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Burlington Heritage Month


Celebrations: February 1 - February 28, 2010

Get excited this winter with the first full month of Heritage Celebrations

  • Witness a virtual tour of the railway station at the library.
  • Step back into time and learn about one of Canada’s most colourful figures, Joseph Brant Thayendanegea.
  • Come to Paletta Mansion’s open house and discover the rich history of this fascinating lakefront property.
  • Hear the voices of two renowned authors; Cathy Marie Buchanan and Ted Barris as they read passages from their latest books.

Join us for Special Events at:

  • Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion
  • Burlington Art Centre
  • Joseph Brant Museum
  • Ireland House Museum
  • Bronte Creek Provincial Park
  • Burlington Central Library
  • Burlington Tourism Visitor Centre
  • and more…

Event themes include:

  • Heritage Gardening
  • The Railway
  • Genealogy
  • Games, Sports & Recreation
  • War of 1812
  • Antique Clinic
  • and more...

For a detailed list of upcoming Heritage Month Events click here.

Look for the January 29 issue of The Burlington Post to find a calendar of events.

Brought to you by Burlington Heritage Month Committee

For more information, please contact Jennifer Shaw, committee clerk, at 905-335-7600, ext. 7413 or e-mail shawj@burlington.ca.

View Heritage Month event poster