Quick Facts About Canada’s #1 Community
In Burlington, you’ll find all the advantages of big city living, without any of the compromises. Here you’ll find a powerful economic and technological infrastructure, set against the natural backdrop of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment.
183,315 Residents
(2016 StatsCan Census)
42yrs Average Age of Population
95% Residents rate their quality of life as “Good” or “Excellent”
73% of residents have a diploma or degree (higher than the province’s average)
Large Scale
Transportation Network:
- 3 Major Highways
- 5 Airports
- 1 Seaport
- 2 Cargo Rail Networks
- 5 U.S. Land Border Crossings
- 3 GO Transit Commuter Stations
45 minutes to Toronto
Canada’s Business and Financial Capital and North America’s Fourth Largest City
Key Industries:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Professional & Technical Services
- Biomedical & Life Sciences
- Clean Technologies
- IT Communications
- Food & Beverage
$10.6 Billion Burlington’s annual GDP
4.3% Average Annual Growth Rate
(2011 – 2016)
185.6km2 Total Land Area
987.3km2 Population Density
$93,588 Median Total Income
68% Labour Force
Participation Rate
Natural
Attractions:
- Niagara Escarpment
- Bruce Trail
- Waterfront Trail
- Lake Ontario
200/yr community organized public festivals and events
68% Labour Force Participation Rate
19 Post-Secondary institutions within a 1 hour drive of Halton Region1
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