Burlington in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Spencer Smith Park
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 16, 2025
1. Spencer Smith Park Marker
Inscription.
Spencer Smith Park. . In 1920, town of Burlington property, from Nelson Avenue to Burlington Avenue, was drained, filled and designated as Lakeside Park. This was the beginning of the area now called Spencer Smith Park. Mr. Spencer Smith, who operated a grocery store on Brant Street, was particularly interested in creating a parkland system including along the waterfront. In 1933, further expansion of the park occurred. Through his leadership and vision, the initial small Lakeside Park grew in size, was landscaped and is now the showpiece of the city's waterfront. In recognition of his efforts, the park was renamed Spencer Smith Park in 1942., This plaque honours Mr. Spencer Smith and the park for whom it is named on the occasion of the 125th and 105th anniversaries of the founding meetings of the Burlington Historical Society and Burlington Horticultural Society (Gardeners of Burlington).
In 1920, town of Burlington property, from Nelson Avenue to Burlington Avenue, was drained, filled and designated as Lakeside Park. This was the beginning of the area now called Spencer Smith Park. Mr. Spencer Smith, who operated a grocery store on Brant Street, was particularly interested in creating a parkland system including along the waterfront. In 1933, further expansion of the park occurred. Through his leadership and vision, the initial small Lakeside Park grew in size, was landscaped and is now the showpiece of the city's waterfront. In recognition of his efforts, the park was renamed Spencer Smith Park in 1942.
This plaque honours Mr. Spencer Smith and the park for whom it is named on the occasion of the 125th and 105th anniversaries of the founding meetings of the Burlington Historical Society and Burlington Horticultural Society (Gardeners of Burlington).
Erected by City of Burlington/Burlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 43° 19.446′ N, 79° 47.772′ W. Marker
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is in Burlington, Ontario, in Halton Region. It can be reached from Lakeshore Road. The marker is in Spencer Smith Park, at the bottom of the steps into the park near the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard and Brant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1477 Lakeshore Road, Burlington ON L7S 1B5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto, specifically on the Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
