Directions and parking
Getting to the Hamilton Convention Centre.
Whether you’re joining us for a conference, gala, or meeting, getting here is easy. The Hamilton Convention Centre is centrally located in the heart of downtown, steps from hotels, restaurants, and transit.
Location and Directions
Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s
1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2
Located beside FirstOntario Concert Hall and Hamilton City Hall.
Directions
From Nearby Airports
From Hamilton International Airport
- Turn right onto Highway 6 to Highway 403 E.
- Take Main Street E Exit.
- Turn left on Summers Lane.
- The Hamilton Convention Centre is immediately on the right hand side.
From Pearson International Airport
- Take 427 South to 401
- Follow 401 W to QEW Niagara/Hamilton
- Take Highway 403 W, Brantford/Hamilton
- Take the Main Street E Exit.
- Turn left on Summers Lane.
- The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s is immediately on the right hand side.
From Niagara/Buffalo NY
- Take Queen Elizabeth Way Westbound to Highway 403, Hamilton.
- Take the Main Street E Exit.
- Turn left on Summers Lane.
- The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s is immediately on the right hand side.
Public Transit
HSR Bus
Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) provides frequent service to the downtown core.
Major routes stopping within a 5-minute walk include 1, 5, 10, 51, 52, and King/Queen buses.
Use the HSR Trip Planner or Google Maps for real-time schedules.
The closest major stops are MacNab Transit Terminal and King & Bay.
GO Transit
GO makes regional travel simple:
GO Bus: Routes from Toronto, Niagara, Burlington, Kitchener, and more arrive at Hamilton GO Centre, a 10-minute walk from the HCC.
West Harbour GO Station: Offers Lakeshore West train service and is a short rideshare/taxi ride (5 minutes) from the venue.
Rideshare/Taxi
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
Set your destination to Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane.
The best drop-off/pick-up point is the Summers Lane entrance beside the plaza.
Taxi
Hamilton taxi providers (Blue Line, Hamilton Cab) service the downtown area with reliable response times. Taxis drop off directly at the main entrance.
Accessible Drop-Off
For guests requiring accessibility support, the Summers Lane drop-off offers curbside access with minimal distance to the building’s elevators.
Walking
If you’re staying downtown, the HCC is connected to major hotels, including the Sheraton, via the pedestrian bridge through Jackson Square—perfect for staying indoors during winter weather.
Where to Park
We offer dedicated, easy access to brightly lit and security-patrolled indoor, multi-level parking for guests through an outside parking management company, not controlled by the Convention Centre. Daily rates apply. Please note there is no overnight or 24-hour parking. Off-site, private vehicle parking is also available at numerous lots located nearby.
For all parking inquiries click the button below or email parking@hamilton.ca.