#HometownProud - tourism people want every former Burlingtonian they can find to come home in 2017

By Staff

December 20, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

Was it ET who mouthed the words “Home” in the 1982 American science fiction fantasy that put Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup confectionary product at the top of the list or millions of kids.

It was a movie that shaped the minds of at least one generation – and still leaves viewers warm and fuzzy.

Burlington won’t be giving our any candy but they are putting out a call for anyon who used to live in the city to come home and see just how much we have grown up.

And indeed – there is a lot to show off. The Pier, despite its price does make a difference to the waterfront and the new Gazebo will be in place for the festivities July 1st, 2017 – which is Canada’s Sesquicentennial – our 150th birthday.

Will it be anything like the Centennial? Probably not but we have a lot to celebrate as a country.

How much is there to show those former Burlingtonians should they take up the offer to “come home” in 2017?

Tourism Burlington has launched a new marketing campaign called Come Home 2 Burlington which encourages former Burlingtonians to rediscover the city’s fabulous events, restaurants, shopping and attractions. It also asks residents to be #HometownProud ambassadors by inviting family and friends to visit during 2017.

Not a bad idea – let’s see how they flesh it out.