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Cynthia Carpenter
04 Dec 2019

Hamilton’s events reflect our diverse heritage

Important Canadian history, that occurred right here in Hamilton, is continually kept alive through the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek. This pivotal point in the War of 1812 is high...

Michael Kras
03 Dec 2019

Auchmar Mansion will offer guided interior tours for the first time ever

Hamilton history hounds will be happy as heck: the legendary Auchmar Estate Mansion will be opening its doors to exclusive guided tours for the very first time in 2020. While this “Dundurn Castl...

Kara Savas
28 Nov 2019

The John Weir Foote armoury provides an important Hamilton history lesson

If you live/work/play/were born and raised in Hamilton, but know very little about its heritage, you’re not alone. While there is a great deal of Hamilton lore to be shared and no shortage of places...

Michael Kras
10 Oct 2019

Learn all about bread-making (and eating) in Hamilton this Thanksgiving

Sure, sure. Thanksgiving is for connecting with family and expressing gratitude. But let’s be real; it’s mostly about eating all of that awesome food, right? That’s why Westfield Heritage Villag...

Mark Coakley
08 Mar 2017

Pigeons

In world literature, there are many beautiful and inspiring poems about birds that live in and around Hamilton – eagles, robins, seagulls, blackbirds, swans, hummingbirds, etc. Few poets, however, p...

Dev Team
21 Jun 2016

Hamilton Transit in Pictures:

Rails to Roads to Rails Today, Hamilton’s public transit system is simply referred to as the “HSR”. These initials, however, stand for the “Hamilton Street Railway”, the ...

Dev Team
01 May 2016

Under the Covers

A look back at some of urbanicity Magazine’s notable covers May 2011, Debut Issue The very first issue of urbanicity Magazine was released in May 2011 as a black and white 30″ broadsheet. ...

Dev Team
31 Dec 2014

A landmark restored | LiUNA Station

Old train stations hold such great history within their walls. It’s not the same with airports. No one looks at an airport and says, “Oh my god, look how beautiful it is! Imagine all the people wh...

Dev Team
17 Nov 2014

The History and Hope for Hess Village

Hess Village is a bit of a bag of mixed nuts. The style of establishments varies as much as the people who visit. There are late-night clubs, rock n’ roll stages, a wine bar, a classy Italian eatery...

Dev Team
31 Oct 2014

3 beautiful downtown theatres we don’t have anymore

Palace Theatre – 137 King Street East Originally opened in the 1920s and The Pantages Theatre, it was renames the Palace Theatre in 1941. It had just over 2,200 seats and a capacity for 3,500 pa...