Located on the north shore of the Hamilton Harbour, Burlington's waterfront setting is the perfect example of just how beautiful and amazing this city can be. Looking out over the vast waters of Lake Ontario can be just as exhilarating as looking out over the city's bustling economic region or warm and friendly residential districts that irresistibly echo a single word: Home. Whether you'd rather be wandering through the city's many gardens and parks or being right in the middle of the excitement with the city's many festivals, Burlington, Ontario will certainly have some great experiences in store for you. This site is designed to help you find those experiences, and to give you tips on how to make the most of your stay here, from choosing the best real estate agent to choosing the best produce in the city's markets.

The Burlington waterfront is a great area to visit at any time throughout the year, with a completely different experience during each season of the year. The cherry blossoms, donated to Burlington by its twin city Itabashi, Japan, are in full bloom in springtime at the waterfront (located at 1340 Lakeshore Road) in Downtown Burlington, filling the area with a beautiful scent and an even more astounding sight. In summer, the soft sand beach awaits sunbathers and volleyball players alike, and model sailboats are a common sight on the nearby Rotary Centennial Pond. The waterfront trail is an astounding sight during autumn, when the changing leaves fill the parks with rich, fiery colours. And winter is the best time for skating on the Rotary Centennial Pond, watching the trumpeter swans at LaSalle Park Marina, and viewing the fury of nature from the safety of Discovery Landing.

If you'd rather be shopping, you are cordially invited by the merchants of Burlington to peruse the many unique boutiques, specialty shops and major department stores. Burlington Mall, home of the Burlington Farmer's Market, and Mapleview Shopping Center, which has recently undergone major renovations, are the city's two largest retail complexes, offering a friendly and weather-proof environment for avid shoppers. The Gardens gift shop in the Royal Botanical Gardens has a wide selection of garden tools and supplies, perfect for the green-thumbed member of your family. The two most distinct shopping districts, however, are Downtown Burlington and the former village of Aldershot, both featuring many interesting and unique shops, boutiques and restaurants. With all of this and so much more available, there's plenty to see and do in Burlington, Ontario, no matter which zip code you find yourself in!