Spring is in the air. From the prettiest cherry blossoms to perfect picnic hangs, here’s your guide to the best of spring in Hamilton.
Explore the city's many hiking trails, cheers to the start of patio season, and get a glimpse of our stunning cherry blossoms.
Plan a perfect spring getaway with our guide to the best of Hamilton this spring.
See & Do
Awaken your senses chasing waterfalls and new blooms; visit favourite outdoor attractions and don't miss some blockbuster springtime events.
Outdoor Adventure
- Catch the stunning but short-lived blossom season while you can at Bayfront Park, Gage Park, and Royal Botanical Gardens. See our full blossom guide.
- Experience the beauty of flowing waterfalls as spring brings them back to life.
- Explore one of Hamilton's many hiking trails and enjoy the sights and smells of spring.
- Soak up the season on two wheels with our cycling guide to some of the city's best trails.
Top Attractions
- Stop and smell the fresh blooms at Royal Botanical Gardens and stroll through one of the world's largest lilac collections.
- Soar through a canopy of green leaves and see the city from above at Treetop Trekking.
- Take the family on an adventure and come face to face with lions, elephants, and monkeys at African Lion Safari.
- This spring, take a walk on the artsy side with our guide to some of the city's best street art.
- Art Gallery of Hamilton is a great spot to explore with both renowned permanent exhibits and exciting new spring shows.
Events
- The return of outdoor sports is something to cheer for as the Forge FC and Hamilton Tiger-Cats begin regular-season action.
- Explore local museums and historic homes with tours, fascinating stories, videos, and activities for all ages at Doors Open Hamilton.
- Spend an evening at Theatre Aquarius when the world premier of Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth’s, Beautiful Scars, takes centre stage.
- Experience the retrospective exhibition of the multi-media work from Mohawk Artist Shelley Niro in 500 Year Itch at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
- Cheer on some of the best golfers in the world when the prestigious RBC Canadian Open returns to the Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
- Get your wine-loving friends together for a weekend of wine sipping at the Wine Not Wine Festival.
- Enjoy a restaurant and food truck rally like no other when Sew Hungry returns to Ottawa Street.
- Have a weekend of historical fun at the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek.
- Check out our Event Calendar for more ways to spring into fun during your next visit.
Eat
Enjoy the fresh flavours of Hamilton's growing food scene with a side of warmer weather.
- Use our Patio Guide to book a table on some of the best patios across the city.
- From shorts stacks to eggs benny, our Brunch Guide will help you up your weekend brunch game.
- Grab a blanket and plan a hang out at some of the best parks in the city with nearby spots to grab your picnic eats.
- Sip your way through the city's best breweries, cideries, wineries, and bottleshops with our guide.
- Enjoy a warm-weather stroll through Hamilton's unique neighbourhoods, each with its own food and drink scene.
Play
Let the season breathe new life into fun events and experiences for the whole family.
- Step into the spring sunshine with the kids on these family-friendly hiking trails.
- It's full steam ahead for the locomotive lovers in your family when Train Days return to the Museum of Steam and Technology.
- Get excited for action-packed events like Monster Jam and the Dinosaur World Live that will keep your little ones on the edge of their seats.
- We’ve got everything you need to plan a fun and unforgettable family trip this spring.
- These kid-friendly restaurants will satisfy even the pickiest eaters and maybe even have them wanting more.
- Enjoy one of Canada's tastiest traditions when the Maple Syrup Season returns to Westfield Heritage Village.