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Woodbridge, Ontario

Woodbridge is a large suburban community in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, along Vaughan’s border with Toronto.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readCited sources

Woodbridge is a large suburban community in Vaughan, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area. It was once an independent village before being amalgamated into Vaughan in 1971.

What it is

Woodbridge occupies much of Vaughan’s southwest quadrant, bounded roughly by Highway 400, Highway 50, Steeles Avenue, and Major Mackenzie Drive. Its traditional downtown core is along Woodbridge Avenue north of Highway 7.

Key details

As of the 2021 census, Woodbridge’s population was 106,810. The community developed historically around the Humber River and nearby farmland, and it is known for its significant Italian-Canadian presence.

Why it matters

Woodbridge is one of Vaughan’s largest communities and reflects broader trends in Canadian suburban growth, immigration, and urban development within the Greater Toronto Area.

In short

  • Woodbridge is a suburban community in Vaughan, Ontario, near Toronto.
  • It was an independent village until 1971.
  • Population in 2021 was 106,810.
  • Its traditional centre is Woodbridge Avenue.
Canadian angle

Woodbridge is a major suburban community in Ontario’s York Region and part of the Greater Toronto Area, making it relevant to Canadian urban development, immigration history, and regional growth around Toronto.

Quick questions

What is Woodbridge?
Woodbridge is a large suburban community in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
Is Woodbridge a city?
No. It is a community within the City of Vaughan.
When did Woodbridge become part of Vaughan?
Woodbridge was amalgamated into Vaughan in 1971.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodbridge,_Ontario
    Supports: Community location, former village status, amalgamation into Vaughan, traditional downtown core, and 2021 population.
  2. City of Vaughan — https://www.vaughan.ca/explore-vaughan/communities/woodbridge
    Supports: Historical development around the Humber River, early settlement origins, and community background.
  3. YorkRegion.com — https://www.yorkregion.com/news/boomtown-a-look-back-at-woodbridge-150-years-ago/article_b39068dc-ae2e-5e0c-be4b-8ce8b22296a1.html
    Supports: Historical naming and early village development context.