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      History:

      The “Brant” name is in honour of First Nations chief Joseph Brant who settled in Burlington in 1807. “Hills” refers to the Niagara Escarpment upon which this neighbourhood is situated. The first settlers to arrive in this area were of English or Irish descent. The terrain was rough and the forest was dense which made it especially challenging to establish homesteads here. To learn more about the pioneer life in this part of Burlington visit the Ireland House Museum at 2168 Guelph Line. This museum chronicles the lives of Joseph Ireland and family who emigrated from Yorkshire, England to Burlington in 1819 and established a homestead called Oakridge Farm. Ireland House was continually occupied by descendants of Joseph Ireland right up until 1985. In 1987 the City of Burlington purchased Ireland House and turned it into a museum thus preserving the history of this area for all to enjoy.

      Overview:

      Brant Hills is located in the northwest part of Burlington. The hilly topography of the neighbourhood is shaped by the Niagara Escarpment. The elevation of this neighbourhood provides spectacular vistas of the Niagara Escarpment to the north and Lake Ontario to the south. Brant Hills is an entry level neighbourhood with many amenities that makes it perfect for families. There are public and catholic schools, parks, and nearby shopping plazas. Brant Hills Community Centre and Library is a popular neighbourhood hub that includes an indoor recreational complex surrounded by sports fields, a baseball diamond and tennis courts.

      Lifestyle:

      Beacon Hill shopping plaza located 2501 Guelph Line has a health and beauty businesses as well as small restaurants, a dental office and a drug store. Burlingwood Centre located at 2400 Guelph Line is anchored by a No Frill grocery store and a large pharmacy. There is also a pet clinic and a dental office.

      Homes:

      Brant Hills housing stock consists of mostly detached two-storey Colonial and Tudor Revival homes. Most of these houses have brick and siding or stone and stucco exteriors. The wide lots easily accommodate attached and built-in garages. There are also a fair number of bungalows and split-level homes in Brant Hills.

      Recreation:

      Brant Hills Community Centre located at 2255 Brant Street features a double gymnasium and community meeting rooms. The park adjacent to the community centre is very large and features two baseball diamonds, three sports fields, a children’s playground, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, and lots of wide open greenspace.

      Arts:

      The Art Gallery of Burlington is located at 1333 Lakeshore Road in the heart of Burlington’s downtown waterfront. This contemporary gallery is a  multi-faceted centre that is the home base for 7 different artists guilds operating within the City of Burlington. The AGB also provides studio space for local artists, as well as hosting a myriad of exhibitions, lectures and events and running school programs. The AGB is especially known for its ceramic collection.

      The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is a city landmark and source of civic pride. This landmark centre occupies a high profile position in the downtown core at the corner of Locust and Elgin Streets. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is comprised of two theatres; the larger Main Theatre has world-class acoustics and an orchestra pit. It is ideal for theatrical and musical performances and seats 718 people. The more intimate Community Theatre is ideal for smaller scale productions. It seats 225 people.

          Brant Hills Stats

          Walkability:

          Low

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Medium

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          15 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          25 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          25 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.