Hamilton

Hamilton is a Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment, a huge, forested ridge known locally as "the mountain" and dotted with conservation areas and waterfalls, divides the city. The long-distance Bruce Trail runs along the escarpment. HMCS Haida, a naval warship on the city's lakefront, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in the south, trace Canada's military past.
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Top destinations in Hamilton

Mount Hope
1. Mount Hope
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Cameron Motorsports Karting Complex, and more
Stoney Creek
2. Stoney Creek
64% as popular as Mount Hope
Visit Battlefield House Museum & Park, Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area, and more
Ancaster
3. Ancaster
32% as popular as Mount Hope
Known for Tiffany Falls Conservation Area, Bennett's Apples & Cider, and more
Binbrook
4. Binbrook
4% as popular as Mount Hope
Check out Binbrook Conservation Area, Binbrook Little Theatre, and more
Dundas
5. Dundas
0% as popular as Mount Hope
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Top attractions in Hamilton

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
1. Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
4.7
(3883)
Museum
Cafe
Museum featuring dozens of Canadian military planes, plus aviation exhibits & flight simulators.
Dundurn Castle
2. Dundurn Castle
4.6
(1930)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Stately, neoclassical Italianate villa, built in 1835, with guided tours by costumed interpreters.
HMCS Haida
3. HMCS Haida
4.8
(1388)
Historical place museum
Museums
Former Royal Canadian Navy destroyer, now a museum ship offering guided tours & educational events.
Webster's Falls
4. Webster's Falls
3.6
(570)
Waterfall
Sights & Landmarks
Famed, curtain-style waterfall with limited access & lookouts, a lawn picnic area & parking.
Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area (Reservations Required)
5. Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area (Reservations Required)
4.2
(303)
Park
Nature & Parks
Conservation area with scenic views into the depths of the gorge, hiking trails & 2 waterfalls.
Bayfront Park
6. Bayfront Park
4.7
(5734)
Park
Nature & Parks
Waterfront green space offering paved pathways, a boat launch, a grass amphitheater & picnic tables.

Other notable attractions

Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Comprising 2 waterfalls, this unique, bowl-shaped gorge features colorful layers of stratified rock.
Albion Falls
Scenic spot
Nature & Parks
This 19-m. cascade waterfall with a Lover's Leap can be reached via several walking trails.
Tew's Falls
Scenic spot
Nature & Parks
Tall waterfall in a scenic area with parking, a hiking trail & views of Dundas Peak.
Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Gage Park
City park
Nature & Parks
Expansive park featuring a children's museum & greenhouses, plus sports, playgrounds & a bandshell.
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art museum
Museums
Established museum with works by acclaimed artists, including Canadian & international works.
FirstOntario Centre
Arena
Sights & Landmarks
Westfield Heritage Village
Museum
Specialty Museums
Outdoor museum featuring more than 30 historical buildings staffed by costumed interpreters.
Wild Waterworks
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Tim Hortons Field
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks

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Weather in Hamilton

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