Heritage Week

Celebrate Heritage Week 2026 from Aug. 1 – 8, as we showcase the many aspects of Burlington’s various heritages. This year's theme is Waterways of Life: Connecting our Cultures and Heritages. 

Heritage Week 2026 is brought together by more than 30 individuals and organizations who have collaborated for the last few months to offer residents and visitors a unique program of heritage events within the theme of water. The sub-committee is led by a member from the City’s Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee, the Burlington Historical Society, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington Public Library, Museums of Burlington, Halton Black History Awareness Society, Beach Canal Lighthouse, Kilbride History Group, David Craig of History Pix and many others. Events include: Emancipation Day, displays, Doors Open, an author presentation, tours, a trivia night, the Heritage Fair, Burlington Beach cleanup, and many other activities. All events are offered with free admission, though some require pre-registration, beginning in July until capacity is reached.

Stay connected by following @cityburlington on social media for updates. If you have any questions, please email Heritage Burlington. We look forward to having you join us for this year’s Heritage Week events. More information will be provided as it becomes available.