About Burlington

Joseph Brant, a Mohawk chief and British military officer, was granted the land where Burlington now stands. His legacy is celebrated at the Joseph Brant Museum. 

Step into Burlington’s heritage here.

Burlington boasts over 1,400 hectares of parkland, including the breathtaking Royal Botanical Gardens, Spencer Smith Park, Mount Nemo, and Brant Street Pier, plus 80+ kilometres of scenic multi-use trails. 

Home to passionate local sports clubs like Burlington Soccer Club, Burlington Cougars Hockey, and a variety of youth leagues, Burlington has dozens of sports fields and was a proud stop on Rogers Hometown Hockey.

Discover Sports & Recreation in Burlington here.

Burlington hosts Canada’s Largest Ribfest every Labour Day weekend, drawing tens of thousands of BBQ lovers and live music fans to the waterfront. 

Explore Burlington’s vibrant year-round festivals and celebrations here.

Just 45 minutes from downtown Toronto and minutes from Hamilton, Burlington is strategically located along the QEW and GO Transit lines, ideal for both visitors and businesses. 

See how easy it is to get to Burlington here.

With an average of over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Burlington offers bright days perfect for festivals, patios, and park adventures.

For more detailed climate information, you can visit Climate-Data.org’s Burlington page.​

Olympians like Mark Oldershaw (canoeing) and Dan Milligan (lawn bowls) have represented Burlington on the world stage. 

More than 135 million people in Canada and the U.S. live within 800 kilometers of Burlington, making it a well-connected hub for tourism and commerce. 

Learn more about Burlington’s strategic location and easy access here.

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre hosts over 200 shows a year, from music and theatre to comedy and film, featuring both Canadian icons and international performers. 

Experience the Energy of Burlington’s Arts Scene here.

Burlington’s scenic charm has attracted major productions like Reacher (Season 2) and Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage, filmed at local spots including Aldershot and Russell Williams restaurant.