June in Burlington

June means Sound of Music and the start of Summer. Yes, please! Check out things to do in Burlington this month and all season long.

New Visitor Guide, Sound of Music and more!

Sound of Music Festival Returns June 13-16

The Sound of Music, Canada’s largest free music festival, brings the downtown alive with music June 13-16. Presented by the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and supported by Tourism Burlington, the festival returns with a parade, streetfest, midway, and three full days of music on two main stages.

Take GO Transit to the Burlington station (note: major schedule changes this weekend on the Lakeshore West line; plan ahead) then Burlington Transit (a free ride after your GO trip) to downtown and avoid the traffic. Or park and use the free bus shuttle from Burlington Centre.

Better yet, make a weekend of it! Book a hotel today.

Get your tickets here

Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day celebrations planned by the City of Burlington in Spencer Smith Park and throughout downtown on July 1 include a new all-day family zone with activities, food and entertainment. A fireworks and drone show cap off the festivities.

A free bus shuttle runs from Mainway Arena starting at 11am. Public transit and cycling are your best options as parking will be almost non-existent. Check GO Transit schedules.

Unique Father’s Day Ideas

Buy your dad or father figure VIP & front stage access tickets to the Sound of Music festival – it’s the same weekend. Enjoy the exclusive lounge and food options in addition to great music. Or, try a flight of local craft beer at the Nickel Brook Brewing Co’s tap room. Then walk the Pollinator Path and purchase some local mead at the Backed by Bees honey farm to remember your time in Bee-town.

Expanded Bike Friendly Transit

GO Transit has expanded its options for cyclists on the Toronto-Niagara Falls line that stops at Burlington and Aldershot GO stations on weekends and holidays with more dedicated bike coaches. Burlington is both a great starting point or pit-stop on your extended cycling adventures in Southern Ontario.

New Visitor Guide

The digital 2024-2025 Visitor Guide is your one-stop resource for how to get to Burlington, ideas for families, outdoor enthusiasts or foodies, hotel options and exploring local neighbourhoods. Hard copies of the guide are available at visitor centres throughout the greater Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara region as well as the Burlington Visitor Information Centre.

See the New Guide here