Things to do in Hamilton

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Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour - Cruise & Dinner (Optional)

Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour - Cruise & Dinner (Optional)

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 121 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,304 per adult
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Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

Activity duration is 24 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,678 per adult
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Guided Craft Cider Tour in Niagara

Guided Craft Cider Tour in Niagara

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,590 per adult
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Stranger Night Escape Room Experience in Niagara Falls

Stranger Night Escape Room Experience in Niagara Falls

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,391 per adult
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What to do in Hamilton

Popular places to visit

HAMILTON, CANADA - MAY 2019: The campus of McMaster University, with the path leading to the main science building.

McMaster University

Walk around the campus at McMaster University during your visit to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

McMaster University
Night aerial photo First Ontario Center

TD Coliseum

Catch an event at TD Coliseum during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

TD Coliseum
A safari experience in Ontario, Canada with unexpected delights! You can either use the Safari Tour Bus or drive around in your own vehicle to see over 1000 exotic birds and animals including a magnificent pride of lions. Love watching the elephants march in a line for a swim twice a day; bird and other shows; boat cruise, and a wet play area for the kids. #OntarioCanada #Safari #zoo #exoticanimals #Wildlife

African Lion Safari

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at African Lion Safari during your trip to Hamilton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

African Lion Safari
If you really want to know what the vibe of Hamilton is like, be sure to check out a Hamilton Ticats football game. The Canadian Football League has different rules than the National Football League in the US. However, the CFL game is very exciting, and Hamilton has some of the most passionate fans in the league. The team does a good job of keeping things family friendly, too, with the highlight being a play area in the stadium, for little ones to run and climb on. #hamilton #ontario #canada #football #familyfun #kidsfun

Tim Hortons Field

Catch an event at Tim Hortons Field during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Tim Hortons Field
What an incredible, historic theatre in the heart of Brantford.

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Take the family on an outing to Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts during your trip to Brantford. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve: The Niagara Escarpment Albion Falls - One of the 70+ waterfalls in the city of waterfalls #TakeAHike #waterfall #Canada #Ontario #Hamilton #NiagaraEscarpment #BruceTrail #UNESCOWorldBiosphereReserve #LikeALocal #NorthAmerica #AlbionFalls #AdventurePacked #GreatOutdoors

Albion Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Albion Falls during your travels in Hamilton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Albion Falls
A great museum, loads of great aircraft including a Lancaster bomber

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

You can study the exhibits at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Spencer Smith Park, Downtown Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Spencer Smith Lakefront Park

Spencer Smith Lakefront Park is just one of the places to see in Burlington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Spencer Smith Lakefront Park

Hamilton Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening at Hamilton Convention Centre during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Hamilton Convention Centre

Areas of Hamilton

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Paris

Paris is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grand Experiences Canoe and Kayak Outfitters and Lion's Park.

Paris
Scenic Cascading Waterfalls in Southern Ontario Autumn

Ancaster

Travelers enjoy Ancaster for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum while you're in the area.

Ancaster
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Stoney Creek

Travelers like the museums in Stoney Creek, and Confederation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stoney Creek
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Dundas

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Dundas. You might want to make time for a stop at Dundas Valley Conservation Area or Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Dundas
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Beamsville

You'll enjoy the wineries and lake views in Beamsville. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Ontario or Cornerstone Estate Winery.

Beamsville
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Central Hamilton

If you're spending some time in Central Hamilton, TD Coliseum and Art Gallery of Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

Central Hamilton
City of Brantford Cityscape - Ontario - Canada

Brantford

Aerial panorama of Welland, Ontario, Canada in winter

Welland

Guelph featuring a statue or sculpture, a fountain and a city

Kitchener

Toronto which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Toronto

Aerial view of Cayuga, Ontario, Canada on fine winter day

Cayuga

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamilton worth visiting?
Providing a blend of nature and culture, there are plenty of things to do in Hamilton. When you're here, check out Village Theatre Waterdown, a major attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Hamilton?
Start your adventures with a visit to Albion Falls and Wild Waterworks. Then, tour different areas of Hamilton for a quick bite and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hamilton?
Village Theatre Waterdown is one of the top tourist attractions in Hamilton and should feature high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Hamilton?
Three days in Hamilton is plenty of time to enjoy the city's main attractions. Many travelers spend two days on average. Village Theatre Waterdown, Albion Falls and Tiffany Falls are among the top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a little longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Mississauga.
Is Hamilton a walkable city?
Some major attractions in Hamilton, like Dundurn Castle and Chedoke Falls, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Only 2 kilometers from the city center of Hamilton is Central Hamilton and Beasley is 0.80 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Hamilton with kids?
Deciding what to do in Hamilton with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, there's no shortage of family-friendly attractions to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in Hamilton for adults?
Hamilton City Hall and Burlington City Hall are just a few of the things to do in Hamilton. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Hamilton?
In Hamilton, Albion Falls is a top spot for anyone planning to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the green spaces and other neighborhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's a simple way to explore the best free things to do in Hamilton.