Explore Burlington
BEST COMMUNITY IN THE COUNTRY
Burlington # 1 City
Burlington is strategically located right in the middle of the “Golden Horseshoe”, which encompasses the prosperous, urbanized area, between Oshawa and St. Catherines. The south-end of Burlington is situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario overlooking the bay, while the majestic Niagara Escarpment provides the backdrop for the north part of the city. Burlington has all the amenities you would expect from a large city. It has a lively waterfront with a pier, promenade and parks. Downtown Burlington has a bustling shopping district and is home to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and the Art Gallery of Burlington. Burlington’s Central Park provides a myriad of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. At the north end of Burlington there are numerous opportunities to get outside and explore nature, bicycle and play golf. No surprise then Burlington got voted the best community in the country and the best place to raise a family, according to a 2019 ranking from Maclean’s magazine.
Get the relax you deserve
Most people love the idea of being able to walk from their home to their favourite restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. But being able to do this often comes at a great cost.. not in Burlington! Burlington has all the amenities you would expect from a large city. It has a lively waterfront with a pier, promenade and parks. Downtown Burlington has a bustling shopping district and is home to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and the Art Gallery of Burlington. Burlington’s Central Park provides a myriad of recreational opportunities for people of all ages. The Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital is also located in the downtown core. At the north end of Burlington there are numerous opportunities to get outside and explore nature, bicycle and play golf.
Burlington Golf & Country Club
The 18-hole Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, ON is a private golf course. Designed by Stanley Thompson, Burlington Golf & Country Club measures 6510 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 133 and a 71.5 USGA rating. The course features 7 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Read More....Royal Botanical Gardens
For over 80 years Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has been an ecological jewel at the western tip of Lake Ontario. At 2,700 acres (1100 hectares), Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. Within its 60 documented collections approximately 40,000 plants are displayed in five major garden exhibition areas; the Arboretum, Hendrie Park, Laking Garden, RBG Centre and the Rock Garden.
Read More....Spencer Smith Park
Situated within the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington, Spencer Smith Park features a wide promenade that offers a magnificent view of the lake, beach and Skyway Bridge while sitting on the breakway, walking, cycling or rollerblading. Spencer Smith Park is home to many of the City of Burlington’s signature festival and events.
Read More....Gardens and PArks
Whether you explore the 2900 acres of gardens and natural areas of the Royal Botanical Gardens, walk the Waterfront Trail, find inner peace at the Labyrinth, play frisbee, roller blade on our pathways, hike from Cootes to Escarpment or picnic in one of our scenic lookouts in the Mount Nemo Conservation Area, Burlington gardens & parks have something for everyone!
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