Heritage Week is a time to celebrate the many aspects of Burlington’s various heritages. In 2024, Burlington is celebrating two exciting milestones – 110 years since the Village of Burlington became a town and 50 years as a city. To help mark these anniversaries, over 35 representatives from various organizations, departments and individuals have joined […]
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Join Us During Heritage Week 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 150th anniversary, a special week of heritage events are planned, focusing on sites that have shaped Burlington throughout its history. Heritage Week is organized by the members of Heritage Burlington, in collaboration with […]
Celebrate Burlington’s History during Heritage Week Aug. 1 to 7, 2022
Heritage Week is a time set aside to celebrate many of the aspects of Burlington’s heritage.
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward’s Greetings for Heritage Week
Listen to Mayor Marianne Meed Ward as she brings greetings and kicks off Heritage Week 2021
City of Burlington’s Town Crier, David Vollick, proclaims the beginning of Heritage Week.
Listen to the City of Burlington’s Town Crier, David Vollick, proclaim the beginning of Heritage Week.
Heritage Week 2021 Event Calendar
Hearth Demonstration Date: Monday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Join the Museums of Burlington for an online hearth demonstration from Ireland House Museum. A Museum Educator will be preparing scones and strawberry jam using 1850s cooking techniques. You can find us on our Facebook or Instagram pages. Aldershot Bike Tour Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Join Don Thorpe […]
Celebrating Burlington’s Local History
Members of the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee and their partners have put together an exciting lineup of activities in honour of Heritage Week, taking place from Aug. 2 to 8. Set aside some time to celebrate the many aspects of Burlington’s heritage during Heritage Week. Follow us on social media for daily historic fun facts […]
News Release: Heritage Week 2021
Burlington, Ont.—July 19, 2021— Burlington’s Heritage Advisory Committee has put together an exciting lineup of activities in honour of Heritage Week, taking place from Aug. 2 to 8. A variety of events are planned, with a focus on sharing more about the happenings, issues, and sites that have shaped Burlington. About the schedule of events The 2021 […]