RURAL NORTH BURLINGTON

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HISTORY

Rural Burlington is shaped by the Niagara Escarpment a massive land formation that was carved from the aftermath of the last ice age which which saw the retreat of massive glaciers some 11,700 years ago. The Niagara Escarpment forest is ancient and as such has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first pioneers who settled here in the early 1800s viewed the escarpment’s waterfalls as an opportunity to harness power for a complex of mills including saw, grist and woolen mills. The dense forest provided provided the lumber for the infrastructure needed to build a community. By the mid 1800s Rural Burlington was dotted with hamlets including: Lowville, Highville, Kilbride and Cumminsville. The pioneer lifestyle began to decline in the early 1900s when families began a slow but steady migration to the City.

RECREATION

Mount Nemo dominates the landscape in Rural Burlington. This magnificent landform is part of the Niagara Escarpment conservation area providing hikers with five kilometres of scenic trails. The Brock Harris Lookout offers spectacular views over the escarpment. On a clear day you can see the CN Tower in the distance.  The dramatic Niagara Escarpment topography that shapes Rural Burlington has made this area a popular destination with golf enthusiasts. There are a handful of golf courses that in this part of Burlington that are considered among the most scenic courses in the GTA.

LIFESTYLE

There is a general store and a handful of other shops in both Lowville and Kilbride. Otherwise residents shop in the urbanized neighbourhoods to the south.

OVERVIEW

The awe inspiring Niagara Escarpment provides the backdrop for the mostly rural north part of Burlington. The hamlets of Kilbride and Lowville are the two urban centres situated within Rural Burlington. The rest of Rural Burlington consists of agricultural farms, conservation areas and golf courses.

HOMES

In Rural Burlington you will find an eclectic mix of gated estate homes, old Ontario farmhouses, ranch-style bungalows and simple frame cottage style homes. The Bluffs Off Guelph Line is a gated estate community with mansions on multi-acreage lots. The majority of of the homes in Rural Burlington are situated in the Lowville and Kilbride communities.

ARTS

The Art Gallery of Burlington is located at 1333 Lakeshore Road in the heart of Burlington’s downtown waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a  multi-faceted centre that is the home base for 7 different artists guilds operating within the City of Burlington. The AGB also provides studio space for local artists, as well as hosting a myriad of exhibitions, lectures and events and running school programs. The AGB is especially known for its ceramic collection. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a city landmark and source of civic pride. This landmark centre occupies a high profile position in the downtown core at the corner of Locust and Elgin Streets. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is comprised of two theatres; the larger Main Theatre has world-class acoustics and an orchestra pit. It is ideal for theatrical and musical performances and seats 718 people. The more intimate Community Theatre is ideal for smaller scale productions. It seats 225 people.