The City of Burlington conducted a Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review in 2024 and 2025 to help plan for the future and ensure voters are represented equally in the local government decision-making process.

The last ward boundary review for Burlington was completed in 2005, when the city’s population was 139,000. Since this time, the city’s population has grown to approximately 186,948 (2021 Census). Over the next 25 years, the city will continue to grow. Approximately 265,000 people are expected to call Burlington home by 2051.

Significant public engagement was an important part of the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.

In May 2025, City Council passed By-law 030-2025 to make minor changes to Burlington’s ward structure. The new City of Burlington ward boundaries will be used for the 2026 municipal election and officially come into effect on the day the new Burlington City Council is sworn in (Monday, Nov. 16, 2026).

The minor changes to Burlington’s ward boundaries include:

• The community in north Tyandaga will move from Ward 1 to Ward 3
• The Leighland community will move from Ward 2 to Ward 1
• The Palmer community will move from Ward 4 to Ward 3
• The Maple Beach community will move from Ward 1 to Ward 2

Learn more about the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.

How do I know which ward I live in?

Type your address into the City’s interactive map to discover what ward you live in.

• Find My Ward - Interactive Online Map

What is a ward?

Municipalities like the City of Burlington are divided into wards to ensure voters are represented equally in the local government decision-making process.

Criteria used to create ward boundaries include:

• representation by population
• future population trends
• communities of interest
• geographic representation