Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)

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The Royal Botanical Gardens located in both Hamilton and Burlington is Canada's largest botanical garden, incorporating both untamed and cultivated landscapes.

The RBG include the following: the RBG Centre, the Rock Garden, Lilac Garden (world's largest collection of Lilacs), Hendrie Garden, Hendrie Valley Sanctuary, Rose Garden, Laking Garden, Arboretum, Nature Interpretive Centre, Rock Chapel Sanctuary, Cootes Paradise Sanctuary and Princess Point.

There is parking at all locations or visitors can hop on the shuttle bus to travel to the various centres.

Burlington Art Centre

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Mission Statement:  The Burlington Art Centre is a champion of visual art and fine craft in Burlington. We engage the community in the appreciation and creation of visual arts and are home to our art and fine craft guilds. We provide opportunities for discovery and ‘hands-on’ learning, as well as mentoring and showcasing visual artists at all skill levels. BAC is dedicated to building and promoting its collection of Canadian contemporary ceramics.

Vision:  The BAC is Canada’s best, interactive, visual arts centre for more..

Joseph Brant Museum

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Joseph Brant Museum is a reconstruction of the home of one of Canada's colourful heroes, Captain Joseph Brant (Chief Thayendanegea). In 1798 the Mohawk Leader was granted 3,450 acres on Burlington Bay by King George III for his services to the Crown during the Seven Years War and the American Revolution. The museum is a replica of Joseph Brant's original home and was built in 1937/38 and opened its doors in June, 1942 as a one-room exhibit gallery. Today the museum has more than 2,200 square feet of exhibit space and houses more than 10,000 more..

Ireland House Museum at Oakridge Farm

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Built between 1835-1837, Ireland House was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington's earliest settlers. He emigrated from Bowes, Yorkshire, England in 1819 at the age of 27 and petitioned for land at Oakridge Farm.

Ireland House was occupied by Joseph and his descendants up until 1985. In 1987, the City of Burlington purchased the property from the estate of Lucie Marie Ireland Bush.

The homestead has been restored to illustrate 3 distinct time periods: 1850s, 1890s and 1920s, representing the generations of Irelands who lived in the house. more..

Spencer Smith Park

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Spencer Smith Park is the centrepiece of Burlington's Waterfront The land for this park was originally part of a parcel granted to the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, in recognition of his service to The British Crown during the American Revolution.

During the 19th century and into the 20th, Lakeshore Road was immediately adjacent to Lake Ontario. There was no protection from storms, and waves frequently washed over the road, threatening nearby property. In 1939 the federal government stepped in and built a seawall. That same year, the Burlington Horticultural Society more..

Paletta Mansion and Lakefront Park

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Paletta Lakefront Park is located on the shores of Lake Ontario adjacent to Shoreacres Creek.

The park has four heritage buildings (the Mansion, the Orientation Centre and Loft, the Art and Environment Study Centre, and the Dollhouse) on the property.

The property's mansion ranks among the finest representations of great estate homes designed and built in Burlington in the two decades between 1912 and 1932, and was the last of its kind and quality to be built in more..