Burlington has proudly ranked 5th among the most livable cities in Canada, as recognized by The Globe and Mail. This prestigious ranking highlights the city’s exceptional quality of life, thriving economy, and vibrant community, making it a top choice for residents and businesses.
Ranked #13 on City Readiness Index by Point2Homes. Burlington excels in affordable housing, cost of living, work-life balance, and community well-being, making it a top Canadian city.
Our city remains a destination of choice for both businesses and families.
We appreciate you considering us for your business or expansion. Here’s what we can provide for you:
Easy Access for Your Staff, Suppliers and Clients
You’ll find our city remarkably accessible via multiple highways, provincial transit, international and private airports, rail networks, sea ports and land border crossings.
An Exceptional City Hall Experience
Our friendly and dedicated City Hall team members will guide you through the city’s regulatory processes, while taking a solutions-oriented approach to all business requests.
A Proven Track Record for Development
New Business Incentives: A Spotlight on New Business
You can realize that office or facility you’ve always dreamed of; we’re offering lucrative incentives for redevelopment of brownfield sites in select urban areas, ones with high growth potential.
Did you know Burlington is ranked in the top 10 cities to live in for newcomers?
A Workforce Powerhouse
One of the highest educated workforces in the region, 4.5 million workers within commuting distance, and a country that welcomes immigrants from over 150 countries means you’ll have an exceptionally large, diversified workforce to source talent from.
Sustainable & Safe
You’ll be living, working and playing in one of the safest municipalities in Canada, a city that is home to vibrant neighbourhoods and countless parks, activities and attractions. In addition, more than half of Burlington is greenbelt used for agriculture, natural heritage and recreational purposes. We are also working to be net carbon neutral by 2050.