamily support & services in Aurora
Verified childcare, primary care, mental-health, caregiver, women’s, employment and family-law resources in one place.
Caregiver support
Information, respite, education and support for family caregivers.
5 source-checked resourcesChild care & fee support
Child-care search, fee support and inclusion resources for local families.
5 source-checked resourcesEmployment support
Job-search, career, training and employment-service resources.
5 source-checked resourcesFamily doctors & primary care
Primary-care search and family-doctor access resources.
5 source-checked resourcesFamily-law services
Source-checked family-law offices and legal-service resources.
5 source-checked resourcesMental health support
Crisis, counselling and mental-health access supports.
5 source-checked resourcesWomen’s support
Crisis, counselling and survivor-support resources for women and families.
5 source-checked resourcesLocal places & services
city-first results310-COPE Crisis Support — Aurora access
24/7 crisis support by phone, text and online chat for people in York Region who are depressed, distressed, anxious, scared, angry or otherwise in crisis.
Aurora · source checkedAllenvale Park Trail
A municipal public trail at Allenvale Park in Aurora.
55 Allenvale Drive · source checkedAlzheimer Society of York Region Caregiver Support — Aurora access
York Region dementia caregiver support including counselling, support groups, education, social work and First Link navigation.
Aurora · source checkedAurora F.A.I.R. Access Fee Assistance
Official Town of Aurora recreation fee-assistance program for eligible residents, subject to annual funding availability.
Aurora · source checkedAurora e-PLAY Recreation Registration
Official Town of Aurora e-PLAY portal guidance for recreation and aquatics registration.
Aurora · source checkedCHATS Caregiver Support & Education — Aurora access
Free caregiver consultations, counselling, support groups, workshops, information and referrals for people caring for older adults.
Aurora · source checkedCMHA Family & Caregiver Support — Aurora access
York Region mental-health caregiver programs offering education, peer support and practical guidance for families supporting someone with mental illness.
Aurora · source checkedCMHA MOBYSS Youth Walk-In — Aurora access
Free and confidential mobile walk-in primary and mental health care for youth ages 12 to 25; no health card or referral required.
Aurora · source checkedCMHA Newcomers Health & Well-Being — Aurora access
Mental health and primary care support for newcomers age 12+ in York Region and South Simcoe, with culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
Aurora · source checkedCPSO Resources for Finding a New Doctor — Aurora access
Ontario physician regulator's guide to finding a new doctor and checking physician contact and registration information.
Aurora · source checkedCWELCC Child Care Fee Information — Aurora families
Ontario information on lower child care fees for eligible children under six at licensed providers participating in the CWELCC system.
Aurora · source checkedG Acosta Law - Aurora
Aurora law office providing family-law services including separation, support, parenting and adoption matters.
16 Industrial Parkway South · source checkedUpcoming local events
View all eventsCurrent local deals
View all dealsContinue locally
Same city first, then the rest of York Region. Cross-region recommendations are intentionally secondary.