Burlington Heights refers to an area of flat land sitting elevated above the west end of Burlington Bay in the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
The "Heights" were the location of a British Army post during the War of 1812. Afterwards, the former army barracks were used as a hospital for immigrants with contagious diseases, most notably cholera. Also nearby is the 72-room Dundurn Castle.
Today, Burlington Heights is traversed by York Boulevard. Extensive parkland surrounds Dundurn Castle on the east side of the road and a large cemetery on the west side.
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—David Hume (1711–1776)