Kleinburg

Kleinburg is a village in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It is located north of Toronto in the Humber River valley and forms part of the Greater Toronto Area. The village combines a historic main street with surrounding natural landscapes, including woodlands and parkland along the Humber River.

Historically, Kleinburg developed in the 19th century as a rural settlement linked to milling and agriculture. It took its name from the Klein family, who were among the area’s early settlers and contributed to the community’s development through mills and local commerce.

Today, Kleinburg is best known for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a major gallery that features Canadian art from the Group of Seven and other artists. The collection is set on a campus that includes sculpture gardens and woodlands, reinforcing Kleinburg’s identity as a cultural destination within Vaughan.

The village preserves a small-town character along a historic main street, with brick-and-stone storefronts and a limited commercial core. Residential neighborhoods lie to the outskirts, while the surrounding countryside offers trails and outdoor recreation opportunities near the Humber River.

Administration and services for Kleinburg are provided by the City of Vaughan in York Region. Public transit is provided by York Region Transit, connecting Kleinburg to Vaughan’s other communities and to regional networks.