The Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee works to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of the City of Burlington. They hold heritage events and tours to help educate the public about our local history.
The Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee reports to Council through the Committee of the Whole and their mandate is:
- To provide advice to the Committee of the Whole and Council on issues related to the conservation of Burlington's cultural heritage
- To promote the conservation of Burlington's cultural heritage
View our Terms of Reference for complete details about the committee structure, mandate and responsibilities.
Meetings, agendas and minutes
View our Council and committees calendar to find upcoming committee meeting dates. You can also find agendas and minutes from meetings in January 2017 and onward by selecting each meeting.
Committee members
- Michele Camacho (Chair)
- Marsha Paley (Vice Chair)
- Len Collins
- Jenna Dobson
- Andy Lyster
- Deanne Mayall
- Diane Smith
- Janet Kasperski
- Catherine Robb
- Robin Lloyd
- Steve Allen
- Michael Vollmer
- Alan Harrington (Burlington Historical Society representative)
- Councillor Shawna Stolte (Council liaison)
- Chloe Richer, Heritage Planner (Staff liaison)
- Jo-Anne Rudy (Committee Clerk)
Heritage tours |
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Are you interested in stepping back in time? Try one of our self-guided heritage walking or cycling tours: |
Heritage week |
| Each August, the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee works with community partners to put together activities and events that help celebrate Burlington's heritage. Heritage Week in 2023 will take place August 5 to 12. This year’s events will recognize and celebrate Burlington’s 150+ years, its Sesquicentennial. |
Heritage conservation planning |
| The committee also advises Council on heritage conservation planning decisions including the designation of heritage properties. View our heritage conservation planning information for more details. |