Event Overview
Her Honour conducted an official visit to the City of Burlington. During her visit, Her Honour met with His Worship Rick Goldring, participated in a roundtable discussion on seniors housing, attended a community reception, and toured the Art Gallery of Burlington.
Tweets
So pleased to participate in a thoughtful dialogue about the quality of life of seniors @cityofBurlington. Thank you @RickGoldring. #BurlON https://t.co/DjddOsxi0U
— Elizabeth Dowdeswell (@LGLizDowdeswell) February 24, 2017
Site of Significance
The Art Gallery of Burlington is the 7th largest public art gallery in Ontario and is home to Canada's largest collection of contemporary ceramics. Source
Did You Know?
Burlington's Royal Botanical Gardens have over 745 lilac plants, and is considered to be one of the most diverse collection of lilacs in the world. Some sources believe it to be the largest collection! Source
Royal Connection
A Royal Charter was granted by King George V of England for the name “Royal Botanical Gardens” in 1930. RBG is the only botanical garden in Canada with the right to use 'Royal' in its name. Source