Guidebook for Burlington
Shopping
The Dutch Shop
3019 New St Has a great bakery and cheese section. All things Dutch!
Good European grocery store. Has a food counter for a quick hearty lunch.
6 locals recommend
Denninger's Foods of the World - Burlington
777 Guelph Line Good European grocery store. Has a food counter for a quick hearty lunch.
Mapleview Shopping Centre
900 Maple AveMEC Burlington
1030 Brant StFavorite for outdoor gear and clothing.
Sports gear, hardware & tools, household items, and oh yes, tires and car service if you need it.
7 locals recommend
Canadian Tire
2070 Appleby LineSports gear, hardware & tools, household items, and oh yes, tires and car service if you need it.
Food Scene
Tim Hortons
3005 New StSaigon On Brant
474 Brant StreetRayhoon Persian Eatery
420 Pearl StBlossom City Chinese Restaurant
403 Brant StArtisan Pizza
2444 New StEasterbrook's
2433 New StreetThistle Fish & Chips
3455 Fairview StCaz's Great Fish
1235 Fairview StreetPepperwood Bistro Brewery & Catering
1455 Lakeshore RdThis one is located inside Chapters/Indigo bookstore, which is a great shop if you're a book lover.
333 locals recommend
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.This one is located inside Chapters/Indigo bookstore, which is a great shop if you're a book lover.
A great coffee shop and meeting place right on Brant Street in the downtown area. Some interesting small shops nearby for browsing.
6 locals recommend
Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery
399 Jane StA great coffee shop and meeting place right on Brant Street in the downtown area. Some interesting small shops nearby for browsing.
Barra Fion
1505 Guelph LineSquires
3537 Fairview StSpencer's At The Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore RdFine dining.
Siam Dish Thai Cuisine
730 Guelph LineJake's Grill & Oyster House
950 Walkers LineCasual pub atmosphere, great food.
August 8
834 Brant StreetGreat dim sum restaurant.
Lord Nelson Steak House
650 Plains Rd EFine dining.
Runs from May through October on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Great locally grown produce, cheese, meats, baked goods and flowers.
Burlington Centre Lions Farmer's Market
777 Guelph LineRuns from May through October on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Great locally grown produce, cheese, meats, baked goods and flowers.
Boon Burger Cafe
295 Ottawa St NVegetarian Burgers
Parks & Nature
Central Park Community Garden
2299 New StWatch for free concerts, food truck festival, and other stuff.
Check out Burlington events calendar: https://calendar.burlington.ca/
66 locals recommend
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore RdWatch for free concerts, food truck festival, and other stuff.
Check out Burlington events calendar: https://calendar.burlington.ca/
Port Nelson Park
3000 Lakeshore RdSioux Lookout Park
3200 Lakeshore RdRoyal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WWorld class botanical gardens. Great hiking trails.
Right on the Bruce Trail, this park is built around a former quarry. Good birdwatching, hiking trails and a great lookout over Burlington and Hamilton.
8 locals recommend
Kerncliff Park
2198 Kerns RdRight on the Bruce Trail, this park is built around a former quarry. Good birdwatching, hiking trails and a great lookout over Burlington and Hamilton.
There are a whole series of trails and access to them in and around Burlington. Check online for trails and how to get to them.
66 locals recommend
Bruce trail
There are a whole series of trails and access to them in and around Burlington. Check online for trails and how to get to them.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
4524 New StTravel necessities, grocery items, newspaper.
Marilu's Market
4025 New StreetDaniel's No Frills
571 Brant StFood Basics
3365 Fairview StBulk Barn
3350 Fairview StFortinos
173 Lakeshore Rd WGrocery store, with many food bar choices. Good bakery.
Lcbo
501 Appleby LineLiquor store
Beer Store
1235 Fairview StEntertainment & Activities
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
440 Locust StBandshell - watch for free concerts through the summer.
Check out Burlington events calendar: https://calendar.burlington.ca/
9 locals recommend
Burlington Public Library
2331 New StBandshell - watch for free concerts through the summer.
Check out Burlington events calendar: https://calendar.burlington.ca/
Drinks & Nightlife
Emma's Back Porch & Water Street Cooker
2084 Old Lakeshore RdThe Dickens
423 Elizabeth StThe Black Bull
298 Queen St WGator Teds Tap and Grill
1505 Guelph LineCarrigan Arms
2025 Upper Middle RdMusic, drinks, food ... it has it all.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Burlington
1333 Lakeshore Rd Small, but good venue for local artists' work.
Burlington Public Library
2331 New St