News and Notices

Community Hubs offer free space for community-led activities

The City of Burlington is now offering Community Hubs at two locations for free community-led activities.

Community groups looking to provide free activities, programs or events to Burlington residents can book a free Community Hub. The activities or events can be on-going or a one-time opportunity that enhance community connections. To qualify for free use, programs and activities must be at no cost to participants. This could include training, community meetings, support groups, clubs, gatherings, cultural activities or other neighbourhood programs.

The cost of insurance will also be covered.

Businesses, for-profits, socials or any program that generates money or future businesses can rent the space at regular rates plus the cost of insurance.

Orchard Hub - NEW
2400 Sutton Dr., Burlington, in St. Christopher’s Catholic Elementary School

• Capacity: 40 people
• Casual seating, kitchenette, fridge, microwave, washroom, projector and screen
• There will be no staff on site, and renters are required...

Read more

Notice of Intention to Amend Designation Bylaw for 2358 Lakeshore Rd.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND IN THE MATTER OF the lands in the City of Burlington known formerly as 2358 Lakeshore Rd. (now known as 227 Green St.) 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to amend Designation Bylaw 138-1993, which designates 2358 Lakeshore Rd. (now known as 227 Green St.) as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. 

Purpose and Effect of Amendment

The purpose of the amendment is:

1. to update the designation bylaw for 2358 Lakeshore Rd. to reflect the new addressing and parcel boundaries created when the original property was subdivided into four lots between 2017 and 2020, and

2. to replace the “Reasons for Designation” section of the bylaw with a new “Statement of Significance” that more clearly describes the protected heritage attributes of the property. 

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest 

The property at 227 Green St. supports a one-and-a-half-storey arts and crafts style residence built in 1910 as a cottage. It is...

Read more

Notice of Intention to Amend Designation Bylaw and Heritage Easement Agreement

IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND IN THE MATTER OF the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 38 Frontier Tr. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to amend the designation bylaw and heritage easement agreement for the above-noted property. 

Purpose and Effect of Amendment

The purpose of amending the heritage designation By-law 44-2009 and Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement (“HEA”), Instrument No. HR1518674 is to remove references to the heritage designated house at 38 Frontier Tr., which caught fire in July 2020 and was demolished, and to limit the designation to a surviving historically significant structure on the property known as the “Woodhill Ice House”. 

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

The property at 38 Frontier Tr. supports a one-storey stone ice house building. It is dug into the escarpment and was built in 1833 by advocate, statesman and agriculturalist Adam Fergusson. It has architectural and historical value....

Read more