BDBA Member Resources
BDBA member resources quick links
Gift Card Program
Join the Burlington Downtown Gift Card program and start accepting gift cards at your business.
Update Your Directory Listing
Keep your business information current so visitors can find you. Update Your Listing →Submit an Event
We are happy to promote your events if it takes place within the downtown core. View boundaries here. Please submit your event information as early as possible to help us provide you with the maximum exposure.
Membership Booklet
Everything you need to know about being a BDBA member.
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Gift Card Sign Up (For Members Only)
Are you a BDBA member interested in joining our Gift Card program? You’re in the right place. Our merchant enrolment form makes it simple to jump in and get started.
More than 85 downtown businesses are already part of the Burlington Downtown Gift Card program, and we’d love to welcome you too. Together, we can bring more people through your doors, increase your visibility, and support a strong and thriving downtown economy.
The Burlington Downtown Gift Card is an exclusive BDBA member benefit created to help promote participating businesses and encourage more in‑store and online purchases. It works just like a shopping mall gift card, giving customers the freedom to shop at any participating location throughout our downtown.
Click the link below to complete the electronic form and confirm your participation. Once you’re signed up, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through the final onboarding steps. Let’s make it easier for people to shop local and discover everything Burlington Downtown has to offer.
Green Lanyard Project
The Green Lanyard Project is a Burlington Downtown initiative promoting inclusivity and accessibility for neurodivergent individuals.
In partnership with Peachey Counselling, the program offers free green lanyards to signal that the wearer, or someone in their group, may have an invisible disability and could benefit from extra patience and empathy while navigating downtown. The initiative aims to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and create a more welcoming environment for all community members.
Beautification, Placemaking & Infrastructure
We’re committed to keeping Burlington Downtown accessible and future-ready.
Placemaking is at the heart of what makes Burlington Downtown feel welcoming and uniquely ours. Through creative installations, public art, seasonal décor, interactive spaces, and enhanced pedestrian experiences, we transform everyday corners into memorable experiences.
These initiatives are designed to foster community connection, support local businesses, and invite residents and visitors to linger, explore, and engage. From mural projects and pop-up patios to festive lighting and street-level activations, placemaking helps bring our streets to life, one thoughtful detail at a time.
Policies & statements
Social Media Policy
Let’s Keep It Positive. Our social media channels are a space to celebrate, inform, and connect. We encourage respectful, constructive dialogue that uplifts our downtown community. We reserve the right to moderate content that is inappropriate, discriminatory, or off-topic. Let’s keep the conversation welcoming and inclusive for all.
Anti-Racism
The Burlington Downtown Business Association Board of Directors affirms its commitment to anti-racism, pledging to reject discrimination in all forms and actively pursue education, inclusion, and equity within the downtown business community. The statement emphasizes that diversity is a strength and calls for collective action to build a just and inclusive future.
Who to Call
For issues outside the scope of the BDBA, such as sidewalk repairs, potholes, power outages, broken lamp standards, parking concerns, or other public realm matters, please contact the City of Burlington directly. These services fall under municipal responsibility and are best addressed through the City’s Customer Service team. For waste collection inquiries, contact Halton Region at 311.
Visit: burlington.ca
Customer Service: 905-335-7777
Halton Region Waste Collection: 311
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