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Michael Kras
21 May 2021

Here’s what’s reopening in Hamilton this weekend

Ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend, the Ontario government has announced that select outdoor recreational amenities will be reopening after a period of closure amid COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. S...

Craig Clark
22 Mar 2021

Federal government changes mind about Burlington Canal pier access

The federal government has backed off from installing metal gates to the Burlington Canal piers, at least for now. An announcement was made at the end of 2020 that fencing would be installed close to ...

Craig Clark
11 Feb 2021

You can play disc golf for free in Burlington

Even though it’s the middle of winter, many people in the city are still looking to get outside for some recreation time. The City of Burlington is making an effort to encourage outdoor winter...

Craig Clark
10 Feb 2021

These are the best places for outdoor skating in Hamilton

Outdoor skating is a Canadian tradition during the winter with some even building rinks in their own backyard. If you don’t have the space and resources to build your own rink, you may be lookin...

Michael Kras
03 Feb 2021

A skating rink has opened at Hamilton’s Gage Park

Though permissible activities are extremely limited during COVID-19 lockdown in Hamilton, outdoor recreation is still thankfully allowed for residents’ physical and mental health. One of the numerou...

Michael Kras
30 Jan 2021

Here’s how you can go snowshoeing in Hamilton

Though the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown has left Hamiltonians with little to do in the way of activities, outdoor recreation such as hiking or other exercise is still thankfully permitted. As a result, t...

Michael Kras
19 Jan 2021

Hamilton urges locals to mask up for outdoor recreational activities

Though outdoor exercise and recreational activities are still allowed during the province’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, the City of Hamilton is urging locals to be extra safe if engaging in outdoo...

Michael Kras
18 Jan 2021

Hamilton warns residents about the dangers of frozen water around lakes and ponds

With outdoor recreation being one of the only permitted activities amid the province’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, Hamilton is advising residents to be careful around frozen bodies of water on lak...

Michael Kras
19 Nov 2020

Hamilton residents asked to weigh in on proposed new viewing platform at Albion Falls

The city is looking to construct a brand new viewing platform at one of Hamilton’s most iconic waterfall destinations; and they’re asking locals to weigh in on the proposal. A survey published on ...

Michael Kras
02 Nov 2020

Hamilton set to see a week of warm weather

After a Halloween weekend that saw some frighteningly frigid temperatures – and even a little bit of snow – Hamilton is forecasted to see almost a full week of unseasonably warm November weather. ...