Aldershot by the numbers
Getting around — Aldershot GO (Lakeshore West + VIA Rail); QEW & Highway 403.
Aldershot is a lakeside neighbourhood of Burlington shown with city-wide figures (no separate census geography).
Source: StatCan 2021 Census · Burlington · Compare neighbourhoods →
Aldershot is west Burlington's quietly-brilliant value play. Often overlooked next to Burlington's pricier core, it offers a Burlington address, a GO station, the Royal Botanical Gardens and the waterfront at LaSalle Park — frequently at a better entry price than neighbourhoods a few kilometres east.
Who Aldershot suits
Buyers who want into Burlington for less, commuters who prize the Aldershot GO line, downsizers eyeing newer townhomes and condos, and first-timers looking for upside in an up-and-coming pocket.
The homes
Older bungalows and character homes on generous lots, newer townhomes and mid-rise condos clustered near the GO station, and some genuinely special waterfront-adjacent streets. The range makes local knowledge especially valuable.
Aldershot is the 'Burlington for less' move — a real address and real amenities, often at a friendlier price.
Lifestyle
The Royal Botanical Gardens, LaSalle Park and marina, the waterfront trail, and a quick hop to both downtown Burlington and Hamilton's west end. Green space and water are the everyday draw.
My take
This is a value-plus-upside neighbourhood — buy right and you own a Burlington address with room to grow. Sellers benefit from buyers actively hunting value here. Let me point you to the streets that deliver both.

What's nearby
Schools
- Aldershot School
- Glenview Public School
- Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
- Woodview Learning Centre
Parks & green space
- Hidden Valley Park
- LaSalle Park
- Bayshore Park
- Waterfront Park
Groceries
- Bernandino's Fresh Market Place
Cafés & dining
- Nonna's Cucina Ristorante
- Tim Hortons
- Russell Williams Family Restaurant
- Geraldo's Banquet Hall
A sample of places within ~3 km. Map & places data © Geoapify & © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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