Hamilton is full of exciting things to do and see. Whether you’re looking for an exciting place to bring the kids, an educational expedition to a local museum, or a relaxing day on one of the many sprawling green golf courses, you are sure to enjoy your time in the city.
Attractions
Hamilton Attractions
Attractions & Entertainment
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame honours the country’s best contributors to the sport and features interactive exhibits.FirstOntario Centre & FirstOntario Concert Hall
Check out a show at the FirstOntario Concert Hall or FirstOntario Centre — home to the Ontario Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs and world-class entertainment.Tim Hortons Field / Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Flying Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Tim Hortons Field.History & Heritage
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Home to over 40 aircraft from WWII to military jets; including an operational Avro Lancaster. This venue features vintage flying aircraft, a gift shop, restaurant, displays, guided tours and lots of plane fun!Dundurn Castle
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.Westfield Heritage Village
History comes alive any Sunday and statutory holiday at Westfield. Carefully restored and staffed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture.Bayfront Park / HMCS Haida
Bayfront Park boasts a number of features perfectly suited to a waterfront setting and is located nearby the HMCS Haida, a WWII Tribal Class Destroyer—Canada's most decorated warship.Whitehern Museum
Experience one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Explore the heritage of Victorian ideas and possessions that influenced life at Whitehern on the eve of WWII.Battlefield House
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family.Arts & Culture
Theatre Aquarius
Enjoy world-class productions at Hamilton's professional theatre, September to May. Featuring traditional and contemporary dramas, warm comedies, sparkling musicals, classic children's shows in a state-of-the-art facility.Art Gallery of Hamilton
The Art Gallery of Hamilton is home to a comprehensive collection of Canadian historical, contemporary art and an impressive European collection. AGH hosts an exciting schedule of varied exhibitions and programming.Nature & Outdoors
Waterfall Capital of the World
The City of Hamilton is home to more than 100 waterfalls, some as high as 41 m.Royal Botanical Gardens
Take an exhilarating trip through nature's most beautiful work. Royal Botanical Gardens features five glorious gardens, a 30-kilometer trail system and four nature sanctuaries.African Lion Safari
Canada's Original Safari Adventure. Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined...to majestic lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhino... and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals from around the world!Bruce Trails / Rail Trails
Hamilton is home to several stunning trails spanning thousands of acres. The two most reputable are the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Rail Trail.Golf Courses
Hamilton offers some of the region’s best golf courses, set against the backdrop of the Niagara escarpment.
