Residents

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Friendship Tour to Burlington's Twin City Itabashi Japan

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of twinning with Itabashi, a citizen tour was organized from July 29 - August 8, 2009.  If you are interested in participating if future tours to twin cities contact the City of This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Visiting Friends and Family?

In 2008, an estimated 1.3 million visitors came to Burlington. Did you know that 70% of those overnight travelers were visiting friends and family?

As a Burlington resident, you play an important role in promoting our city as a tourist destination. While entertaining friends and family, you recommend places to sleep, dine and shop as well as fun things to see and do. By helping your guests enjoy their stay and encouraging them to return, you are a local tourism ambassador.

The next time friends and family visit Burlington, whether it’s for a day or a month, Tourism Burlington can help you make the trip a memorable experience. Our website has a comprehensive listing of activities, attractions and tours. The Visitor Information Centre’s extensive collection of maps, guides and profiles of upcoming events for Burlington and other Ontario destinations will make every visit to the area an outing to be remembered.
 

Be A Tourist in Your Hometown!

Planning a trip should be as enjoyable as the adventure itself. Scanning maps for intriguing sites, scouting out new and interesting restaurants and plotting travel routes are rituals that build excitement and ultimately enhance the quality of any excursion.

For your next getaway, treat yourself to a new adventure: explore your hometown and discover what travellers from around the world already know: the Burlington area is a fun and rewarding travel destination. Easily accessible and surprisingly affordable, the Burlington area’s delightfully eclectic mix of dining, shopping, history, art and nature are all here waiting for you and your family.

What’s the best thing about being a hometown tourist? It’s so easy to do. Begin with a phone call, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the Burlington Tourism Visitor Centre. Our friendly counsellors will provide you with all the information you need to start making travel plans for a day trip or an extended vacation so you can get away without having to go away. There’s always something new, fun, picturesque, delicious and affordable to elevate your experience in Burlington.

Get Away Without Going Away – Be a Tourist in your own town
 

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Links:

City of Burlington
 
 
http://tourismburlington.com/