Vintage Burlington

Vintage Burlington North Shore Publishing specializes in local heritage books and prints. Most of the images on this page are from our books. Check out our website for more info!

Burlington Ontario has undergone many changes over the years. From the tiny village of Wellington Square to the vibrant city we know and love today. To see the Burlington we used to have, we plan on having a Then & Now section as well as a collection of old Burlington photographs. Please feel free to add any old photographs or postcards that you may have!

06/15/2026

From the book Memories of the Beach Strip –

In 1903, a modest little amusement park began beside the canal. It was called, simply, the Canal Amusement Park. It was a small venue with a bath house, snack bars and a Crazy House.

When plans were announced for an expansion, a bylaw was enacted banning any exhibition of waxworks, circus, menagerie, riding or any other such show usually exhibited by showmen.

Despite the bylaw, the park did expand and flourish. The park was soon called Burlington Beach Amusement Park. In 1912 it got an Eli Ferris Wheel and in 1914 a genuine Herschell Little Beauty carousel.
--------------------
🎁 FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ See what the beach area used to look like!

⭐ Get this book on its own or in a discounted package.

✅ Find this popular local book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/memories-of-the-beach-strip

✅ See all our local books (Hamilton & Burlington) here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/pages/burlington-books

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Fast lower shipping rates (shipped out same day!)

06/14/2026

From the book Images of Burlington -

When the Pig & Whistle was built in 1928, the English-style inn quickly became a popular spot for travellers then taking the Toronto-Hamilton Highway.

Situated on a large parcel of land just across from the lakefront, the main building, seen here, featured a high-pitched roof with rolled eaves, and once inside, visitors were treated to fine dining, plus in keeping with the times, an intimate dance floor.
------------
🎁 FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ See what Burlington used to look like!

⭐ Get this book on its own or in a discounted package.

✅ Find this popular Burlington book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/images-of-burlington

🎁 FLASH SALE! This book is part of our 4-book Ultimate Burlington Package, currently 35% OFF!
https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/ultimate-burlington-4-book-package

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Fast lower shipping rates (orders go out same day!)

06/09/2026

From the book Images of Burlington -

The landscape around Maple Avenue has changed dramatically since this aerial photograph was taken in the late 1950s. The entire area is heavily developed today, but back then much of what can be seen here was valuable market garden lands.

Maple Ave. is barely visible in the trees as it cuts through the centre of the photograph, while that roadway to the right is the QEW, a much different highway than the one cutting through Burlington today. The open area between Maple and the highway is where Mapleview Centre is now located.
--------------
🎁 FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ See what Burlington used to look like!

⭐ Get this book on its own or in a discounted package.

✅ Find this popular Burlington book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/images-of-burlington

🎁 FLASH SALE! This book is part of our 4-book Ultimate Burlington Package, currently 35% OFF!
https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/ultimate-burlington-4-book-package

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Fast lower shipping rates

06/08/2026

From the book Memories of the Beach Strip –

It wasn’t anything like the terrifying roller coasters of today, but the roller coaster at the Beach Amusement Park was still one of the more popular rides for Hamilton and Burlington residents.

The park had a wide selection of rides over the years, as well as numerous games to test the skill of those willing to plunk down their money.

Shown here, the kiddie coaster at the Beach Amusement Park attracted young and old alike to the popular ride.
---------------
🎁 FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ See what the beach area used to look like!

⭐ Get this book on its own or in a discounted package.

✅ Find this popular local book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/memories-of-the-beach-strip

✅ See all our local books (Hamilton & Burlington) here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/pages/burlington-books

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Fast lower shipping rates

06/07/2026

From the book Vanished Burlington -

This 1960s photograph shows today's location of the Burlington Mall (Centre) - then the Fisher Farm - as well as Glenwood School, International Harvester and the preliminary work on building the Guelph Line underpass.
-------------
🎁 FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ See what Burlington used to look like!

⭐ Get this book on its own or in a discounted package.

✅ Find this popular Burlington book here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/vanished-burlington

🎁 FLASH SALE! This book is part of our 4-book Ultimate Burlington Package, currently 35% OFF!
https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/ultimate-burlington-4-book-package

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Fast lower shipping rates

06/04/2026

✅ FATHER'S DAY IDEA!

⭐ Does your dad, husband or grandpa love old photos of Burlington? He'll love our Burlington books! We have 6 to choose from, including Images of Burlington where this 1968 photo of opening day at the Burlington Mall is featured.

🎁 This popular Burlington book is part of our 4-book Ultimate Burlington Package, currently 35% OFF!

🎁 See them all here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/collections/burlington-books

🚙 Curbside Pick Up or 📬Lower Priced Shipping

05/30/2026

From the book Images of Burlington -

The Brant Plaza has seen numerous changes since this photo was taken around 1960. The Loblaws store is long gone, replaced by another grocery store.

The other stores visible in this photograph were well known names of that era with Woolworths, Bata Shoes and Cloke's having vacated the plaza many years ago.

The Trefoil Lodge, a facility used by the Girl Guides for many years, is partially hidden behind the Cloke's store.
--------------
✅ FATHER'S DAY IDEA! This popular Burlington book is part of our 4-book Ultimate Burlington Package, currently 35% OFF!

⭐ Find this FLASH SALE package here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/ultimate-burlington-4-book-package

⭐Single copies of this book: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/images-of-burlington

🚙 Curbside Pick Up or 📬Lower Priced Shipping

05/23/2026

From the book Images of Burlington –

At the time this photo was taken in the early 1950s it was known as Spencer Park. Burlington’s waterfront looked much different then!

Looking to the west, the Brant Inn is off in the distance. The area behind the seawall was once used as an anchorage for small boats and in the summer it was a popular place for Burlington swimmers.

The area was eventually filled in to create a vibrant waterfront park with the name being changed to Spencer Smith Park.
---------------
✅ EARLY BIRD Father's Day Sale - Save 35% on the Ultimate 4 Burlington Package featuring this book! (sale ends this Sunday, May 24th)

⭐Get this package for your Dad (or anyone else) here: https://www.northshorepublishing.ca/products/ultimate-burlington-4-book-package

🚙 Convenient Curbside Pick Up
📬 Lower shipping rates

Address

Burlington, ON

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vintage Burlington posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Vintage Burlington:

Shortcuts

Share