Die Stadt Burlington
The City of Burlington is located in southern Ontario on the north shore of
Lake Ontario between Hamilton
and Toronto. It is a growing municipality with a population of approximately 156,900 located at the western
end of the Greater Toronto Area.
Geographical Features
Burlington has a total land area of 187 sq. km (73 sq. miles or 46,300 acres). The urban area is mainly
located south of the Parkway Belt and Hwy #407. The land north of this is used primarily for agricultural, rural
residential, and conservation purposes.
The Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario and the sloping plain between the escarpment and the lake make up the
land area. The city is no longer a port; sailing vessels in the area are used for recreational purposes and
moor at a small marina in LaSalle Park. Burlington also has recently twinned with Apeldoorn, Nethlands.
Climate
Burlington's climate is generally continental with warm humid summers and cold, dry winters. This is
moderated by the proximity of Lake Ontario, which tends to reduce temperature extremes. Monthly mean
temperatures range from 22 degrees centigrade (71 degrees F) in July to -5 degrees
centigrade (23 degrees F) in January. The annual precipitation consists of about 28 inches of rain
and 51 inches of snow. Easterly winds off the open waters of Lake Ontario may add substantially to local
snowfall however the prevailing winds are from the southwest.
The average date for a late frost is May 3rd, and the first autumn frost occurs about the 15th day of October.
"The Downtown Waterfront"
This initiative realizes a significant renewal of Burlington’s downtown waterfront park, a 15.7-acre
regional park. The park is uniquely located on Lake Ontario with direct connections to the
downtown, the Burlington Art Centre, Joseph Brant Museum and to the Burlington Beach. The park is
a source of pride for Burlington residents and is considered Burlington’s premier festival and event park.
An implementation plan to guide this work was developed through extensive collaboration between the
city, residents, and waterfront partners, and was approved in December 2003.
The renewed downtown waterfront includes the Brant Street pier with day docking for tour and recreations
boats, Discovery Landing, a new waterfront center and the Rotary Centennial Pond, a year-round water
feature and expanded walking, biking and recreational trails.
Take a Great Drive in Beautiful Burlington!
Looking for something to do with visiting friends and family? Why not get out and explore beautiful
Burlington, Ontario. Jump in the car, bring your camera and explore the sites, the sounds and the
autumn colours.
Tourism Burlington has created a Great Drive for you and your friends and/or family to enjoy at anytime.
The Great Drives route features a few of Burlington's favorite attractions. Get out and enjoy
Burlington's Great Drive. You can make the drive new each time, taking longer stops at your favorite spots,
creating memories, exploring what's new and rediscovering old favorites.
Burlington is located along the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, set in the heart of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe.
We are directly adjacent to major highways, connecting Burlington to the City of Toronto, the Niagara Region
and the Kitchener/Waterloo area and within 45 minutes of two major international airports.
Burlington, a thriving and active community awaits you! A City which prides itself on its beautiful waterfront,
features all amenities of urban centre, but also has the allure of a small town. There is always so much to
enjoy! Explore our many parks and unique green spaces, sports and recreation facilities, festivals, fabulous
shopping, exceptional dining and cultural pursuits. Burlington offers fun for the entire family! Discover
Burlington and “Elevate your Tourism” experience.
Museums of Burlington
Joseph Brant Museum & Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
www.museumsofburlington.com/
Burlington Art Centre
The Burlington Art Centre is the next stop on this tour, as visitors continue their drive along scenic
Lakeshore Rd. An exciting centre for the visual arts, the Burlington Art Centre offers exhibitions of Canadian
arts and crafts, studio programs and special events.
www.burlingtonartcentre.on.ca
Restaurants in Burlington and Hamilton
"Zum Linzer"
Is one of the greatest restaurants when you want to enjoy "Austrian" food in the right "Flair" - As an
Austrian citizen i know what i´am talking about,......For example you can get there the "Wiener Schnitzel",
"Rostbraten" and much more.
With the traditional type of beer "Stiegl" which comes from "Salzburg" a very famous town in Austria
you feel like home. Even the ambiance is designed like one of the "Wirtshaus" in Upper Austria.
Directions: 537 Main Street East
Hamilton, ON L8M 1H9
905-528-0023
Toronto Airport 427S - 401 - QEW - Burlington - 403 S - Exit Main street East - Traffic light corner Wentworth Street
"Joe Dogs"
531 Brant St. Burlington, ON
(905) 632-5110
www.joedogs.com
Hotel
Travelodge Burlington - Walkers Lane
950 Walkers Line
SW Corner QEW / Walkers Line
Burlington, ON, L7N 2G2 CA
