Advertising and Sponsorship

The City of Burlington offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities at various locations throughout the city. We work with you to explore ideas and customize an advertising and sponsorship program to fit your marketing needs and budget.

We take great pride in offering many exciting recreational and play-based experiences and events, facilities, parks, open spaces and fields to support active living and a healthy lifestyle. We work collaboratively with our partners to build relationships and help deliver quality recreation and play experiences to the community that benefit everyone.

Submit an advertising or sponsorship request

You can submit a request to post advertisements and sponsorships, including with our:

Adopt-a-Flowerbed program

The City of Burlington's Adopt-a-Flowerbed program offers a way for individuals, community groups, corporations and schools to help make Burlington beautiful.

With your yearly financial contribution, our staff maintain the planting, watering and weeding of a flowerbed or concrete planter of your choosing. We place an 'Adopted by:' sign in the flowerbed or planter with your name or your organization's name. Concrete planter signs are on display from May to October and not year-round.

Apply to adopt a flowerbed

To adopt a flowerbed, or if you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 905-335-7777 or by email.

Available flowerbed locations and rates

For available beds and prices call or email Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 or by email.

Arena board advertising

Our arena board advertising is done through a third-party partnership.

Please contact Nustadia Recreation Inc.

Email Brad Maxwell, or call 905-741-2678.

Flyer slots at community facilities

Looking to advertise your program or local business in Burlington with a flyer, brochure or pamphlet? The City of Burlington offers flyer slots at many of our community facilities, so you can boost your message's reach.

Submit an advertising request

Submit an advertising request with us to get started.

Rates

Standard Monthly Rate: $82.80 plus HST
Standard Three-Month Rate: $165.60 plus HST
Standard Annual Rate: $386.30 plus HST
Program Provider/Not-for-Profit Monthly Rate: $55.20 plus HST
Program Provider/Not-for-Profit Three-Month Rate: $115.90 plus HST
Program Provider/Not-for-Profit Yearly Rate: $275.90 plus HST

Community facilities

With a flyer slot advertising contract with the City, you can get your flyer, brochure or pamphlet displayed at the following facility locations:

Read-o-Graph outdoor signage

The City of Burlington offers exposure for your business or event with messages posted on our outdoor Read-o-Graph signs. Posting a message on our outdoor signs is a great way to get noticed with high exposure on a limited budget. Our 11 signage locations, which include community centres, arenas and pools, are high-traffic areas.

Rates

Program Provider/Not-for-Profit Weekly Rate/Side: $110.40 plus HST

Standard Weekly Rate/Side: $138 plus HST

Submit an advertising request

Submit an advertising request to get started today! Bookings are subject to availability and are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requirements and deadlines

Ensure you have chosen your dates and location for your message
The deadline for booking a Read-o-Graph sign message is Fridays at noon
All messages must be completed at the time of booking
Read-o-Graph signs are changed every Tuesday

Sign locations and traffic

You can choose from the 11 following signs placed at high-traffic areas.

Facility	Location	Sign specifications and direction facing	Daily traffic count (data provided 2022)
Aldershot Pool	Affixed to building	12 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	Foot traffic by facility guests and Aldershot High School patrons: 2,636
Alton Community Centre	Dundas Street and Tim Dobbie Drive	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing east and west	47,234
Appleby Ice Centre	Appleby Line, north of Queen Elizabeth Expressway (QEW)	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	40,277
Brant Hills Community Centre	Brant Street, between Dundas Street and Upper Middle Road	12 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	26,255
Centennial Pool	New Street, between Appleby Line and Burloak Drive	16 characters by 4 lines. Facing east and west	23,970
Central Arena	Drury Lane, north of New Street	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	5,240
Mainway Ice Centre	Mainway and Walkers Line	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	17,974
Nelson Arena	New Street, east of Walkers Line	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing east and west	23,278
New Street at Central Library	New Street, outside Central Library	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing east and west	19,277
Rotary Youth Centre	Guelph Line, north of New Street	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing north and south	18,614
Tansley Woods Community Centre	Tansley Woods, east of Walkers Line	16 characters by 5 lines. Facing east and west	22,617

Sponsor a recreation program or event

You can choose to sponsor a City recreation program or event. Reach out to us to learn more about:

Why your sponsorship matters and where your funds go
Program and event opportunities
Tailored and exclusive sponsorship benefits
Naming sponsorship benefits

Donations

We graciously accept a variety of donations, with funds going toward park amenities, and recreation fee assistance and program access. We also accept used skates with our skate lending program.

Donations in Honour and Memory

With our Donations in Honour and Memory program, you can honour a special person or celebrate an important occasion with a donation made toward an outdoor amenity, such as a bench, bike rack or sun shelter found at select parks, City-owned properties and along City roads. Your donation includes a personalized plaque placed on the amenity.

Donations to recreation

Consider making a donation to our Recreation Fee Assistance Fund, which supports fee assistance and access to recreational programs for individuals and families requiring financial support.

Donations are also accepted in support of the Burlington Teen Tour Band, and Burlington Seniors’ Centre programs. Donations of $25 or more are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Skate donations

With our skate lending program, you can donate your used skates to support skating program participation throughout the city. The program provides skates and equipment to individuals and families in need.

Advertising, sponsorship and donation policies

For more information on the rules and regulations surrounding our advertising, sponsorship and donation opportunities, view our:

Advertising Policy - Please contact us for this document
Naming of Corporate Assets Policy
Sponsorship of Corporate Assets and Donations Policy