Burlington (Canada 2006 Census population 164,415. 2011 projection at 175,800.) is a city located in the Greater Toronto Area at the western end of Lake Ontario. The city lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment. Politically, the city is part of Halton Region. Physically, Burlington is roughly in the centre of the Golden Horseshoe region, a dynamic location in Southern Ontario with many attractions. The city has been rated as one of Canada's best places to live, presently ranking as the nation's third best city in which to reside.Some of the city's attractions include Canada's Largest Ribfest, Sound of Music Festival, Burlington Art Centre, and Spencer Smith Park, all located centrally in close proximity to the Waterfront at Downtown Burlington. The city is a great location for nature lovers as it shares the Royal Botanical Gardens with Hamilton, and has both the Niagara Escarpment (a key world biosphere) and the Iroquoian section of the Bruce Trail in the north end of the city.

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