Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Hamilton

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Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Hamilton

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  • Rikki W
    Ohio20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was really neat to see the place. It was required to have a staff member guide us through the place, however the gardens and war museum which are included in the ticket are self paced
    Written December 10, 2024
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  • Allyson N
    Toronto, Canada94 contributions
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    I visited on the weekend as one of a group of descendants of Canadian Lancaster aircrew who served overseas in World War Two. The museum operates one of only two airworthy Lancasters still in existence (the other is in England) and the sight and sound of the Lancaster on the runway and in the air is one I’ll never forget.

    We were guided on this visit by Frank, who is a walking encyclopedia of the aircraft and the crews who built and flew them. Frank is just one of many dedicated volunteers who make this museum a treasure. Everyone we met was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and learning some of the finer details of flying the Lancaster from pilot Leon was a treat. Thank you to Al, Frank and Leon for making sure our group had an amazing visit!

    I have visited this museum many times and there is always something new to experience, this time a collection of interactive life-size avatars to help bring the past to life. The museum’s café is a great place to grab a snack and watch the aircraft come and go and the gift shop is excellent. If you haven’t visited the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum yet, do it! It is an absolute gem!
    Written September 16, 2024
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  • MidwestKathM
    Detroit, MI1,127 contributions
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    On a museum roadtrip to see Group of Seven paintings, we stopped at this fine Art Gallery of Hamilton to see their Directors Collect: 110 Years exhibition. It is an interesting look at the AGH collection from the perspective of each of their six museum directors since 1947. The first director T.R. MacDonald held his position for more than 25 years; he was also an artist in his own right (as was his wife Rae Hendershot). Among the many works he acquired for AGH were Group of Seven paintings. In this current Directors Collect exhibition, all works are displayed in salon style. Quite striking! And interesting to read about each director's position on collecting for the museum and displaying for the public.
    Written July 8, 2024
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  • Robby G C
    Toronto, Canada81,647 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This 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, 2021
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  • L14RH
    Salisbury, United Kingdom76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited the winery on a Saturday night and had a fabulous evening. There was live music and fairly lights along with delicious wine. We sat outside and had a lovely view of the sun setting over the vines. The staff were very friendly, but it was a busy night so service was a little slow at times. However, I would definitely recommend visiting on a summers evening either as a couple or with friends and family.
    Written July 20, 2024
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  • Alicia M
    Monticello, MN125 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We ended up being the only family that was in the tour. Our guide was very informative and kind. We ended up realizing the vital importance the family has had on the area development. Parking is near the house. Some days are free. It isn’t the safest area but there appears to be constant security to watch for patrons.
    Written August 21, 2024
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  • Liz
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The new musical Maggie based on a story by Johnny Reid about the life of his grandmother was amazing!!
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • Wayne R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing staff and great selection.
    Sara and Loraine were so helpful. Cheerfull and full of smiles Can't wait to try the Gin.
    Written March 29, 2024
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  • AnLil
    934 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The old Copps Coliseum is in downtown Hamilton between Main Street East and York Street-Catherine. FirstOntario Centre’s not a very walkable area. The best thing is that it’s just 45 minutes from Toronto or Niagara. Seating 219 or 115 is directly under the box. Seating @16(208-09)/17(107-08) and 19(210-11) is probably cheaper—in the middle where the screens are. It’s accessed by stairs descending from FoodWorks poutine ($10-14) past PizzaPizza & the ATM. They directly face midway seats 55(228-29) and 53(121-22) by the Lounge. The nearest parking, by the bottom of the Centre escalators, is adjacent—under Jackson Square next door (flanked by Tim Horton’s coffee shops)—South-East of York’s one-way on Bay St. The other (W) side of the intersection at York-Bay is a grey Canadian Forces /government building without public parking there nor at the old red-brick Macdonald High School. From the sidewalk, it’s a bit confusing finding FirstOntario Centre (not to be confused with ‘Ontario Place’). The “Ontario Insurance” branding or Box Office sign is your best bet to enter the hockey arena/concert venue. Carry your own water bottle, which can be bought at the Nations Fresh Foods store with min. $30 supermarket receipt /parking validation (& washroom), just inside JacksonSquare’s Bay doorway. For wheelchair access there’s mainly one pay lot: on the other side of York Street (with RBC bank machine & BMO ATM beside Jackson Square’s Sheraton Hotel rear Starbucks /Pita Pit), past Anchor Bar fried pizza. For pickup/group order: 905-527 -7383 or ca208 @mypitapit.ca. Except holidays the ground level accessible door is open at the TekKlinic-Dollarama /food court corridor of Jackson Square. The Tim Horton’s (without washroom) is always open at the other end of the Square below Hamilton City Centre & college too. For Atkins dieters, Subway salad bowls (besides Pita Pit halal) is hidden behind Royal Shawarma. York Street is one way though. If you need to stop while driving East toward Toronto, in reverse, turn left off Bay onto Cannon Street and veer right along the water past Dundurn Castle; it’ll turn into the York Street ramp to access highway 403 that changes names (by highway 407 toll North or 403-Niagara S) to Queen Elizabeth Way E-Gardiner Expressway, toward downtown Toronto. Without the perks, FirstOntario is more conveniently located than one would think in SW Ontario!
    Written April 8, 2023
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  • Maurene_K
    Dover, NH12,575 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While visiting Canadian friends with some friends from home, we had mostly group activities, but one day was a free day to spend doing things with one’s home host or hostess. On that free day, we went to the CF Lime Ridge Mall late in the afternoon.

    The CF Lime Ridge Mall is a large two-story enclosed regional mall with 200+ brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment. It covers over 815,000 square feet.

    The Hamilton Street Railway bus terminal is located on the west side of the mall at Upper Wentworth Street so it’s accessible by public transportation.

    When we visited, we found plenty of parking spaces at each place we wanted to shop.

    Hudson's Bay Company is the anchor store. Whenever I’m traveling, especially in Canada, I look for a Hudson's Bay Company store. It’s been in business since 1670. I think part of the company’s success is the marketing and how it stays contemporary. I love the brands the company’s stores carries and the way the stores are laid out and arranged. They have everything from retail brands that are popular in the United States, such as Champion, Nike, Columbia, Puma, to Italian sportswear brand Kappa, Canadian brand Lole, Toronto-based Foxy Originals brand, and the London-based French Connection brand as well as higher-end American brands, such as Vince Camuto.

    Then, moving around the mall, I found many brand name stores that are everywhere in the United States – Gap, Foot Locker, Yankee Candle, Guess, American Eagle Outfitters, Sunglass Hut, Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, Forever 21, Naturalizer, etc.

    Other retailers of note were on the second level. They were: Ardene that carried younger women’s apparel and MINISO, a Japanese designer of low-cost lifestyle products that include everything from home furnishings, electronic, kitchenware, to accessories, cosmetics, and stationery. That company has only three stores in the United States. All three are in California.

    There is even an FAO Schwarz store there.

    There were two chocolatier shops: Purdy's Chocolates and Lindt Chocolate.

    This mall had a lot of dining choices. The Fox & Fiddle was a full-service restaurant with a bar area that served everything from wings, poutines, flatbreads, and nachos to soups, salads, burgers, fajitas, and popular entrées. It’s too bad that it was not well-rated on TripAdvisor. When I checked, its rating stood at only 2.5.

    But, there are plenty of fast food places to cheese from there. Ones I noticed included commonplace mall choices: Tim Hortons, Starbucks Coffee, Subway, KFC/Taco Bell, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins. There are also the less common A & W and Thai Express.

    Fast food places I didn’t recall seeing in the United States included Bourbon St. Grill, Copper Branch, Manchu Wok, Villa Madina, Harvey's / Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill, Extreme Pita, Kernels, Umi Sushi Express, Jimmy The Greek, Teriyaki Experience, Mucho Burrito, and LA Prep.

    Places for tea or coffee include Second Cup and DavidsTea, a specialty tea and tea accessory company that has expanded from Canada into Massachusetts with several stores, one of which is in 3rd Avenue Burlington, a small mall with about 20 stores.

    I thought that CF Lime Ridge Mall was very good because of all the stores, dining choices, and prices.

    The mall is handicapped accessible. The mall even has a loaner program for wheelchairs and walkers.

    I rate the CF Lime Ridge Mall at 4.50 and can recommend shopping here.

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    Written February 21, 2019
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  • Garry M
    Orillia, Canada934 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Saw lots of things we were interested in, made some nice purchases. Worth the drive. We will be back for sure.
    Written September 18, 2019
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  • ticasueW
    Playa Jaco, Costa Rica34 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I'm a bit of a Timmies fan, so when I was so close to the original one I had to stop in. It's a fun photo-op at the old style counter upstairs and we enjoyed wandering down the memory lane and being reminded of the old uniforms and cups. Not to mention laughing at the old prices!
    Written June 23, 2019
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  • Lester L
    227 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very small winery with nice wines. Get to talk with the owners and winemaker. Nice wines on the way to Toronto. A quiet treat.
    Written June 7, 2024
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  • George O
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was taking a class on photography using a cellphone at the nearby Dundas Valley School of Art, and the lunch-break assignment was to photograph the environs. Stopped inside this lovely, sun-lit gallery overlooking the mini-commercial square across the street, giving it a lovely perspective. It's multi-level but accessible with an elevator. So many local artists, and quite reasonably priced.
    Written January 27, 2025
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  • Laurel5059
    Waterdown, Canada9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely store with great selection and knowledgeable staff. Some rare books and first editions. Located in the heart of town - very quaint with coffee shops nearby.
    Written December 8, 2019
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