We would like to thank the good people at Maclean’s Magazine for validating what we already knew: Burlington is the best community in Canada and the best place to raise kids. Maclean’s recently published their list of the best communities in Canada, and would you look at that, Burlington was named the #1 Community in Canada AND … Continued
Creative cropping and flattering filters on pictures have led to some monumentally disappointing first dates. But is photo-doctoring now leading to disappointing open houses too? We’ve recently come across an article about some real next-level photo doctoring for a Toronto condo called “photo-realistic,” in which furniture and other decorative items are digitally placed in a … Continued
We are so glad you found our website and hope you find it a valuable resource as you consider making a move to Burlington. We realize that contemplating the unknown comes with as many concerns as daydreams. So, this site has been designed to both answer your questions and paint a picture of what your … Continued
You think you already know the best schools in Burlington right? Think again. The new scores from the Fraser Report are in and that has resulted in some significant changes. At the top of the list are some familiar names: John T. Tuck, St. Raphael and Charles Beaudoin Elementary Schools. But some newcomers to the … Continued
The days of insane bidding wars may still be a fresh memory for those who survived the battles… but they truly are in our rear view mirror now. Think way-way back to 2016. The biggest movie at the box office was La La Land, and making a profit on your house in Burlington only required you to … Continued
Do you want to make your neighbourhood a better place? Of course, you do. You’re a doer! Maybe you’re new to the neighbourhood and see a place where you can have an immediate positive impact. Or maybe you’re caught up in the giving spirit of the holidays and you’ve resolved to do more for the community in 2019. Or … Continued
When you live in Burlington, every year is the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f***ing Kaye. We joke, but our Christmases are amazing. It’s not just because you can get a front row seat at our parades, or because you can park for free at our malls. It’s because you can afford to live … Continued
Ah, Toronto in the fall. You’re walking through the park in Yorkville with a latte. You’re browsing scarves and sweaters at Eaton Centre. You’re snapping warm wine selfies in the Distillery District. You’re… absolutely hemorrhaging money. Toronto is a world-class city, but living there comes with a world-class price tag. In fact, Vice recently released … Continued
Ok, real talk: We’re the first to admit that we’ve openly used the oh-so-coveted Fraser Institute Report Card to rank schools and, by extension, neighbourhoods in Burlington. For those of you who are interested, you can find all the info on our schools page. We realize there are many parents who take these scores very … Continued
Your relationship with Toronto doesn’t need to be serious. You can just have some drinks and hook up every now and then. There’s a massive myth that you need to live in Toronto to have fun there. Not true. You can have all the milk you like, without having to buy the cow. Many people … Continued