The Burdette Gallery was built on weekends between 1977 and 1980 by Paul Burdette on his country property in Orton, less than an hour's drive north of Toronto, west of Orangeville, to show not only his award-winning carvings, but the original works  and limited edition prints of artists from around the world. The Burdettes retired and sold the Gallery at the end of 1999. 

The Burdette Gallery is now owned by Dr. Cormack, a retired veterinarian, well known in the Orangeville/Mono Mills area as the owner of the Tralee Veterinary Clinic and Estate. Dr. Cormack is a colourful and charming man who is often at the Gallery in the afternoon enjoying a cup of tea. He is always willing to share with listeners tales of adventures in the Air Force during World War Two, stories of his horses and carriages, travels, his art purchases or his dreams for the Gallery.

The Burdette Gallery is nestled amongst 65 acres of whispering pines and rolling meadows near the Niagara Escarpment. There is plenty to explore around the Gallery. There are trails through the woods, past the meadows and between the three ponds. There are picnic areas where families can enjoy the peace and quiet of the country during Gallery hours. You can also experience some of the abundance of wildlife on the property. Deer and rabbits are often seen, and countless songbirds frequent the feeders around the Gallery. We also have a 40-foot-diameter stone circle. In the winter the property is open during Gallery hours for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. 

The Gallery represents approximately 100 artists who are locally, nationally and internationally renowned. The walls are full of paintings and there are three dimensional sculptures standing on the floor. Stained glass panels hang in the windows and decorative pieces from the ceiling. 

The Burdette Gallery hosts a number of gala events each year. Gallery shows feature artists displaying their newest original works of art. All events are widely publicized and well attended by the public. 

Gallery staff are available to answer any questions or help guide your visit. If you prefer to explore the Gallery on your own, there are biographies posted with artists' work to help make your self-guided tour more informative. The Burdette Gallery welcomes bus tours and special interest groups.

Come, visit the Burdette Gallery and enjoy the property, a showpiece of natural beauty, and the peace and quiet of the country. The fresh air and smell of pine needles and aspen leaves, the sounds of birds and the breeze in the trees are only the start of your experience.