List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario has a large variety of historical sites and cultural and educational institutions.

See also: Sports venues in Hamilton, Ontario

[1] Canadian Football Hall of Fame, downtown.
[2] Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, home of one of the last two remaining operational Lancaster bombers, also in operation Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Bristol Bolingbroke.
[3] HMCS Haida National Historic Site, historic naval ship; Canada's most famous warship and the last remaining Tribal Class in the world.
[4] Dundurn Castle, including the Hamilton Military Museum and Dundurn Park, west end. Home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, former Prime Minister of Upper Canada.
[5] Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, east end
[6] National Parks Discovery Center.
[7] Whitehern Historic House & Garden, downtown
[8] Erland Lee House, birthplace of Women's Institutes, Upper Stoney Creek
[9] Battlefield House Museum, Stoney Creek
[10] Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, in the former Custom House, a National Historic Site, north end
[11] Green Venture EcoHouse, east end
[12] Hamilton Children's Museum, east end.
[13] Hamilton Downtown Arts Centre
[14] Haunted Hamilton Tour (Ghost walks of several haunted sites)
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Heritage Museum, downtown
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Giant's Rib Discovery Centre (learn about the Niagara Escarpment a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve)

Dundurn Castle at Dundurn Park. (Summer)

[15] Art Gallery of Hamilton, downtown. Second largest permanent collection in Ontario, and third largest in Canada.
[16] McMaster Museum of Art, west end
[17] James Street North Art District
[18] Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts
Transit Gallery
Arctic Gallery

[19] Brott Music Festival Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Burlington
[20] Opera Ontario
[21] Symphony Hamilton (Hamilton, Burlington)
[22] National Academy Orchestra of Canada (Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Burlington)
[23] Bach Elgar Choir
[24] Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
[25] ChamberWORKS! music ensemble (Hamilton)

Theatre Aquarius

[31] African Lion Safari, Flamborough
[32] Cayuga Speedway Park; a 5/8-mile oval auto racing track.
[33] Hess Village, a popular summer patio hangout. Many bars, clubs and restaurants feature live music and attractions all year round. Hess Street, downtown.
[34] Flamboro Downs, horse racing as well as car racing
[35] Hamilton Port Days
[36] It's Your Festival
[37] The Underground, Steel City Music Venue.
[38] The Corktown Pub
Kinsman Parade of Lights

See also: Hamilton Conservation Authority

HMCS Haida, Pier 9, Hamilton, Ontario

[39] Royal Botanical Gardens, west end
[40] Hamilton's 88 Waterfalls, Along Escarpment.
[41] Hamilton Waterfront, Hamilton Harbour
[42] Hamilton Harbour Cruises
[43] Westfield Heritage Centre, Flamborough
Bruce Trail, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Dundas, Flamborough
[44] Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail, Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster
[45] Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas
[46] Confederation Park, featuring largest outdoor wave pool, waterslides, lazy river, batting cages, mini put, picnic area
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Sam Lawrence Park/Viewpoint
Pier 4 Park
Harbour West
Cootes Paradise
Bayfront Park
Dragon Boat Festival Championships
Hamilton Industrial Heritage Trail - 19th century
Hamilton Industrial Heritage Trail - 20th century
Hamilton Waterfront Trail
Hamilton Beach Trail
Redhill Valley Trail
Trans Canada Trail
The Westdale Aviary
Gore Park (urban park)
Gage Park (large historical park in the middle of the city)
Beach Strip and Lighthouse Pier
[47] Four Seasons Nudist Resort
[48] Ponderosa Naturist (nudist) Park
Valens
Emerald Lake (quarry, beach, popular with bikers)
Christie Conservation Area
Mustard Festival
Lakeport Hydroplane Regatta
Tall Ship Regatta
[49] Devil's punch bowl. Panoramic view located near a large lighted steel cross with a view of cherry trees nearby.

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