Conveniently located in the heart of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe – less than 1 hour west of Toronto – we’re easy to get to. Here’s how.

Car BY CAR:

  • We’re conveniently located on major highway routes: 403, 407, 5, 6, 8 and QEW
  • Hamilton is halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls – less than 1 hour from each and just over 1 hour from the US border
  • Arrive from Toronto – 1 hour via 401 and 403
  • Arrive from Niagara – 1 hour via QEW and 403
  • Arrive from London – 1.5 hours via 401 and 403

 

bus By Train or Bus

  • Go Bus:
    1-888-438-6646
    36 Hunter St. E., Hamilton (Downtown Terminal)
    1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON (McMaster University Hub)
  • Go Train:
    1-888-438-6646

    West Harbour Station: 353 James St. N.
    Daily, all-day train service between Toronto and Hamilton (starting Aug. 7)

    Hamilton GO Centre (Downton): 36 Hunter St. E.
    Weekday rush-hour rail service between Hamilton and Toronto along Lakeshore West GO Train Route. Regular bus service connects Hamilton to Aldershot Train Station in nearby Burlington.

  • Via Rail:
    1-888-842-7245
    1199 Waterdown Road, Burlington (Aldershot GO Station)
    National rail service stops in nearby Aldershot station in Burlington (Go Bus completes your journey to Hamilton Go Centre downtown).
  • Coach Canada:
    1-800-461-7661
    36 Hunter St. E., Hamilton (Downtown Terminal)
    Available for private charter.

Plane BY PLANE:

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a hassle-free airport only 15 minutes from downtown.

Passenger airlines connecting travelers to Canadian and international destinations include:

  • Air Canada & Landline Company – skip the drive to and from Toronto Pearson Airport with a hassle-free connection at Hamilton International Airport via daily luxury motorcoach on Air Canada flights for a seamless trip.
  • Porter Airlines – Fly in style and comfort to and from Canadian destinations including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Halifax.
  • WestJet – The Canadian airline connects Hamilton travelers to its global connecting hub in Calgary.
  • Sunwing – Sun seekers can fly direct to destinations like Mexico, Cuba and Dominican Republic.

Need a ride after you land?

  • Airways Transit:
    905-689-4460
    Available from both Hamilton International Airport and Toronto’s Pearson Airport.

Car Rentals Available at the Airport

 

Other Airports Nearby

Boat BY BOAT:

Hamilton Harbour

With entry through the Burlington Canal, visitors can access the many attractions of Hamilton’s waterfront and downtown core only a short walk or ride away.

Fifty Point Conservation

Located within Fifty Point Marina and operated by the Hamilton Conservation Authority, visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural attractions that the conservation area has to offer.

Downtown Hamilton Getting Around
Staff helping visitor in the visitor experience centre Visitor Experience