Ontario · Canada
Where to stay in Burlington
Burlington is a city in Ontario, Canada, home to about 187,000 people.
- Best months
- May to August
- Nearest airport
- YHM20 km · John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Language
- English, French
About
About Burlington
Before pioneer settlement in the 19th century, the area was covered by the primeval forest that stretched between the provincial capital of (York now Toronto) and the town of Hamilton, and was home to various First Nations peoples. In 1792, John Graves Simcoe, the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, named the western end of Lake Ontario "Burlington Bay" after the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. By the time land beside the bay was deeded to Captain Joseph Brant at the turn of the 19th century, the name "Burlington" was already in common use.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Burlington
See
- Art Gallery of Burlington
- Burlington Performing Arts Centre
- Ireland House Museum
- Joseph Brant Museum
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- RBG Centre & Hendrie Park
- Laking Garden
- Rock Garden
- Arboretum
- Freeman Station
- Spencer Smith Park
- The Beachway
Do
A great time to visit Burlington is in the summer, when numerous free festivals are held.
- Discovery Landing
- Hike the Bruce Trail
- Mount Nemo
- Canada's Largest Ribfest
- Sound of Music Festival
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Where to stay
Hotels in Burlington
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Inn | 4.3 km | |
| Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites | 2.8 km | |
| Comfort Inn Burlington | 3.8 km | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington | 8.3 km | |
| Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre | 3.1 km | |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington | 8.3 km | |
| Quality Hotel Burlington | 4.5 km | |
| Super 8 by Wyndham Grimsby Ontario | 20.8 km | |
| The Casablanca Hotel | 20.5 km | |
| Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington | 0.4 km |
All 10 hotels in Burlington, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Burlington
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Burlington are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; September is the wettest, with about 84 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Burlington: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 41 km) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 47 km) are also within reach.
YHM · John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
YYZ · Toronto Pearson International Airport
YTZ · Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Burlington
Eat
There are many great dining establishments in Burlington. The restaurants below are just a few of over 200 establishments.
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Questions
Burlington: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Burlington?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Burlington are May to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; September is the wettest, with about 84 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Burlington?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 41 km) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 47 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Burlington?
Canadian dollar (CAD).
Nearby
Destinations near Burlington
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.