Ten great places to visit before the fall
- Dev Team
- 29 Aug 2014
Art Gallery of Hamilton – 123 King Street West
The gallery is celebrating its 100th anniversary with festivities throughout the year as well as a celebratory exhibit of William Blair Bruce’s work which launched the gallery.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
Warplane Heritage Museum – 9280 Airport Road
If you love planes, or history, or both, head up to the museum to learn more about aviation history. You can even sit in a plane or two. Make sure you have a look at the majestic Lancaster Bomber. www.warplane.com
HMCS Haida – 658 Catharine St. North
A tribal-class naval destroyer that served the Canadian navy from 1943-1963 is sitting in our own backyard. Take a tour, and learn more about the heroic journeys the Haida and her crew took.
www.hmcshaida.com
Westfield Heritage Village – 1049 Kirkwall Road (Rockton)
Westfield is a beautiful historical village filled with demonstrations, 30 buildings and 130 hectares of beautiful woodlands and trails. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the charm of early Canadian culture.
www.conservationhamilton.ca/welcome-to-westfield-heritage-village
Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit Canada’s largest botanical gardens. The RBG is over 2400 acres, filled with beautiful gardens and natural lands. They also host many events throughout the year to allow many people to enjoy a natural sanctuary right in our own backyard.
www.rbg.ca
Hamilton Waterfront Outdoor Rink
Grab some friends and head down to the waterfront and rollerskate/blade the night away. There are even classes you can take in case you’re a bit rusty!
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Christie Lake Conservation Area – 1000 Highway #5 West
A natural escape in our own city; Christie Lake provides a quiet escape from the everyday. You can rent boats, go swimming on the beach, fish in stocked ponds, take a picnic or go hiking on the 10 kilometres of trails.
www.conservationhamilton.ca/christie-lake
Whitehern Historic House and Garden – 41 Jackson Street West
Once the home of Hamilton’s prominent McQuesten family, Whitehern is a historical gem, literally in our own backyard. Programming includes “Wednesdays at Whitehern” which is a great time to bring your lunch, enjoy some lemonade and live music.
www.hamilton.ca (Culture and Recreation section)
Battlefield House Museum – 77 King Street West
Walk into the 19th century at Battlefield House Museum in Stoney Creek. The Battle of Stoney Creek was waged on this land in 1813 during the war of 1812. Every year there is a re-enactment in June but, don’t let that stop you for enjoying the grounds throughout the year.
www.battlefieldhouse.ca
Starlite Drive-in Theatre – 59 Green Mountain Road East
Take in a movie under the summer sky. Showing the latest films, it’s a great opportunity to take in two movies in one night! Stop by the concession stand to stock up on snacks too!
www.starlitehamilton.com
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