Roslyn’s guidebook
Food scene (Walking Distance)
Great independently-run places to eat or have drinks
Great ambience & vibe, good pub food, often live music, importantly just steps away!
Mill Street & 5 American House
324 Dundas Street EastGreat ambience & vibe, good pub food, often live music, importantly just steps away!
Royal Coachman
1 Main Street NorthTraditional pub in a historical building with a great patio! Just steps away.
Kamoosh Bistro
34 Main St NUpscale Italian bistro
Bliss Kitchen
312 Dundas St EVegan spot
Great vibe coffee spot ... KILLER from scratch fritters!
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Copper Kettle Cafe
312 Dundas St EGreat vibe coffee spot ... KILLER from scratch fritters!
The Watermark Taphouse & Grille
115 Hamilton St NPrivate dining areas ... known for ribs
Tea At The White House
35 Main St NPosh tea spot
Indian hut waterdown
64 Main St NAuthentic Indian Takeout.
Lord Byron Steak & Seafood House
10 Main St SOld school steakhouse
Jitterbug Cafe
35 Main St NSandwiches and tea ... but for us, walking distance ICE CREAM!
Sightseeing
Popular hiking spot - parking is tough but just a short walk
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Smokey Hollow
80 Mill St SPopular hiking spot - parking is tough but just a short walk
Jardín Botánico Real
680 Plains Rd WWorld glass botany exhibit
Hiking ... picturesque vistas of waterfront from atop the escarpment
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kerncliff Park
2198 Kerns RdHiking ... picturesque vistas of waterfront from atop the escarpment
Rockcliffe Trails
Rockcliffe RoadBeautiful trails
Rock Chapel Trail
Rock Chapel TrailBeautiful trail about 6 min away - part of Royal Botanical Gardens
Arts
True North Gallery
23 Griffin StVillage Theatre Waterdown
317 Dundas St EWalking distance performances
Pickwick Books
325 Dundas St EArtsy used book store - been there for years!
Leisure
Sealey Park
115 Main St SFree Tennis Courts
Joe Sams Leisure Park
752 Centre RdGreat for a stroll
Rustic little petting zoo for kids and comfort food market with sit down eating. Charming!
Dutch Mill Country Market
533 Millgrove Side RdRustic little petting zoo for kids and comfort food market with sit down eating. Charming!
Beautiful boardwalk near downtown Burlington. Some nice restaurants nearby ... our favs DiMario's, the Carriage House and Son-of-a-Peach.
66 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Spencer Smith
1400 Lakeshore RdBeautiful boardwalk near downtown Burlington. Some nice restaurants nearby ... our favs DiMario's, the Carriage House and Son-of-a-Peach.
For kids, a great parkette, skateboard bowl and splash pad in the summer. In the winter, a rare outdoor figure 8 skating rink with heated changing area. Hosts the annual Canada Day weekend Rib Fest.
Waterdown Memorial Park
200 Hamilton St NFor kids, a great parkette, skateboard bowl and splash pad in the summer. In the winter, a rare outdoor figure 8 skating rink with heated changing area. Hosts the annual Canada Day weekend Rib Fest.
Área de Conservación de Mount Nemo
5317 Guelph LineGreat hike and views
Food scene
Cool bistro built into an old house. Pretty short drive but one of our favs!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cascata Bistro
281 Carlisle RdCool bistro built into an old house. Pretty short drive but one of our favs!
Cool resto built into an old century home with tons of themed memorabilia on walls (hockey theme on first floor). Good Gastropub type food.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shy's Place Restaurant
11 Coreslab DrCool resto built into an old century home with tons of themed memorabilia on walls (hockey theme on first floor). Good Gastropub type food.
Awesome upscale Italian food - huge menu. Great service
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Di Mario’s Trattoria
1455 Lakeshore RdAwesome upscale Italian food - huge menu. Great service
Fantastic upscale French. Our go-to for very special occasions.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Quatrefoil
16 Sydenham StFantastic upscale French. Our go-to for very special occasions.
Cool chic pizza spot near the Burlington waterfront
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Son of a Peach Pizzeria
2049 Pine StCool chic pizza spot near the Burlington waterfront
Detour Cafe
41 King St WFunky! Amazing sourdough bread and artisan pastries.
If there's such a thing as gourmet donuts ...
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The Sunshine Doughnut Co., Inc.
439 Brock AveIf there's such a thing as gourmet donuts ...
Spencer's At The Waterfront
1340 Lakeshore RdUpscale dining with a great view
Grocery Spots
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
176 Locke St SWalk to get your organics!
Great fresh food and groceries, including President's Choice products. Short walk away!
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St SGreat fresh food and groceries, including President's Choice products. Short walk away!
Shoppers Drug Mart
25 Hamilton St NWalking distance full service pharmacy and beauty products
Little grocer with some farms-gourmet goods. And they have Donut Monster donuts without the drive to downtown Hamilton!
Harrington Lane Farms Village Shop
17 Main St SLittle grocer with some farms-gourmet goods. And they have Donut Monster donuts without the drive to downtown Hamilton!
Saturdays and in-season only ... great local produce and a few other goodies. Walking distance!
Waterdown Farmers' Market
79 Hamilton St NSaturdays and in-season only ... great local produce and a few other goodies. Walking distance!
Beer Store
229 Dundurn St SBeer and craft beer. Walking distance.
LCBO
233 Dundurn St SWines, spirits and beer.
Golf
Hidden Lake Golf Club
1137 1 Side RdGood track, closest one.
Crosswinds Golf & Country Club
6621 Guelph LineGood track
Burlington Springs Golf & Country Club
5235 Cedar Springs RdGood value and close by!
Lowville Golf Club
2662 Britannia RdHilly and pretty long ... very fun
Dragon's Fire Golf
342 Concession Rd 8 EGood track
Tyandaga Golf Course
1265 Tyandaga Park DrShort track - located in nearby Brant Hills within a picturesque subdivision.
Rock Chapel Golf Centre
167 ON-5Good spot for beginners ... has a 9 hole option.