If you are visiting Hamilton Ontario Canada for the first time, the city is just a few miles west of the famed Niagara Falls Canada. Apart from a visit to the Niagara Falls, other things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada include hiking in one of the nearby conservation areas, taking a winery tour and enjoying a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
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Things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada: Outdoor Activities
Hiking
If you love the outdoors and want to explore a bit of natural scenery during your vacation in Hamilton Ontario Canada, the city is located nearby three conservation areas where you can enjoy hiking, bird spotting and camping by the reservoirs.
These conservation areas include Christi Lake Conservation Area, Dundas Valley Conservation Area and Governors Road Conservation Area. All three are located within 20 minutes car ride from Hamilton’s city center.
Winery Tour
If you are a wine enthusiast, visiting a winery is another activity worth adding to your Hamilton Ontario Canada itinerary.
Two of the most renowned wineries include Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery and Hernder Estate Winery, which are located meters from each other.
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
The Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is located at 1469 Pelham Rd and offers daily tours (from May through October) that last around 60 minutes, and then include wine tastings down in their barrel cellar.
Hernder Estate Winery
The Hernder Estate Winery is located at 1607 8th Avenue Louth and also offer daily tours as well as complimentary public tours between 1:30 and 3:30 in the afternoon.
Niagara Falls Tour
If you’ve never been to the Niagara Falls before, the renowned Niagara Falls actually consists of two sets of falls, the American and Horseshoe waterfalls on the Niagara River.
You’ll be glad to know that both the American and Horseshoe waterfalls are actually best seen from the Canadian side, so a trip to the Niagara Falls is another attraction definitely worth checking out while in Hamilton Ontario Canada.
Also, apart from the seeing the Niagara Falls, the Niagara Falls district is also home to other attractions such the popular Niagara's Fury attraction, where you can experience an ice age simulation.
The Niagara Falls can be easily reached within 60 minutes by car along Queen Elizabeth Way.
African Safari Tour
Another of the popular things to do with kids in Hamilton Ontario Canada, it’s a visit to the African Lion Safari Park located north of Hamilton’s city center in Flamborough (around 10 minutes car ride).
At the African safari park, the whole family can enjoy a multitude of activities such as scheduled animal shows and tours of the park by train and boat.
Things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada: Places of Interest
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG)
The Royal Botanical Gardens is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada.
These botanical gardens are one of the biggest in North America and feature different areas where you can marvel at beautiful plants and wildlife, and take plenty of pictures.
Some of these areas include an arboretum, a rose garden, an atrium and a Mediterranean garden.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
If you love air-crafts, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has a large collection of military planes that played a role during World War II. Some of these planes include bombers, fighter air-crafts, and jet fighters.
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is located south of Hamilton’s city center at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
Westfield Heritage Village
Westfield Village is another great place to visit while in the city, as it is located in Rockton, which is a short drive (around 20 minutes by car) from Hamilton’s city center.
At the village, you can take a stroll around and explore its historic landmarks and beautiful surroundings on your own, although if you prefer a more authentic experience, you can hire one of the local guides that dress up in period costumes.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
If you are sports enthusiast, you’ll enjoy a visit to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame as it features over one hundred all-timers and their achievements.
Whitehern Historic House and Garden
The Whitehern Historic House and Garden is just adjacent the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and it is also worth checking while you’re in the area.
This historic house is a great example of 19th century architecture, and a visit here gives you a glimpse into the way of life during Victorian times.
Things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada: Shopping
Hamilton’s City Center is a great starting point for exploring the shopping scene in the city. Here, you can find many small stores and shops as well as the popular Jackson Square indoor shopping Mall.
Center Mall and Eastgate Square are located in the Crown Point West and Kentley districts, while Lime Ridge Mall is located in the Bluleville district.
Things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada: Nightlife & Entertainment
For a bit of nightlife and entertainment, head to the downtown area of Hamilton, which is the heart of the night scene in the city. In the downtown area, you will find plenty of bars, nightclubs and live music venues to suit your taste.
For instance, one of the most popular streets to find nightlife in the downtown are is Hess Street (located between Main and King Street West).
Things to do in Hamilton Ontario Canada: Events & Festivals
RBG Garden Show
If you are visiting Hamilton Ontario Canada to check out the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), in the last week of April you can catch the RBG Garden Show, where you can learn about exotic plants and enjoy hands on workshops.
End To End Hikes
If you are a hiking enthusiast, the Bruce Trail Conservancy holds three-day hiking events regularly throughout the year to challenge hikers to walk over sections of the trail in the given time limit.
Maple Syrup Festival
If you are traveling with the family and are looking for more things to do with kids in Hamilton Ontario Canada, the Maple Syrup Festival is a great place where the whole family can enjoy fun activities and learn how maple syrup is made traditionally.
The Maple Syrup Festival happens in March and April and it is held at Westfield Heritage Village.
Around the Bay 30K
The Around the Bay 30K event is the second oldest running marathon event after the Boston Marathon.
If you love running and are traveling in March, the event also features an additional 5 kilometer run where members of the public can take part in the fun.
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