The name 'Hesperus' comes from the Greek word for Venus – the 'evening star.' Setting after the sun, it signifies the end of the day, but through its own movement it changes from the evening to the morning star – 'Aurora.' Thus, it embodies the metamorphoses taking place in the life cycle itself. Hesperus Village in Vaughan, Ontario is a seniors' affordable housing residence offering an independent lifestyle and a rich quality of life. Half of the apartments are rent-geared-to-income units. Hesperus is surrounded by a protected green space on a wooded ravine along the East Don River. A limited number of apartments in Hesperus East offer walk out patios on the ground level. more... See more text