Graffiti on the Pier railings destroys a quiet pleasant space

By Pepper Parr

May 29th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

I needed to get some fresh air after dinner and before heading to the Performing Arts Centre for their Members Only event.

I decided to walk out to the end of the Pier and enjoy the lake for a few minutes.

The Gazette covered the construction of the Pier like a wet blanket when it was being built.

There are other ways to leave your mark. This kind of graffiti takes away what the Pier has to offer to those who look for some peace and quiet and a place to sit down and chat with friends.

There was an attachment to the place that was marred by the graffiti that people had scratched into the metal rail.  Made the place look a little shoddy and took away the pristine look people have come to expect.

The city is now going to have to send staff out to repaint the metal railings.  And maybe install a politely worded message asking people to respect the place.

Put security camera up and capture the miscreants who do things like this.

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