THE 10 BEST Indoor Things to Do in Hamilton on a Rainy Day
Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Hamilton
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- nickuzhovMississauga, Canada29 contributionsIt is one of those places where visitors feel a community behind the exhibition, the dedicated people who want the place to be special and to grow and evolve all the time.
They also brought in the topic of space and its exploration, and there's a 15-minute planetarium show. It may be interesting for kids, but adults can easily skip it.
The on-site eatery is okay, but it has a great view of the nearby airport. (There's also an observation deck.)
The museum shop is huge and very theme-oriented.Written February 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Vst448Toronto, Canada132 contributionsFirst of all,this is not a "castle". Someone decided to attract travellers.This is just a big house without any walls and towers. Also this is not Versallis,but Canada is not France. LOL. We liked this place,because they created very good atmosphere of XIX century. A guide Natali had old-fashion dressing. It was so amazing. :-) When I visit historical sites,I always have interest to ordinary things,not fancy sides.I mean that I want to know how people lived in that period.I want to see washrooms,bathrooms, rooms of housekeepers,laundry,kitchen for cooking,storages etc. We could see this side of daily life in XIX century. I am sure that children cannot value this house. I'd recommend to read history and have imagination about that period,before visiting this site.Written February 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TorontoMusicmanToronto1,070 contributionsA beautiful building housing varied exhibits.
The place itself is spacious and bright.
Currently it has a Maude Lewis that is excellentWritten December 25, 2021This 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. - DogloverHamilton, Canada113 contributionscame here for the 2021 grey cup festival and was very impressed with how they organized it. it was a perfect location and we had an amazing time.Written February 11, 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.
- Tim NRochester, NY38 contributionsWhat a beautiful theatre. I never knew about it, and went and saw “Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story”. It’s a hidden gem. Too bad you can’t take drinks into the theatre like you can at other theatres. But the setting is great for great plays. Find something on their list of plays that you think is interested go. You won’t be disappointed!!Written August 7, 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. - brad1133Brantford, Canada111 contributionsStopped in here after hiking the Bruce trail. Victor was our guide/information portal/wine expert/ and great host. I had never heard or been to this winery.
The wines. Very good. Our group sampled both reds and whites. The knowledge that Victoria explained to us was helpful and informative. He was very friendly, easy going, and made us relaxed
I did find the wines pricey but it’s local and a small winery.
I would recommend people go for the tastings and get some local wine knowledgeWritten March 14, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AnxiousTravelsOregon, IL82 contributionsLeft my bousce at a Tim Hortons while biking to Hamilton Ontario on a mighty fine rail to trail route. Reached up and realized my trusty buckle was just plum missin’! What a feeling! Not only did the bag have my and my wife’s passports, but it also had my laptop, which I usually don’t travel with, but I was forced to teach an asynchronous online creative writing course for my employer this summer. after one of those panicky, oh my gosh what am I gonna do moments, I realized I left the bag in plain view and it had been about an hour, but fortunately this was Canada so I wasn’t too worried about it. I had a bike back on a fully loaded Salsa Marrakesh to retrieve the bag and then bike back where my wife and the other couple who had kept on going ended up. They were supposed to go to a different brewery but they went to this one, grit and grain, and as I told my story I’m going back for the bousce, to the two women who work there, they couldn’t have been kinder or more understanding. I got the raddler which was delicious and some curds, and some kind words. Sure my adrenaline was high, but I really love this charming place and would come back again anytime.Written August 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maurene_KDover, NH10,220 contributionsWhile 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.
If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.Written February 21, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sara WDundas, Canada16 contributionsBeautiful old building that once held the Library nicely renovated. Rotating displays all items can be purchased. I bought a unique raku polar bear. Unfortunately, the 'clerk' we had was unfriendly and came off as snobbish. Did not suit the small town feel of Dundas...Maybe better training is needed? Still worth a look around.Written February 11, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joan and StevenToronto, Canada207 contributionsExperience in total:
Overall Super solid service and quality
Booking seats in advanced online very easy to use
This place is dog friendly!
Ordering is done in person with your masked server.
The menu is available on the QR code.
The drinks and the food are of good quality and the service is speedy and accurate. People serving you are friendly and professional.
The whole atmosphere is chill and casual, not pretentious whatsoever.
Great place to go and have solid brews and food. Bring your dog they are well cared for.Written August 20, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Carl AHamilton, Canada32 contributionswe stopped in after a movie, not on a whim but as a destinstion. it was busy at first so we sent one in to procure seats while the other two parked. we ordered our food at the bar, and it came out quickly. tasty butter chicken, and smoky cheddar sausages, a huge salad and big honking bag of fries. the pickle jar was also tasty but a little undersized. the beers were cold and refreshing made right on site. the long tables and bench seating makes for easy casual mingling. will definately be back, even for just a quick glass.Written March 6, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Garry MOrillia, Canada999 contributionsSaw lots of things we were interested in, made some nice purchases. Worth the drive. We will be back for sure.Written September 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
