Nov 24, 2021 / Community
Relocate To Burlington: Everything You Need To Know
According to the housing and population statistics, Burlington is one of the most in-demand places to live anywhere in Ontario — in fact, back in 2019, MacLean’s Magazine even voted Burlington as the Best Community In Canada! As local residents and enormous admirers of the city, it’s easy to see why everyone is so eager to relocate to Burlington these days.
However, having the desire to relocate to Burlington doesn’t necessarily make the moving process any easier for new residents, as moving to any new city can pose challenges to anyone — no matter what their lifestyle preferences are like.
So, if you’ve been thinking about relocating to Burlington in the near future but just want to know a little bit more about what to expect when you do, this guide is for you.
The Homes Are Spectacular
One of the best parts about Burlington — and how well-developed the entire city is — is that there’s an enormous variety of homes here to suit everyone’s needs. Whether you’re a single, a young couple, a family, or an empty-nester, you’re sure to find a home that’ll tick all of the boxes on your wishlist here.
For the most part, Burlington’s residential areas are largely made up of suburban-style neighbourhoods, which is where most of the local residents live. Safe, family-friendly neighbourhoods like Aldershot, Brant Hills, Pinedale, and more (there really are too many to list out) are where many families of all ages and sizes call home in Burlington.
Here, there’s a great mix of mostly detached and semi-detached homes, though you can still find townhouses and some condo buildings in these neighbourhoods too.
Whatever type of home you’re looking for, we’re confident you’ll find exactly what you want right here in Burlington. Have a look through the latest Burlington listings below to see what’s currently available for sale, or use our search tool to narrow down the results to your exact criteria.
Most of Burlington’s more urban-oriented areas are located downtown on the south side of the city nearer Lake Ontario and include neighbourhoods like Bronte, Longmoor, and Maple, just to name a few. Although there are still plenty of large and impressive single family homes available right along the lakeshore (touting fantastic views), this is where most singles and young couples prefer to live.
Closer to the lake you’ll find a much heavier density of condos buildings and townhouses that are perfectly suited to the young professional or empty-nester.
Plus, Burlington also has even more secluded parts too! These are generally found in the north end, north of Highway 407, and are much more suited to rural lifestyles. If you love being surrounded by rolling hills, expansive fields, and thick woodland areas, then you can find exactly what you’re looking for in this part of the city.
The Community Is Welcoming
No matter which neighbourhood you find suits your lifestyle best, there’s nowhere in Burlington that won’t greet you with warm and welcome open arms. One of the best parts about living in Burlington is the tight-knit community feel each neighbourhood (and neighbour!) gives off, which makes it so much easier for newcomers to integrate into their new communities.
If you’re in a more suburban neighbourhood, you’ll soon find out that community backyard barbecues, impromptu street parties, and neighbourhood get-togethers are commonplace — especially during the warmer months.
If you’re situated more centrally, it couldn’t be easier to stroll around the downtown core and find an exciting new bar, restaurant, cafe, or boutique store to explore. Plus, the number of events and activities that regularly take place downtown (like the Sound of Music Festival or the Annual Ribfest) always brings the community together.
We get it — Burlington can sometimes sound too good to be true. But with our help, we can show you that it really is one of the best places to live in the entire country. Have a look through our Help Me Relocate page here to see how we can make your relocation dreams a reality.
Getting Around Is Easy
Another fantastic convenience about living in Burlington is how easy it is to get around here. In fact, that’s why Burlington is such a popular destination for commuters to relocate to, as the city is just a few minutes’ drive or GO-rail journey away from major surrounding cities like Hamilton and Toronto.
If you’ve got a car, then Burlington provides easy access to most of the major highways in the Greater Toronto Area, including highways 401, 403, and 407.
If you prefer public transport, there’s also access to the GO Transit system. In fact, Burlington has three GO Transit stations that serve the city at various different places, including the Aldershot, Burlington, and Appleby GO Stations. If you need to zip around the city centre, there are also a number of different bus lines that serve downtown Burlington too.
Or, if you want to travel a little further than a bus or GO Train can take you, both Toronto’s Pearson Airport and Hamilton’s John C. Munro Airport are less than an hour away!
Looking for some more detailed information about Burlington’s many amazing neighbourhoods? Find out which neighbourhood would suit your lifestyle best ahead of your upcoming move in our Burlington Neighbourhood Guides here!
The Schools Are First-Rate
If you’re relocating to Burlington as a family and have school-aged children at home, you’ll be glad to know that Burlington’s local schools are top-notch — and, there’s an amazing diversity of education systems too.
There’s a wide variety of both public and Catholic English-speaking elementary schools here as well as both public and Catholic French-speaking schools across Burlington, all of which have elementary and secondary school institutions. Or, if you prefer to send your children to private school, there are 11 to choose from in Burlington too.
The majority of the public schools in the city are part of the public Halton District School Board, with over 25 elementary schools and six high schools. The Halton Catholic District School Board has 14 Roman Catholic elementary schools and three Catholic high schools in Burlington.
As for their French-speaking alternatives, both elementary and secondary schools are run by either the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde school board or the Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir school board.
So, as you can probably discern, not only does Burlington have plenty of options for children of all different ages, curriculums, and religious beliefs, but there’s also a strong focus on childhood education across the city. There are many bright minds that Burlington produces, and that’s something we’re very proud of here.
Have we convinced you that it’s finally time you make your move and relocate to Burlington? Step one is to let us help you find the perfect home for you right here. First, learn more about our unique approach to buying, then click ‘Find A Home’ to schedule a personal consultation with us. We can’t wait to have you join us here in Burlington!
Interested in learning more? Send us a message here and we’ll be in touch with you soon after.
