Guidebook for Hamilton

Jen
Guidebook for Hamilton

Food Scene

Good food, great views! There is a patio right on the beach, and a walking path along the water right from the restaurant.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Barangas On The Beach
380 Van Wagners Beach Rd
35 recommandé par les habitants
Good food, great views! There is a patio right on the beach, and a walking path along the water right from the restaurant.
A local favourite! Good for late nights as it is open until 2am every day.
38 recommandé par les habitants
The Ship
23 Augusta St
38 recommandé par les habitants
A local favourite! Good for late nights as it is open until 2am every day.
Great atmosphere and great food!
36 recommandé par les habitants
Radius
18 James St S
36 recommandé par les habitants
Great atmosphere and great food!
Incredible food, especially for food connoisseurs and meat-lovers. Small dishes so you usually order a few, and there is a new menu every day. A little pricey, but definitely delicious!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Rapscallion Rogue Eatery
178 James Street North
12 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible food, especially for food connoisseurs and meat-lovers. Small dishes so you usually order a few, and there is a new menu every day. A little pricey, but definitely delicious!
One of my favourites! Delicious italian foods, and lovely atmosphere. Small, and usually booked up, so call to make reservations!
La Spaghett Pasta House
970 Upper James St
One of my favourites! Delicious italian foods, and lovely atmosphere. Small, and usually booked up, so call to make reservations!
Delicious Vietnamese cuisine. A favourite of mine is the pork fresh rolls.
Little Saigon Restaurant
66 Mall Rd
Delicious Vietnamese cuisine. A favourite of mine is the pork fresh rolls.
So many tasty goodies! My favourite is the banana chocolate ganache cake. Mmmm...enjoy!
Weil's Of Westdale Bakery
981 King St W
So many tasty goodies! My favourite is the banana chocolate ganache cake. Mmmm...enjoy!
Sweet Paradise Bakery & Delicatessen
419 Dundas St E
This is an amazing restaurant that build and supports the community. See the information below taken from their website: We are an eatery; offering fresh, homemade meals and baked goods in the heart of Hamilton. We are committed to providing food that is affordable, nutritious and family-friendly. We are a place of exchange; where ideas are shared and where people can engage with one another. *When you visit the restaurant you will have the opportunity to buy buttons for $1 each if you choose. Each purchased button represents $1 that someone from the community can use towards their meal if they cannot afford it.
11 recommandé par les habitants
541 Eatery & Exchange
541 Barton St E
11 recommandé par les habitants
This is an amazing restaurant that build and supports the community. See the information below taken from their website: We are an eatery; offering fresh, homemade meals and baked goods in the heart of Hamilton. We are committed to providing food that is affordable, nutritious and family-friendly. We are a place of exchange; where ideas are shared and where people can engage with one another. *When you visit the restaurant you will have the opportunity to buy buttons for $1 each if you choose. Each purchased button represents $1 that someone from the community can use towards their meal if they cannot afford it.
The food is simply delicious. They offer yummy burgers, heaping portions of fries, salad, but their main offering is hearty and tasty soups, with different kinds offered each day (you can check out their menu for the day on Instagram). There is a second location at 10 Cannon St. E and they each offer different soups each day so you can always check out both menus to see which one you prefer!
45 recommandé par les habitants
The Burnt Tongue
182 Locke St S
45 recommandé par les habitants
The food is simply delicious. They offer yummy burgers, heaping portions of fries, salad, but their main offering is hearty and tasty soups, with different kinds offered each day (you can check out their menu for the day on Instagram). There is a second location at 10 Cannon St. E and they each offer different soups each day so you can always check out both menus to see which one you prefer!
I am a gelato lover, and this is a great destination to indulge on a warm summer day!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Amo Gelato Caffe
171 Locke St S
7 recommandé par les habitants
I am a gelato lover, and this is a great destination to indulge on a warm summer day!
This breakfast and lunch restaurant uses high quality ingredients and try to source their food locally. Delicious food at reasonable prices! This is a common destination for our family. *Note that it is closed on Mondays - I've forgotten this before, and that's no fun!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Papaleo's Restaurant
638 Concession Street
8 recommandé par les habitants
This breakfast and lunch restaurant uses high quality ingredients and try to source their food locally. Delicious food at reasonable prices! This is a common destination for our family. *Note that it is closed on Mondays - I've forgotten this before, and that's no fun!
It is local and within walking distance from the home. It also has amazing coffee and a great atmosphere!
RELAY Coffee Roasters
590 Concession Street
It is local and within walking distance from the home. It also has amazing coffee and a great atmosphere!

Parks & Nature

Large provincial park! - 1.8 acre outdoor pool - Five great hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the park - Children’s Farm with live farm animals - Turn-of-the century Spruce Lane Farm House (c.1899) - Disc Golf Course - Excellent interpretive programs - Maple Syrup Festival in March, Ghost Walks in August, Camper Halloween and Homestead Christmas in December - Tobogganing, cross-country skiing (weather permitting).
60 recommandé par les habitants
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
1219 Burloak Dr
60 recommandé par les habitants
Large provincial park! - 1.8 acre outdoor pool - Five great hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the park - Children’s Farm with live farm animals - Turn-of-the century Spruce Lane Farm House (c.1899) - Disc Golf Course - Excellent interpretive programs - Maple Syrup Festival in March, Ghost Walks in August, Camper Halloween and Homestead Christmas in December - Tobogganing, cross-country skiing (weather permitting).
Views beautiful Websters Falls and enjoy the local trails - so much beauty in one place! Note: On Weekends and Holidays from May 13 - Oct 29, 2017 all waterfall parking for Spencer Gorge/Webster Falls Conservation Area will now be at Mizener’s Antiques and Fleamarket, located at 367 Highway 5 West in Dundas. A shuttle bus will pick up visitors and stop at Greensville Optimist Park (access to Webster Falls) and Tew Falls (access to Dundas Peak).
16 recommandé par les habitants
Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area
Harvest Road
16 recommandé par les habitants
Views beautiful Websters Falls and enjoy the local trails - so much beauty in one place! Note: On Weekends and Holidays from May 13 - Oct 29, 2017 all waterfall parking for Spencer Gorge/Webster Falls Conservation Area will now be at Mizener’s Antiques and Fleamarket, located at 367 Highway 5 West in Dundas. A shuttle bus will pick up visitors and stop at Greensville Optimist Park (access to Webster Falls) and Tew Falls (access to Dundas Peak).
Beautiful gardens, rock gardens, hiking trails and more. An amazing place to visit with lots to offer!
158 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd W
158 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful gardens, rock gardens, hiking trails and more. An amazing place to visit with lots to offer!
The Hamilton Waterfront offers a lovely mix of walking paths, a park, beautiful views, and food including Williams (beverages and simple snacks and meals), Scoops (ice cream), and Sarcoa (a more upscale restaurant) - all offering waterfront views! There is also a roller skating park in the summer and ice rink in the winter (rentals of roller skates and ice skates available for a fee on location).
46 recommandé par les habitants
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr
46 recommandé par les habitants
The Hamilton Waterfront offers a lovely mix of walking paths, a park, beautiful views, and food including Williams (beverages and simple snacks and meals), Scoops (ice cream), and Sarcoa (a more upscale restaurant) - all offering waterfront views! There is also a roller skating park in the summer and ice rink in the winter (rentals of roller skates and ice skates available for a fee on location).
Nice easy trail to walk/hike. There are also some neat little caves which are fun to explore for kids and adventurous adults alike!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
Upper Mount Albion Road
11 recommandé par les habitants
Nice easy trail to walk/hike. There are also some neat little caves which are fun to explore for kids and adventurous adults alike!
Large park with grassy areas, park equipment, picnic tables (some are covered), a skateboard park (which is turned into an ice rink in the summer), an ice cream shack, and a splash pad and wading pool that is great for little ones!
39 recommandé par les habitants
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
650 Governors Rd
39 recommandé par les habitants
Large park with grassy areas, park equipment, picnic tables (some are covered), a skateboard park (which is turned into an ice rink in the summer), an ice cream shack, and a splash pad and wading pool that is great for little ones!
Yet another beautiful waterfall and hiking trail!
43 recommandé par les habitants
Albion Falls
43 recommandé par les habitants
Yet another beautiful waterfall and hiking trail!

Arts & Culture

An old battleship turned museum - a great stop if you are headed to the waterfront area.
24 recommandé par les habitants
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
658 Catharine St N
24 recommandé par les habitants
An old battleship turned museum - a great stop if you are headed to the waterfront area.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Whitehern Historic House and Garden
41 Jackson St W
25 recommandé par les habitants
19 recommandé par les habitants
Battlefield House Museum & Park
77 King St W
19 recommandé par les habitants
124 recommandé par les habitants
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St W
124 recommandé par les habitants
hamilton place theatre
10 MacNab Street South

Shopping

This is the largest mall in Hamilton offering a large variety of stores. Walking distance from our home!
60 recommandé par les habitants
CF Lime Ridge
999 Upper Wentworth St
60 recommandé par les habitants
This is the largest mall in Hamilton offering a large variety of stores. Walking distance from our home!
Lots of nice little shops can be found in this area including Ten Thousand Villages (all Fair Trade items).
44 recommandé par les habitants
Locke Street South
Locke Street South
44 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of nice little shops can be found in this area including Ten Thousand Villages (all Fair Trade items).
Fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of delicious treats can be found here, but a must try (and what they are well known for) are their apple cider and cider donuts! Kevin and I actually offered these at our wedding as an afternoon snack - yum!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Bennett's Apples & Cider
944 Garner Rd E
6 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of delicious treats can be found here, but a must try (and what they are well known for) are their apple cider and cider donuts! Kevin and I actually offered these at our wedding as an afternoon snack - yum!
A large farmer's market with unique shops. A fun shopping experience all around!
83 recommandé par les habitants
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York Blvd
83 recommandé par les habitants
A large farmer's market with unique shops. A fun shopping experience all around!

Essentials

Within walking distance from the house, this shoppers drug mart location offers some grocery items as well as many of the "essentials".
13 recommandé par les habitants
Shoppers Drug Mart
753 Main St E
13 recommandé par les habitants
Within walking distance from the house, this shoppers drug mart location offers some grocery items as well as many of the "essentials".
93 recommandé par les habitants
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St S
93 recommandé par les habitants
28 recommandé par les habitants
Food Basics
505 Rymal Rd E
28 recommandé par les habitants
This is my go-to grocery store. It is a natural food store that offers groceries, supplements, personal care items, prepared foods, and a self-serve deli. With my love for healthy eating and quality food this is a regular place both to eat and shop. This is a family-owned business which was started in Hamilton and now offers 9 stores within Ontario (including two in Hamilton - there is a much smaller location on Locke Street South as well).
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
1000 Upper Gage Ave
This is my go-to grocery store. It is a natural food store that offers groceries, supplements, personal care items, prepared foods, and a self-serve deli. With my love for healthy eating and quality food this is a regular place both to eat and shop. This is a family-owned business which was started in Hamilton and now offers 9 stores within Ontario (including two in Hamilton - there is a much smaller location on Locke Street South as well).

Entertainment & Activities

A huge corn maze - a fun adventure for any age! Look them up online before going (only open in the fall).
Hanes Corn Maze
1001 Ontario 5
A huge corn maze - a fun adventure for any age! Look them up online before going (only open in the fall).
An interactive reptile experience. A small place, but a fun activity for the kids on those cold or rainy days.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Little Rays Nature Centre
869 Barton St E
8 recommandé par les habitants
An interactive reptile experience. A small place, but a fun activity for the kids on those cold or rainy days.
Catch a Hamilton Tiger Cats (football) game at the Tim Hortons Field!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Tim Hortons Field
64 Melrose Ave N
72 recommandé par les habitants
Catch a Hamilton Tiger Cats (football) game at the Tim Hortons Field!
If you love big rides - this is the place for you! There is also a water park and a child-friendly area with rides and activities for little ones.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Canada's Wonderland Drive
Canada's Wonderland Drive
19 recommandé par les habitants
If you love big rides - this is the place for you! There is also a water park and a child-friendly area with rides and activities for little ones.
An incredible aquarium. Busy place, but a great experience all in all! (Buy your tickets in advance online to ensure you don't have to stand in lines upon arrival).
2071 recommandé par les habitants
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 recommandé par les habitants
An incredible aquarium. Busy place, but a great experience all in all! (Buy your tickets in advance online to ensure you don't have to stand in lines upon arrival).
Good for families with young kids. There is a free shuttle train which takes you from one area to another if you choose to use it, and there are some interactive activities for young kids including the opportunity to feed giraffes, catch and release fishing, large bouncing pillows, high ropes, paddle boats, walk-through budgie exhibit, pedal bike go-karts, a splash pad, and a children's play area.
74 recommandé par les habitants
Safari Niagara
2821 Stevensville Rd
74 recommandé par les habitants
Good for families with young kids. There is a free shuttle train which takes you from one area to another if you choose to use it, and there are some interactive activities for young kids including the opportunity to feed giraffes, catch and release fishing, large bouncing pillows, high ropes, paddle boats, walk-through budgie exhibit, pedal bike go-karts, a splash pad, and a children's play area.
World's largest trampoline park!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Hamilton
1550 Upper James St
12 recommandé par les habitants
World's largest trampoline park!
An interactive experience which includes a "drive through" area of the zoo!
106 recommandé par les habitants
African Lion Safari
1386 Cooper Rd
106 recommandé par les habitants
An interactive experience which includes a "drive through" area of the zoo!
Newly renovated theater offers large comfy reclining chairs - movie watching in comfort!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Landmark Cinema
2 King St W
26 recommandé par les habitants
Newly renovated theater offers large comfy reclining chairs - movie watching in comfort!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Cineplex Cinemas Hamilton Mountain
795 Paramount Dr
13 recommandé par les habitants
Offers paintball and a large outdoor Go-Kart track.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Cameron Speedway & Amusements
2633 Upper James St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Offers paintball and a large outdoor Go-Kart track.
Glow in the dark lazer tag...need I say more? Great place for family fun!
Lazermania
865 Upper James St
Glow in the dark lazer tag...need I say more? Great place for family fun!
A fun place for families which offers mini golf, batting cages, "krazy kars", rock climbing, outdoor laser tag, a bungee trampoline, and "gemstone mining".
16 recommandé par les habitants
Adventure Village
580 Van Wagners Beach Rd
16 recommandé par les habitants
A fun place for families which offers mini golf, batting cages, "krazy kars", rock climbing, outdoor laser tag, a bungee trampoline, and "gemstone mining".
Local water park near the lake. Water slides both large and small, wading pool, wave pool, and more. Great place to spend a warm day!
43 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Waterworks
680 Van Wagners Beach Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Local water park near the lake. Water slides both large and small, wading pool, wave pool, and more. Great place to spend a warm day!
Catch a Blue Jays game (baseball) at the Rogers Centre!
1459 recommandé par les habitants
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
1459 recommandé par les habitants
Catch a Blue Jays game (baseball) at the Rogers Centre!
3509 recommandé par les habitants
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 recommandé par les habitants

Sightseeing

1604 recommandé par les habitants
Niagara Falls
1604 recommandé par les habitants