List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario
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Hamilton, Ontario has a large variety of historical sites and cultural and educational institutions.
- See also: Sports venues in Hamilton, Ontario
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[edit] Historical sites/ Museums
- [1] Canadian Football Hall of Fame, downtown.
- [2] Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, home of one of the last two remaining operational Lancaster bombers, also in operation Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Bristol Bolingbroke.
- [3] HMCS Haida National Historic Site, historic naval ship; Canada's most famous warship and the last remaining Tribal Class in the world.
- [4] Dundurn Castle, including the Hamilton Military Museum and Dundurn Park, west end. Home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, former Prime Minister of Upper Canada.
- [5] Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, east end
- [6] National Parks Discovery Center.
- [7] Whitehern Historic House & Garden, downtown
- [8] Erland Lee House, birthplace of Women's Institutes, Upper Stoney Creek
- [9] Battlefield House Museum, Stoney Creek
- [10] Workers Arts & Heritage Centre, in the former Custom House, a National Historic Site, north end
- [11] Green Venture EcoHouse, east end
- [12] Hamilton Children's Museum, east end.
- [13] Hamilton Downtown Arts Centre
- [14] Haunted Hamilton Tour (Ghost walks of several haunted sites)
- Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Heritage Museum, downtown
- Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
- Giant's Rib Discovery Centre (learn about the Niagara Escarpment a Unesco World Biosphere Reserve)
[edit] Cultural institutions
[edit] Art
- [15] Art Gallery of Hamilton, downtown. Second largest permanent collection in Ontario, and third largest in Canada.
- [16] McMaster Museum of Art, west end
- [17] James Street North Art District
- [18] Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts
- Transit Gallery
- Arctic Gallery
[edit] Music
- [19] Brott Music Festival Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Burlington
- [20] Opera Ontario
- [21] Symphony Hamilton (Hamilton, Burlington)
- [22] National Academy Orchestra of Canada (Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Burlington)
- [23] Bach Elgar Choir
- [24] Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
- [25] ChamberWORKS! music ensemble (Hamilton)
[edit] Theatre
- [26] Ron V. Joyce Centre for the Performing Arts at Hamilton Place, downtown
- [27] Theatre Aquarius, Dofasco Centre for the Performing Arts, downtown
- [28] Players' Guild of Hamilton, Inc. (plays)
- [29] Hamilton Theatre Inc., musical theatre
- [30] Westside Concert Theatre, former CHCH TV 11 studios.
[edit] Popular attractions
- [31] African Lion Safari, Flamborough
- [32] Cayuga Speedway Park; a 5/8-mile oval auto racing track.
- [33] Hess Village, a popular summer patio hangout. Many bars, clubs and restaurants feature live music and attractions all year round. Hess Street, downtown.
- [34] Flamboro Downs, horse racing as well as car racing
- [35] Hamilton Port Days
- [36] It's Your Festival
- [37] The Underground, Steel City Music Venue.
- [38] The Corktown Pub
- Kinsman Parade of Lights
[edit] Outdoor attractions
- See also: Hamilton Conservation Authority
- [39] Royal Botanical Gardens, west end
- [40] Hamilton's 66 Waterfalls, Along Escarpment.
- [41] Hamilton Waterfront, Hamilton Harbour
- [42] Hamilton Harbour Cruises
- [43] Westfield Heritage Centre, Flamborough
- Bruce Trail, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Dundas, Flamborough
- [44] Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail, Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster
- [45] Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Dundas
- [46] Confederation Park, featuring largest outdoor wave pool, waterslides, lazy river, batting cages, mini put, picnic area
- Ancaster Fairgrounds
- Sam Lawrence Park/Viewpoint
- Pier 4 Park
- Harbour West
- Cootes Paradise
- Bayfront Park
- Dragon Boat Festival Championships
- Hamilton Industrial Heritage Trail - 19th century
- Hamilton Industrial Heritage Trail - 20th century
- Hamilton Waterfront Trail
- Hamilton Beach Trail
- Redhill Valley Trail
- Trans Canada Trail
- The Westdale Aviary
- Gore Park (urban park)
- Gage Park (large historical park in the middle of the city)
- Beach Strip and Lighthouse Pier
- Four Seasons Nudist Resort
- Ponderosa Naturist (nudist) Park
- Valens
- Emerald Lake (quarry, beach, popular with bikers)
- Christie Conservation Area
- Mustard Festival
- Lakeport Hydroplane Regatta
- Tall Ship Regatta