News and Notices

Road Closure - Rosslyn Drive, April 4, 2023

Rosslyn Drive will be closed at 395 Rosslyn Dr. on 

Tuesday, April 4, 20238 a.m. to 5 p.m.

for hydro pole replacement. Local traffic and access to homes on the street will be maintained.

Tree Giveaway and Earth Day events in Burlington

The City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are hosting Earth Day activities at various locations throughout the city.

Earth Day Tree Planting Event

In partnership with BurlingtonGreen, a tree planting event will take place at Millcroft Park, April 22 starting at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. Advance registration atburlingtongreen.orgis required. Space is limited.

Celebrate Earth Day with BurlingtonGreen

Residents can visit theBurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub at Burlington BeachSaturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where a variety of fun and family-friendly eco-activities will be taking place: pollinator seed ball making, cycling resources and giveaways, a guided tree walk, shoreline clean up, a repair cafe, e-bike raffle opportunity, and more.

More information about Earth Day, Tree Planting and the Community Clean Up Green Up can be found atburlingtongreen.org.

Tree Giveaway

The City of Burlington is giving away 500 trees to residents. To receive a free, four-to-five-foot tree, you must register in...

Notice of Intention to Designate - 488 Locust St.

IN THE MATTER OF THEONTARIO HERITAGE ACTAND IN THE MATTER OF the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 488 Locust St. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to designate the above-noted property under section 29 of theOntario Heritage Act.

Description of Property

488 Locust St is located northwest of the intersection of Ontario Street and Locust Street in downtown Burlington. It is occupied by a one-and-a-half storey gothic revival cottage constructed in 1885. 

Legal Description:PLAN 74 PT LOT 50; City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or InterestContactheritage@burlington.cafor full document:

The house at 488 Locust St. is a representative example of the gothic revival style and features an L-shaped plan, a cross gable roof and arched window openings set within peaked gables. The house supports the character of Locust Street, which features 11 other homes constructed in the 1800s. 

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Notice of Intention to Designate- 977 Unsworth Ave.

IN THE MATTER OF THEONTARIO HERITAGE ACTAND IN THE MATTER OF the lands in the City of Burlington known municipally as 977 Unsworth Ave. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Burlington intends to designate the above-noted property under section 29 of theOntario Heritage Act.

Description of Property

977 Unsworth Ave. is located southeast of the intersection of Plains Road West and Unsworth Avenue in the Bayview neighbourhood of Burlington. It is occupied by a two-storey neo-Tudor house built in 1932; theAlbert Unsworth House. 

Legal Description:EAST FLAMBOROUGH CON BF PT LOT 9 RP 20R22232 PARTS 2 5; City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton.

Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or InterestContact heritage@burlington.ca for full document:

TheAlbert Unsworth Houseis a two-storey Tudor style house featuring rich detailing and high-quality materials. Built in 1932, it was designed by Hamilton architect Walter Scott and commissioned by Albert Unsworth, a pioneer in commercial...