Guidebook for Hamilton Area

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Guidebook for Hamilton Area

Food Scene

Mediterranean inspired international cuisine with a lakefront view. Executive Chef Margarita will tickle your taste buds with her Greek specialties. Located on the beachfront trail with stunning Lake Ontario backdrop.
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Barangas On The Beach
380 Van Wagners Beach Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
Mediterranean inspired international cuisine with a lakefront view. Executive Chef Margarita will tickle your taste buds with her Greek specialties. Located on the beachfront trail with stunning Lake Ontario backdrop.
Visit the Hamilton Farmers' Market open year round & located in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Shop local & international produce, meats, cheese, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods and artisans. Located in the heart of downtown beside Jackson Square and Hamilton Public Library.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York Blvd
83 recommandé par les habitants
Visit the Hamilton Farmers' Market open year round & located in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Shop local & international produce, meats, cheese, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods and artisans. Located in the heart of downtown beside Jackson Square and Hamilton Public Library.
Gourmet food. 5 minutes walk from home...
Denninger's Foods of the World - Stoney Creek
826 Queenston Rd
Gourmet food. 5 minutes walk from home...
Since 1946, the restaurant has built a reputation for its fabulous fish and chips, hamburgers and hotdogs “with the works”, milkshakes and its own delicious brand of French fries.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Hutch’s on the Beach
280 Van Wagners Beach Rd
30 recommandé par les habitants
Since 1946, the restaurant has built a reputation for its fabulous fish and chips, hamburgers and hotdogs “with the works”, milkshakes and its own delicious brand of French fries.
The restaurant is always busy and offer a lot of choices based on the number in the menu. Would recommend it highly if you like Vietnamese food. 5 minute-walk from home.
Pho Dui Bo
800 Queenston Rd
The restaurant is always busy and offer a lot of choices based on the number in the menu. Would recommend it highly if you like Vietnamese food. 5 minute-walk from home.
Excellent variety of Indian food with spiciness to suit, friendly service and Indian beer was great. 5 minute-walk from home
Bombay touch
800 Queenston Rd
Excellent variety of Indian food with spiciness to suit, friendly service and Indian beer was great. 5 minute-walk from home
Varied menu. 5 minute-drive or 10 minute-walk.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Kelseys Original Roadhouse
1011 The Queensway
15 recommandé par les habitants
Varied menu. 5 minute-drive or 10 minute-walk.
Feast on the Chevaps, the Lamb Shish Kabob, and the Grill Chicken on Rice. Order from Premier BBQ House, for pickup or delivery, through SkipTheDishes.com 5 minute walk from home.
Premier Bbq House
800 Queenston Rd
Feast on the Chevaps, the Lamb Shish Kabob, and the Grill Chicken on Rice. Order from Premier BBQ House, for pickup or delivery, through SkipTheDishes.com 5 minute walk from home.
SamirKababHouse is a Afghan cuisine based restaurant. Bringing the best of kababs to you with 100% fresh halal meats.
Samir Kabab House
800 Queenston Rd
SamirKababHouse is a Afghan cuisine based restaurant. Bringing the best of kababs to you with 100% fresh halal meats.
East Side Mario's Hamilton (Stoney Creek)
750 Queenston Rd
Italian inspired dishes.

Arts & Culture

Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family.
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Battlefield House Museum & Park
77 King St W
19 recommandé par les habitants
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family.
Art Gallery of Hamilton, is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ontario on King Street West. One of the oldest public art galleries in Canada .
124 recommandé par les habitants
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St W
124 recommandé par les habitants
Art Gallery of Hamilton, is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Ontario on King Street West. One of the oldest public art galleries in Canada .
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum was founded in 1972 and is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to acquire, document, preserve and maintain a complete collection of aircraft that were flown by Canadians and the Canadian military from the beginning of World War II to the present.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
9280 Airport Rd
48 recommandé par les habitants
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum was founded in 1972 and is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to acquire, document, preserve and maintain a complete collection of aircraft that were flown by Canadians and the Canadian military from the beginning of World War II to the present.
Guided tours at this Hamilton estate reveal stories about the affluent family that once lived within its walls, as well as the people who lived downstairs and served their every beck and call. Once you’ve toured the 40-room castle, be sure to check out the Hamilton Military Museum, also on site.
137 recommandé par les habitants
Dundurn Castle
610 York Blvd
137 recommandé par les habitants
Guided tours at this Hamilton estate reveal stories about the affluent family that once lived within its walls, as well as the people who lived downstairs and served their every beck and call. Once you’ve toured the 40-room castle, be sure to check out the Hamilton Military Museum, also on site.
With over 30 carefully restored heritage buildings, costumed interpreters and fun events throughout the summer, this is an amazing place to visit to give kids a great sense of what life was like for pioneers. The guides donning historically accurate garb and authentic demonstrations will have you stepping back in time.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Westfield Heritage Village
1049 Kirkwall Rd
13 recommandé par les habitants
With over 30 carefully restored heritage buildings, costumed interpreters and fun events throughout the summer, this is an amazing place to visit to give kids a great sense of what life was like for pioneers. The guides donning historically accurate garb and authentic demonstrations will have you stepping back in time.

Entertainment & Activities

Waterfront Outdoor Rink! Summertime roller skating, or wintertime ice skating. The Pier 8 Outdoor Recreational Skating Rink is a free rink open to the public.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8
47 Discovery Dr
18 recommandé par les habitants
Waterfront Outdoor Rink! Summertime roller skating, or wintertime ice skating. The Pier 8 Outdoor Recreational Skating Rink is a free rink open to the public.
Located in Confederation Park, just off Centennial Parkway in Hamilton, Wild Waterworks offers a perfect place to spend a summer day. Ride the four tube slides: Night Rider and Blue Demon and Vertigo and Sidewinder. Move on and surf the waves one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Waterworks
680 Van Wagners Beach Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Located in Confederation Park, just off Centennial Parkway in Hamilton, Wild Waterworks offers a perfect place to spend a summer day. Ride the four tube slides: Night Rider and Blue Demon and Vertigo and Sidewinder. Move on and surf the waves one of Canada’s largest outdoor wave pools.
African Lion Safari wants to welcome you to Canada's original Safari Adventure. Located in Cambridge Ontario, African Lion Safari is the only park in Canada that can get you close to over 1000 exotic birds and animals.
106 recommandé par les habitants
African Lion Safari
1386 Cooper Rd
106 recommandé par les habitants
African Lion Safari wants to welcome you to Canada's original Safari Adventure. Located in Cambridge Ontario, African Lion Safari is the only park in Canada that can get you close to over 1000 exotic birds and animals.
1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2X5 Situated on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, we are the most westerly winery in the Niagara Region.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Ridge Road Estate Winery
1205 Ridge Rd
16 recommandé par les habitants
1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2X5 Situated on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, we are the most westerly winery in the Niagara Region.

Shopping

75 Centennial Pkwy N, Hamilton ON L8E 2P2 10 minutes walk from home..
20 recommandé par les habitants
Eastgate Square
75 Centennial Pkwy N
20 recommandé par les habitants
75 Centennial Pkwy N, Hamilton ON L8E 2P2 10 minutes walk from home..
999 Upper Wentworth Street Hamilton, Ontario L9A 4X5
60 recommandé par les habitants
CF Lime Ridge
999 Upper Wentworth St
60 recommandé par les habitants
999 Upper Wentworth Street Hamilton, Ontario L9A 4X5

Parks & Nature

Royal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest botanical garden and one of the nation’s earliest nature sanctuaries. Five distinct formal gardens are contained with 1,100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. Explore and enjoy the many historical outdoor plant collections, the indoor Mediterranean Garden, and 27 km of nature trails.
158 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd W
158 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest botanical garden and one of the nation’s earliest nature sanctuaries. Five distinct formal gardens are contained with 1,100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. Explore and enjoy the many historical outdoor plant collections, the indoor Mediterranean Garden, and 27 km of nature trails.
Pier 4 Park is a 2.4 hectare park found in the west-end of Hamilton Harbour near Bay Street North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A dramatically curved lookout pier includes a protected sun shelter and benches to view the marinas, parkland and vistas of the surrounding Bay.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr
46 recommandé par les habitants
Pier 4 Park is a 2.4 hectare park found in the west-end of Hamilton Harbour near Bay Street North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A dramatically curved lookout pier includes a protected sun shelter and benches to view the marinas, parkland and vistas of the surrounding Bay.
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, here you’ll find some of the area’s best food and fun throughout the year. There’s plenty of park space for sports, games and other activities. Do the Works with your family and friends at any of the outdoor attractions – from go-karts, batting cages, mini golf, and Wild Waterworks, to restaurants like Hutch’s and Baranga’s on the Beach. There’s also the Lakeland Centre, featuring a swimming pool, splash pad, volleyball & basketball courts and banquet hall.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Confederation Beach Park
680 Waterfront Trail
16 recommandé par les habitants
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, here you’ll find some of the area’s best food and fun throughout the year. There’s plenty of park space for sports, games and other activities. Do the Works with your family and friends at any of the outdoor attractions – from go-karts, batting cages, mini golf, and Wild Waterworks, to restaurants like Hutch’s and Baranga’s on the Beach. There’s also the Lakeland Centre, featuring a swimming pool, splash pad, volleyball & basketball courts and banquet hall.
Upper Mount Albion Road, Stoney Creek, ON Venture through the Eramosa Karst; filled with underground caves and streams, meadows and forests! As one of the watershed’s most unique natural gems, it’s the perfect location for hiking, nature appreciation and education.
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Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
Upper Mount Albion Road
11 recommandé par les habitants
Upper Mount Albion Road, Stoney Creek, ON Venture through the Eramosa Karst; filled with underground caves and streams, meadows and forests! As one of the watershed’s most unique natural gems, it’s the perfect location for hiking, nature appreciation and education.

Getting Around

The City of Hamilton installed over 100 stations between downtown Dundas and Gage Park. To reserve, go to : hamilton.socialbicycles.com
9 recommandé par les habitants
SoBi Hamilton
126 Catharine St N
9 recommandé par les habitants
The City of Hamilton installed over 100 stations between downtown Dundas and Gage Park. To reserve, go to : hamilton.socialbicycles.com

Essentials

Supermarket chain located at the Eastgate Square.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Fortinos
102 Regional Rd 8
15 recommandé par les habitants
Supermarket chain located at the Eastgate Square.
Shoppers Drug Mart
270 Mud St W
Great selection of fine delicatessen meats and cheeses, nuts and dried fruits, baking ingredients, an array of spices, sauces and chocolates 5 minute walk from home.
Punjab International
822 Queenston Rd
Great selection of fine delicatessen meats and cheeses, nuts and dried fruits, baking ingredients, an array of spices, sauces and chocolates 5 minute walk from home.