- Vandorf, Ontario
Vandorf is a small
hamlet situated in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville,Ontario , inCanada . It is the most westerly settlement within the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Its population is approximately 700 and consists mainly of estate residential homes and farms. Vandorf was founded in the 1800s by the Van Norstram family.Vandorf can be accessed from on Woodbine Avenue (approximately 2 km north of Bloomington Road and just east of Highway 404) or via Vandorf Sideroad (2 km south of Aurora Road), which runs east / west starting at Industrial Parkway South in Aurora (westerly point) and at Highway 48 in Whitchurch-Stouffville (easterly point).
Vandorf has a General Store, Auto repair shop, Community Hall, and a Gas station with auto service. It is also home to the Vandorf Pylons, a noted senior level hockey team. Villagers will often attend the games on weekends.
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum is situated in Vandorf on Woodbine Avenue, which is just north of Vandorf Park. The park is noted for hosting the Museum's annual Antique and Classic Car Show, which is open to the general public. The show is typically held the second week in August on Sunday. For more information call 1-888-290-0337.
Vandorf Park also hosts the annual Victoria Day Fireworks display held by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. These large fireworks are similar to those shown at Ontario Place / Canada's Wonderland.
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