Burlington has a tradition of helping local, regional, provincial and national sports and volunteer organizations host events in our city. Grants, bid processing assistance, participant welcome packages, accommodation bookings, sport-friendly restaurants, entertainment and activity options, pre and post event tours, maps and visitor guides are examples of how Tourism Burlington helps groups enhance their events. We can also put you in direct contact with venue and facility managers, local media and community partners who are committed to ensuring that your event runs smoothly and participants enjoy their stay and play in Burlington.

Burlington is home for numerous signature sporting events, including the Chilly Half Marathon, Bobbie Burns Run, Ringette Association of Burlington Bur Bear Tournament, Burlington Barracudas Tim Horton Hockey Tournament, Burlington Gymnastics Club Spring Cup, Burlington Eagles Ron Wilkins Hockey Tournament and the Golden Horseshoe Hockey Tournament, to name a few. These annual events are organized by local sports organizations offering recreational, instructional and competitive programs. For assistance in organizing your sporting event in Burlington, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Event Funding

Tourism Burlington in partnership with the Burlington Hotel Association has developed a funding program to support not-for-profit organizations hosting events in our city that require overnight accommodation. Up to $5,000 per event, per year is available for new or enhanced events that increase the number of guestrooms at one or more of the Burlington Hotel Association member hotels. Event Funding Program

Sport Tourism Economic Assessment Model (STEAM)

Tourism Burlington is a member of The Canadian Sport Tourism Association (CSTA). CSTA recently launched STEAM (sport tourism economic assessment model) to measure the economic impact of sporting events in communities. Tourism Burlington has adopted this model for use by all sport organizations in Burlington and incorporated the model into its event funding program. If your organization has received event funding and/or are interested in piloting this model for your event, please refer to the attached document. STEAM Workbook

City of Burlington Sport Events and Tournament Application

If you are planning to host a sporting event or tournament please fill out this application. This application can help the City of Burlington know what activities and events are being planned by our sporting community well in advance.

City of Burlington Parks & Recreation Sport Enews

The Parks & Recreation are producing a bi-monthly enews dedicated to sport in Burlington. If you are interested in contributing to this newsletter, submissions must be received on the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Publication dates are: February 15, April 15, June 15, August 15, October 15, December 15. of the month prior to publication.

Invite/Welcome/Support Letters from the City of Burlington

Bidding or hosting an event in Burlington and wish to request a letter of support or welcome from the mayor or invite the mayor to your event, please email your requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the mayors office. Below is a list of council members you may also wish to invite to your event, please contact them directly.
Mayor - Rick Goldring
Ward 1 - Rick Craven
Ward 2 - Marianne Meed Ward
Ward 3 - John Taylor
Ward 4 - Jack Dennison
Ward 5 - Paul Sherman
Ward 6 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.