What's Nearby?
Downtown Burlington
Downtown Burlington is the heart of the city. Here, you will find Burlington's historic centre, the home of our local government and much more. From shopping and dining, art installations, cultural centres, and diverse businesses to great residential neighbourhoods and a beautiful waterfront setting, downtown Burlington has it all!
Spence 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.
Village Square
Burlington's touristic site and community destination for culinary delights, specialty shops, professional services and personal treats - located downtown within walking distance of the Waterfront and Spencer Smith park.
Stroll The Pathways
Designed in the tradition of a turn-of-the-century town square, Village Square unites the looks of historic architecture with modern lifestyle interests and establishments. Home to a sophisticated mix of locations, Village Square has something for everyone.
Downtown Lights
The Festival of Lights illuminates Burlington’s waterfront through December to early January each year. Thousands of local residents and visitors from across the region, and beyond, have made it a seasonal tradition to wander through the park with family and friends to view the themed displays. Tens of thousands more take in the attraction while driving along Lakeshore Road at the City’s waterfront throughout the holiday season. It represents a popular annual tradition in the community. The Festival marked its 27th anniversary in 2022.
Boutique Shops
Stroll through Burlington’s downtown shopping district featuring an array of chic clothing and high fashion boutiques, one-of-a-kind accessories, and gift shops. Parking is free downtown all December and on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and evenings year-round, so you can shop til you drop!
Restaurants
Burlington’s food and dining experience are among the best in Ontario and our local residents love to dine out as much as visitors.
The chefs of our many cafés and trendy chic eateries will conjure up whatever your taste buds are craving from nouveau cuisine and fine dining to more traditional family-style home-cooked meals.