3 Best Places To See in Burlington

“Royal Botanical Gardens is the premier botanical garden in Burlington, ON. The Botanical Garden was established to serve both as a regional botanical tourist destination and an environmental agency. Royal Botanical Gardens has gained national and international credibility as a living science laboratory, a place for children to embrace nature early on, a pioneer in ecological gardening, and a leader in environmental restoration and plant protection. The garden features five cultivated garden areas and 2,400 acres of natural sanctuaries. The Botanical Garden is a sprawling garden with various flowers blooming from May to October, and the garden hosts events and includes a greenhouse. Visitors can explore over 2,400 plant species and more than 312,000 individual plants. Garden members receive specialty food, gifts, and program discounts. Royal Botanical Gardens offers free admission for children aged four and under.”

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“Ireland House Museum is a former homestead of the Ireland family in Burlington, ON. The museum is now preserved, and tours and interactive programming are hosted there. The museum provides visitors with a rich historical firsthand encounter with one of Burlington's founding families. The museum's mission is to engage audiences by sharing history and culture. Ireland House Museum is constructed using fieldstone coated with limestone mortar. The museum's passion is to share history and heritage. This building technique kept the house in excellent condition even before restoration. Guided tours, heritage demonstrations, and interactive programming at the museum recount Burlington's history. Ireland House Museum offers free admission for children aged three and under, and members receive discounts.”

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“The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a multi-purpose venue in Burlington, ON. The performing arts centre is a vibrant, Gold LEED Certified venue, a presenter, a cultural developer, an educator, and a community hub. The facility features a 165-seat Community Studio Theatre, a 720-seat Main Stage, a bright and spacious Family Lobby, and an outdoor plaza. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre presents a diverse season of professional entertainment, featuring over 70 performances each year in every genre, an Education Series, festivals, workshops, and community engagement events. BPAC is also a rental facility that collaborates with promoters, local community groups, corporate events, dance competitions, and more. Patrons enjoy outstanding sightlines and proximity to the stage, world-class acoustics, and direct interaction with the performers on stage. The Community Studio Theatre also hosts small-scale entertainment productions for dinner theatres with audiences of up to 225 people or 150.”

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