Hamilton Guidebook
Venues
Tim Hortons Field
64 Melrose Ave NFirst Ontario Centre
101 York BlvdFirstOntario Concert Hall
1 Summers LnHamilton Convention Centre by Carmen's
1 Summers LnTheatre Aquarius
190 King William StBridgeworks Event Space hosts live music, events, and community hub gatherings! Bridgeworks hosts a full schedule of Hamilton shows & events featuring local, Canadian and international artists!
Bridgeworks
200 Caroline Street NorthBridgeworks Event Space hosts live music, events, and community hub gatherings! Bridgeworks hosts a full schedule of Hamilton shows & events featuring local, Canadian and international artists!
Things To Do
The Wentworth Stairs are located at the South end of Wentworth Street South.
These 498 steps are the most used escarpment stairs & during the summer it's estimated these steps are traversed 2000 times per day.
8 locals recommend
Wentworth stairs
Wentworth Street SouthThe Wentworth Stairs are located at the South end of Wentworth Street South.
These 498 steps are the most used escarpment stairs & during the summer it's estimated these steps are traversed 2000 times per day.
There are so many Waterfalls in Hamilton that it’s known as the City of Waterfalls. Many of the popular hiking trails lead to these beautiful falls. There is a fun little trail, tucked away in a forested area of the mountain structure. It’s a 6-minute drive or 33-minute walk from our house, which goes from the escarpment at Wentworth and goes east through the city, with multiple paths off the main one going up the side of the escarpment. Makes for a great stroll or bike ride with a city view.
Historic Bruce Trail
Escarpment Rail TrailThere are so many Waterfalls in Hamilton that it’s known as the City of Waterfalls. Many of the popular hiking trails lead to these beautiful falls. There is a fun little trail, tucked away in a forested area of the mountain structure. It’s a 6-minute drive or 33-minute walk from our house, which goes from the escarpment at Wentworth and goes east through the city, with multiple paths off the main one going up the side of the escarpment. Makes for a great stroll or bike ride with a city view.
Treetop Trekking Hamilton is the most exciting adventure park in South Western Ontario, and features a variety of forest based adventure activities for all ages. Enjoy our Zipline & Aerial Game Trek, Discovery Kids Courses, and Treewalk Village adventure park for kids. The park is located along the shores of Lake Niapenco, within Binbrook Conservation Area.
8 locals recommend
Treetop Trekking Hamilton
5050 Harrison RdTreetop Trekking Hamilton is the most exciting adventure park in South Western Ontario, and features a variety of forest based adventure activities for all ages. Enjoy our Zipline & Aerial Game Trek, Discovery Kids Courses, and Treewalk Village adventure park for kids. The park is located along the shores of Lake Niapenco, within Binbrook Conservation Area.
Albion Falls is the premier waterfall in Hamilton’s east end. These falls are beautiful with lots of hiking areas. A great place for a picnic.
46 locals recommend
Albion Falls
885 Mountain Brow BlvdAlbion Falls is the premier waterfall in Hamilton’s east end. These falls are beautiful with lots of hiking areas. A great place for a picnic.
Bayfront Park is located at the foot of Harbourfront Drive near Hamilton’s downtown core. Make use of its asphalt pathway for in-line skating, cycling, walking, and/or jogging, or take in the surrounding harbour area with access to the water's edge, naturalized areas of wildflowers, shrubs and trees, a free public boat launch, numerous benches and picnic tables, and a natural grass amphitheater. With a parking lot and public washrooms, this park is an ideal, convenient place to enjoy the outdoors.
102 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front DrBayfront Park is located at the foot of Harbourfront Drive near Hamilton’s downtown core. Make use of its asphalt pathway for in-line skating, cycling, walking, and/or jogging, or take in the surrounding harbour area with access to the water's edge, naturalized areas of wildflowers, shrubs and trees, a free public boat launch, numerous benches and picnic tables, and a natural grass amphitheater. With a parking lot and public washrooms, this park is an ideal, convenient place to enjoy the outdoors.
Wild Waterworks is open in June until Labor Day. Wild Waterworks boasts one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools, four tube slides, two body slides, “Eazy River” ride & Little Squirt Works.
43 locals recommend
Wild Waterworks
680 Van Wagners Beach RdWild Waterworks is open in June until Labor Day. Wild Waterworks boasts one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools, four tube slides, two body slides, “Eazy River” ride & Little Squirt Works.
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830's on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.
137 locals recommend
Dundurn Castle
610 York BlvdExperience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830's on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St WWhitehern Historic House and Garden
41 Jackson St WHamilton Golf and Country Club
232 Golf Links Rd
Inch Park Arena and Outdoor Pool
400 Queensdale Avenue EastBoulevard Billiards
303 York BlvdFlying Squirrel Trampoline Park Hamilton
1550 Upper James StTiffany Falls Conservation Area
900 Wilson St EHamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailWebster Falls
Harvest RoadDundas Peak
Harvest RoadChedoke Civic Golf Course
563 Aberdeen AveConfederation Park Hamilton
680 Van Wagners Beach RdShopping
Open year-round with over 50 vendors. Choose from local, national and international foods including produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods, and artisan handmade products. Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton beside Jackson Square and the Hamilton Public Library (Central Branch).
83 locals recommend
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdOpen year-round with over 50 vendors. Choose from local, national and international foods including produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods, and artisan handmade products. Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton beside Jackson Square and the Hamilton Public Library (Central Branch).
Hamilton's premier fashion destination, with over 180 of the most recognizable brands. It is conveniently located on the Hamilton mountain with direct access to the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and HSR transit service.
60 locals recommend
CF Lime Ridge
999 Upper Wentworth StHamilton's premier fashion destination, with over 180 of the most recognizable brands. It is conveniently located on the Hamilton mountain with direct access to the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and HSR transit service.
Jackson Square, is an indoor shopping mall, commercial, and entertainment complex located in the downtown core of Hamilton.
35 locals recommend
Lloyd D. Jackson Square
2 King St WJackson Square, is an indoor shopping mall, commercial, and entertainment complex located in the downtown core of Hamilton.
Open-air retail complex with midrange chain stores, services & fast-food eateries.
20 locals recommend
The Centre on Barton
1275 Barton St EOpen-air retail complex with midrange chain stores, services & fast-food eateries.
Walmart Supercentre
11 Woodlawn Rd W675 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 2Z5
Chill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer & bourbon.
69 locals recommend
The Mule
41 King William StChill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer & bourbon.
Hospital
Juravinski Hospital
699 Concession StHamilton General Hospital
237 Barton St EMcMaster University Medical Centre - Hamilton Health Sciences
1200 Main St WSt. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
50 Charlton Ave E
St. Peter's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences
88 Maplewood AvenueTravel
West Harbour GO Station
353 James St NHamilton Airport
9300 Airport RdToronto Pearson International Airport
6301 Silver Dart DrHamilton Go Station Rail
36 Hunter St ELocated at 36 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON M6E 2C8
Food scene
Classic Italian meals & customizable, artisanal pasta sauces offered in an informal restaurant.
La Spaghett Pasta House
970 Upper James StClassic Italian meals & customizable, artisanal pasta sauces offered in an informal restaurant.
Hamilton's best British Pub, Taphouse & Restaurant
550 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8V 1S9
Ye Olde Squire
550 Fennell Avenue EastHamilton's best British Pub, Taphouse & Restaurant
550 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8V 1S9
Fully vegan fast food restaurant serving breakfast sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps, and sides.
Odd Burger
920 Upper Wentworth StreetFully vegan fast food restaurant serving breakfast sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps, and sides.
Chicago Style Pizza
534 Upper Sherman AveFamily-owned Vietnamese restaurant striving to bring fresh Vietnamese food to the Hamilton area!
Pho #7
891 Upper James StreetFamily-owned Vietnamese restaurant striving to bring fresh Vietnamese food to the Hamilton area!
Chill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer & bourbon.
69 locals recommend
The Mule
41 King William StChill, brick-clad eatery for Mexican fare such as tacos & baja wings plus tequila, beer & bourbon.
Brothers Grimm Bistro
193 King St EA European inspired cellar bistro located in the heart of downtown Hamilton.
Ancaster Mill
548 Old Dundas RdAberdeen Tavern
432 Aberdeen AveLa Cantina
60 Walnut St SEarth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthThe French
37 King William StCaro
4 Ottawa St N
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Hamilton Mountain
1170 Upper James StreetCharred Rotisserie House
244 James St NMoxie's Grill & Bar
100 City Centre Dr
Uncle Ray's Food & Liquor
10 James St NValentino's Restaurant - Westdale
824 King St WTim Hortons
897 Upper Wellington StAncaster Mill
548 Old Dundas RdBarangas On The Beach
380 Van Wagners Beach RdStudying
McMaster University
1280 Main St WMohawk College
135 Fennell Ave W
Hamilton Public Library - Terryberry Branch
100 Mohawk Road West