Overview
Hamilton is a port city at the western end of Lake Ontario, home to over 100 waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment. Once a steel town, it now boasts a thriving arts scene, the Royal Botanical Gardens, McMaster University, and is a gateway to Niagara wine country and Toronto.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi is available at all Hamilton Public Library branches.
Language
English is the primary language spoken.
Safety
Some downtown areas like Barton Street and Ferguson Avenue are best avoided after dark. Stay on marked trails near cliffs.
Water
Lake Ontario beach is often closed due to high E. coli levels; swimming not recommended.