Paletta Lakefront Park

Paletta Lakefront Park. City of Burlington. , Welcome! , The Waterfront Trail stretches 350 km along the shore of Lake Ontario, connecting more than 28 communitites, 177 natural areas, 143 parks, 80 marinas, AND hundreds of historic places and festivals. The goal is a continuous 600 km trail from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Gananoque., The City of Burlington acknowledges the contribution of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust toward the successful completion of the Burlington portion of the Waterfront Trail. See www.waterfronttrust.com for more., Paletta Lakefront Park , This estate was purchased by the City of Burlington in 1990. The park's development and building restoration began in 2000. This work was completed in 2001 through significant support and contribution from the Burlington community., The Jewel in the Crown , This beautiful park, known as the "jewel in the crown" of the Burlington waterfront, dates back to 1809 when King George II deeded the land to Laura Secord. It is a park rich in history with four heritage buildings and beautifully landscaped gardens set against cobbled beaches. Two bridge crossings connect the parkland to the west with the rich wetland meadows and Shoreacres Creek to the east., An Estate to Discover , The Dofasco Shore Acres Discovery Walk meanders through the park connecting all of its features. Walk the trail and enjoy a view of the 1930s stone-clad mansion, the gardener's cottage built in the Arts and Craft style, the barn and stables where horses were kept until the 1960s and a unique heritage dollhouse. Wend your way past the waterfront and cross Shoreacres Creek to enter the valleylands where sensitive plant life and wildlife thrive. Just another bridge crossing and a short walk leads you back here., Explore the many facets of this park from its manicured estate grounds and gardens to its natural settings and waterfront vistas. Enjoy this unique site that celebrates art and preserves the environment and our heritage.