With so much buzz around Hamilton’s food and drink scene it’s natural to want to get up close to the culinary action. From food tours and brew paths to hands-on workshops and classes, here are just nine must-taste experiences for your next visit to Hamilton. 1. Cheers to Beer – Tours & Festivals The city’s […]
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If you have yet to experience “Canada’s Original Safari Adventure”, make this the year for this unforgettable day trip to Hamilton. African Lion Safari‘s expansive drive through reserve lets families get closer than they ever imagined to some of the world’s most exotic species. Located just an hour’s drive from Toronto and around an hour […]
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Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is Hamilton’s own Paradise Found. As the largest botanical garden of its kind in Canada, this National Historic Site and part of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve, is an open-air museum filled with natural wonders. The year-round attraction is comprised of 2,700 acres with four distinct gardens, 27 kms of […]
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Hamilton has seen a steady flow of new craft breweries open in the last few years – a perfect pairing for the city’s explosive culinary scene. This new wave of breweries are bringing back historic traditions in a new way, building on the deep roots of Hamilton’s brewing history. Hamilton’s Hop History Hamilton is a […]
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Making plans to meet for brunch is one of my favourite things to do on weekends. Brunches are decadent, unrushed and a great time to reconnect with friends and family. Luckily, Hamilton has seriously upped its brunch game in recent years. With so many great options, it’s getting hard to choose where to go. Here […]
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The best part of getting over a harsh Canadian winter is that we are rewarded in spring with the gift of sweet, sweet maple syrup. Last year we headed to Westfield Heritage Village for their Maple Syrup Festival which kicks off March 3 this year. To get to Westfield it’s only a short 20-25 minute drive from […]
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The Hamilton Farmers’ Market has long been a favourite local destination. But with a quickly developing ‘food hall’ and innovative new vendors, it’s fast becoming a must-see attraction for visitors too. Here’s why. HISTORY The Hamilton Farmers’ Market was established in 1837 making Hamilton home to one of the oldest farmers markets in Ontario. After […]
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Hamilton’s arts scene makes headlines for its famous art crawls, independent galleries, festivals and our many talented makers. But this momentum has been building for many decades, thanks in large part to one of the city’s most enduring arts institutions, the century-old Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH). A pillar for the arts since 1914 With over […]
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What’s New in Hamilton: From milestone anniversaries to delicious new dining, 40+ reasons why 2018 is going to be an epic year! How do you top a year like 2017 in Hamilton? You kick things up a notch and do 2018 bigger and brighter with a jam-packed schedule of new and notable cultural events, openings […]
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2017 was an amazing year in #HamOnt! Here’s a look back at the 10 things that got visitors most excited about exploring #MyHamilton this past year. 1. Uncovering Hamilton’s Food Scene with the Globe and Mail .@globeandmail explores ‘Why restaurant veterans are ditching Toronto for #HamOnt: https://t.co/nIzrzFK9BI @Msponagle pic.twitter.com/TvLamWLytf — Tourism Hamilton (@TourismHamilton) January […]
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