{ burlington . aka hollywood west }

Often lovingly referred to as Borington, Burlington should actually be renamed Hollywood West. After all, Ryan Gosling once attended Lester B Pearson and Jim Carrey played hookie at Aldershot High School.


Oh, and until writing this post I had no idea that the very annoying (sorry) host of Good Day L.A., Jillian Barberie, is also from our small town.


Born in Burlington, Ryan Taylor is Canada's top male model recently signed to fashion giant IMG.


Although not really considered a celebrity, Burlington's-own Frank Rondell-Chiarelli does impersonate the larger than life, late celebrity Ray Charles


And who could forget Finger Eleven (aka Rainbow Butt Monkeys)? The top 40 alternative metal band from Burlington.


And although not 'technically' a celebrity, Burlington's own Michael Lee-Chin is Canada's 11th richest Canadian also donated $30-million to Toronto's newly-launched Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the ROM. Well, he's a celebrity in my books.

So next time you utter the word Borington, think about these incredible Burlington-connections and be proud.