Celebrate 150+ Years of Burlington’s Unique Heritage During Heritage Week -- Aug. 5-12
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — July 13, 2023 — Burlington’s Heritage Advisory Committee invites you to take part in an exciting lineup of activities for Heritage Week, Aug. 5-12, 2023. In honour of Burlington’s 150+ anniversary, a special week of heritage events are planned, focusing on sites that have shaped Burlington throughout its history.
"Heritage Week is a time to celebrate the many aspects of Burlington’s various heritages. The celebrations are even more special this year, as Burlington celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary. Heritage Burlington is so glad to be able to welcome the community to take part in a fantastic lineup of events to mark this milestone. Thank you to our civic partners, community groups, and volunteers who make learning more about the history of our community interesting and fun. A special thanks to Marsha Paley, Co-Vice Chair of the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee for her leadership." -- Michele Camacho, Chair, Heritage Burlington
Schedule of eventsA detailed schedule of all the events taking place during Heritage Week, including locations and how to register, is available at burlington.ca/heritageweek. All events are free. Registration is open between July 10 to 28. All are welcome.
| Date | Time | Event | Registration Required |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at St. Luke’s Anglican Church | No |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Spencer Smith Park and Area Walking Tour | Yes |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | 1 to 11 p.m. | Halton Freedom Celebration Festival | No |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | Self-guided | Heritage Driving Tour of Burlington | No |
| Monday, Aug. 7 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Stitching in History Quilt Exhibit | No |
| Monday, Aug. 7 | 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Beachway Park Waterfront Trail Walking Tour | Yes |
| Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Museum open)6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (movie screening) | Museums of Burlington exhibit and “The Eyes of Memory” film screening | Yes(for movie screening) |
| Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Symphony in the Shell at Central Park | No |
| Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Burlington Heights Walk at Royal Botanical Gardens | Yes |
| Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Burlington Public Library presents: Before Burlington - Treaties Around Us | Yes |
| Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7 to 9 p.m. | So, You Think You Know Burlington Trivia Night | Yes |
| Friday, Aug. 11 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Celebrating Burlington’s Organizations, Community Service and Local History at Burlington Public Library | No |
| Friday, Aug. 11 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Farming Through the Years at Burlington Public Library | No |
| Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | North Burlington Cemetery Tour | Yes |
| Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Doors Open Burlington | No |
| Saturday, Aug. 12 | 1 to 2 p.m. | The Weight of Clay Tour at Art Gallery of Burlington | No |
Burlington is a city where people, nature and businesses thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at Burlington.ca/Enews and follow @CityBurlington on social media.Quick Facts:
- Heritage Week is organized by the members of Heritage Burlington, in collaboration with the Burlington Historical Society, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington Public Library, Burlington Museums, Beach Canal Lighthouse, Freeman Station, Halton Black History Awareness Society, Heritage Services - Halton Region, and David Craig of History Pix, along with a growing list of other organizations.
Links and Resources:For more information about the events happening during Heritage Week, visit burlington.ca/heritageweek.