Southern Ontario Map
Regional map covering the GTA, Niagara, and southwestern Ontario.
About Burlington
Burlington is part of the Greater Hamilton and Toronto urban region. It includes a long Lake Ontario waterfront, the Royal Botanical Gardens (shared with Hamilton), and a portion of the Niagara Escarpment with conservation areas at Mount Nemo and Rattlesnake Point.
Geography & Major Routes
The Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 403 / 407 cross the city. The Burlington Bay Skyway provides the main road connection west to Hamilton.
Burlington Districts & Communities
Downtown Burlington around Brant Street and the waterfront, Aldershot near the Hamilton boundary, Roseland, Tyandaga, the Alton/North Aldershot area, and the rural-village pockets of Lowville and Kilbride define the city.
Region
Burlington is part of Halton Region / Southern Ontario, with a population of approximately 190,000. For broader context, see the Southern Ontario regional map and the Ontario map with cities.
Burlington at a glance
| Region | Southern Ontario |
| Census division | Halton (regional municipality) |
| Population (2021 census) | 186,948 |
| Coordinates | 43.3255° N, 79.7990° W |
How Burlington is laid out
Burlington occupies the north shore at the very head of Lake Ontario, between Hamilton Harbour and Oakville. The Niagara Escarpment crosses the northern part of the city, so the map shows dense settlement on the lake plain in the south and protected greenbelt and conservation land in the north. The Royal Botanical Gardens and Burlington Bay sit at the western edge, on the boundary with Hamilton.
Highways and getting around
The QEW runs the length of the city parallel to the lake and is the main route to both Toronto and Niagara. Highway 403 splits off toward Hamilton and Brantford, Highway 407 crosses the north, and Highway 6 climbs the escarpment toward Guelph.
Nearest cities and towns
Straight-line distances from Burlington to other communities covered on this site. Road distances will be longer.
| Community | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hamilton | 10 km |
| Oakville | 18 km |
| Milton | 22 km |
| Mississauga | 32 km |
| Cambridge | 42 km |
| Brantford | 43 km |
What this map shows
The printable map on this page is drawn from Statistics Canada 2021 census boundary files and Natural Earth water and road data. It shows the municipal boundaries around Burlington, neighbouring communities, major highways, and lakes and rivers, with a scale bar for distance. The interactive map above it can be zoomed and panned; the PDF version is sized for letter paper.
Burlington map FAQ
Is Burlington in Halton Region?
Yes. Burlington is one of the four municipalities of the Regional Municipality of Halton, along with Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.
Is Burlington part of Hamilton?
No. They are neighbours at the head of the lake and share a boundary near the Royal Botanical Gardens, but Burlington is a separate city in a different regional municipality.
How far is Burlington from Toronto?
About 55 km along the QEW, typically 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.