Invest Burlington | Burlington Economic Development

45 minutes west of Toronto, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, lies Burlington. We are a city of safe neighbourhoods, protected rural spaces and natural beauty. Here, you will find a backdrop for a thriving economic and technological infrastructure, one that provides every opportunity for your startup or business expansion.

Canada’s #1
Community
Rated by Maclean’s Magazine

95% of residents
rate their quality of life as “Good” or “Excellent”.

We’re Your Growth Partner

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and value. Our combination of location, resources, and skilled talent will help accelerate your ideas to market.

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Considering Global Expansion?

Take advantage of the fact that we’re centred in Canada’s largest consumer market. We are the only G7 nation with free trade access to the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Soft Landing Opportunities

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Leverage Growth Opportunities in Burlington’s Key Industries:

Advanced Manufacturing

Clean Technologies

Biomedical & Life Sciences

Food & Beverage

Information & Communications Technology

Professional & Technical Services

Success Stories:

Technology Firm Chooses Burlington for Its Transportation Network and Work-Life Balance

CareGo is a technology firm with its primary market in Hamilton, but they chose our city for their global head office due to our superior transportation network and terrific work-life balance.

Engineering Firm Doubles Its Size in Burlington

MTE Consultants set up shop here in 2002. Our central location and skilled workforce allowed them to double their size, and tap into key markets in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding regions.

Global Design and Manufacturing Company Calls Burlington the Silicon Valley of Ontario

Aslan Technologies chose our city for its headquarters and production facility because of our reputation as a leading technology hub.

Burlington is the Cornerstone of Cogeco’s Ontario Operations

Over thirty years, Cogeco has developed strong bonds with our city, become a leading employer and valuable community member.

Automotive Supplier Calls Burlington one of Canada’s Leading Modern Cities

KSL Lubricants cites our city’s planned growth, sense of community, and exceptional urban to rural mix as distinguishing factors that separate us from our neighbours.

“Burlington has been a good choice for us. It offers a great balance for our employees and our needs.”

CareGo

“Burlington has struck a balance of progressive urbanization and preservation of natural features and open spaces that separates it from the rest.”

MTE Consulting, Burlington.

“Burlington is the hub for technology companies.”

Aslan Technologies

“Burlington is a diverse and sustainable community that provides us with the ability to continually innovate so that we can meet our customers' current and future needs.”

Cogeco Connexion

“Burlington has an eclectic range of businesses and experienced business people who enhance and promote the city’s reputation for commerce. It also has a remarkable sense of small town charm.”

KSL Lubricants Inc.