Guidebook for Hamilton

Susan
Guidebook for Hamilton

Food Scene

A range of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, antique shops and services in easy walking distance of my home; little need to go much further! Also street festivals at certain times of year
44 locals recommend
Locke Street South
Locke Street South
44 locals recommend
A range of independent shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, antique shops and services in easy walking distance of my home; little need to go much further! Also street festivals at certain times of year

Everything Else

for medical residents, this will give you a sense of walking distance to St. Joseph's
33 locals recommend
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
50 Charlton Ave E
33 locals recommend
for medical residents, this will give you a sense of walking distance to St. Joseph's
for walks and hikes in Carolinian forest
66 locals recommend
Bruce trail
66 locals recommend
for walks and hikes in Carolinian forest
paved paths for walking, cycling, roller blading, etc. right on the Harbour
46 locals recommend
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr
46 locals recommend
paved paths for walking, cycling, roller blading, etc. right on the Harbour
main campus of the university and site of the teaching hospital
46 locals recommend
McMaster University
1280 Main St W
46 locals recommend
main campus of the university and site of the teaching hospital
some guests are coming because of the Innovation Park
McMaster Innovation Park
175 Longwood Rd S
some guests are coming because of the Innovation Park
HQ of Hamilton's Bike Share program--many bicycle stands in very close proximity to my home and at other locations of note throughout the city. A healthy and eco-friendly transportation option
9 locals recommend
SoBi Hamilton
126 Catharine St N
9 locals recommend
HQ of Hamilton's Bike Share program--many bicycle stands in very close proximity to my home and at other locations of note throughout the city. A healthy and eco-friendly transportation option
a complete gym with classes, swimming pool, weight and exercise machines, running track, squash and basketball courts, and many exercise options; day passes available to non-YMCA members
Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA
79 James St S
a complete gym with classes, swimming pool, weight and exercise machines, running track, squash and basketball courts, and many exercise options; day passes available to non-YMCA members
many trains and buses come to and depart from this terminal which is within easy walking distance of my home
GO Transit
36 Hunter Street East
many trains and buses come to and depart from this terminal which is within easy walking distance of my home
links to a trail from my neighbourhood; great for traffic-free cycling and walking
H & D Rail Trail
H & D Rail Trail
links to a trail from my neighbourhood; great for traffic-free cycling and walking

Shopping

on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: local produce and a variety of other stalls
83 locals recommend
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York Blvd
83 locals recommend
on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: local produce and a variety of other stalls
nice selection of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, many independent, near the university
Westdale Village BIA
1038 King St W
nice selection of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, many independent, near the university
galleries, antique shops and heart of the textile industry
17 locals recommend
Ottawa Street North
Ottawa Street North
17 locals recommend
galleries, antique shops and heart of the textile industry

Arts & Culture

This stretch of James Street North hosts an Art Crawl the second Friday of each month and a Super Crawl in September
42 locals recommend
James Street North
James Street North
42 locals recommend
This stretch of James Street North hosts an Art Crawl the second Friday of each month and a Super Crawl in September
Gallery featuring many local artists and events such as book launches
14 locals recommend
Carnegie Gallery
10 King St W
14 locals recommend
Gallery featuring many local artists and events such as book launches

Essentials

Good organic food in easy walking distance of my home
28 locals recommend
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
176 Locke St S
28 locals recommend
Good organic food in easy walking distance of my home
Good organic food and local produce
23 locals recommend
Strathcona Market
460 York Boulevard
23 locals recommend
Good organic food and local produce
closest chain supermarket to my home
93 locals recommend
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St S
93 locals recommend
closest chain supermarket to my home

Sightseeing

lovely gardens and walking trails in easy reach of my home; lilac dell is spectacular in May
158 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd W
158 locals recommend
lovely gardens and walking trails in easy reach of my home; lilac dell is spectacular in May