Butter Tarts and Christmas Cheer This Weekend

If butter tarts and holiday shopping are your kind of festive fun, add this delicious local event to your calendar! The Burlington Christmas Butter Tart & Artisan Market is bringing sweet treats and handmade treasures together for a full day of seasonal shopping.

The indoor market takes place on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Burlington Centre, located at 777 Guelph Line.

Visitors can browse a tempting selection of flaky butter tarts while discovering unique artisan goods and one-of-a-kind handmade finds. It is a great opportunity to get a head start on holiday gifts while supporting local makers.

Even better, admission is free, making it an easy outing to enjoy with family or friends.

Bring your appetite and get into the holiday spirit!

Burlington residents are invited to come together on November 11th to honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and those who continue to serve. The City has announced a series of Remembrance Day observances taking place downtown throughout the morning.

The day begins at 9:00 am with a 30-minute Burl-Oak Naval Veterans service at the Naval Ships Memorial Monument in Spencer Smith Park. At 10:30 am, a procession featuring armoured personnel carriers will travel from Central School along Brant, Elgin, Locust, and Ontario streets, ending at the Cenotaph in Veteran Square. A flyover by Second World War-era Harvard aircraft is also planned. The main Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 service begins at 11:00 am at Veteran Square beside City Hall. The ceremony will include the Last Post, a moment of silence, music by the Burlington Teen Tour Band, and wreath laying.

Residents are encouraged to attend and take time to remember those who made sacrifices for the freedoms we enjoy today.

A new chapter in Burlington’s municipal leadership is about to begin! Following the 2026 municipal election, residents are invited to mark the official inauguration of Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Burlington’s incoming City Council.

The ceremony will take place on Monday, November 16th, at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the formal proceedings beginning at 6:30 pm.

Meed Ward will be sworn in for her third consecutive term as mayor. The incoming councillors are Kelvin Galbraith, Sean Campbell, Mark Carr, Olivia Duke, Alex Don and Angelo Bentivegna. Residents who cannot attend in person can also watch the ceremony through a City of Burlington livestream.

The inauguration is a great way to welcome the new council team as they prepare to represent Burlington and tackle the priorities facing residents over the next four years.

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If you’re a longtime Burlington resident, chances are you’ve visited Easterbrook's at least once. And if you’re new to town, you’ve probably already heard about this local favourite! Easterbrook's Hot Dog Stand is more than just a place to grab a bite, it’s part of Burlington’s history, serving up nostalgia and delicious food since 1930.

Beautifully situated beside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Easterbrook's is the perfect place to stop after exploring nearby trails or spending an afternoon with family and friends. Of course, you don’t need an excuse to visit; sometimes all you need is a craving for one of their iconic footlong hot dogs!

Step through the doors and you'll feel like you've travelled back in time. With its retro diner atmosphere, classic arcade games, and business card hall of fame, Easterbrook's has a charm that keeps generations coming back.

The menu offers plenty to enjoy, from classic footlongs and creatively loaded hot dogs to burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, onion rings, poutine and ice cream. Whether you’re keeping it simple or going all in on one of their signature creations, there’s something for everyone.

It's the kind of place where lunch becomes an outing, and a quick stop can turn into a family tradition.

📍 694 Spring Gardens Road, Burlington

Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, Easterbrook's is one of those special Burlington spots that reminds us why local traditions are worth celebrating.