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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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Motto: Stand By
Coordinates: 43°19′29.30″N 79°48′7.60″W / 43.3248056, -79.8021111
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Region Halton Regional Municipality
Established 1874
Government
 - Mayor Cam Jackson
 - Governing Body Burlington City Council
 - MPs Mike Wallace (CPC), Garth Turner (Liberal)
 - MPPs Joyce Savoline (PC), Ted Chudleigh (PC)
Area
 - Total 187 km² (72 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 164,415 (Ranked 27th)
 - Density 885. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The provinces and territories of Canada combine to make up the world's second largest country in total area. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Cameron (Cam Jackson (born February 27, 1951 in Hamilton Ontario) is mayor of Burlington Ontario, Canada. The Burlington City Council is the City Council responsible for the city of Burlington Ontario, Canada For the provincial electoral district see Burlington (provincial electoral district Burlington is a federal and provincial Michael L Wallace (born September 3, 1963 in Brockville, Ontario) was first elected to Burlington City Council in the fall The Conservative Party of Canada ( Parti conservateur du Canada) colloquially known as the " Tories " is a conservative John Garth Turner, PC, MP (born March 14 1949 is a Canadian business journalist broadcaster and politician The Liberal Party of Canada ( Parti libéral du Canada) colloquially known as the Grits (originally " Clear Grits " is a major Canadian political For the provincial electoral district see Burlington (provincial electoral district Burlington is a federal and provincial Joyce Savoline is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the electoral The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Ted Chudleigh is a Politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The table below lists the 100 largest municipalities in Canada by population, using data from the Canada 2006 census for Census subdivisions This list Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2/km² (2,292. 7/sq mi)
  From StatsCanada
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 905
Website: City of Burlington Official Website

Burlington (2006 population 164,415) is a city located at the western end of Lake Ontario. UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population Politically it is part of the Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page However Burlington is the only member of the Halton Regional Municipality that is part of the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area.

Transportation is served by the Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 403, Highway 407, as well as Dundas Street/Highway 5, and by both GO Transit and VIA Rail. The Queen Elizabeth Way (commonly referred to as the QEW, Q, QE, or Queen-E) is a vital 400-Series Freeway in Ontario Highway 403 is a 400-Series Highway in Ontario, Canada that extends 126 km (78 Highway 407, officially called the 407 Express Toll Route (ETR, is a Tollway located in the Greater Toronto Area, southern Ontario, Canada GO Transit is the interregional public transit system serving the Conurbation in Ontario, Canada referred to by Metrolinx as the VIA Rail Canada (also referred to as VIA Rail and VIA; ˈviːə 'vee-ah' is an independent Crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail Burlington Transit is the public transport provider in the city. Burlington Transit is the Public transport provider in the city of Burlington Ontario, Canada. Rail Service is provided by both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific. The Canadian Pacific Railway (

Burlington is represented in the Canadian House of Commons by Mike Wallace (Conservative) as well as Garth Turner (Liberal). The House of Commons (Chambre des communes is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and Michael L Wallace (born September 3, 1963 in Brockville, Ontario) was first elected to Burlington City Council in the fall The Conservative Party of Canada ( Parti conservateur du Canada) colloquially known as the " Tories " is a conservative John Garth Turner, PC, MP (born March 14 1949 is a Canadian business journalist broadcaster and politician The Liberal Party of Canada ( Parti libéral du Canada) colloquially known as the Grits (originally " Clear Grits " is a major Canadian political Burlington is also represented in the Ontario legislature by Joyce Savoline (Progressive Conservative) and Ted Chudleigh (Progressive Conservative). See also Politics of Ontario The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (also known as Ontario Legislative Assembly or OntLA) is the Legislature Joyce Savoline is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the electoral The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Ted Chudleigh is a Politician in Ontario, Canada. He is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the riding The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre

In 1989, Burlington signed a twin city declaration with Itabashi, a ward of Tokyo, Japan. is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English it calls itself Itabashi City officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Since then, various exchanges and programs have been carried out between the two cities and relations between have flourished. Apeldoorn (the Netherlands) is also a twin city of Burlington, while Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA is a sister city[1].

Some of the many attractions include: Canada's Largest Ribfest, Sound of Music Festival, Burlington Art Centre, and Spencer Smith Park. Canada's Largest Ribfest is an annual festival held in Spencer Smith Park by the lake shore in the City of Burlington Ontario. The Sound of Music Festival is held annually in Burlington Ontario, Canada. The Burlington Art Centre is an art centre in close proximity to Spencer Smith Park in Burlington Ontario. Spencer Smith Park is a park in downtown Burlington Ontario right on the shore of Lake Ontario. All are located downtown in close proximity to Spencer Smith Park.

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History

The land which is now Burlington was deeded to Chief Joseph Brant in 1798. Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant ( c 1743 &ndash 24 November 1807) was a Mohawk leader and British military officer during Settlement on the "Brant Block" started soon afterward. In 1874 the communities of Wellingt\1o0 . n Square and Port Nelson were incorporated into the Village of Burlington, and later a town in 1915. It also has lots of rapists so becareful

In 1962, most of the township of Nelson was annexed including Aldershot. Aldershot (Population ( 2001) 3868 is a community in south-central Ontario on the Burlington Bay, Lake Ontario.  It became a city in 1974, upon the creation of the Regional Municipality of Halton.  Burlington's growth is due in large part to is location between Hamilton and Toronto where many residents commute to work.

Demographics

Ethnic Origin[1] Population Percent
English 59,330 36. The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English 51%
Scottish 39,605 24. The Scots people ( Scots Gaelic: Albannaich) are a Nation and an Ethnic group indigenous to Scotland. 37%
Irish 33,855 20. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate 83%
German 16,640 10. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 24%
French 15,980 9. Legal residents and citizens To be French according to the first article of the Constitution is to be a citizen of France regardless of one's origin race or religion ( 83%
Italian 11,430 7. The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging 03%
Dutch 8,575 5. The Dutch people ( Dutch:) are the dominant Ethnic group of the Netherlands. 27%
Polish 8,120 5. The Polish people, or Poles, (Polacy) are a Western Slavic Ethnic group of Central Europe, living predominantly in Poland. 00%

According to the 2006 census, there were 164,415 people residing in the City of Burlington, located in the province of Ontario, of whom 48% were male and 52% were female. Minors (children ages 18 and younger) totalled 24. 5 percent of the population compared to pensioners who number 15. 4 percent. This compares with the Canadian average of 24. 4 percent (minors) and 13. 7 percent (pensioners). The average age of Burlington residents is 40. 3 compared to the Canadian average of 39. 5. [2] In the five years between 2001 and 2006, the population of Burlington grew by 9%, while Canada as a whole grew by 5. 4 percent.

As of 2006, 91. 04% of the population was white. White is a Color, the perception which is evoked by Light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive Cone cells in the Human eye Other groups include South Asian: 3. 1%, mixed race: 1. 5%, black: 1. 5%, and Chinese: 1. 3%. [3] From the ethnic origins table, respondents were able to chose more than one ethnicity.

Religion

In the city of Burlington, almost 80. 0% of the population declare themselves as Christian. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Approx. 41% are Protestant and Anglican, while 32% are Roman Catholic, with the balance of Christians being Orthodox Christian and smaller denominations. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. Anglicanism is a tradition of Christian faith Churches in this tradition either have historical connections to the Church of England or have similar beliefs Families of churches Eastern Christians have a shared tradition but they became divided ( Schism) during the early centuries of Christianity in disputes about The non-Christian population numbers less than 1. 0%, mostly Islam, Sikh and Hindu. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical

Burlington sits in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.

Media and journalism

Television stations

Radio

One radio station, FM 107. See also Frequency modulation, FM band FM broadcasting is a broadcast Technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that 9 CJXY, is licensed to Burlington and another, FM 94. CJXY is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 1079 FM and serving the Hamilton Ontario market but licensed to the nearby city of Burlington A city of license or community of license, in American and Canadian broadcasting is the community that a Radio station or Television station 7 CIWV, to "Hamilton/Burlington. CIWV is a Canadian Radio station, broadcasting at 947 FM in Hamilton Ontario and licensed to "Hamilton/ Burlington " Both presently broadcast from studios in Hamilton; CJXY, indeed, brands itself "Hamilton's ONLY Rock Station. " Burlington listeners are also served by stations licensed to Hamilton, Toronto, and other nearby radio markets.

Print media

http://www.thespec.com/

http://www.inburlington.com/

http://www.snapburlington.com

http://www.thestar.com

Education

High schools

M. M. Robinson High School
M. M. Robinson High School

Burlington's public elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton District School Board. The Hamilton Spectator, founded in 1846, is a newspaper published every day but Sunday in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The Burlington Post is the local Newspaper of Burlington Ontario, Canada. The Toronto Star is Canada 's highest-circulation newspaper though its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario. MM Robinson High School is a High school located in north Burlington Ontario, Canada, administered by the Halton District School Board See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Halton District School Board serves public school students throughout Halton Region, including the municipalities of Burlington Halton Hills Milton and Oakville Burlington's Catholic elementary and secondary schools are part of the Halton Catholic District School Board. See also Primary education An elementary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory education known as elementary Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Halton Catholic District School Board has its headquarters in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. French public elementary and secondary schools are part of the Conseil Scolaire de District du Centre Sud Ouest (CSDCSO) and French catholic elementary and secondary schools are part of the Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud (CSDCCS). In Computational complexity theory, the Complexity class ELEMENTARY is the union of the classes in the Exponential hierarchy. In Computational complexity theory, the Complexity class ELEMENTARY is the union of the classes in the Exponential hierarchy.

Public

Catholic

Private

Halton Waldorf School[4]

Burlington Christian Academy

Burlington Montessori Preschool

Glenn Arbour Academy

Halton Centre for Childcare

Hillfield Strathallan

Summerhill Day School

Trinity Christian School

Colleges and universities

There are no universities in Burlington, however there are many neighbouring universities in Hamilton, Toronto, and other nearby cities.

Burlington is home to the Canadian Therapeutic College, which is an affiliate of the Canadian College of Dental Health.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between former Burlington Mayor Rob MacIsaac and Hamilton's McMaster University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rob MacIsaac (born 1962 is the chair of Metrolinx, the provincial planning agency responsible for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton. Peter J. George on September 30, 2004 acknowledging to work together to bring a McMaster campus to Burlington. Dr Peter James George, CM (born 1941 is a Canadian Economist and university administrator Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The site for the school is TBA.

There has been a link established with a New South Wales Australia institution Charles Sturt University. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Charles Sturt University ( CSU) is an Australian multi-campus University in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory

Economy

Burlington's economic strength is the diversity of its economic base, mainly achieved because of its geography, proximity to large industries in southern Ontario (Canada's largest consumer market), its relationship to the Greater Toronto Area market and Hamilton, and its transportation infrastructure. The city has a robust economy with potential for future growth - it is located at the hub of the Golden Horseshoe, and is largely driven by both the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

There are also many stores and shops in Burlington. The Burlington Mall and Mapleview Centre are popular malls within the city. The Burlington Mall is a Shopping mall located in Burlington, Ontario and is owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge. The many summer festivals in the city, including Canada's Largest Ribfest, which also attracts many visitors. Canada's Largest Ribfest is an annual festival held in Spencer Smith Park by the lake shore in the City of Burlington Ontario. The city is suburban and heavily automobile dependent.

Politics

The riding map for Burlington. Author: Elections Ontario.
The riding map for Burlington. An electoral district (also known as a Constituency or a riding in the Canadian English political Jargon) is a geographically-based Author: Elections Ontario. Elections Ontario is a non-partisan Agency of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Burlington's mayor is Cam Jackson, former member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, and has MP Mike Wallace with the Conservative Party of Canada representing Burlington in the House of Commons. Cameron (Cam Jackson (born February 27, 1951 in Hamilton Ontario) is mayor of Burlington Ontario, Canada. The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Michael L Wallace (born September 3, 1963 in Brockville, Ontario) was first elected to Burlington City Council in the fall The Conservative Party of Canada ( Parti conservateur du Canada) colloquially known as the " Tories " is a conservative The House of Commons (Chambre des communes is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and Currently, Burlington is a centre-right-wing city, however, from 1993-2006 the city was represented by Liberal MP Paddy Torsney. The Liberal Party of Canada ( Parti libéral du Canada) colloquially known as the Grits (originally " Clear Grits " is a major Canadian political Patricia Ann "Paddy" Torsney, BComm (born December 19, 1962 in Burlington, Ontario) is a Canadian Politician

The riding of Burlington has not had a Liberal MPP since 1943. [2]

2007 by-election

Following Cam Jackson's resignation to successfully run for mayor of Burlington, the riding was left with a vacant seat at Queen's Park. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Consequently, a by-election was called by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on January 10, 2007, to be held on February 8, 2007. By-elections were held on February 8, 2007, in Ontario, Canada, to fill three vacancies in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Dalton James Patrick McGuinty Jr MPP (born July 19, 1955, in Ottawa Ontario) is a Canadian lawyer and politician Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. By-elections were held on February 8, 2007, in Ontario, Canada, to fill three vacancies in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario [5][3][4] Joan Lougheed, who was defeated by Jackson for the mayor's post, is the Ontario Liberal Party candidate as of January 4, 2007. Joan Lougheed is a Registered Nurse She graduated from the Hamilton Civic Hospital School of Nursing in 1972 The Ontario Liberal Party is a Centrist provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [6] Former Halton Regional Chair Joyce Savoline is the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario candidate, narrowly defeating former Miss Canada Blair Lancaster for the nod. In Ontario Regional Chairs (District Chair in Muskoka District; Warden in Oxford County) chair the council for the province's regional municipalities. Joyce Savoline is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the electoral The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Miss Canada was a scholarship competition for young women in Canada. [7] On January 12, 2007, Brantford school teacher and community activist Cory Judson defeated former Halton District School Board trustee David Abbott for the Ontario New Democratic Party candidate spot. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Brantford is a city located on the Grand River in south-western Ontario, Canada. In Education, a teacher is one who helps Students or pupils often in a School, as well as in a Family, religious or The New Democratic Party of Ontario is one of three major political parties in Ontario, Canada. The Halton District School Board serves public school students throughout Halton Region, including the municipalities of Burlington Halton Hills Milton and Oakville The Ontario New Democratic Party, formally known as New Democratic Party of Ontario, is a Social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada [8]

On January 25, 2007, Frank de Jong, the leader of the Green Party of Ontario began to campaign in the byelection. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Frank de Jong, BA, BEd, (born October 16, 1955 in Luther Township, northeast of Arthur, Ontario) is a Canadian The Green Party of Ontario ( GPO) is a political party in Ontario Canada. [5]

John C. Turmel, who according to Guinness Book of Records hold the records for the most elections contested and the most elections lost, ran as an Independent candidate. John C Turmel (born February 22 1951, Rouyn Quebec, Canada) is a Perennial candidate for Election in Canada and according

Barry Spruce ran for the Freedom Party of Ontario. The Freedom Party of Ontario is a provincial political party in Ontario, Canada.

By-election, February 8, 2007
Party Candidate Votes % +/-
     Progressive Conservative Joyce Savoline 11,143 49. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Ontario PC Party, formally known as the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (in french Parti progressiste-conservateur de l'Ontario) is a Right-of-centre Joyce Savoline is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is currently a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, representing the electoral 0% +2. 8%
     Liberal Joan Lougheed 9,365 41. The Ontario Liberal Party is a Centrist provincial political party in the province of Ontario, Canada. Joan Lougheed is a Registered Nurse She graduated from the Hamilton Civic Hospital School of Nursing in 1972 2% -1. 0%
     New Democrat Cory Judson 1,310 5. The Ontario New Democratic Party, formally known as New Democratic Party of Ontario, is a Social democratic political party in Ontario, Canada The New Democratic Party of Ontario is one of three major political parties in Ontario, Canada. 8% -1. 4%
     Green Frank de Jong 734 3. The Green Party of Ontario ( GPO) is a political party in Ontario Canada. Frank de Jong, BA, BEd, (born October 16, 1955 in Luther Township, northeast of Arthur, Ontario) is a Canadian 2% +0. 9%
     Freedom Barry Spruce 106 0. The Freedom Party of Ontario is a provincial political party in Ontario, Canada. 5% *
     Independent John C. Turmel 90 0. John C Turmel (born February 22 1951, Rouyn Quebec, Canada) is a Perennial candidate for Election in Canada and according 4% *

2007 Halton Catholic District School Board By-Election

The resignation of Al Bailey has left a vacant spot for trustee. [6] [7]

The candidates are: Paul Muller, Mary Holko, and Arlene Iantomasi.

The winner was Arlene Iantomasi.

Sites of interest

Burlington shares the Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada's largest botanical garden with neighbouring Hamilton, which incorporates both untamed and cultivated landscapes. Botany, plant science(s, phytology, or plant biology is a branch of Biology and is the scientific study of plant Life Landscape comprises the visible features of an area of land including physical elements such as Landforms living elements of flora and fauna abstract elements such as lighting There are 75 parks and 325 ha (800 acres) of parkland within the city, the largest being Spencer Smith Park. Explanation The hectare is commonly used in most countries around the world especially in domains concerned with land planning and management such as Agriculture, The acre is a unit of Area in a number of different systems including the imperial and U Spencer Smith Park is a park in downtown Burlington Ontario right on the shore of Lake Ontario. The park is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, and is going through large scale renovations. Located in North Burlington is Mount Nemo Conservation Area, the only park in Burlington operated by the Halton Region Conservation Authority. Mount Nemo in Burlington Ontario is a Conservation area owned and operated by Conservation Halton. Conservation Halton (CH formerly known as the Halton Region Conservation Authority (HRCA is a conservation authority established under the Conservation Authorities

The Burlington Coastline on Lake Ontario
The Burlington Coastline on Lake Ontario

In the Northwest edge of the city, right on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, there is Kerncliff Park, a naturalized area. The Niagara Escarpment is a long Escarpment, or Cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through The Park, which is built out of an abandoned quarry, straddles the border between nearby Waterdown, and features many trails that climb up and down the Escarpment. Waterdown is a town in Canada which since 2001 has been a community of Hamilton, Ontario. Additionally, the Bruce Trail runs through the park, at many points getting right to the edge of the cliffs, providing a clear overlook of Burlington, the Burlington Skyway Bridge, Hamilton, and Oakville. The Bruce Trail is a Hiking (and multi-use trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada. Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population Oakville ( 2006 population 165613, was auctioned off to William Chisholm in 1827 On a clear day, one can see the CN Tower in Toronto, approximately 50KM away from the park. The CN Tower, located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a communications and tourist Tower standing tall Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario The park is located on Kerns Road, which is connected to North Service Road near Brant street and the 407 entrance.

The Burlington Art Centre shows various exhibits throughout the year from local to national talent, including the renowned Canadian artist Robert Bateman. The Burlington Art Centre is an art centre in close proximity to Spencer Smith Park in Burlington Ontario. Robert Bateman (born 1930-05-24) is a Canadian naturalist and painter, born in Toronto, Ontario. The Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House are also popular attractions.

Not widely known to many residents is that one of the three naturally occurring magnetic hills in Ontario is found in Burlington, on King Road just north of Bayview Park.

There are no large-scale stadiums or arenas in Burlington. There is no Opera or Theatre Company of note. Burlington being a bedroom community relies on neighbouring Hamilton's amenities.

Many annual lakefront activities take place in Spencer Smith Park including Canada's Largest Ribfest and the Sound of Music Festival. The Sound of Music Festival is held annually in Burlington Ontario, Canada.

Spencer Smith Park, downtown, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

The WWII Navy Memorial in Spencer Smith Park

Burlington Mall

City Hall, on Brant Street

Brant Street, downtown

Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, downtown
Image:NewBurlingtonPanEdit.jpg
Panoramic view of downtown Burlington. Spencer Smith Park is a park in downtown Burlington Ontario right on the shore of Lake Ontario. The Burlington Mall is a Shopping mall located in Burlington, Ontario and is owned by Ivanhoe Cambridge.

Malls

Main article: List of shopping malls in Canada#Ontario

Organizations

A Burlington Transit bus
A Burlington Transit bus

The Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) has operated in the city since 1947, including members between the ages of 13 and 21. Burlington Transit is the Public transport provider in the city of Burlington Ontario, Canada. The marching band goes by the nickname The Redcoats due to the colour of its uniforms, and are regular participants in major international parades. A marching band is in the broadest terms a group of performers that consist of instrumental Musicians and sometimes dance teams / color guard who generally perform They are also occasionally referred to as "Canada's Musical Ambassadors" and have represented Canada all over the world. 2007 will mark the 60th Anniversary of the BTTB. Celebrations, including a homecoming reunion, a concert and participation in the parade, are being planned to mark this anniversary during the 2007 Sound of Music Festival. More information is available at the BTTB Alumni Web page . The band is currently led by Rob Bennett, managing director, along with Sir William Hughes, musical director.

Since 1961, 715 "Mohawk" Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets has been a fixture in the city. Royal Canadian Air Cadets (RCAirC is a Canadian national youth program for persons aged 12 to 18 The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is only one of the three branches of the Canadian Cadet Movement. The CCM is a partnership between the Department of National Defence, and each of the three cadet leagues: The Air Cadet League of Canada, The Army Cadet League of Canada, and the Navy League. The Air Cadet League of Canada is a volunteer organization that provides financial support and oversight to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. The CCM is the largest federally funded youth program in Canada, and is open to youth ages 12-18 who are interested in leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, the Canadian Forces, and personal discipline. The Canadian Forces (CF ( French: Forces canadiennes) are the unified Armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence Currently financial difficulties, among other reasons, have caused 715 squadron to consider relocation to a new squadron building in Burlington.

Burlington Area Scouts traces its organization back to 1910 when the town's population was about 1,000. The first local Scoutmaster was Archie McGibbon, who remained in his position for more than a year, after which there was a succession of leaders including Hughes Cleaver and William Gilbert. Boy Scouting is a membership level of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA for boys and young men The original enrolment of 25 boys was considered excellent for the small population of Burlington.

About 1918, Rev. George W. Tebbs took over the troop. It was in the 1920s when Scoutmaster Tebbs and the local troop met Baden-Powell in Burlington. The founder was motoring to Toronto and broke his trip for a short while when he saw the Scouts lined up at Gore Park on the waterfront. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide Youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical mental and spiritual For many years, Rev. Tebbs led the boys as they marched out of town, hauling the trek cart to some distant camping place. It wasn't until 1958 that the Scouts' combined group committees were able to buy the 90 acre camping grounds in North Burlington at Camp Manitou.

The current Burlington Area Scouts came into existence in 1958 as "Burlington District" with amalgamation of several groups from Burlington and surrounding area. There are 17 active groups within the Area, providing Scouting to over 700 members. Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide Youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical mental and spiritual The Area stretches outside the city limits of Burlington and encompasses the additional communities of Waterdown, Kilbride, and Carlisle. Waterdown is a town in Canada which since 2001 has been a community of Hamilton, Ontario. Carlisle is a community in Flamborough, Hamilton Ontario, Canada. [8]

Sports

Local Teams

The Burlington Cougars are an Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League Team. The Burlington Cougars are a Tier II Junior "A" Ice hockey team from Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

The following are the names associated with Burlington's rep-level sports teams:

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Also, Burlington, Ontario founded and is still a participating city of the Burlington International Games (B. I. G. ). The games were first held in 1969 " to offer an athletic and cultural exchange experience for the youth of Burlington. " Up until recently, the games took place between Burlington, Ontario and Burlington, Vermont, U.S.A.. Burlington is the largest city in the US state of Vermont and is the shire town ( County seat) of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the But, other cities from places such as Quebec, Japan, the Netherlands, and the U. Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands S. have all had athletes compete since 1998. [9]

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  1. ^ Myrtle Beach's Sister Cities
  2. ^ Burlington Liberals get some high-profile help, Hamilton Spectator, 27 January 2007
  3. ^ Burlington byelection called, Burlington Post, 10 January 2007
  4. ^ Ontario byelections called, Toronto Star, 10 January 2007
  5. ^ Ontario Green Party leader to run in Burlington byelection, Hamilton Spectator, 25 January 2007
  6. ^ Burlington Post Article on ByElection
  7. ^ Catholic Register commentary on resignation
  8. ^ Burlington Area Scouting Website
  9. ^ City of Burlington Website, Burlington International Games

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