Known for its family-friendly vibe, strong community, and picturesque waterfront, Burlington consistently ranks among the best places to live in Canada.

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Welcome to Burlington

Burlington sits between Oakville and Hamilton on the northwest shore of Lake Ontario, with just under 200,000 residents and quick access to the QEW, 403, and 407.

Known for its waterfront parks, established family neighbourhoods, and escarpment‑side trails, Burlington offers small‑city pace with direct connections into the wider GTA and Hamilton job markets.

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Everyday ease with room to grow

Burlington balances a walkable waterfront core with busy retail corridors and quieter, family‑focused streets north of the highway.

Each area delivers its charm a little differently - downtown and Brant Street by the lake, older blocks in Central and Mountainside, golf‑course and ravine lots in Tyandaga, and newer family communities in Alton Village, the Orchard, and Headon. 

You also get strong day‑to‑day convenience, with well‑rated schools, three GO stations, and local transit linking these neighbourhoods back to the waterfront and major highways.

What to Expect

Safe neighbourhoods and top-rated schools, Burlington is an ideal city for raising kids. Burlington homes are highly sought after for their value compared to Toronto, while still offering easy access to big-city amenities.

Lifestyle

A charming mix of historic buildings, trendy fine dining and cozy lakeside pubs, Burlington has a growing reputation as a foodie destination. Then, miles of waterfront trails, bike paths and golf courses.

You'll Love

Burlington is the perfect blend of nature, community, and convenience, offering a lifestyle that combines relaxation with opportunity. Whether you’re moving for family, work, or retirement, Burlington gives you the best of lakeside living without sacrificing access to big-city life.

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Schools In Burlington

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Bruce T Lindley Public School public JK-6
Charles R. Beaudoin Public School public JK-8
Aldershot High School public 9-12
Nelson High School public 9-12
Burlington Central High School public 9-12
Assumption Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School public 9-12
M M Robinson High School public 9-12
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Tom Thomson Public School public JK-6
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
John William Boich Public School public JK-8
Brant Hills Public School public JK-8
Orchard Park Public School public JK-8
Clarksdale Public School public JK-6
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Dr Charles Best Public School public JK-5
Alton Village Public School public JK-8
C H Norton Public School public JK-8
Sir Ernest MacMillan Public School public JK-8
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Paul a Fisher Public School public JK-6
Rattlesnake Point Public School public JK-8
Rolling Meadows Public School public JK-8
Florence Meares Public School public JK-8
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Mark Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Gary Allan High School - Burlington public 9-12 Website
Blyth Academy Burlington private - Website
Gary Allan High School - Step public 9-12 Website
Lakewood Montessori Christian School private - Website
Halton Waldorf School private - Website
Burlington Royal Arts Academy private - Website
Burlington Christian Academy private - Website
Missing Links Academy private - Website
Halton Waldorf School private - Website
Fern Hill - Burlington private - Website
Trinity Christian School private - Website
Oakhaven Academy private - Website
Brainstorm Academy private - Website
Bruce T Lindley Public School public JK-6
Charles R. Beaudoin Public School public JK-8
Tom Thomson Public School public JK-6
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
John William Boich Public School public JK-8
Brant Hills Public School public JK-8
Orchard Park Public School public JK-8
Clarksdale Public School public JK-6
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Dr Charles Best Public School public JK-5
Alton Village Public School public JK-8
C H Norton Public School public JK-8
Sir Ernest MacMillan Public School public JK-8
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Paul a Fisher Public School public JK-6
Rattlesnake Point Public School public JK-8
Rolling Meadows Public School public JK-8
Florence Meares Public School public JK-8
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Mark Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School public JK-8
Blyth Academy Burlington private - Website
Lakewood Montessori Christian School private - Website
Burlington Christian Academy private - Website
Missing Links Academy private - Website
Halton Waldorf School private - Website
Fern Hill - Burlington private - Website
Trinity Christian School private - Website
Oakhaven Academy private - Website
Aldershot High School public 9-12
Nelson High School public 9-12
Burlington Central High School public 9-12
Assumption Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School public 9-12
M M Robinson High School public 9-12
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School public 9-12
Gary Allan High School - Burlington public 9-12 Website
Blyth Academy Burlington private - Website
Gary Allan High School - Step public 9-12 Website
Halton Waldorf School private - Website
Burlington Royal Arts Academy private - Website
Fern Hill - Burlington private - Website
Brainstorm Academy private - Website

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