Hamilton visitor guide

Plan your visit to Hamilton

Coming for the day or staying for the weekend? Check current events, then find museums, waterfront stops, neighbourhoods, trails, and other places to visit.

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Upcoming events

Events coming up in Hamilton

Find more upcoming events in the weekend guide and calendar.

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OCT

Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show 2026

Sat, Oct 179:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse

$8.50 - $10Details

OCT

Pavlo in Concert

Sun, Oct 187:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The Westdale

$60 - $80Details

OCT

Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support

Fri, Oct 169:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Central Library

Free entryDetails

Museums, parks, and neighbourhoods

Places to visit in Hamilton

Museums, galleries, waterfront parks, gardens, trails, and events nearby.

Downtown arts and culture

Pair the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Farmers' Market with galleries, performances, and events around the city centre.

Visit the Art Gallery Find arts and culture events

West Harbour and the waterfront

Take in Pier 8, Bayfront Park, and the waterfront trail, then check what is happening near the harbour.

Explore the waterfront Browse current events

Gardens, trails, and waterfalls

Make room for Royal Botanical Gardens or a conservation-area outing, and check current trail guidance before leaving.

Plan a garden visit Find outdoor and wellness events

Museums and Hamilton history

Connect Dundurn Castle, Hamilton Civic Museums, or the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum with a current local program.

Visit Dundurn Find talks and workshops

Visitor information

Popular Hamilton attractions

Hours, admission, reservations, and seasonal conditions can change. Check the official site before you go.

Downtown

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Canadian and international art in the heart of downtown Hamilton.

Official visitor information

Waterfront

West Harbour and Bayfront

Harbour views, public spaces, paths, and easy access to the waterfront trail.

City waterfront guide

West Hamilton

Dundurn National Historic Site

A historic estate and museum overlooking Burlington Bay.

Official visitor information

Mount Hope

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Aviation history and aircraft beside Hamilton's airport.

Museum visitor FAQ

West Hamilton and Burlington

Royal Botanical Gardens

Gardens, nature sanctuaries, trails, and seasonal programming around Cootes Paradise.

RBG visitor guide

East Hamilton

Gage Park and Tropical Greenhouse

A broad city park with gardens and a public tropical greenhouse.

City visitor information

Before you leave

Practical visitor information

Use current official guidance for travel, parking, transit, and outdoor conditions.

Getting to HamiltonDriving, rail, bus, and air options.Getting aroundLocal transit, cycling, walking, taxis, and rideshare.ParkingCity lots, on-street parking, and current rules.Trails and waterfall safetyOfficial safety guidance before a trail outing.

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Events during your visit

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