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Spencer Smith Park

Burlington

  • Park
  • All ages
  • 1–2 hours
  • Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Hours and prices on the official site ↗
The Brant Street Pier stretching into Lake Ontario at duskMaksim Sokolov · CC BY-SA 4.0
A path under blooming cherry trees in springEric Marshall · CC BY 3.0
The pier's lit tower against a deep blue evening skyLaslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0
People sitting on the rocky lakeshore on a summer dayCanmenwalker · CC BY 4.0
A Canada goose on the snowy promenade in winterAaron Toth · CC BY-SA 3.0

Why bring the kids

  • The Brant Street Pier, reaching 137 m out over Lake Ontario
  • A children's playground and the Dofasco Waterjet Park
  • Skating on Rotary Centennial Pond in winter, model sailboats in spring and summer

Before you go

Fees
Free.
Booking
No booking needed.
Parking
The city's park pages don't list parking. Burlington Transit routes 10 and 4 serve the waterfront.
Washrooms
A park washroom is listed; the city doesn't say where it is or whether it opens in winter.
Strollers
The wide waterfront promenade suits strollers. The pier has a ramp to the beach and stairs up to its observation deck.

From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-07. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.

Good to know

  • No climbing, diving or swimming from the pier, and take care on it in snow, ice or strong wind.
  • In fog the pier glows red and works like a lighthouse.
  • Burlington's natural swimming beach is at Beachway Park, not here.
  • Many of Burlington's big festivals happen here, so summer weekends can be busy.