In loving memory of Ginette Graham from Andy, Richard, Debbie, Linda, Gabriel & Chantal

Dan Morency, Roy Studio

The City of Burlington is extending an open invitation to all residents and Indigenous people of Burlington and Halton to come to Spencer Smith Park on Sept. 30, 2022, between 4 and 7 p.m. to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The City will provide free space within the park for groups to set up their own displays, interactive events, or information booths.

Everyone is encouraged to come to the park to learn, honour and participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events and displays.

Groups wanting to participate can register by contacting the Festivals and Events office at festivalsandevents@burlington.ca. There is no cost for groups hosting an event or display and there is no cost for people to attend.

Details for participating groups:

• Set-up time: 2 to 4 p.m.
• Event time: 4 to 7 p.m.
• Tear-down time: 7 to 8 p.m.
• City to provide park access and insurance only
• No electrical or water hook-up will be available
• Participating groups must bring all resources/supplies such as tables, chairs, tents, stage/riser, etc.
• Tents can be no bigger than 10 feet by 10 feet
• No staking anything to the ground. Tents should be secured with weights
• No parking. Participants are to use available downtown parking. Vehicle access to the park for drop-off must be pre-arranged indicating number of vehicles entering between 2-2:30 p.m. Vehicles must be removed from park no later than 3 p.m. Tear-down begins at 7 p.m. and vehicles may be brought back into park at that time for load in.

Details and any updates can be found at burlington.ca/events. 

Desjardins Ontario Credit Union

The Team at Cornwall Nissan

Bill & Darlene McGimpsey, Co-operators

Registration for fall recreation programs opens Aug. 20

Burlington, Ont.—Aug. 10, 2022— The City of Burlington’s fall recreation programs will open for online registration on Saturday, Aug. 20. Adult program registration begins at 9 a.m. and swimming and youth program registrations begin at 11 a.m.

All programs are currently available for viewing online at burlington.ca/recreation.

Adult programs include sports, games, fitness, craft and art activities, social events, discussion and learning options and more for adults of all ages and skill levels. In-person and virtual courses are offered.

Aquatics offers a variety of programs to keep you and your family active, including youth, adult and private swim lessons, leadership courses and more. Join in the fun and sign up for preschool, school age, youth, or leadership programs.  

Meet new friends, stay active or learn something new at student theatre, the music centre, or one of our other recreation facilities. If you are looking for something fun to do during school breaks, PA Day programming, and winter break camps are available. If you are interested in joining the Junior Redcoats or Burlington Teen Tour Band, email bttb@burlington.ca for more information. 

Programs open for non-residents to register on Friday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m.

Assisted Registration
Residents who need extra support or do not have online access to register for programs, can call 905-335-7738 for staff-assisted telephone registrations.

The customer service team is available through email at liveandplay@burlington.ca or 905-335-7738, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

For more information on how to register online, visit burlington.ca/registration.

Recreation Fee Assistance
Recreation is for all, regardless of financial situation. Recreation Fee Assistance is funding made available to Burlington residents or families who need help to pay for City of Burlington recreation programs. For more information, or to apply, visit burlington.ca/feeassistance.