37-622: Mapleview Mall , or simply Mapleview , is a two-story shopping mall located in Burlington, Ontario , Canada. It is located at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Fairview Street, south of the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). The name of the mall comes from the two streets in which it is located. It is owned by Ivanhoé Cambridge . The main anchor store is Hudson’s Bay , with one vacant anchor space last occupied by Sears which would later be split into three anchor tenants, Decathlon which anchors
74-855: A World War II Canadian sailor in Spencer Smith Park. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington is the largest botanical garden in Canada. Ontario's botanical garden and National Historic Site of Canada features over 11 km (2,700 acres) of gardens and nature sanctuaries, including four outdoor display gardens, the Mediterranean Garden under glass, three on-site restaurants, the Gardens' Gift Shop, and festivals. Located at The Village Square in Burlington's downtown are historic landmarks, businesses, shopping, and dining area. Mount Nemo Conservation Area
111-459: A city. The extremely high rate of growth continued, and between 2001 and 2006, the population of Burlington grew by 9%, compared to Canada's overall growth rate of 5.4%. By 2006, the population topped 160,000. Burlington is at the southwestern end of Lake Ontario , just to the north east of Hamilton and the Niagara Peninsula , roughly in the geographic centre of the urban corridor known as
148-419: A population of 186,948 living in 73,180 of its 74,891 total private dwellings, a change of 2% from its 2016 population of 183,314 . With a land area of 186.12 km (71.86 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,004.4/km (2,601.5/sq mi) in 2021. According to the 2016 census, Burlington's population was 183,314 where 48% of residents were male and 52% female. Minors (individuals up to
185-427: A visible minority of 16%. The top 11 ethnic origins from the 2016 census are listed in the accompanying table. Percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents can report more than one ethnicity. Burlington's economic strength is the diversity of its economic base, mainly achieved because of its geography, proximity to large industries in southern Ontario (Canada's largest consumer market), its location within
222-413: A wide variety of musical styles and repertoire. The band's main goal is to raise money for local charities and organizations. The BCB maintains an open membership policy, allowing anyone who feels they can handle the music competently to join without an audition. The BCB is led by an elected volunteer board. The current musical director is Joanne Romanow. The Burlington Symphony Orchestra, formed in 1973,
259-891: Is 763 mm (30.0 in) of rain and 99 cm (39 in) of snow. Although it shares the continental climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to the lake moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment , allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city. Several species of flora and fauna usually found only in more southern climes are present in Burlington, including paw-paw ( Asimina triloba ), green dragon ( Arisaema dracontium ), tuckahoe ( Peltandra virginica ), American columbo ( Frasera caroliniensis ), wall-rue ( Asplenium ruta-muraria ), plus
296-402: Is a 4-pad arena, used year-round for skating and ice hockey. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a 940-seat facility opened in 2011. Burlington Centre is a two-storey mall opened in 1968, and Mapleview Centre is a two-storey mall opened in 1990. Burlington doesn't host any professional teams, though several minor league teams are based in the city. Burlington, Ontario, founded
333-717: Is a city and lower-tier municipality in Halton Region at the west end of Lake Ontario in Ontario , Canada. Located approximately halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls, it is part of the Greater Toronto Area and the Hamilton census metropolitan area . Before the 19th century, the area between the provincial capital of York and the township of West Flamborough was home to the Mississauga nation. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe ,
370-511: Is a community orchestra under the direction of Denis Mastromonaco. There are 115 parks and 580 hectares (1,400 acres) of parkland in the city. On the shore of Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park features a shoreline walking path, an observatory, water jet play area and restaurant. The park includes the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond, used for model sail boating and ice-skating. Festivals in Spencer Smith Park include Ribfest,
407-521: Is bounded on its western shore by a large sandbar, now called the Beach strip, that was deposited during the last ice age . A canal bisecting the sandbar allows ships access to the harbour. The Burlington Bay James N. Allan Skyway (part of the Queen Elizabeth Way ), and the Canal Lift Bridge allow access over the canal. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Burlington had
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#1733085467572444-502: Is led by Rob Bennett, managing director. In 2024, the band performed on Juno Beach on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Junior Redcoats are the younger version of the Teen Tour Band. The band includes children between the ages of 9 and 12. They are directed by Caroline Singh. The Burlington Concert Band (BCB) is the oldest band in Burlington and has been in operation since 1908. It is composed of local volunteer musicians, and plays
481-638: Is no longer a port; sailing vessels in the area are used for recreational purposes and moor at a 215 slip marina in LaSalle Park. Burlington's climate is humid continental ( Köppen climate classification Dfa ) with hot, humid summers and cold and snowy winters. The climate is moderated somewhat by its proximity to Lake Ontario . Monthly mean temperatures range from 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in July to −4.4 °C (24.1 °F) in January. The average annual precipitation
518-546: Is operated by Conservation Halton . Bronte Creek Provincial Park features a campground and recreational activities. The local sections of the Bruce Trail and the Niagara Escarpment , which is a UNESCO designated World Biosphere Reserve, provide hiking trails. Kerncliff Park, in a decommissioned quarry on the boundary with Waterdown , is a naturalized area on the lip of the Niagara Escarpment. The Bruce Trail runs through
555-585: The Burlington International Games (B.I.G.). The games were first held in 1969 "to offer an athletic and cultural exchange experience for the youth of Burlington". Until recently, the games took place between Burlington, Ontario, and Burlington, Vermont , United States. But, other cities from places such as Quebec , Japan, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have all had athletes compete since 1998. The games celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2009 and
592-536: The Golden Horseshoe . Burlington has a land area of 187 km (72 sq mi). The main urban area is south of the Parkway Belt and Highway 407 . The land north of this, and north Aldershot is used primarily for agriculture, 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 of Burlington. The city
629-1152: The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and proximity to Hamilton, and its transportation infrastructure including the Port of Hamilton on Burlington Bay . This diversity has allowed for sustained growth with regards to the economy. The city has a robust economy with potential for growth—it is at the hub of the Golden Horseshoe, is largely driven by both the automotive and manufacturing sectors. No single employer or job sector dominates Burlington's economy. The leading industrial sectors, in terms of employment, are food processing, packaging, electronics, motor vehicle/transportation, business services, chemical/pharmaceutical and environmental. The top five private sector employers in Burlington are Fearmans Pork Inc, Cogeco Cable , Evertz Microsystems , Boehringer Ingelheim and EMC2. Other notable business include The EBF Group, ARGO Land Development, The Sunshine Doughnut Company and TipTapPay Micropayments Ltd. The largest public sector employers in
666-461: The Louisiana waterthrush , hooded warbler , southern flying squirrel and rare eastern pipistrelle bat . Near the visible promontory of Mount Nemo that rises some 200 m (650 ft) above the lake level, a "vertical forest" of white cedar clinging to the Escarpment face includes many small trees that are more than one thousand years old. Hamilton Harbour , the western end of Lake Ontario,
703-517: The Sound of Music Festival , Canada Day, Children's Festival and Lakeside Festival of Lights. The Brant Street Pier opened in Spencer Smith Park during the Sound of Music Festival in 2013. The Art Gallery of Burlington contains permanent and temporary exhibits. "Royal Canadian Naval Association Naval Memorial" (1995), by André Gauthier , is a 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) high cast bronze statue of
740-653: The British granted to Mohawk chief Joseph Brant for his service in the American Revolutionary War . Joseph Brant and his household settled on this tract of land around 1802. Brant is accordingly often referred to as the founder of Burlington, and the city of Burlington still celebrates an annual Joseph Brant Day in early August. Subsequent disputes between the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and
777-656: The Canadian government over payment for the Brant Tract and the Toronto Purchase were settled in 2010 for the sum of $ 145 million ( CAD ). By the turn of the 19th century, the name "Burlington" was already in common use. With the completion of the local survey after the War of 1812, the land was opened for settlement. Early farmers prospered in the Burlington area because the area had fertile soil and moderate temperatures. Produce from
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#1733085467572814-589: The Grindstone Creek watershed is still devoted to farms, orchards and nurseries . Following the Second World War , cheap electricity from nearby Niagara Falls and better transportation access due to the new (1939) Queen Elizabeth Way encouraged both light industry and families to move to Burlington. The population skyrocketed as new homes were built, encouraging developers to build even more new homes. On 1 January 1958, Burlington officially annexed most of
851-576: The Township of Nelson, as well as Aldershot, formerly a part of East Flamborough Township. By 1967, the last cash crop farm within the city had been replaced by the Burlington Centre . Burlington was the site of the Brant Inn built by the lake in 1917, which became famous during the ’40s and ’50s for showing big-band performers. By 1974, with a population exceeding 100,000, Burlington was incorporated as
888-426: The age of 19) made up 22.6% of the population (almost identical to the national average of 22.4%), and seniors (age 65+) were 19.2% (higher than the national average of 16.9%). This older population was also reflected in Burlington's median age of 43.3, which was higher than the Canadian median of 41.2. According to the 2011 census, 70% of Burlington residents identify as Christian , with Catholics (31.5%) making up
925-704: The city are the City of Burlington, Burlington Economic Development, the Halton District School Board , the Halton Catholic District School Board and Joseph Brant Hospital . Burlington Centre and Mapleview Centre are popular malls within the city. The city's summer festivals include Canada's Largest Ribfest , and the Burlington Sound of Music Festival which also attract many visitors. The Burlington Teen Tour Band has operated in
962-410: The city include: The Queen Elizabeth Way and Ontario Highway 403 run concurrently throughout most of Burlington. Source: Source: Aldershot, Ontario Aldershot is a community in Burlington , Ontario , Canada. Located on the shore of Burlington Bay of Lake Ontario , it is a former unincorporated village that was previously a part of East Flamborough Township until it was annexed by
999-409: The city since 1947, including members between the ages of 13 and 21. The marching band are regular participants in major international parades. They are also referred to as "Canada's Musical Ambassadors" and have represented Canada all over the world. One such occasion was during the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade , where the band represented Canada for the fifth time in the band's history. The band
1036-491: The competition ceased in 2010 due to limited participation in later years. The city is divided into six wards, each represented by a city councillor. The mayor, who chairs the city council, is Marianne Meed Ward . Source: Federally, the city is represented by three MPs whose ridings cover parts of the city: Provincially, the city is represented by three MPPs, whose ridings are geographically contiguous with their federal counterparts: Major transportation corridors through
1073-465: The farms was shipped out via the bustling docks of the lakeside villages of Port Nelson and Wellington Square, as well as Brown's Wharf in the nearby village of Port Flamborough (which was to become Aldershot ). Lumber taken from the surrounding forests also competed for space on the busy docks. In the latter half of the 19th century, increased wheat production from Western Canada convinced local farmers to switch to fruit and vegetable production. In 1873,
1110-615: The first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada , named the western end of Lake Ontario " Burlington Bay " after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire , England. The British purchased the land on which Burlington now stands from the Mississaugas in Upper Canada Treaties 3 (1792), 8 (1797), 14 (1806), and 19 (1818). Treaty 8 concerned the purchase of the Brant Tract, 14.0 km (3,450 acres) on Burlington Bay which
1147-469: The land, cash crops replaced subsistence farming. Gradually, mixed farming and market gardens became the dominant form of agriculture, and in the early 20th century the area was declared the Garden of Canada . The first peaches grown in Canada were cultivated in the Grindstone Creek watershed in the city's south-west part. The farming tradition has passed down through the generations. Today over 40 per cent of
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1184-589: The largest denomination, followed by Anglican (10%), United Church (9.2%), and other denominations. Others identify as Muslim (2%), Hindu (1.1%), Sikh (1%), Buddhist (0.4%), Jewish (0.4%), and with other religions. A total of 25% of the population report no religious affiliation. According to the 2016 census, the most common mother tongue in Burlington is English (78.7%), followed by French (1.6%), Spanish (1.5%), Polish (1.3%), and Arabic (1.2). The three most commonly known languages are English (99.1%), French (9%), and Spanish (2.5%). The 2016 census records
1221-641: The lower portion opened in Spring 2021 and a new wing with a Sporting Life and a Linen Chest on the upper level. Restaurants include Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill and Earl's Kitchen and Bar . The mall opened in September 1990 under the management of Cambridge , anchored with The Bay and Simpsons . Less than a year later, Sears acquired on June 5, 1991 the Simpsons location from parent company Hudson's Bay Company to inaugurate its Mapleview store on August 14, 1991. This
1258-830: The park, at many points running along the edge of the cliffs, providing an overlook. The Joseph Brant Museum has exhibits on the history of Burlington, the Eileen Collard Costume Collection, Captain Joseph Brant and the visible storage gallery. Ireland House at Oakridge Farm is a museum depicting family life from the 1850s to the 1920s. Freeman Railway Station (1906) of the Grand Trunk Railway , reopened as an interpretive centre in 2017. Burlington offers four indoor and two outdoor pools, one splash park, nine splash pads, seven arenas and ice centres, six community centres and nine golf courses. The Appleby Ice Centre
1295-617: The resultant growth resulted in continued prosperity. By 1906, the town boasted its own newspaper—the Burlington Gazette —as well as a town library and a local rail line that connected Burlington to nearby Hamilton . During the First World War , 300 local men volunteered for duty in the Canadian Expeditionary Force —38 did not return. In 1914, Burlington was incorporated into a town. As more settlers arrived and cleared
1332-453: The villages of Wellington Square and Port Nelson merged to become the Village of Burlington which then became the Town of Burlington in 1914. The arrival of large steamships on the Great Lakes made the small docks of the local ports obsolete, and the increased use of railway to ship goods marked the end of the commercial wharves. Farming still thrived though, and
1369-501: Was actually a relocation of an existing Sears store with its employees from the nearby Burlington Mall . In parallel to this, Simpsons moved to Sears' former location in the Burlington Mall and was renamed to The Bay. The Bay store at Mapleview was not impacted by any of this. In late 2008 to 2010 the mall went through extensive $ 64,000,000 renovations. The contract was awarded to EllisDon . Burlington, Ontario Burlington
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