Top Things to do in Burlington
What to do and see in Burlington, Canada: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Burlington, Canada including Burlington Waterfront Trail, Spencer Smith Park, HMCS Haida National Historic Site, Royal Botanical Gardens, Dundurn Castle, LaSalle Park, Bayfront Park, Mount Nemo Conservation Area, Lowville Park, Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion.
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1. Burlington Waterfront Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By Derrick M
Beautiful trail in the summer. Paved, easy bike ride with multiple parking places along the way. Only pain is getting over the bridge but still not horrible. Shared pathway so important to be careful but for an easy day ride/walk, nice place to go.
2. Spencer Smith Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By boxsterbenz - Burlington, Canada
It’s wonderful to have all the geeen space that we have around Burlington and Hamilton.
This spot on the lakefront near the Burlington hospital (joe Brant) is nice. Right downtown and joins the Beach Strip area. Lovely to walk and watch the people and the boats/jet skis. A pier stretches out into the water for additional views.
In the winter there s an ice rink for skating by Spencer’s restaurant, which sits at the edge of the park.
Christmas has a lot of light displays and with the Burlington Skyway bridge as a back drop makes for a lovely sight.
Parking is a royal pain, though. And that’s why I haven’t graded this spot higher.
3. HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
This WWII Tribal Class destroyer is now a floating memorial and naval museum.
Reviewed By Stefan P - Toronto, Canada
The HMCS Haida is one of the main attractions in Hamilton and one of the highlights of the waterfront Harbor area. It's one of Hamilton's National Historic Sites and Canada's most famous warship.
The Haida is easily accessible from downtown and during the summer there's a free shuttle to the waterfront Trail where you can access the ship. Free parking is available a short walk away at Williams.
This is a great place to visit if you’re a history lover or traveling with kids. The HMCS Haida is the last remaining tribal class destroyer in the world and a true piece of Canadian history.
The Haida has been painstakingly restored and paints a vivid picture of how life was like for sailors during World War II. The ship was added as a National Historic Site due to its historic and Architectural significance to Canada.
When you're visiting the ship it's possible to go on a tour of the interior. You can listen to Uniformed interpreters and hear stories from Naval veterans. On special events you can hear the ship Bells and if you're lucky you'll hear the cannon!
The Haida is open during the summer months from 10 until 5. Entry to the ship is $3.90.
4. Royal Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 731 reviews
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. Royal Botanical Gardens is located at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Four distinct formal Gardens are contained with 1100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. The ever changing seasons, blooms, and natural phenomenon make each visit a new experience. Explore and enjoy the many historical plant collections, the Mediterranean Greenhouse, 27 km of nature trails and special events such as art and music in the Gardens, blooms festivals and more.
Reviewed By JazzyButtons - Brantford, Canada
Came here at Christmas time to experience the light display. Not your usual Santa Claus type of display. Lights are muted in colour, and truly enhance the natural setting of the Rock Garden. Quite a unique and lovely display, would definitely go back again. Stopped by the model train display - amazing! Nice walk in the garden on a winter night. Cost for 2 adults was $20 Imight be cheaper if you have a RBG membership?). But worth the money to go.
5. Dundurn Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830's on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.
Reviewed By johnnyb2 - Dundas
Have been to Dundurn Park many times over the years for walk a thons, festivals, Concerts, meals and just for a relaxing walk about. The castle , home of the late Sir Allan McNab, is beautiful . There are many guides that inform you of the family that lived in the castle over the years. Sir Allan McNab is a distant relative of Prince Charle's wife Camilla. She and the prince visited here a few years ago. Dundurn Castle is a treasure indeed for the city of Hamilton.
6. LaSalle Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Duncan P - Burlington, Canada
If you want a birding spot this should be one of your places in Burlington. In the past year we have seen Eastern Screetch Owls, American Redstarts, Orioles and a few others whose names escape me. Best to go when the leaves are not 100% in.
7. Bayfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Banky B - Hamilton, Canada
Located just a couple kilometres from downtown, Bayfront is one of the city's crown jewel parks. A wide, paved, 3km multi-use trail connects it to princess point, and it's a great place for walking, cycling and roller skating. There is also a boat launch and it's an awesome place for kayaks and canoes, or to just find a quiet place to nap under a tree in the summertime. Love it.
8. Mount Nemo Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By chickandbeast - Durham, Canada
Mount Nemo Conservation area has great hiking trails and is really peaceful now everyone is back at school. Loys of nature including huge fuzzy caterpillars.
9. Lowville Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By b0b55russell - Oakville, Canada
Lowville, Ontario is a small little village on the well travelled Guelph Line in Burlington, Ontario. If you should stop to check things out in this area than making a stop at the park would be well worth your while here. Place to go fishing, picnic, relax and/or hike of the natural beauty it has to offer. Lot's of parking and appears to be a popular based on the 75 plus reviews written here. Based on my experience you certainly won't be disappointed in stopping by here!
10. Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Lisetteki
This is a place where you can close your eyes and see couples dancing on the deck 50 years ago. It is a beautiful location and is often rented out for special events. For example weddings. It is also a great park and wonderful place to go for a walk and enjoy the many chipmunks and birds. You can feels them here as well. A wonderful location for a picknick. Would be great to add a food truck or Icecream
Truck in the summer.
