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Local guide

South Burlington, made personal.

Burlington's established lakeshore — five neighbourhoods on the water.

The neighbourhoods

5 communities of South Burlington.

Local guide

The South Burlington directory.

Restaurants, shops, schools and parks across 5 communities — researched, written and updated by your local broker.

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Restaurants & Food· 8
Downtown Burlington

Spencer's at the Waterfront

Steakhouse · Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore Rd

A casual-elegant steakhouse on Discovery Landing, right on Spencer Smith Park — steak, seafood and one of the best lake views in the city.

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Downtown Burlington

The Port House Social Bar & Kitchen

Gastropub · Waterfront
2020 Lakeshore Rd

A chic social bar and kitchen at the Waterfront Hotel, with shareable plates, cocktails and views of the lake.

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Downtown Burlington

Nisi Greek Taverna

Greek · Taverna
Brant St, Downtown Burlington

A lively Greek taverna on Brant Street — grilled seafood, mezze and a buzzy patio.

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Downtown Burlington

Prime Steak + Raw Bar

Steakhouse · Raw Bar
Downtown Burlington

A downtown steakhouse and raw bar for dry-aged cuts, oysters and a serious cocktail list.

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Downtown Burlington

The North Coal

Restaurant · Bar
Brant St, Downtown Burlington

A modern downtown restaurant and bar — brunch, dinner and cocktails just off the waterfront.

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Roseland

DiMario's Trattoria

Italian · Trattoria
Lakeshore Rd, Burlington

A neighbourhood Italian trattoria for classic pastas and a glass of red, just off Lakeshore.

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Aldershot

Lord Nelson Steak House

Steakhouse
Plains Rd, Aldershot

A long-running Aldershot steakhouse for classic cuts and a proper steak-night atmosphere.

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Aldershot

Turtledove's Bakery

Bakery · Café
Plains Rd, Aldershot

A beloved Aldershot bakery and café for fresh loaves, pastries and a morning coffee.

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Shops & Services· 4
Downtown Burlington

Village Square

Shopping · Courtyard
Pine St, Downtown Burlington

A charming heritage courtyard of independent shops, salons and cafés tucked off Brant Street.

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Downtown Burlington

Burlington Downtown BIA

BIA · Downtown
Brant St, Downtown Burlington

The downtown Business Improvement Area — shops, restaurants and year-round events from Sound of Music to the holiday market.

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Maple

Mapleview Centre

Mall · Shopping
900 Maple Ave

Burlington's main enclosed shopping centre — department stores, fashion, dining and 130+ shops.

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Aldershot

Aldershot Village BIA

BIA · Plains Rd
Plains Rd W, Aldershot

The Aldershot Village BIA along Plains Road — boutiques, bistros, bakeries and gourmet grocers, all minutes from the gardens.

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Schools & Childcare· 3
Downtown Burlington

Burlington Central High School

Public Secondary
1433 Baldwin St

A historic Halton DSB public high school in the heart of downtown, known for its music program.

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Roseland

Nelson High School

Public Secondary
4181 New St

A top-ranked Halton DSB public high school serving Roseland, Shoreacres and Longmoor — strong academics and athletics.

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Aldershot

Aldershot School

Public · Grades 7–12
Aldershot, Burlington

A unique Halton DSB grades 7–12 school with a tight-knit community and the board's first I-STEM (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program.

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Parks & Rec· 6
Downtown Burlington

Spencer Smith Park

Waterfront Park
1400 Lakeshore Rd

Burlington's signature waterfront park — the Brant Street Pier reaching 137 m over the lake, festival lawns, and the Waterfront Trail.

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Downtown Burlington

Brant Street Pier

Pier · Lookout
Spencer Smith Park

The landmark pier extending over Lake Ontario, with a spiral lookout and sweeping views back to the skyline.

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Shoreacres

Paletta Lakefront Park

Waterfront Park · Estate
4250 Lakeshore Rd

A lakefront estate park with the heritage Paletta Mansion, manicured grounds, woodland trails and the mouth of Shoreacres Creek.

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Shoreacres

Burloak Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park
Burloak Dr at Lakeshore

A peaceful lakefront park on the Oakville–Burlington border with a pebble beach, pier and a link to the Waterfront Trail.

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Aldershot

Royal Botanical Gardens

Garden · Nature
680 Plains Rd W

Canada's largest botanical garden — cultivated gardens, a vast nature sanctuary, trails and year-round events spanning Burlington and Hamilton.

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Aldershot

LaSalle Park & Marina

Park · Marina
50 North Shore Blvd E

A waterfront park and marina on Burlington Bay — a swan-watching shoreline, splash pad, big playground and forest trails.

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