A signature destination and attraction in Spencer Smith Park at 1400 Lakeshore Rd., the Brant Street Pier extends 137 m over Lake Ontario, providing breathtaking views of the lake and Burlington's shoreline. The pier is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Lighting the Brant Street Pier
We light the beacon on the Brant Street Pier each night with different colours. The lighting choices are based on nationally recognized events, City events and special requests.
Lightings are for non-profit and community events of municipal, regional, provincial and national significance. Personal anniversaries, birthdays and ceremonies do not meet the lighting criteria.
Awareness months and weeks are scheduled for a one day light show. This helps shine recognition on the event and allow space for scheduling the many community requests the City receives.
Sometimes, bad weather can interrupt pier lighting events. If there's fog on the lake, even if you can't see it from the shore, the pier will automatically turn red and function like a lighthouse. However, we can't make any adjustments when the pier changes from its assigned colours to red because it's a safety measure.
Request a pier lighting
To request a pier lighting or for more information, please contact tributes@burlington.ca.
Please review the schedule for available dates and send your request four months before your event date.
Brant Street Pier lighting schedule
View full Pier lighting calendar
Brant Street Pier Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
View some of our frequently asked questions about the Brant Street Pier.
Is fishing allowed on the pier? |
| Yes, fishing is allowed. We ask anglers to be aware of those around them. |
Are bicycles allowed on the pier? |
| Yes, bicycles are allowed on the pier. Please be respectful of pedestrians. |
Are motorized vehicles allowed on the pier? |
| Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the pier, with the exception of City maintenance vehicles. |
Are photographs and videos allowed on the pier? |
| Yes, with the exception that drone footage requires a special operations certificate that must be applied for through Transport Canada. |
Can people use the pier for diving? |
| Climbing, diving and swimming are not permitted on the pier. You can report divers by contacting Halton Regional Police Service. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1. |
Is the pier open in the winter? |
| The pier is not maintained in the winter. We ask visitors to be extremely cautious or choose not to use the pier during extreme weather, including snowy or icy conditions. Temperatures and wind conditions can be more extreme over open water. |
Are skateboarders allowed on the pier? |
| Skateboarders must dismount and walk on the pier and are not allowed to use benches or rails for skateboarding according to our Traffic Bylaw (014-2022) |
How do I report vandalism on the pier? |
| Please call the Roads, Parks and Forestry department at 905-333-6166 to report vandalism. |
Is there a docking feature at the pier? |
| There is no docking feature at this time. |
How many people can fit on the pier? |
| The maximum number of people safely permitted on the pier is 2,100. |
Is the Brant Street Pier accessible? |
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We have worked with the Accessibility Advisory Committee and technical experts to provide recommendations for accessibility for the pier. Throughout the design and construction process, we made adjustments to several features on the pier, including the:
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