All About Hamilton
Walks and Things to Do
Walk here in 15 mins from my house. The whole harbour and all the trails are what makes living where I do amazing. There are about 15 kms of trails all along the waterfront.
The park has a loop trail but I recommend walking the left side of the harbour to the left of the boat loading zone. That trail will take you all the way to Princess Point in Westdale and has lovely views and wildlife along the way.
Alternatively, you can walk Bayfront and then go behind the marina stopping at the kids park (it's a boat and there's a splashpad) and then onwards toward pier 8 up to Williams Cafe for a snack or some ice cream. From there you can walk south on Hughson back to my house in about 20 mins.
102 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front DrWalk here in 15 mins from my house. The whole harbour and all the trails are what makes living where I do amazing. There are about 15 kms of trails all along the waterfront.
The park has a loop trail but I recommend walking the left side of the harbour to the left of the boat loading zone. That trail will take you all the way to Princess Point in Westdale and has lovely views and wildlife along the way.
Alternatively, you can walk Bayfront and then go behind the marina stopping at the kids park (it's a boat and there's a splashpad) and then onwards toward pier 8 up to Williams Cafe for a snack or some ice cream. From there you can walk south on Hughson back to my house in about 20 mins.
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St WThursdays are free all day
Waterfront roller skating in the summer (Wed and Fri night big scene!), ice skating in the winter.
You can rent skates and protective equipment there.
18 locals recommend
Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8
47 Discovery DrWaterfront roller skating in the summer (Wed and Fri night big scene!), ice skating in the winter.
You can rent skates and protective equipment there.
Restaurants and Cafes Nearby
Super close cafe for coffee, sandwiches and light food, beer and a large outdoor patio.
48 locals recommend
Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NSuper close cafe for coffee, sandwiches and light food, beer and a large outdoor patio.
Caro on James
229 James Street NorthDelicious restaurant
Really excellent pizza. Amazing big back patio.
Fresh bread on the weekends
7 locals recommend
Martello
298 James Street NorthReally excellent pizza. Amazing big back patio.
Fresh bread on the weekends
My favorite restaurant in Hamilton (it's kinda pricey but worth it!)
23 locals recommend
Berkeley North
31 King William StMy favorite restaurant in Hamilton (it's kinda pricey but worth it!)
Brunch! This place is in Barton Village, about a 15 min walk away. Not the nicest walk to get there but there are a number of cute food spots and shops popping up over there so worth it once over there.
15 locals recommend
Motel Restaurant
359 Barton St EBrunch! This place is in Barton Village, about a 15 min walk away. Not the nicest walk to get there but there are a number of cute food spots and shops popping up over there so worth it once over there.
The Mule
41 King William StTacos!
Food stalls on the bottom floor!
Go to Mat Saleh for hand-pulled noodle dishes, Mystic Ramen for great Ramen, and the Vegan place (can't remember the name)
83 locals recommend
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdFood stalls on the bottom floor!
Go to Mat Saleh for hand-pulled noodle dishes, Mystic Ramen for great Ramen, and the Vegan place (can't remember the name)
SYNONYM
328 James St NVery good coffee and light brunchy food. Try the tahini latte!
Drinks
Local brewery with big outdoor beer garden surrounded by amazing graffiti art. 15 mins to walk there
35 locals recommend
Collective Arts Brewing
207 Burlington St ELocal brewery with big outdoor beer garden surrounded by amazing graffiti art. 15 mins to walk there
The Brain
199 James St NThe perfect local. On James so 3 blocks away
Bar Sazerac
278 James St NCocktails and ambience!
MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NAnother brewery, this one on James and with good sausages