Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

Name: Kortright Centre for Conservation
Address: Vaughan, Canada

#34 among attractions in Vaughan

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Kortright Centre for Conservation, Vaughan

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The Kortright Centre for Conservation is a suburban conservation area and educational facility in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada in the northern part of the Greater Toronto Area. It is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The area in which it is located is predominantly forested in its western and northern extent. The Humber River is situated in the west and the Cold Creek and Harris Creek are to the north. ()

Created: 1979Elevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°49'42"N, 79°35'45"W

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Vellore VillageVaughan Canada

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Kortright Centre for Conservation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canada's Wonderland, WindSeeker, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Ghoster Coaster.

2.8 miE
Huge amusement park with roller coasters
Canada's Wonderland, Vaughan
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2.7 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Ghoster Coaster, Vaughan
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Vortex, Vaughan
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Orbiter, Vaughan
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2.6 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
White Water Canyon, Vaughan
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Shockwave, Vaughan
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Amusement park, Amusement ride
Yukon Striker, Vaughan
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