Holiday Lights, Festive Nights: Explore Winter Wonders at RBG

Ready to step into a winter wonderland without leaving Burlington? Winter Wonders returns to Royal Botanical Gardens on November 26th, transforming Hendrie Park into a magical outdoor experience filled with lights, festive music and interactive displays.

This year’s event features plenty of returning favourites, including The Singing Tree and Lantern Alley, alongside exciting new installations by Canadian and international artists. Visitors can explore illuminated pathways, enjoy fire pits and seasonal treats, and browse a mini artisan market featuring handmade gifts from local vendors.

The holiday fun continues indoors at RBG Centre, where guests can discover seasonal botanical displays, the Mediterranean Garden, and the popular Botanical Train Display featuring miniature Canadian landscapes. Winter Wonders runs on select evenings from November 26th, 2026, through January 3rd, 2027, generally Thursday to Sunday, with additional dates during the holiday season. Admission is time-ticketed, and advance tickets are required.

Bundle up, bring your favourite people, and enjoy a little holiday magic right here in Burlington!

A new restaurant is planned for a familiar Burlington location. Thairoomgrand has put up signage at the restaurant space at 3600 Dundas Street. The long-vacant site where Burlington Brewery was located at the corner of Dundas Street and Walkers Line is getting ready for a fresh start, this time with Thai food on the menu.

The Thai restaurant chain already has several locations across the GTA, including Toronto, Etobicoke, Newmarket, and Oshawa. The company has also begun advertising for server positions, suggesting preparations are underway. There’s no opening date announced just yet, but it’s welcome news for the neighbourhood to see activity returning to a space that has been sitting empty.

Burlington food lovers can get ready to enjoy their favourite Thai dishes right here in the city!

The future of Burlington’s Millcroft Golf Course is taking another turn after the Ontario government issued Minister’s Zoning Orders allowing additional residential development on parts of the property, despite Burlington City Council previously refusing the latest development proposal.

The provincial orders, issued October 23rd, permit approximately 138 detached homes and townhouses across six areas of the golf course lands. A separate order also allows long-term care and retirement homes at 4274 Dundas Street.

There is some important news for residents concerned about preserving green space: the City’s request to protect approximately 30 hectares of the golf course lands as open space was approved. However, that protection will not take effect until occupancy permits have been issued for all homes planned under the provincial zoning order.

For Millcroft residents and the wider Burlington community, the decisions mark another significant chapter in the ongoing debate over development, neighbourhood character and the future of local green space.

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A major milestone is taking shape for families across Burlington and the surrounding region. Keaton’s House – Paul Paletta Children’s Hospice is celebrating progress in construction of a new 10-bed pediatric hospice in Dundas, with its opening targeted for fall 2027.

The facility will offer a welcoming place for children living with serious illnesses and their families, providing both respite and end-of-life care. Plans include 10 private bedrooms, an outpatient medical clinic, playrooms, gardens, wellness programs, and bereavement support.

Keaton’s House will give families another option close to home, helping them spend meaningful time together while receiving specialized care. It’s a powerful example of how community support can create a lasting difference for local families.

Before the snow arrives and winter settles in, why not make the most of the beautiful fall weather with a hike close to home? Mount Nemo Conservation Area in north Burlington is a wonderful spot to enjoy the crisp autumn air, colourful forest scenery, and some of the area's most impressive views.

Located along the Niagara Escarpment, Mount Nemo features a network of hiking trails that wind through forests and past dramatic limestone cliffs and rocky formations. Make your way to the Brock Harris Lookout for views across the surrounding countryside, and on a clear day, you may even spot the Toronto skyline.

With several trail options, there's an outing to suit different hiking abilities. So grab a warm layer, bring your camera, and enjoy one more autumn adventure before winter arrives!