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Moving to Burlington, ON

Living in Burlington, ON

Burlington is a city in the Halston region of the Toronto Metropolitan Area. Home to more than 200,000 residents, it consistently lands in the top ranks of Canada's most livable cities. The delightfully diverse city offers all the amenities you'd expect from a mid-sized city, along with multiple conservation areas and parks, a bustling waterfront, and thriving arts and culture scene. The mix of housing stock includes everything from condos on the water to large country estates, along with easy commuter access via the 400 series highways and Go Transit bus and train stations. The variety of activities and neighbourhoods make it a popular destination for families, young professionals, artists, and retirees — in fact, just about anyone. Burlington’s cost of living is 5% higher than the national average, but housing costs are 6% lower than the national average.

What Are the Best Neighbourhoods in Burlington? 

Burlington has 20 diverse neighbourhoods, making it easy to find a community that best suits nearly any type of resident or family. These are some of the best neighbourhoods in Burlington.

• Downtown. Best known for its spectacular waterfront, downtown Burlington is a vibrant business district that takes arts and culture seriously. Home to a performing arts centre, art gallery, and picturesque boutique shopping district, it attracts young professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs.
• Aldershot. This mix of incoming young families and retiring empty-nesters, tree-lined streets, and easy access to highways and commuter rail make this close-knit neighbourhood especially appealing to commuters with young families.
• Rural Burlington. Gated estates, country living, and the stunning beauty of the Niagara Escarpment combine to make the northern reaches of Burlington the perfect escape for those who want to live close to nature.
• Tyandaga. This established older neighborhood built along the hills of the Niagara Escarpment affords some of the most spectacular views of the city and surrounding area. Its access to the highway and commuter rail make it popular with young professional or executive families.
• Brant Hills. This entry-level neighbourhood offers a variety of housing styles and amenities — like great schools and traffic-calmed streets — that appeal to families of all ages, at price points that make it more affordable for young families buying a starter home. 

Regardless of which neighbourhood you decide to move to, SmartStop Self Storage offers storage units in Burlington within 10 kilometres of Downtown, Aldershoot, Rural Burlington, Tyandaga, and Brant Hills to suit all your storage needs, including an all-weather loading bay as well as climate-controlled units to protect your belongings throughout the year.

What Are Iconic Things to Do in Burlington? 

There's something to keep everyone busy and entertained in Burlington, whether you’re a visitor or resident. Here are four things to do any time of the year:

• Royal Botanical Gardens. Canada's largest botanical garden offers events of all kinds every season. Enjoy a Taste of the Gardens for lunch, view art in the garden under the stars, or sign up for one of the many courses offered.  
• Mount Nemo Conservation Area. The family-friendly conservation area operated by Conservation Halton offers some of the more accessible hiking trails for family activities, including some entry-level cliff faces for novice rock climbers.
• Spencer Smith Park. Enjoy four seasons of activities at Burlington's premiere waterfront park, from swimming and hiking, to photography and ice-skating, with frequent scheduled events and festivals.
• Skateboard. With skateboard areas in 10 of the city's neighbourhood parks, Burlington may be one of the more publicly board-friendly cities on the map.