Freeman Station: The little train station that almost wasn’t becomes the little train station that could

There have been bumps on the road to reach this significant milestone in the relocation and restoration of Freeman Station, and many wondered if it was ever really going to happen. But the people mentioned here and many more took a leap of faith and stepped up with hope and optimism that if we worked at it together, it would happen. And it has. Freeman Station will be preserved for future generations to see and enjoy, and learn about Burlington’s early rail history.

Margaret Lindsay Holton: Seems a natural solution to move it over near the Canal bridge. Why not make it a tourism/Burlington 'history' kiosk?…

Business sought for beach pumphouse

Thanks to the members of the Burlington Waterfront Committee (formerly the Waterfront Access & Protection Advisory Committee) for spearheading this initiative

Burlington’s Freeman Station to be Moved this Spring

The Friends of Freeman Station are hoping to move the historic train station to a new home in April, on land provided by Ashland-Hercules on Fairview Street, just east of the fire station.

Citizens present heritage recommendations

The recommendations will provide a service to heritage property owners, rather than a penalty for being on a municipal registry.

Freeman Station lease signed with Ashland

Congratulations to the Friends for obtaining the land lease and moving ahead with the relocation and restoration plans.

Village Square for sale

It has been offered for sale for as a “significant residential development” opportunity, or alternatively as a “re-positioning opportunity”, capitalizing on its historic town square feel and unique shops.

Len Wagstaffe: Finally... I have lived in Burlington all my life (50) years and remember when village square was a new hope…
ian carter: finally. This place has been a hole in the neighbourhood for as long as i have lived here. I can…
Anthony: What a joke. Another multistory condo units with no parking. I lived downtown for many years and got tired of…
- Rachelle Payette: YUP, so true
Irene: Not another condo!! If I could wave a wand I would love to see a small boutique hotel with spa,…
Mark Sheehan: I've lived in Burlington for 8 years and I always been saddened by the lack of shops and vibrancy in…

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A pub in the old beach pump house? Maybe.

The Waterfront Citizen’s Advisory Committee has recommended that the city explore a future commercial use for the old pump house on the beach strip, for example a coffee house or pub.

Heritage Burlington needs you

There will be multiple opportunities for public input as the recommendations are being developed, including online feedback and a public meeting the evening of April 25 (time and place to be announced. Email me at meedwardm@burlington.ca to sign up to receive regular electronic updates and opportunities to provide your input.

Changes suggested by residents to city heritage policies

I believe the government has a role to play in heritage preservation, but believe there needs to be more clarity, transparency, and input from residents on that role.

Bell2790: Thank you for the update as I was not the Canada when the meeting was held.
Mary: Re statement - "the city stop trying to preserve heritage altogether, and leave it to individual property owners to do…

Friends of Freeman Station incorporated

The ad hoc citizen’s committee struck to save the historic Freeman Station has achieved a significant milestone. The group has been formally incorporated through the Ontario Historical Society as the Friends of Freeman Station with a board, bylaws and constitution.

The Ontario Historical Society: Congratulations to the Friends of Freeman Station!