Spring Activities
Spring is a lovely time of year to visit Burlington with spring bulbs and shrubs blooming in our parks and gardens and many outdoor activities and events to enjoy.
NOTE: This information reflects activities and events offered in Burlington prior to COVID-19 and are meant to inspire you to visit when it is safe to do so. With changes happening rapidly we recommend that you contact businesses directly to make sure services are open to the public and what restrictions are in place.
Reawakening
The first signs of spring appear in the Burlington, Ontario parks and conservation areas, which also host our maple syrup festivities. Bronte Creek Provincial Park and Mountsberg Conservation Area celebrate throughout March with wagon rides, demonstrations, tours, and of course pancakes. You may also be able to glimpse our native plant trillium in bloom in woodlots. Enjoy but please do not pick!
Top Spring Picks
Bloomfests
Whether hiking, bird watching or just a love of nature, spring is blossom time at the world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, one of Canada’s National Historic Sites. Come to Your Senses and experience the spectacular displays of tulips, lilacs, iris, peonies and roses throughout the season.
Be sure to add the Canada Netherlands Friendship Day and the Sakura Festival in May and Art Gallery of Burlington’s exhibits to your list of spring activities.
What to Wear in Spring
Spring arrives in April when you’ll see early crocuses and daffodils popping up in gardens and Trilliums our provincial flowers in woodlots, followed by lots of spring blossoms. Pack lighter clothing along with a warm spring jacket, or sweaters and an umbrella for the occasional spring shower.
Burlington Temperatures (in Celsius)
| Weather | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Maximum | -2 | -1 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Minimum | -10 | -10 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -6 |
| Mean | -6 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -3 |