Parks

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An organization that has continuously shown up for its audience is Halton Black Voices (HBV), and they are once again proving their service to residents of the Halton area with their upcoming event.… Read more: Halton Black Voices Hosts Community Cookout and Campout at Kelso Conservation Area This Weekend

May 27, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton is celebrating Pride Month at its parks with a series of Pride In Nature events throughout June. Everyone is invited to join these fun, inclusive events presented in partnership with Milton Prism,… Read more: Celebrate Pride Month at Conservation Halton Parks

April 23, 2024 — Conservation Halton Outdoor adventure seekers and mountain bike enthusiasts can now register for the popular Tuesday night Mountain Bike (MTB) Race Series at Kelso Conservation Area that starts in May. For 16 years, the race series… Read more: Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Races Return to Kelso Conservation Area

March 1, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton reminds residents of dangers that can exist near streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. As spring approaches with warmer temperatures, rain, melting snow, and shifting ice can contribute to higher, faster-flowing water in… Read more: Spring Safety Message: Exercise Caution Near Waterways

Feb. 13, 2024 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton is excited to welcome the sweetest time of the year with the return of Maple Season programs at Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas. Starting Saturday, March 2, 2024, guests can visit… Read more: CELEBRATING THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR WITH MAPLE SEASON PROGRAMS

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Do you remember how high Lake Ontario was back in 2019? There were periods when Burlington Beach’s sand was not even visible. Not only did that mean people couldn’t enjoy walking on the… Read more: Restoring Nature’s Balance: Dune Rehabilitation to Enhance Beach Resilience

Jan. 11, 2023 — Conservation Halton Conservation Halton reminds residents of dangers that can exist near streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes around this time of year and urges people to keep family and pets away from the edges of all… Read more: Winter Safety Message: Exercise Caution near all Waterways

By Jack Brittle, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kevin Jackson, a man who grew up in Burlington, recently started a petition to rename Bromley Park, located in the Elizabeth Gardens neighbourhood in southeast Burlington, after his mother and father, Donald and… Read more: Former Resident’s Bid to Rename Park Sparks Debate and Counter-Petition Showdown

By Maisha Hasan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With autumn nipping at your cheeks and winter looming over, nothing seems more tranquil than driving a golf ball, that you imagine to be your pesky coworker, over minty green fields. Imagine that… Read more: Beach Volleyball or 18 Holes? Tell City Your Ideas for Tyandaga Golf Course

The cities of Burlington and Hamilton continue to argue over the future of LaSalle Park, but regardless of how the negotiations end, if ever, the park, the marina, and the road leading to them are firmly embedded in Aldershot’s history.… Read more: ALDERSHOT ICON LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR LASALLE PARK, THE MARINA, AND WATERDOWN ROAD

By Noor Menhel and Hannah Menhel Burlington is the perfect city in Ontario for enjoying the summer weather with family and friends. With the ideal mix of lively and peaceful, Burlington is truly a jewel in Ontario.  After a bit… Read more: Fun Family Activities to do this Summer in Burlington

Burlington City Council has directed staff to proceed with planning for a new leash-free dog area at Hidden Valley Park. There are, however, several conditions. First, the $100,000 capital cost plus the anticipated operating costs must be approved in the… Read more: ALDERSHOT MAY GET NEW LEASH-FREE PARK

One of Aldershot’s biggest parks is getting better, much better. Long-awaited improvements are about to be completed at Hidden Valley Park. The million-dollar-plus project, at the lower portion of the park, includes new playground equipment, new picnic areas, new bike… Read more: Park Improvements Ready For Summer

The pace of the world is fast-moving and sweeps us up into its rhythm. We move in accordance, in an attempt to keep up with balancing the demands of learning, adapting to the pace of the world, and developing —… Read more: Pace Yourself: Hike for Health and Happiness

By Bruce Forsyth The City of Burlington is a busy and rapidly growing city in the Golden Horseshoe area of southern Ontario. However, the sections of Burlington north of Dundas Street (formerly King’s Highway 5) are still rural, with busy… Read more: Burlington Past: Bayview Park Was Once a Popular Horse Show Venue

Councillor Shawna Stolte sent a notice to area residents that a virtual community meeting is being held on Thursday, June 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. about upgrades to Tuck Park. Area residents enjoy the large park on Spruce Avenue… Read more: Tuck Park Community Consultation

A long-time opponent of Aldershot’s LaSalle Park Marina appeared before city council this week to renew his complaints. Jim Thomson was supposed to be addressing a proposal for paid parking for boat trailers, which he supported, but went on to… Read more: ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE WANTS JET SKIS BANNED AT LASALLE

The Royal Botanical Gardens’ new 25-year master plan calls for significant enhancements to its Aldershot locations. CEO Nancy Rowland points out that Aldershot is changing and the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) must keep up. “There is an awful lot of… Read more: ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS’ MASTER PLAN MAY BRING GREAT THINGS TO ALDERSHOT

The City of Burlington will impose a parking fee for boat trailers at the LaSalle Park pier. The pier has only 12 trailer parking spots. Members of council agreed to the new fee this week. The new fee is only… Read more: NEW FEE AT ALDERSHOT MARINA TRAILER LOT

The City of Burlington will not be removing a controversial historic plaque from LaSalle Park. City staff have accepted a recommendation from the Inclusivity Advisory Committee that the plaque “remain in its current location to preserve the history of our… Read more: HISTORIC PLAQUE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE

Public input is being sought on the future design of one of Aldershot’s playgrounds. As part of its routine update and renewal of older playground equipment, the city is planning to replace the equipment in Bridgeview Park within two years.… Read more: ALDERSHOT’S BRIDGEVIEW PLAYGROUND TO BE UPGRADED

He gave Aldershot its name. Now, it may be time to honour him. He was William Applegarth, an English settler who came to this area in 1791. Soldier, justice of the peace, miller, commissioner, school master, and merchant, the story… Read more: ALDERSHOT PATRON GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Members of Burlington’s city council have applauded a major new study containing ideas on how to preserve and protect the unique environment in southwest Aldershot. At a committee meeting this week, councillors formally accepted the study, indicating that it will… Read more: BURLINGTON COUNCIL ENDORSES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN FOR ALDERSHOT

The City of Burlington’s plan for a temporary artificial ice rink in Aldershot has changed. The new plan calls for the rink to be set up by January 15, 2021, at Hidden Valley Park, specifically on the parking lot in… Read more: WHAT HAPPENED TO ALDERSHOT’S ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK?

Burlington city councillors have received a massive study containing dozens of recommendations on how to protect the unique environment in southwest Aldershot. These are public lands owned by the City of Burlington, Halton Region and the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG).… Read more: PEOPLE AND PLAINS: IMPACTING ALDERSHOT’S ENVIRONMENT

It’s buried on page 127 of Burlington’s proposed 2021 capital budget, but it could be important to the residents of Aldershot. The city is proposing upgrades to Hidden Valley Park that represent the first step toward resolving a long-standing problem.… Read more: IMPROVED FACILITIES COMING TO HIDDEN VALLEY PARK?

The City of Burlington’s first outdoor artificial ice rink will be temporarily set up in Aldershot. City council has accepted a donation from the Patrick J. McNally Charitable Foundation to fund the rink at LaSalle Park. City staff are hoping… Read more: NEW WINTER ATTRACTION IN ALDERSHOT

The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System, which includes large portions of north Aldershot, is seeking public input on its proposed new strategic plan. The public is invited to comment on the plan before December 19, 2020. The seven-page document, which… Read more: VOLUNTARY PARK ALLIANCE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

The status of negotiations between the cities of Hamilton and Burlington over the future of LaSalle Park remains unclear at this time, despite recent staff reports to both city councils. Officially, according to Burlington Director of Communications Kwab Ako-Adjei, “There… Read more: LASALLE PARK: DEAL OR NO DEAL?

It may not look like much now, but with time and luck, a four-foot tree will eventually grow in Aldershot to serve as a majestic reminder of the work of Lions Clubs across Canada. The Aldershot Lions Club completed the… Read more: Aldershot Lions Join National Celebration

Note: this is an update to a previous article by Rick Craven, Historic Plaque Being Challenged in Aldershot. Social media has revealed strong opposition to a proposal to remove a century-old plaque from LaSalle Park. The Burlington Heritage Committee recently… Read more: MOST OPPOSED TO REMOVAL OF HISTORIC PLAQUE IN LASALLE PARK

There are many parks throughout Burlington, including neighbourhood parks and parkettes. The parks listed here are unique: they are typically fairly large and offer distinctive features not found in most other locations. These parks are included to encourage you to… Read more: Burlington’s Beautiful Parks

Most would say that Spencer Smith Park, with its pier and promenade, is the jewel of Burlington. It is rightfully used in most marketing and community-building endeavours. The beautiful park is host to a myriad of events throughout the year,… Read more: One of Burlington’s Gems Amid the Pandemic: Central Park