Finish Summer in Style with the Burlington Downtown Summer Send-Off Passport!

Wrap Up Summer, Downtown Style!

Summer may be winding down, but the adventures aren’t over just yet.

Before the leaves begin to change and sweater weather arrives, Burlington Downtown is inviting you to make the most of the final weeks of the season with the Summer Send-Off Passport. This free digital passport is your guide to exploring local shops, restaurants, cafés, patios, and unique experiences while celebrating everything that makes downtown such a vibrant place to visit.

Whether you’re squeezing in one last patio dinner, treating yourself to an end-of-season shopping trip, meeting friends for coffee, or discovering a business you’ve never visited before, the Summer Send-Off Passport encourages you to slow down, explore, and soak up every last bit of summer.

Because the best way to say goodbye to summer is by making one more unforgettable downtown adventure.

One Last Adventure Before Fall

There’s something special about the final weeks of summer.

The crowds begin to settle, the evenings become a little cooler, and every sunny afternoon feels like an opportunity to enjoy the season just a little bit longer. It’s the perfect time to wander through Burlington Downtown, browse independently owned shops, enjoy a meal on a patio, or simply take in the waterfront before autumn arrives.

The Summer Send-Off Passport was created to celebrate these moments while encouraging visitors and residents alike to support the incredible businesses that make our downtown so unique.

Whether you’re planning an afternoon with friends, a family outing, a date night, or a solo day exploring, the passport helps turn an ordinary visit into a memorable experience.

Explore Burlington Downtown in a New Way

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you step inside a business you’ve always walked past.

The Summer Send-Off Passport encourages you to discover hidden gems, revisit longtime favourites, and experience Burlington Downtown through fresh eyes. Every participating business has something different to offer, making each stop a unique part of your adventure.

Along the way, you may discover:

• Exclusive promotions and limited-time offers
• End-of-season sales 
• Friendly faces and businesses ready to welcome you

No two stops are the same, which makes every visit an opportunity to discover something new.

Celebrate Local Businesses

Behind every storefront is a local business owner passionate about creating memorable experiences for our community.

The Summer Send-Off Passport is more than just a digital guide—it’s a celebration of the local businesses that help make Burlington Downtown a destination worth visiting all year long.

Every purchase made and business discovered helps support the local economy while strengthening the vibrant downtown community we all love.

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee before work, enjoying dinner with family, picking up a thoughtful gift, or spending the afternoon shopping, every stop makes a difference.

Create Your Own Summer Send-Off

There isn’t one right way to experience the passport.

Maybe your perfect day includes brunch, shopping, ice cream, and a stroll along the waterfront. Perhaps you’re planning a patio crawl with friends, searching for the perfect end-of-season deal, or treating the family to one last downtown adventure before school begins.

The beauty of the Summer Send-Off Passport is that you can explore at your own pace.

Visit one location or several. Spend an hour downtown or make a day of it. Every visit is another opportunity to experience something new while supporting local businesses.

Easy, Free, and Fun!

Getting started couldn’t be easier.

Simply download the free Summer Send-Off Passport to your mobile device and begin exploring participating Burlington Downtown businesses. As you visit locations throughout the campaign, you’ll discover exciting promotions, seasonal experiences, and plenty of reasons to keep coming back before summer comes to an end.

Whether you’re a Burlington local or visiting from out of town, the passport offers a fun, self-guided way to experience everything downtown has to offer.

Make Every Sunny Day Count

Summer always seems to pass by faster than we’d like, but there’s still plenty of time to create new memories.

Take one last walk along the waterfront. Discover a new favourite café. Enjoy dinner on a patio. Browse local boutiques, pick up a seasonal treat, and celebrate the businesses that make Burlington Downtown such a welcoming destination.

The Summer Send-Off Passport is your invitation to embrace the final weeks of the season, support local, and experience the very best of Burlington Downtown before autumn arrives.

So gather your friends, bring the family, and make this summer one to remember! Every shop explored and every check-in completed helps support the businesses that make our downtown vibrant, welcoming, and unique.

Check-ins and earn 500 points to be entered into a random draw for one of three $50 Burlington Downtown gift cards. Earn 100 points just for downloading the pass today!

The Summer Send-Off Passport runs August 18 – September 22, 2026.

Download your pass here!

Pass FAQ available here: Page 1 & Page 2 (Participants) and Page 1 (Businesses)