Burlington in a Day or Two!

Art and Horticulture Enthusiasts

Escape to paradise and explore Canada's largest botanical garden the Royal Botanical Gardens offering year-round tours in the indoor Mediterranean garden. Explore up to 2,700 acres of nature sanctuaries, 23 km of hiking trails, four outdoor display gardens with spectacular seasonal shows of lilacs, tulips, iris, roses and fall colours along with many special events.

Eat at one of three on-site restaurants or select from one of the area restaurants, many with outdoor patios, ranging from fine dining to casual fares.

Spend the afternoon at The Burlington Art Centre, which boasts Canada's foremost collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics, art exhibits, the Art Etc Gallery Shop, an indoor conservatory and quaint café overlooking the lake.

Check–in to one of our brand name hotels for the evening, enjoy dinner at a local establishment and check-out what local theatre groups are showcasing.

Now on stage

The Crossroads Centre boasts one of the finest television production centres in the world. Tour their state of the art broadcasting facilities and beautiful chapel.

Aldershot Players, Theatre Burlington and Drury Lane Theatre host wonderful local productions throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for details.

In the summer enjoy free Music in the Park concerts featuring local musicians such as Burlington's own Teen Tour Band at one of the beautiful outdoor locations.

Outdoor Adventurers

Spend a day visiting area parks and conservation areas; LaSalle Park, Spencer Smith Park, Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, Kelso, Glen Eden, Mountsberg, Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo Conservation. Walk, jog or cycle through their scenic trails with breathtaking waterfalls and hidden lakes and streams.

Travel north towards Dundas Street and encounter the Bruce Trail, one of Canada's most spectacular world biospheres the Niagara Escarpment.

In winter see trumpeter swans once thought to be extinct and only recently reintroduced to this area. The swans chose the Burlington Lakeshore and LaSalle Park area for their winter home and each year have migrated from nesting area in Northern Ontario to Burlington.

History Buffs

Start your day with a visit to Joseph Brant Museum to discover a replica of Captain Joseph Brant's home, which houses Burlington history and Canadian costume and accessory displays.

Stroll historic streets of the downtown area to discover some of the first homes built in Burlington, dating back to the late 1800's. A Walking Tour of Burlington Downtown brochure is available from the Visitors' Centre.

Continue your step back in time with a drive to Ireland House at Oakridge Farm, a living history museum that has been restored to reflect the four generations of the Ireland family who lived on the farm.

Travel north of the city to see the Halton Region Museum and the Streetcar & Electric Railway Museum.

Shop 'til you Drop

Visit Burlington Downtown and discover unique shops such as one of Canada's best know bookshop, A Different Drummer Books, as well as clothing, accessory, gift shops and galleries.

Take time out to dine at one of many fine restaurants located along the downtown streets Burlington Downtown.

End the day shopping at familiar brand names such as IKEA, Best Buy, COSTCO, Lee Valley and two large shopping malls the Burlington Mall, Mapleview Centre.

Golfers Dream

Book a game at one of 9 courses within the city limits or travel a little north to our many award winning golf courses scattered throughout our rural area.

Enjoy miniature golf at several locations including Putting Edge an indoor glow in the dark course.