THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Hamilton
Best Free Things to Do in Hamilton
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- MissNewBruh1 contributionGreat place to walk the dog! Paved paths encourage wheeled patrons, but in my experience everyone is super polite and the right-of-way is respected.
Excellent if you need somewhere to show off your Freedom Convoy leanings.. Quite a few unnecessarily large trucks for a city but I'm sure the fuel expenditure is worth it.
Plenty of places for bbq's without negatively affecting othersWritten September 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - oskeerichardHamilton, Canada21 contributionsHamilton is a great diverse city situated on the escarpment. There are many waterfalls. I suggest you pack a lunch good camera walking shoes. place some chairs in the trunk.Written February 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BarheatHamilton, Canada1,664 contributionsHamilton's annual Chrysanthemum Show for 2022 is held in the Gage Park Greenhouses October 14-23. This year's theme is Mums In Space.
On the way into the greenhouse look for the "meteorite" that crashed into the garden. It is well done.
Over 100,00 blooms are arranged in displays featuring the planets, space shuttle, lunar rover, Canadarm, Mars greenhouse, NASA logo, etc. There are information boards with every display. Over 200 varieties of mums are on display along with other colorful plants. We have attended many shows and this is one of the best.
Mums do not come in all colors. A staff member shared the secret of the blue and black blooms: they are painted.
There are activities for the kids including a hunt for 9 space related signs and an activity area.
While the tropical greenhouse is free, there is an admission charge for the Mum Show. $7.77 for adults and $6.77 for seniors.Written October 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - gordc10019 contributionsThe view is best after a rain, which supplies the water.
The view is best after a rain, which supplies the water. The many waterfalls in Hamilton mountain exist from an expansive farm land behind the Niagara Escarpment.
The view is better after a rain, which supplies the water. The many water falls in Hamilton occur because of the topology ii
The view is best after a rain, which supplies water. Hamilton mountain sets on Niagara Escarpment. Behind it is a vast expanse of farm land. The collected rain water flows to the rim of escarpment and make up the many falls.
Written September 1, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DestinyEngineerAurora, Canada61 contributionsBeautiful area with great view. Dry weather seems to have reduced the flow to a trickle. I would reccomend a couple of rainy days before I would head out next time. The observation platform has a great view. The parking was a bit expensive at $7.50 for the short time that we stayed. I bet it is beautiful with more water.Written July 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- oskeerichardHamilton, Canada21 contributionsin 1966 my 2 brothers and I discovered the grinding stone that is mounted at top of falls. is was burried under the path to the left of falls. It was tradition on good Friday to walk the Bruce trail and have a hot dog lunch at the bottom of the FallsWritten February 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robby G CToronto, Canada78,235 contributionsThis is the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King.
The church is beige.
The cross is at the highest!
There are parking.
They have a lot of trees and flowers. It is nice to walk here!
A must see!Written April 23, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Explorer_IMCambridge, Canada500 contributionsI visited this park to meet a friend and I was super awed with this beautiful hidden gem of Hamilton. Parking was easy and free. The famous Theodore tugboat boat can be seen at Pier 8. There is Williams café to enjoy snacks and coffee. Must visit if you are in Hamilton and enjoy the beauty of Lake Ontario.Written May 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laura M68 contributionsWe had a great afternoon at firepit, eating the snacks with a wine, in the cold, they're mulled wine is really good. Nice, quite surroundings. Service was great and never felt rushed. Blankets available, if needed. The wine and snacks are so good, Try it out, you won't be disappointed. We had a family (adults) meet.Written November 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chuan CheeToronto, Canada1,129 contributionsThis farmer's market is huge, located in downtown Hamilton. There are 2 levels and is nicely decorated. There are so many vendors. The whole place is welcoming. They are only open Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun.
I think this place is better than the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. For example, the food vendors are more like restaurants and have seats for their customers.
I might do separate reviews for a few vendors.Written October 13, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ed MMississauga, Canada26 contributionsA beautiful waterfall so close to home. Quiet, peaceful and visually stunning. A hidden gem. Recommend a visit!Written May 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- J Johnstone1 contributionI and my family have been buying corn here for 30 plus years. As not too many places sell truly great sweet corn this has been our destination to purchase our many dozens of corn to put down in the freezer for the seasons to come, where only it seems cattle corn is sold in the supermarkets as sweet corn. We will be sticking with Dyments thanks very much.Written August 10, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JMarkAncaster, Canada548 contributionslove this trail as it takes a view through countryside through jerseyville into brantford. no food or water available so bring your own supploesWritten July 17, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Juniortoronto7 contributionsWhat a surprise. This is the best micro brewery I have been to in quite some time. If you want a lot of flavour and great beer this is the place for you. If I do have a negative and this is for micro brewery’s in general. It is over priced. I personally loved the American Pale.Written April 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- oskeerichardHamilton, Canada21 contributionsGreat to bike roller blade or just walk and enjoy the beauty.some histor along the boardwalk.Places to eat and wasromm facilitys and free parking.hot weather bring your bathing suite as there is a water parkWritten February 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
