Things To Do in Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario Attractions

Hamilton's downtown core is best explored on foot, though you may want a car to visit attractions in the outlying areas.

Architectural Gems -- Hamilton has a wealth of architectural design to appreciate, and if you're a fan of Victorian red-brick buildings, you'll be in heaven -- the only catch is that you need to know where to look. If this is a passion of yours, contact the Hamilton Regional Branch of the Ontario Architectural Conservancy (tel. 905/308-9790 or www.architecturehamilton.com). This not-for-profit group organizes walking tours as well as exhibitions exploring the fascinating history of the city and the people who built it.

African Lion Safari

Just a half-hour drive northwest of Hamilton, you'll find a mirror image of a traditional zoo: At the African Lion Safari, visitors remain caged in their cars or in a tour bus while the animals roam wild and free. The 300-hectare (741-acre) wildlife park contains rhinos, cheetahs,…

Dundurn National Historic Site

This site is composed of two big attractions: Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum. First, let's get something straight: Dundurn isn't really a castle, but a very grand manor house. But it does afford a glimpse of the opulent life as it was lived in southern Ontario in the…

Royal Botanical Gardens

Situated just north of the city, the Royal Botanical Gardens spreads over 1,214 glorious hectares (2,999 acres). The Rock Garden features spring bulbs in May, summer flowers in June to September, and chrysanthemums in October. The Laking Garden blazes during June and July with…

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