Cootes Paradise

Michael Kras
27 Jan 2022

Royal Botanical Gardens turns Cootes Paradise skating area into community hub

One of Hamilton’s most popular seasonal skating spots is undoubtedly the frozen marsh at Cootes Paradise. It’s so popular, in fact, that the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has taken steps to make a...

Craig Clark
05 Dec 2019

Santa Claus visited city hall with a not-so-jolly message for councillors

Santa Claus paid special a visit to Hamilton city hall yesterday, but contrary to what you might expect, he was not there to spread holiday joy. Santa showed up to the general issues committee meeting...

Bennett Swan
13 Sep 2019

7 baby turtles rescued from McMaster construction site

7 baby turtles were rescued from a McMaster Construction site on September 5th and released into Cootes Paradise. This is part of an effort by the Royal Botanical Gardens to restore the diminishing po...

Robert
10 Oct 2018

The 10 Best Fall Views in Hamilton

Fall is officially here, Hamilton. With cool temperatures on the way, the leaves are finally changing colours and we get to see an incredible array of fiery red, orange and yellow foliage. While fall ...

Chris Sanislo
05 May 2017

A Day On The Bridge to Protect our Greenspace

Celebrating and Protecting Cootes Paradise By Chris Sanislo We have one of the most beautiful entrances to a city you will ever find. Arriving in Hamilton by taking the York Boulevard exit from the 40...