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Distance: 200km
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Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Halton Region District
Toronto: 1-800-668-6252 Office: Region Office 289-208-1040 ; Provincial Office 416-421-8377
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Helps children and youth with physical disabilities from all backgrounds
Programs and services include:
- funding for essential accessibility and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, lifts and ramps
- fully accessible summer camp programs at its two camp properties, Camp Woodeden in London and Camp Merrywood near Perth
- virtual online camp program
- information resources for families and public education and awareness
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Full-Service Gas Stations
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This listing describes how to find full-service gas stations in Burlington and area
Full-service gas station in Burlington:
* Inver: 4037 New St, 905-637-2444 * Mon-Fri 6 am-8 pm, Sat 8 am-8 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm
* Pioneer: 850 Appleby Line, 905-634-0737 * Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Some self-serve gas stations may do full service for people with disabilities when staff are available (advisable to call ahead, some may require accessible parking permit)
* fuelService is a free app that helps disabled drivers find and get assistance refueling their cars
To find all gas stations of major chains, see station locators for: Esso, Husky, PetroCanada, Pioneer, Shell
Full-service gas station in Burlington:
* Inver: 4037 New St, 905-637-2444 * Mon-Fri 6 am-8 pm, Sat 8 am-8 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm
* Pioneer: 850 Appleby Line, 905-634-0737 * Mon-Sun 24 hrs
Some self-serve gas stations may do full service for people with disabilities when staff are available (advisable to call ahead, some may require accessible parking permit)
* fuelService is a free app that helps disabled drivers find and get assistance refueling their cars
To find all gas stations of major chains, see station locators for: Esso, Husky, PetroCanada, Pioneer, Shell
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'Sit to Be Fit' is a free, low-impact workout for seniors
* designed to promote health and fitness and increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance
* offered 48 weeks per year
* taught by non-regulated health professionals (Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant or Certified Fitness Instructor)
Classes are held at multiple community locations
* designed to promote health and fitness and increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance
* offered 48 weeks per year
* taught by non-regulated health professionals (Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant or Certified Fitness Instructor)
Classes are held at multiple community locations
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Program provided in partnership with Vision Loss Rehabilitation that supports individuals with vision loss and additional functional needs due to a permanent physical disability
Services include:
* personal care with the aid of an attendant
* vision loss specific training in the areas of orientation and mobility
* home and personal management
* communication skills
Services include:
* personal care with the aid of an attendant
* vision loss specific training in the areas of orientation and mobility
* home and personal management
* communication skills
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Personal support services are provided for activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises as well as the instrumental activities of daily living such as life-skills and light housekeeping support within a client's personal home
* also offers services in a client's school or place of work
Staffing:
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Staffing hours:
* shifts 24/7
Homemaker assistance:
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping
Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* cueing
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living
* also offers services in a client's school or place of work
Staffing:
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Staffing hours:
* shifts 24/7
Homemaker assistance:
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping
Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* cueing
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living
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Make Islamic resources fully accessible to the Deaf through a variety of services including:
- raising awareness in the community regarding the challenges faced by the Deaf
- approaching organizers to make their events accessible to the Deaf
- arranging for interpreters to be present at local mosques for the translation of sermons and prayers
- arranging for interpreters to be present at festivities (e.g. Eid, Ramadan, Holy night celebrations) as well as Islamic workshops, conferences, and conventions
- setting up Islamic classes with interpreter services - the curriculum addressing the knowledge level of a Deaf audience
- training interpreters on Islamic terms and signs so that they are able to interpret in an Islamic setting and context
- interpreting the Quran into ASL
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Windrow Clearing Program for Persons with Disabilities
1-877-213-3609 905-335-7777 ; New registrants 905-335-7738
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Offers windrow clearing services for residents with disabilities or individuals unable to clear their windrow(s) with no other able-bodied person living at the address
* windrow is snow that is left at the bottom of driveways by road plows
Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after all roadway plowing is completed during a snow event * residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 36 hours after the snow stops and within 12 hours of the completion of all roadway plowing * does not clear windrows left by sidewalk plows
* windrow is snow that is left at the bottom of driveways by road plows
Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after all roadway plowing is completed during a snow event * residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 36 hours after the snow stops and within 12 hours of the completion of all roadway plowing * does not clear windrows left by sidewalk plows
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Responsible for services and programs including:
* Cycling
* Driveways and Curbs
* Electric Vehicles
* Leaf Collection
* Parking
* Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
* Road and Transportation Construction
* Road and Transportation Permits
* Snow Removal
* Traffic Safety
To report an issue, see Service Burlington here
To view current and future road closures and restrictions, see here
* Cycling
* Driveways and Curbs
* Electric Vehicles
* Leaf Collection
* Parking
* Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
* Road and Transportation Construction
* Road and Transportation Permits
* Snow Removal
* Traffic Safety
To report an issue, see Service Burlington here
To view current and future road closures and restrictions, see here
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Home and Community Care Support Services Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant
My Health GPS 1-800-810-0000 905-639-5228
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Provides access to health care support at home, at school, or in the community
- care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care
- care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or Home and Community Care Services community clinic
- referral to other community services when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- personal support
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- speech-language therapy
- social work
- nutritional counseling
- end-of-life care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, assisted living, supportive housing, retirement homes, and short stay care)
- school health support services
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
- referral to other community supports
- Burlington Nursing Care Centre
Information and Referral offered through My Health GPS, 1-800-810-0000:
- system navigation
- access to community resources
- assistance with referrals
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Offers 24-hour attendant care to 10 individuals with physical disabilities in a congregate residential setting
* individual rooms
* clients must be able to self-direct their attendant support needs and have their medical needs met by the community
* individual rooms
* clients must be able to self-direct their attendant support needs and have their medical needs met by the community
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Services are delivered by therapists with experience providing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services to children and youth with autism in the Halton region
- intervention focuses on teaching social skills, functional life skills, and social communication
Service options for birth to age 6 include:
- Entry to School: for children ages 3 to 6 years of age, registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and entering school for the first time
- Project ImPACT: an early intervention caregiver program in partnership with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
- Drop-ins: times where children and their families can come together to socialize and meet others
Service options for youth 7-21 include:
- Drop-ins: times where youth can come together to socialize and meet other youth
- Teen Drop-in: registered program for teens ages 14 to 17 with Autism
- Walk-in appointments: free single sessions about topics such as general strategies regarding problem behaviour or recommendations for skills development
- High School Readiness: behaviour therapists go through what to expect from high school and strategies for making the transition smooth
- Job Ready Program: designed for individuals with autism between the ages of 15 and 21
Service options for families and caregivers include:
- Family Service Planning: a behaviour therapist helps families make decisions around priority goals, service modality, and helps connect families with services
- Urgent Response Services: time-limited service to respond to one specific need for children and youth up to 18 years of age to prevent further escalation of risk of harm to self, others, and/or property
- Foundational Family Services workshops: different workshops open to anyone who is, or has a child registered, in the OAP
- SibShop: a place for siblings, ages 8 to 13, of people with autism to meet with other siblings who may share similar experiences
- Visual Supports Clinic: behaviour therapist will create customized visual supports to use as a proactive strategy and provide tips on how to use them effectively
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Rehabilitation
Office: Joseph Brant Hospital 905-632-3737 ;
Rehabilitation 4N 905-632-3737 ext 7509;
Rehabilitation 6N 905-632-3737 ext 4132Visit Website
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Provides care to medically stable patients, including those who have experienced a cardiac event, stroke or surgery
Services include:
- individualized patient plan with patient specific goals
- individual and group therapies
- promotion of independence and functioning to safely return home
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Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Supportive housing which provides personal support services to 10 seniors in accessible units in a 65 unit rent geared to income building
- attendant services are provided for activities of daily living, such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, as well as the instrumental activities of daily living, such as life skills and light housekeeping support
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Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
Food for Life Community Fridge location (Aldershot branch only)
- access to nutritious food during branch open hours
- for more information see separate listing here
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An in-home attendant care service for adults with physical disabilities who are living in Burlington or North Halton, and are able to direct their own care
Assistance with daily living activities includes:
* bathing, grooming and toileting
* rising and retiring, transferring
* dressing and undressing
* meal preparation
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Provides non-medical personal support services to individuals with physical disabilities and frail seniors residing at Palmer Place, a nonprofit apartment building for seniors (for Palmer Place listing see here)
Services include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, and light housekeeping support
Others services may include:
- meal preparation
- medication reminders
- errands and appointments (fee for service)
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Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability
- focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat that can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors
- sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamentals of sailboat racing under the tutorship of trained instructors
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Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Short Description
Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Short Description
Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Program offers financial assistance to help individual/family with essential living expenses
- benefits, for individual/family, including prescription drugs and vision care
- help finding and keeping a job, and with career advancement
Program offers two types of support:
Income Support: financial assistance provided each month to help with the costs of basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter
- also includes benefits for clients and their eligible family members
- health benefits (prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision care, medical supplies, medical transportation, pregnancy and breastfeeding nutritional allowance, extended health benefit)
- disability-related benefits (assistive devices, additional help for hearing aids and mobility devices, guide dog benefit)
- employment incentives and benefits (employment and training start up benefit, coverage for up-front child care costs, work-related benefit, transitional health benefit, employment transition benefit)
- transition child benefit
Employment Supports: services and supports to help clients with disabilities find and keep a job, and advance their careers
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) automated information and payment details, file status 1-800-808-2268 (service not available to TTY users), Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm, Sat-Sun 12 noon-5 pm
Welfare Fraud Hotline to report suspected cases of social assistance fraud 1-800-394-7867 or welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca
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Members can participate in wheelchair basketball
- sports chairs supplied by the club
- all programs offer competitive as well as recreational levels
- basic body conditioning and exercise are included in the programs
- opportunities to socialize as a team
- also serves energetic young adults with physical disabilities
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Public library that offers:
Collections for borrowing:
- books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
- audiobooks
- movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
- music and sound including music CD and printed music
- video games
- magazines and newspapers
- accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
- for catalogue see here
Digital resources:
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- movies, TV and music
- magazines and newspapers
- learning and research
- local history databases
- Halton Community Services Directory
- for more information see here or to see all online resources see here
Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:
- tech lending collection
- kits including book clubs kits, birdwatching backpacks, sensory support and cognitive care
- community access pass to select cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens
- seed library
- accessibility aids and devices to use in the library and to borrow and take home
- for more information see here
Programs:
- free virtual (on Zoom) and in-person programs
- some events are drop-in, others require registration
- for a complete list of programs and events see here
Services:
- accessibility
- public computers
- printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
- WiFi
- light therapy lamps
- for a complete list of services see here
Information Burlington
- free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services
- for more information see separate listing here
Local History Services at Central Branch
- research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives
- for more information see here
MakerSpace at Central Branch
- a space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter, vinyl printer, 3D printing, large format photo printer and scanner, button maker and die cutter, and embroidery machine
- for more information see here
Meeting Room Rentals
- meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
- for more information see separate listing here
New to Canada
- books, DVDs, newspapers, community resources and more
- for more information see here
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Offers a variety of registered and drop-in programs
* for more information, see here
* built to support regional and provincial tournament play in sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton and sports for people with disabilities
Customer service location
The Centre includes:
* Community Room 1 (suitable for meetings and parties): capacity for up to 65 people * kitchenette
* Community Room 2 (suitable for meetings and parties): capacity for up to 45 people * access to outdoor patio
* Meeting Room: capacity for up to 12 people * white board * counter with sink
* 4 Double Gyms (suitable for recreation and events): capacity for up to 400 people * gyms divided by retractable walls * retractable bleachers
* concession stand
Rental facilities available * for more information, see here
Haber Hub (suitable for community groups): capacity for up to 20 people * free to community neighbourhood groups providing free activities, programming or events to Burlington residents * two sinks and large cabinet space
* for more information email communitysupport@burlington.ca
* for more information, see here
* built to support regional and provincial tournament play in sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton and sports for people with disabilities
Customer service location
The Centre includes:
* Community Room 1 (suitable for meetings and parties): capacity for up to 65 people * kitchenette
* Community Room 2 (suitable for meetings and parties): capacity for up to 45 people * access to outdoor patio
* Meeting Room: capacity for up to 12 people * white board * counter with sink
* 4 Double Gyms (suitable for recreation and events): capacity for up to 400 people * gyms divided by retractable walls * retractable bleachers
* concession stand
Rental facilities available * for more information, see here
Haber Hub (suitable for community groups): capacity for up to 20 people * free to community neighbourhood groups providing free activities, programming or events to Burlington residents * two sinks and large cabinet space
* for more information email communitysupport@burlington.ca
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