Community Supports

Community Hub

Community Hubs are spaces where Burlington residents, neighbours, and non-profit organizations can gather for free to host community-oriented programs, activities, clubs, volunteer training, meetings, or events.

The Orchard Neighbourhood Hub offers similar no-charge bookings for free neighbourhood-led initiatives and also allows for one-time paid rentals for private events by Orchard residents.

Community Hubs

Community Hubs are spaces for the community to gather and engage. No-charge bookings are provided to Burlington residents, neighbours and non-profit organizations (that serve Burlington) providing free programs, activities, clubs, volunteer training, meetings, or events that are for the community.

Those interested in booking a community hub are encouraged to submit their request through the application form with a short summary of the details for intended use. Recurring bookings (once per week, bi-weekly and once per month) are also considered. Groups looking to learn more about the spaces should email our team.

Booking timelines

Requests for space can currently be made until June 2026. Staff require a minimum of 2 business days to receive, process and finalize.

Requests submitted with fewer than two business days' notice may not be processed in time.

Restrictions: Groups are limited to a maximum of 5 hours per week across all locations. Saturday afternoons and evening (1 pm to close) are prime time and will be restricted to once monthly or one-off bookings only, weekly requests will not be considered.

Submit an application for Community Hub

Community Hub locations

Appleby Community Hub in Appleby Ice Centre

Located at 1201 Appleby Line, Burlington, L7L 5H9
Use entrance to rink 1 and 2
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Capacity of up to 12 people.
Best suited to seated activity or meeting.
Amenities: Tables (4) and chairs (12) provided, guest Wi-Fi.
Guest Wi-fi and TV screen with HDMI cord (renter supplies laptop) Whiteboard available.

Alton Community Hub in Alton Community Centre

Located at 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr., Burlington, ON, L7M 0M4.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Capacity of up to 12 people.
Best suited to seated activity or meeting.
Amenities: Tables (4) and chairs (12) provided, guest Wi-Fi, small kitchenette.
Whiteboards available, please note there is no meeting technology available in this space.

Tansley Woods Hub in Tansley Woods Community Centre

Located at 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, ON L7M 4J8
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Capacity of up to 18 people.
Amenities: Tables (2) and chairs (18) provided, couch and foosball table.
Guest Wi-Fi and TV screen with HDMI cord (renter supplies laptop).
Whiteboard available.

Orchard Neighbourhood Hub at St. Christopher’s Catholic Elementary School

Located at 2400 Sutton Dr., Burlington, ON L7L 7A9.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Saturdays are prime time and available for one-off bookings only.
Capacity up to 40 people.
Amenities: Casual seating, kitchenette, fridge, microwave, washroom with adult change table, projector and screen. No access to Wi-Fi.
Orchard residents can book the Orchard Hub for a one-time, paid rental (and insurance) for private functions (birthdays, celebrations, etc.) if space is available.
Tables and chairs for 26 + additional soft seating. Additional furniture is responsibility of the renter.
During school hours, parking is available in the parking lot off Sutton Drive, on the south side of building next to Emerson Park. After school hours, parking is available in the parking lot off Easton Road.

Important details for all spaces

Use of space:

Renters must include setup and cleanup times needed in their requested hours.
Setup and cleanup is the responsibility of the renter. Please return the room to original setup if you adjusted.
Storage is not provided. Ensure all belongings/materials are removed. Items may be disposed of at discretion of operations staff.

Insurance:

Insurance is required for all bookings.
For free program/event offerings that are open to the community (including residents, clubs and informal groups), the City will cover insurance.
Organizations can purchase or provide insurance.
Paid rentals can purchase insurance.

Safety:

The renter (contract signer) of the space is expected to be on-site and supervise during use.
The hub spaces do not allow alcohol, cannabis or tobacco.
Any source of fire or open flames for any purpose is prohibited in any facility. Hot plates are also prohibited.

Examples of suitable use

To host a program or activity open to the community (arts, crafts, cookie decorating, lego building, robotics, cards, chess, how to crochet, repair cafe etc.)
To meet with a special interest group (crochet club, moms group, dads club, etc.)
To host a community social.
To host an educational session, or meeting (volunteer training, board meeting, neighbourhood meeting)