Burlington in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

William Bunton Esq. 1820-1881

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 16, 2025

1. William Bunton Esq. 1820-1881 Marker

Inscription. William Bunton was a prominent businessman in this area, formerly known as Wellington Square. He enjoyed great success as a land developer, grain and lumber merchant, owner of a general store and a ship builder. Schooners, built by Bunton's company were launched from Bunton's Wharf just east of Brant Street. One of his largest ships was 105 feet long and had a capacity for 10,000 bushels of grain.

In September 1881 William Bunton was killed by an explosion at his oil well in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He was buried in St. Luke's Cemetery on Ontario Street. Bunton attended Knox Presbyterian Church on James Street. Memorials to the Bunton family can be found in the church.

This building has been named in honour of William Bunton and pays tribute to the contributions he made to Burlington.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1881.

Location. 43° 19.468′ N, 79° 47.781′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Brant Street, on the right when traveling

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west on Lakeshore Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1477 Lakeshore Road, Burlington ON L7S 1Y2, 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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spencer Smith Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hamilton Radial Electric Railway (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); 125th Anniversary Clock, 1999 (about 240 meters away); Burlington Cenotaph (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Founding of Burlington (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Knox Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Spencer Smith (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Reverend Thomas Greene at St. Luke’s, Wellington Square

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 16, 2025

2. William Bunton Esq. 1820-1881 Marker

On top of the round concrete piller

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 16, 2025

3. William Bunton Esq. 1820-1881 Marker

Facing west of Lakeshore Boulevard

Village of Burlington, 1877, showing Bunton’s Wharf at centre image. Click for full size.

4. Village of Burlington, 1877, showing Bunton’s Wharf at centre

From Historical Atlas of Halton County (via archive.org), public domain

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.