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Burlington, Ontario is a mid-sized city nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario halfway between Niagara and Toronto. Its unique downtown boasts a waterfront park, gorgeous Brant Street pier and several trails to walk or bike. Burlington’s downtown offers a plethora of restaurants, cafés and small specialty shops, as well an idyllic waterfront accessible to the public. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre plays host to well known and up-and-coming musicians, comedians, and talented performers for every taste and interest.
Take a walk down through Spencer Smith Park to Burlington Beach and take in breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. The whole family will enjoy visiting the Burlington Art Gallery for its art collection or to take art classes, or head over to Royal Botanical Gardens which has been delighting its visitors with natural beauty for over 80 years.
Every summer Burlington hosts the Sound of Music Festival, a music festival bringing in bands from all over the continent that you know and love, as well as new local talent. Don’t forget to indulge yourself in some authentic barbecue at Canada’s Largest Ribfest, which Burlington also hosts every summer.
It is no mystery why Moneysense Magazine ranked Burlington the #1 city to live in Canada two years in a row (2013 & 2014).
If you want to live somewhere with all the fun you’d find at a weekend getaway and all the amenities of a larger city, look no further!
The average rent as of 2024 for Burlington is $1660 for a studio, $2290 for a 1 bedroom, $2600 for a 2 bedroom and $3300 for 3 bedroom apartment.
For commuters, Pinedale being the easternmost neighborhood is the best. With the QEW nearby and the GO station, it is around a 40 minute drive to downtown Toronto core and less than an hour by Go train to union station. Pinedale community is perfect for city workers who plan on living a quiet lifestyle outside of the city but need easy access for their commute.
For families, the best neighborhoods with the best schools and safest communities are Roseland, Dynes and Longmoor. With plenty of green spaces and quiet streets, walking distance schools are steps away. Family living is easy in these areas because of the friendly faces, quiet streets, fresh air and plentiful parks and playgrounds to take kids to.
Being coastal to Lake Ontario, Burlington offers a few great waterfront communities. However, the best area hands down for waterfront living is Downtown Burlington because it has the best views of Lake Ontario, but with the added benefit of walkability.
There is a lot to do in the Downtown area, including seasonal water fun. Additionally, even if you don’t have a water facing unit, you can still enjoy the water and fun in this community year-round thanks to the walkability in the Downtown area.
Most living in Burlington like to enjoy the unique shops and nature it offers. Mapleview Shopping Centre is a great place to visit for shopping enthusiasts. The Art Gallery of Burlington is a nice place for those with a taste for the fine arts. Lastly, the Burlington Waterfront Trail is a must-see for anyone visiting Burlington because of its natural waterfront beauty and bustling vibes.
Some notable primary, elementary, secondary and high schools with high ratings in Brantford include Roseland Elementary, Alton Village Elementary, The Orchard Elementary, Nelson Secondary. As the city is relatively small, so are the schools, making for a more private and hands-on curriculum.
With children as a priority, some top rated daycares in Burlington are The Orchard Children’s Centre and Tiny Hoppers Daycare, with many already trusting them with childcare.
There is only one major hospital in Burlington, being Joseph Brant Hospital complete with great medical professionals and high reviews.
Individual parking spot rentals are not very common in cities like Burlington as most apartment/house rentals will include at least one parking space in the price or utility. One of the perks of “smaller town” living is the parking spots are not oversaturated and there is no need to rent a separate parking space.
71% of public transit is accessible, making it relatively easy to commute using the transit system.
For those interested in recreation and nature, the best parks are Spencer Smith Park, Burlington Waterfront Trail, Norton Community Park and Mount Nemo Conservation Area with great spots to hike and sight-see. For those wanting to have some fun The Haber Recreation Centre is a great place to visit with or without kids.
Burlington has an exceptional livability score of 81/100, #27 ranked city in Ontario and #117 in Canada.
