Sightseeing
Burlington and surrounding areas are a great place to explore the outdoors!
The largest botanical garden in Canada and a National Historic Site. There is a fee for admission.
158 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WThe largest botanical garden in Canada and a National Historic Site. There is a fee for admission.
Trails for incredible views of downtown Toronto and the surrounding area, with more rare species of plants, animals and insects than you can count. If you’re vertically-inclined, you can get face-to-face with the escarpment on one of the many climbing routes. And if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there are still an abundance of cliffs, crags and caves waiting to be explored. Reservations required. There is a fee for admission.
36 locals recommend
Mount Nemo Conservation Area
5317 Guelph LineTrails for incredible views of downtown Toronto and the surrounding area, with more rare species of plants, animals and insects than you can count. If you’re vertically-inclined, you can get face-to-face with the escarpment on one of the many climbing routes. And if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, there are still an abundance of cliffs, crags and caves waiting to be explored. Reservations required. There is a fee for admission.
Enjoy a downtown Burlington waterfront walk with a lot of boutique shops and restaurants in the area to enjoy!
66 locals recommend
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore RdEnjoy a downtown Burlington waterfront walk with a lot of boutique shops and restaurants in the area to enjoy!
Hamilton Beach
Waterfront TrailBeautiful beach trail for walking, biking, and swimming!
Large, beautiful, dog-friendly park featuring a restored farmhouse & nature center, plus campsites, yurts & walking trails. Admission is included with your Airbnb stay with us.
60 locals recommend
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
1219 Burloak DrLarge, beautiful, dog-friendly park featuring a restored farmhouse & nature center, plus campsites, yurts & walking trails. Admission is included with your Airbnb stay with us.
Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion
4280 Lakeshore RdBeautiful lakefront trail with a mansion.
Gushing 33-ft. waterfall surrounded by forest, with a viewing platform & hiking trail.
24 locals recommend
Smokey Hollow
80 Mill St SGushing 33-ft. waterfall surrounded by forest, with a viewing platform & hiking trail.
Nature trails lead to this picturesque overlook with scenic views of towns & waterfalls.
52 locals recommend
Dundas Peak
Harvest RoadNature trails lead to this picturesque overlook with scenic views of towns & waterfalls.
Restaurants & Bars
We are a little biased but we feel that Burlington and Hamilton have some excellent restaurants and bars. We hope you check them out and share your feedback with us!
Unique local seafood gem for live oysters and surf and turf. No reservations at the bar, otherwise call ahead.
6 locals recommend
Jake's Grill & Oyster House
950 Walkers LineUnique local seafood gem for live oysters and surf and turf. No reservations at the bar, otherwise call ahead.
Small plates & Spanish tapas with an extensive wine & drink menu in an easygoing setting. Usually okay for walk-ins.
Barra Fion
1505 Guelph LineSmall plates & Spanish tapas with an extensive wine & drink menu in an easygoing setting. Usually okay for walk-ins.
Beachfront bar/eatery with Greek & Mediterranean dishes. Beautiful patio in the summer. Reserve ahead otherwise there is usually a long wait.
35 locals recommend
Barangas On The Beach
380 Van Wagners Beach RdBeachfront bar/eatery with Greek & Mediterranean dishes. Beautiful patio in the summer. Reserve ahead otherwise there is usually a long wait.
Rust Bistro Bar
1801 Walkers LineModern North American food. Reservations required.
El Inka Peruvian Cuisine
1940 Appleby LineDelicious Peruvian Food. Reservation usually not required.
Great patio hangout with a large beer menu (over 100 on tap) and modern pub style food. Usually ok for walk-ins.
7 locals recommend
Beertown Public House - Burlington
2050 Appleby LineGreat patio hangout with a large beer menu (over 100 on tap) and modern pub style food. Usually ok for walk-ins.
Persian Eatery in the heart of Burlington. Usually ok for walk-ins.
9 locals recommend
Rayhoon Persian Eatery
420 Pearl StPersian Eatery in the heart of Burlington. Usually ok for walk-ins.
Di Mario’s Trattoria
1455 Lakeshore RdItalian Cuisine. Reservation recommended.
Lord Nelson Steak House
650 Plains Rd EFiner dining steak house. Reservation required.
Modern style restaurant with unique dishes and overall experience. Great cocktails and wine. Reservation required.
12 locals recommend
Rapscallion Rogue Eatery
178 James Street NorthModern style restaurant with unique dishes and overall experience. Great cocktails and wine. Reservation required.
Modern French. Don’t be scared by the look of it from the outside! The food and cocktails are well worth it. Reservations required.
Bon Temps
Modern French. Don’t be scared by the look of it from the outside! The food and cocktails are well worth it. Reservations required.
Modern and fun bar and restaurant in Hamilton. Great dishes all around, especially the pizza and pasta. Craft cocktails. Reservations required.
24 locals recommend
Born & Raised
224 James St NModern and fun bar and restaurant in Hamilton. Great dishes all around, especially the pizza and pasta. Craft cocktails. Reservations required.
Secco
First ever Prosecco bar with tasty food!
Nice views of Burlington waterfront. Reservations required.
41 locals recommend
Spencer's At The Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore RdNice views of Burlington waterfront. Reservations required.
Takeout Recommendations
MoMo Sushi Burlington
Fishing Sushi Burlington
Doma Sushi
Ichiban Sushi House - Japanese and Korean Restaurant
3315 Fairview StMY Chinese DISH
Oakville Hakka House
Prince of India Burlington
Right Wingers , Best Wings In Burlington.
Brunch spots
Pür & Simple
1940 Appleby LineTypical North American modern brunch spot with a lot of options.
Beautiful French style brunch with some of the best pastries in town!
Saving Thyme Catering and Patisserie
450 Appleby LineBeautiful French style brunch with some of the best pastries in town!
If you're into boozy brunch, great brunch specials here. You can also eat on the rooftop patio.
13 locals recommend
Jacksons Landing
5000 New StIf you're into boozy brunch, great brunch specials here. You can also eat on the rooftop patio.
Beautiful venue with higher end Sunday buffet brunch with mimosas. Must be reserved a couple of weekends in advance.
27 locals recommend
Ancaster Mill
548 Old Dundas RdBeautiful venue with higher end Sunday buffet brunch with mimosas. Must be reserved a couple of weekends in advance.
Shopping
Mapleview Shopping Centre
900 Maple AveLargest shopping mall in the area.
Burlington Centre
777 Guelph LineSmall shopping mall with Indigo and Starbucks.
Toronto Premium Outlets
13850 Steeles AveDesigner outlet outdoor mall.
A Day or a Weekend in our Wine Country
Worth the trip - we promise!
Italian Estate with great wines that is also so picture worthy!
34 locals recommend
Colaneri Estate Winery
348 Concession 6 RdItalian Estate with great wines that is also so picture worthy!
Château des Charmes
Beautiful French estate with great wines.
We are a little biased, but we think this is the best wine to come out of Niagara region!
31 locals recommend
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
1469 Pelham RdWe are a little biased, but we think this is the best wine to come out of Niagara region!
Not our favourite wine but a cool spot to hang out with tasty food options and outdoor seating.
57 locals recommend
13th Street Winery
1776 Fourth AveNot our favourite wine but a cool spot to hang out with tasty food options and outdoor seating.
The Hare Wine Co.
769 Niagara Stone RdBeautiful winery!
Konzelmann Estate Winery
1096 Lakeshore RdA great option for wine tasting.
Southbrook Vineyards
581 Niagara Stone RdInnovative organic winery.
Big Head Wines
823 Hunter RdGreat wine options with an innovative twist.
Reif Estate Winery
15608 Niagara PkwyA classic in the Niagara region!
Beauty Services
Hands down the best nail salon in the GTA. Ask for Lynda who is the owner. Reservation required since they are always busy.
Polish Parlour Nails&Spa
Hands down the best nail salon in the GTA. Ask for Lynda who is the owner. Reservation required since they are always busy.
Beauty First Spa - Burlington Mall
General aesthetics - casual place for eyebrows, lashes, etc.
Denise Semple & Associates
3070 MainwayGreat place for RMT Massages but they also offer many other services.
Dermetics Cosmetic Dermatology
Dermatology/medical spa. Top 40 in the country.
Rosewater Spa of Oakville
156 Church StCute Day Spa