Burlington Repair Cafe - Fix, Renew, Sustain Together

Halton Hills

Oakville

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Fixing together, sustaining forever.

Thanks to a Community Circular Economy Fund (CCEF) grant from the Region of Halton, the Burlington Repair Cafe is in the process of establishing new independent repair cafe groups in Oakville and Halton Hills.Join us to make a difference!

<h3>Join us on an upcoming Saturday at Burlington Repair Cafe!</h3>Bring It - Fix It - For Free!

<h3>Our next event will be: Sat. April 18. 10am -2pm at St. Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington</h3><h3>Upcoming events: </h3>Repair Cafe Oakville on Wed. April 22 between 2-4pm at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Film.ca">Film.ca</a> Cinema, 171 Speers Road, Oakville. Sat. April 25 - Repair Cafe Burlington, Burlington Public Library 2-4pm Sat. May 2 - Repair Cafe Oakville - Church of Incarnation, Oakville, noon to 3pm Sat. May 16 - Repair Cafe Burlington, St. Christopher's Church, Burlington 10-2pm Sat. May 30 - Repair Cafe Acton - Roxy Centre 6 Mill Street&nbsp; 10-2pm Sat. June 6 - Repair Cafe Oakville - Oakville Town Hall 10-2pm Sat. June 27 - Repair Cafe&nbsp; St. Christopher's Church Burlington 10-2pm

<h3>Join us on an upcoming Saturday at Oakville Repair Cafe!</h3>

We will be in Oakville on Wed. April 22 between 2-4pm at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Film.ca">Film.ca</a> cinema, 171 Speers Road, Oakville.Sat. May 2 - Repair Cafe Oakville - Church of Incarnation, Oakville, Noon to 3pmSat. June 6 - Repair Cafe Oakville - Oakville Town Hall, 10-2pmJoin us to bring your items back to life!

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Fix, Renew, Sustain – Join Us in Saving Treasures!

<h3>Our next event will be Sat. May 30th at Roxy Centre, 6 Mill St E, Acton, ON L7J 1G8</h3>Upcoming Halton Hills Repair Cafe EventsSat. May 30 - Repair Cafe Acton - Roxy Centre 6 Mill Street 10-2pmConfirm your spot for the next Repair Cafe event!

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Fix, Renew, Sustain TogetherJoin the Burlington Repair Cafe, where community and sustainability come together. Bring your broken household items and work with our skilled volunteers to repair and reuse—keeping waste out of landfill, one item at a time. Confirm your spot at our next event and be part of the change.About Us Celebrating our 7th anniversary in May 2026, Burlington Repair Cafe has grown from a small group of four volunteers fixing just three items into a thriving monthly event. Since 2019, our volunteer “fixers” have repaired over 1,500 items with a 65% success rate. Due to strong demand, we introduced a reservation system in 2024, and now regularly repair around 40 items during each four-hour session.The Repair Cafe movement began in the Netherlands 17 years ago and has expanded to over 3,000 locations worldwide, including more than 30 across Canada—all dedicated to extending the life of everyday items and reducing waste.With support from Halton Region and Rotary Club grants, we’re expanding in 2026 with new Repair Cafes in Oakville and Halton Hills.

Burlington Repair Cafe

Join our workshops to learn simple repair skills and empower yourself to fix everyday items at home.

Community Repair Workshops

Bring your bike for a basic tune-up or minor repairs to keep you rolling smoothly through Burlington’s streets.

Bike Tune-Up

Got a wobbly chair or a scratched table? Our team can help restore your furniture to good condition with simple fixes.

Furniture Fix-Up

Mend tears or replace buttons on your favorite clothes, bags with the help of our sewing volunteers. Keep your wardrobe sustainable. Our volunteers are skilled in mending and repairing clothing, bags, and other fabric items. Bring your torn garments and let us help you extend their lifespan. Simple repairs please. For alterations or major sewing we suggest you take them to an alteration shop. There are many in town.

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Recently Added - Textile Repair

Bring your broken toasters, irons, and lamps for expert repair by our skilled volunteers. We help extend the life of your household items at no cost. Our skilled volunteers provide repair services for various small household appliances and items, ensuring they are restored to working order, keeping them out of the landfill site. You stay, watch, learn and even help with the repair.

Small Item/Appliance Repair

We don't fix items with a circuit board, tvs, computers, cell phones, power tools, lawn mowers, power sprayers, sewing machines or items that others fix for a living. It's always best to email us, tell us what you'd like to bring in and schedule an appointment at our next event.

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What we don't fix

Our Repair Cafe Services

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In the wake of Typhoon Ragasa, a crew of workers undertakes the somber task of removing a beloved 50-year-old Indian Rubber Tree that was uprooted by the storm. The scene is cordoned off by red and white caution tape, with a worker in a reflective vest standing prominently in the foreground while an excavator and team clear the scatter of green leaves and branches. Set against the pastel facade of a public housing estate and a nearby children's playground, the image captures a moment of loss and recovery for the local community.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have skilled volunteer repair technicians passionate about community sustainability, specializing in fixing household items and appliances to help reduce waste.

Some of our Volunteer "Fixers".

Repair Cafe Team

<h3>Our Mission and Community Spirit</h3>Burlington Repair Cafe is a passionate, volunteer-run non-profit organization based in Burlington, Ontario. Our mission is to foster community connections and promote sustainability by hosting monthly repair events. One Saturday a month, we welcome residents to bring their broken or damaged household items—excluding electronics—such as toasters, irons, lamps, and other small appliances to our local church venue. Here, our skilled volunteers generously offer their expertise to repair and restore these items, usually free of charge.<h3>Expertise and Services Offered</h3>Our team of dedicated volunteers comes from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of knowledge in appliance repair and handiwork. We pride ourselves on our ability to troubleshoot and fix a variety of common household items, helping clients save money and reduce waste. Through hands-on repair sessions, we empower individuals to understand how to maintain their belongings better, extending their life and usability. This personalized approach not only supports sustainability but also strengthens community bonds.<h3>Join Us in Making a Difference</h3>By choosing to repair rather than discard, you contribute to reducing the global waste problem and help lessen the environmental footprint locally. We encourage all Burlington residents to participate in our Repair Cafe events, confirm their attendance through our website, and become part of this meaningful movement. Together, we can give new life to cherished possessions and build a more sustainable future, one repair at a time.

Burlington Repair Cafe: Reviving Community, Reducing Waste

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Fix, reuse, and connect with your community today.

Thanks to a Community Circular Economy Fund (CCEF) grant from the Region of Halton, the Burlington Repair Cafe is in the process of establishing new independent repair cafe groups in Oakville and Halton Hills.Join us to make a difference! Join us at the next Repair Cafe event!

<h3>Empowering the Community Through Repair</h3>At the Oakville Repair Cafe, we believe that every broken item has a story and a potential second life. At a repair event, we provide a welcoming space where community members can bring in their damaged household items such as toasters, irons, lamps, and other small appliances. Our skilled volunteers work alongside attendees to repair these items, fostering a sense of accomplishment and connection, all while promoting the values of sustainability and resourcefulness.<h3>Reducing Waste One Fix at a Time</h3>Throwing away broken household goods contributes to the growing global waste problem, but at the Oakville Repair Cafe, we're changing that narrative. By encouraging repairs instead of replacements, we help keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce the environmental footprint of discarded electronics and appliances. Our non-profit organization thrives on volunteer passion, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a tangible difference in our environment.<h3>How You Can Get Involved and Confirm Attendance</h3>Joining us is easy and rewarding. Residents of Oakville and surrounding areas are invited to bring their broken items to our Repair Cafe events, where they can receive expert repair assistance usually at no cost. To streamline the experience, our website now offers a simple way to confirm your attendance for upcoming sessions, ensuring our volunteers are prepared to assist you efficiently. Together, we can create a stronger, greener community—one repair at a time.

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Join the Movement: How Oakville Repair Cafe Brings Sustainability to Life

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Repair Cafe InternationalThere are over 3,000 Repair Cafes around the world. 30 in Canada. And we hope that more will come (see below).The first Repair Cafe and home to the International organization is in the Netherlands. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.repaircafe.org/en/">https://www.repaircafe.org/en/</a>

Oakville and Halton HillsThanks to a Community Circular Economy Fund (CCEF) grant from the Region of Halton, the Burlington Repair Cafe is in the process of establishing new independent repair cafe groups in Oakville and Halton Hills.We are looking for volunteers in both of these communities to come forward, learn about what Repair Cafes do, and set up their own organizations, with our help, in their towns and cities. Please contact us if you are interested and want to learn more. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com">haltonrepaircafe@gmail.com</a>.Other nearby Repair CafesMilton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sustainablemilton.ca/">https://sustainablemilton.ca/</a>Dundas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.action13.ca/">https://www.action13.ca/</a>Niagara - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/">https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRepairCafe/</a>Guelph - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/">https://guelphtoollibrary.org/product/repair-cafe/</a>Toronto - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://repaircafetoronto.ca/">https://repaircafetoronto.ca/</a>

Halton Hills Repair Cafe

Event Schedule

Our next event will be Sat. May 30th at Roxy Centre, 6 Mill St E, Acton, ON L7J 1G8

Contact us to register for an upcoming Repair event