Hager House Guidebook
Sightseeing
Spencer Smith Park is located within Burlington's waterfront and is an ideal place to walk, cycle, rollerblade or take the kids to play at the children's play area or water jet park. Go for a stroll along the Brant Street Pier or walk along to Burlington Beach. This park is host to many events and festivals such as Canada's Largest Rib Fest and the Sound of Music Festival.
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Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore RdSpencer Smith Park is located within Burlington's waterfront and is an ideal place to walk, cycle, rollerblade or take the kids to play at the children's play area or water jet park. Go for a stroll along the Brant Street Pier or walk along to Burlington Beach. This park is host to many events and festivals such as Canada's Largest Rib Fest and the Sound of Music Festival.
Enjoy sun, sand and scenery, 2km of lakeside trails, an outdoor pavilion and playground.
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Beachway Park
1100 Lakeshore RdEnjoy sun, sand and scenery, 2km of lakeside trails, an outdoor pavilion and playground.
For over 80 years Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has been an ecological jewel at the western tip of Lake Ontario. At 2,700 acres (1100 hectares), Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. Within its 60 documented collections approximately 40,000 plants are displayed in five major garden exhibition areas; the Arboretum, Hendrie Park, Laking Garden, RBG Centre and the Rock Garden.
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Jardins botaniques royaux
680 Plains Rd WFor over 80 years Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has been an ecological jewel at the western tip of Lake Ontario. At 2,700 acres (1100 hectares), Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. Within its 60 documented collections approximately 40,000 plants are displayed in five major garden exhibition areas; the Arboretum, Hendrie Park, Laking Garden, RBG Centre and the Rock Garden.
Wild Waterworks at Confederation Beach Park in Hamilton is a 15 minute ride away and boasts one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools, four tube slides, two body slides, “Eazy River” ride & Little Squirt Works.
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Wild Waterworks
680 Van Wagners Beach RdWild Waterworks at Confederation Beach Park in Hamilton is a 15 minute ride away and boasts one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools, four tube slides, two body slides, “Eazy River” ride & Little Squirt Works.
Have a need for speed? You’ll have a blast navigating the twists and turns of these go-kart tracks. Two-seaters are available for adults and children to drive together. At Von Wagner's Beach, a 10 minute drive away.
Go-Karts Lakeland
104 Van Wagners Beach RdHave a need for speed? You’ll have a blast navigating the twists and turns of these go-kart tracks. Two-seaters are available for adults and children to drive together. At Von Wagner's Beach, a 10 minute drive away.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is great family day trip destination for those in this area. The park features hiking and biking trails, cross country skiing, a farmhouse circa 1899 and a play barn. During the summer, swimming is available in a large outdoor swimming pool.
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Bronte Creek Provincial Park
1219 Burloak DrBronte Creek Provincial Park is great family day trip destination for those in this area. The park features hiking and biking trails, cross country skiing, a farmhouse circa 1899 and a play barn. During the summer, swimming is available in a large outdoor swimming pool.
Hilton Falls Conservation Area located in Campbellville, Ontario is a conservation area known for its ten-metre waterfall and hiking trails. It constitutes 645 hectares and also offers mountain biking, cross-country skiing.
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Hilton Falls
4985 Campbellville RdHilton Falls Conservation Area located in Campbellville, Ontario is a conservation area known for its ten-metre waterfall and hiking trails. It constitutes 645 hectares and also offers mountain biking, cross-country skiing.
The pristine waters of Crawford Lake Conservation Area have drawn people to its shores for hundreds of years. The rare meromictic lake, with its surrounding boardwalk, is nestled in lush forests atop the stunning Niagara Escarpment.
Visitors can step back in time and explore the 15th century Iroquoian Village that has been reconstructed on its original site. The spirits still sing in the rustic longhouses where tools, animal hides and the smell of smoke let visitors experience the life and times of Ontario's First Peoples.
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Crawford Lake Conservation Area
3115 Conservation RdThe pristine waters of Crawford Lake Conservation Area have drawn people to its shores for hundreds of years. The rare meromictic lake, with its surrounding boardwalk, is nestled in lush forests atop the stunning Niagara Escarpment.
Visitors can step back in time and explore the 15th century Iroquoian Village that has been reconstructed on its original site. The spirits still sing in the rustic longhouses where tools, animal hides and the smell of smoke let visitors experience the life and times of Ontario's First Peoples.
River & Wine Adventure
Follow a forested path to the most picturesque sanctuaries then taste a flight of wines in a cozy room with charismatic folk.
No doubt this is the most majestic local trail while the winery is one of the friendliest.
River & Wine - exhilarating as a creek and incomparable as an ice-wine - and just as intoxicating.
**two wineries possible**
Wine Tour Niagara Adventure
River & Wine Adventure
Follow a forested path to the most picturesque sanctuaries then taste a flight of wines in a cozy room with charismatic folk.
No doubt this is the most majestic local trail while the winery is one of the friendliest.
River & Wine - exhilarating as a creek and incomparable as an ice-wine - and just as intoxicating.
**two wineries possible**
Art and culture
The Art Gallery of Burlington is an award-winning, public gallery located in downtown Burlington. It hosts as many as 20 exhibitions per year and is home to an acclaimed collection of Canadian contemporary ceramics.
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Art Gallery of Burlington
1333 Lakeshore RdThe Art Gallery of Burlington is an award-winning, public gallery located in downtown Burlington. It hosts as many as 20 exhibitions per year and is home to an acclaimed collection of Canadian contemporary ceramics.
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre hosts concerts, ballet, modern dance, theatre, variety, musicals, comedy and more.
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The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
440 Locust StThe Burlington Performing Arts Centre hosts concerts, ballet, modern dance, theatre, variety, musicals, comedy and more.
Committed to the preservation of Burlington’s past, the Joseph Brant Museum is a place for exploring a wealth of cultural traditions, issues and ideas that inspire within and beyond our borders.
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Joseph Brant Museum
1240 North Shore Blvd ECommitted to the preservation of Burlington’s past, the Joseph Brant Museum is a place for exploring a wealth of cultural traditions, issues and ideas that inspire within and beyond our borders.
The Food Scene
Casual restaurant with Italian food. Cosy atmosphere. Great outdoor patio in summer.
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Paradiso Restaurant
2041 Pine StCasual restaurant with Italian food. Cosy atmosphere. Great outdoor patio in summer.
Small, intimate restaurant with delicious pastas, seafood, meat. The front patio is very popular in summer.
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Downtown Bistro & Grill | Casual Fine Dining
441 Elizabeth StSmall, intimate restaurant with delicious pastas, seafood, meat. The front patio is very popular in summer.
Cosy restaurant with fine dining. The tapas menu is excellent.
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The Martini House
437 Elizabeth StCosy restaurant with fine dining. The tapas menu is excellent.
Pepperwood Bistro is a local hot spot in Burlington serving up contemporary bistro fare and a huge variety of beers on tap including several craft breweries. The patio overlooking the waterfront and Spencer Smith Park is a favourite in summer!
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Pepperwood Bistro Brewery & Catering
1455 Lakeshore RdPepperwood Bistro is a local hot spot in Burlington serving up contemporary bistro fare and a huge variety of beers on tap including several craft breweries. The patio overlooking the waterfront and Spencer Smith Park is a favourite in summer!
Snug pizza spot featuring artisan pies with unique toppings in a cozy ambiance with an open kitchen.
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Son of a Peach Pizzeria
2049 Pine StSnug pizza spot featuring artisan pies with unique toppings in a cozy ambiance with an open kitchen.
Drawing on the aromas, flavours, and textures of the finest ingredients such as pomegranates, saffron, and pistachios, the twist of Persian fare will captivate your senses.
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Rayhoon Persian Eatery
420 Pearl StDrawing on the aromas, flavours, and textures of the finest ingredients such as pomegranates, saffron, and pistachios, the twist of Persian fare will captivate your senses.
Located on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Fine dining with the best view.
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Spencer's At The Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore RdLocated on the Burlington lakefront, Spencer’s at the Waterfront offers breathtaking views and fabulous food. Fine dining with the best view.
An upmarket selection of wood-grilled steaks, seafood & wine served in a refined setting with a bar. Fine dining.
The Carriage House Restaurant
2101 Old Lakeshore RdAn upmarket selection of wood-grilled steaks, seafood & wine served in a refined setting with a bar. Fine dining.
Tamp Coffee Co.
2049 Pine StReal Coffee by real baristas!
Real soft ice cream, 18 choices of Belgian chocolate dip, hot cocoa made with Belgian chocolate, great selection of famous Leonidas chocolate
La Creme de la Creme Creamery Inc
389 John StReal soft ice cream, 18 choices of Belgian chocolate dip, hot cocoa made with Belgian chocolate, great selection of famous Leonidas chocolate
Crema Di Gelato
415 Locust StHand crafted ice creams made in small batches daily onsite.
I Love Gelato
1477 Lakeshore RdI Love Gelato - A family-owned, authentic gelato shop serving made-in-house gelato.
Large handcrafted doughnuts, a legend of Burlington !
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The Sunshine Doughnut Co., Inc.
439 Brock AveLarge handcrafted doughnuts, a legend of Burlington !
Mother-daughter team offering award-winning vegan, gluten-free cupcakes, cookies & ice cream in a charming locale.
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Kelly's Bake Shoppe
401 Brant StMother-daughter team offering award-winning vegan, gluten-free cupcakes, cookies & ice cream in a charming locale.
A new family run restaurant tucked away in a cozy spot within the Burlington village square. Quality food served by friendly people. Amazing breakfasts!
Benedict Eatery
2045 Pine StreetA new family run restaurant tucked away in a cozy spot within the Burlington village square. Quality food served by friendly people. Amazing breakfasts!
Di Mario’s Trattoria is a taste of authentic and traditional Italy.
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Di Mario’s Trattoria
1455 Lakeshore RdDi Mario’s Trattoria is a taste of authentic and traditional Italy.
Tribeca Coffee Co.
Good quality coffee
Shopping
Your home, lifestyle, & garden destination in downtown Burlington. During summer visit the farmer's market on Sundays.
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Centro Garden
437 Brant StYour home, lifestyle, & garden destination in downtown Burlington. During summer visit the farmer's market on Sundays.
Home décor, DIY, furniture paint, workshops, accessories for you and your home, and a whole lotta love. Every piece in the shop has been hand-picked and curated thoughtfully with Lori’s personal touch.
Pure Boutique
389 Brant StreetHome décor, DIY, furniture paint, workshops, accessories for you and your home, and a whole lotta love. Every piece in the shop has been hand-picked and curated thoughtfully with Lori’s personal touch.
THE BLOCK CO. takes pride in creating unique and beautiful charcuterie boards featuring the finest meats and cheeses for your next event.
The Block co
395 John StreetTHE BLOCK CO. takes pride in creating unique and beautiful charcuterie boards featuring the finest meats and cheeses for your next event.
Everything in the shop is handmade by a real person in the community. We also ensure our items are handmade within two hours of our shops. We put the emphasis on LOCAL + HANDMADE in this house.
The Handmade House Burlington
374 Pearl StEverything in the shop is handmade by a real person in the community. We also ensure our items are handmade within two hours of our shops. We put the emphasis on LOCAL + HANDMADE in this house.
Biggest selection of retailers in Burlington, including a food court.
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Mapleview Shopping Centre
900 Maple AveBiggest selection of retailers in Burlington, including a food court.
Sports
Kelso is a premier mountain biking destinations in Ontario and has trails for all levels of mountain bikers, which is why the Kelso Weekly MTB Race Series is hosted at the park. Whether you are after a laidback ride with friends or an intense training session, Kelso is the perfect place for your two-wheeled adventure.
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Kelso Conservation Area
5234 Kelso RdKelso is a premier mountain biking destinations in Ontario and has trails for all levels of mountain bikers, which is why the Kelso Weekly MTB Race Series is hosted at the park. Whether you are after a laidback ride with friends or an intense training session, Kelso is the perfect place for your two-wheeled adventure.
This small resort for skiing & snowboarding offers 12 trails and a terrain park, plus dining options.
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Glen Eden
5234 Kelso RdThis small resort for skiing & snowboarding offers 12 trails and a terrain park, plus dining options.
The Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating in the spring, summer and fall and in winter it offers free recreational ice-skating.
Rotary Centennial Pond
1340 Lakeshore RdThe Rotary Centennial Pond, a 10,000 square-foot year-round water feature is a reflective pool ideal for model sail boating in the spring, summer and fall and in winter it offers free recreational ice-skating.
Day Trips Nearby
A day trip to Niagara Falls is loaded with entertainment - the best views of the falls are from the Canadian side. A boat trip on the Maid of the Mist is a must for all first time visitors. Clifton Hill also offers entertainment for the entire family from rides on a ferris wheel, go karts, museums and more fun activities.
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Chutes du Niagara
A day trip to Niagara Falls is loaded with entertainment - the best views of the falls are from the Canadian side. A boat trip on the Maid of the Mist is a must for all first time visitors. Clifton Hill also offers entertainment for the entire family from rides on a ferris wheel, go karts, museums and more fun activities.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a one of the most beautiful towns in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street.
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Niagara on the Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a one of the most beautiful towns in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street.
No longer one of Ontario’s best-kept secrets, the delightful Wellington County riverside town of Elora, straddling the banks of the twisty Grand River, await your visit. From the one-of-a-kind local shops to the incredible beauty of the raging Grand River and steep gorge, Elora has that small town charm that people come from all over to explore.
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Elora
No longer one of Ontario’s best-kept secrets, the delightful Wellington County riverside town of Elora, straddling the banks of the twisty Grand River, await your visit. From the one-of-a-kind local shops to the incredible beauty of the raging Grand River and steep gorge, Elora has that small town charm that people come from all over to explore.
River & Wine Adventure
Follow a forested path to the most picturesque sanctuaries then taste a flight of wines in a cozy room with charismatic folk.
No doubt this is the most majestic local trail while the winery is one of the friendliest.
River & Wine - exhilarating as a creek and incomparable as an ice-wine - and just as intoxicating.
**two wineries possible**
Wine Tour Niagara Adventure
River & Wine Adventure
Follow a forested path to the most picturesque sanctuaries then taste a flight of wines in a cozy room with charismatic folk.
No doubt this is the most majestic local trail while the winery is one of the friendliest.
River & Wine - exhilarating as a creek and incomparable as an ice-wine - and just as intoxicating.
**two wineries possible**
Girls' Weekend Away Treats
From nails, hair, massages, cocktails and restaurants for a weekend away with your besties!
Blo Blow Dry Bar is North America's original blow dry bar. No cuts, no color: Just wash, blo, go. Guests choose from signature styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from smooth and straight to runway inspired curls.
Blo Blow Dry Bar
616 Brant StBlo Blow Dry Bar is North America's original blow dry bar. No cuts, no color: Just wash, blo, go. Guests choose from signature styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from smooth and straight to runway inspired curls.
Spa in the Village is a luxurious, upscale Spa nestled away in Village Square in beautiful downtown Burlington area operating since 1987.
Spa in the Village
416 Pearl StSpa in the Village is a luxurious, upscale Spa nestled away in Village Square in beautiful downtown Burlington area operating since 1987.
The Martini House Bistro is an elegant upscale lounge that offers a variety of truly gourmet meals and drinks. Enjoy the beautiful indoor dining, or sit outside to enjoy tapas and drinks or lunch or dinner that includes a variety of Asian fusion dishes.
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The Martini House
437 Elizabeth StThe Martini House Bistro is an elegant upscale lounge that offers a variety of truly gourmet meals and drinks. Enjoy the beautiful indoor dining, or sit outside to enjoy tapas and drinks or lunch or dinner that includes a variety of Asian fusion dishes.
ola Choco Bar and Sweet House is a coffee shop downtown Burlington located inside the village square. We serve coffee, tea, and desserts. YUM!
Lola Choco Bar And Sweet House
423 Elizabeth Stola Choco Bar and Sweet House is a coffee shop downtown Burlington located inside the village square. We serve coffee, tea, and desserts. YUM!
Lingerie D'Amour is a luxury lingerie boutique located in the heart of Downtown Burlington that specializes in one-on-one bra fittings, in a supportive and positive environment.
Lingerie D'Amour
368 Brant StLingerie D'Amour is a luxury lingerie boutique located in the heart of Downtown Burlington that specializes in one-on-one bra fittings, in a supportive and positive environment.
The Handmade House Burlington sells locally made high quality hand crafted items. Items include home decor, jewelry, beauty products, clothes, baby items and more!
The Handmade House Burlington
374 Pearl StThe Handmade House Burlington sells locally made high quality hand crafted items. Items include home decor, jewelry, beauty products, clothes, baby items and more!
Home decor | Furniture paint | Workshops | Accessories | Furniture - a beautiful selection of painted antique furniture for your home, gifts and shabby-chic inspired home decor.
Pure Boutique
389 Brant StreetHome decor | Furniture paint | Workshops | Accessories | Furniture - a beautiful selection of painted antique furniture for your home, gifts and shabby-chic inspired home decor.
Centro Garden is a living design and style store that brings the real to life. An urban garden store in downtown Burlington Ontario.
Centro Garden is a group of local individuals who are excited about design, art, style, gardens and all things green.
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Centro Garden
437 Brant StCentro Garden is a living design and style store that brings the real to life. An urban garden store in downtown Burlington Ontario.
Centro Garden is a group of local individuals who are excited about design, art, style, gardens and all things green.
Anise Modern Apothecary has carefully curated a Green Beauty, Inspiring Health + Eco-Lifestyle Boutique that we hope will inspire you! We are a plant-based family with children and grandchildren, so our ethics heavily influence who we partner with. We curate Brands that utilize sustainable ingredients that are easy on the planet, are only tested on humans, do not contain animals and are fair/direct trade responsible. This is our lifestyle!
Anise Modern Apothecary
429 Elizabeth StAnise Modern Apothecary has carefully curated a Green Beauty, Inspiring Health + Eco-Lifestyle Boutique that we hope will inspire you! We are a plant-based family with children and grandchildren, so our ethics heavily influence who we partner with. We curate Brands that utilize sustainable ingredients that are easy on the planet, are only tested on humans, do not contain animals and are fair/direct trade responsible. This is our lifestyle!