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Michael Kras
18 Sep 2020

Hamilton Bike Share is hosting a ‘ride-in’ outdoor movie in Gage Park

In a year where most public events have had to pull the plug out of safety concerns, a local organization has planned a safe outdoor outing in Gage Park this weekend that puts a spin on the drive-in m...

Michael Kras
08 Sep 2020

Spencer Gorge waterfalls are reopening for reservation-only access

Nature lovers of Hamilton should be thrilled to learn that the waterfalls and outdoor amenities as part of Spencer Gorge Conservation Area are officially reopening for public access; albeit, in a slig...

Michael Kras
26 Aug 2020

Royal Botanical Gardens has reopened more pathways in the Rock Garden

Great new for lovers of the outdoors: the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has just announced that they will be reopening more select smaller pathways and sections of their famous Rock Garden for safe pu...

Michael Kras
08 Aug 2020

A secret patio pop-up for dinner & drinks has opened in an alleyway on Locke Street

If you like your nightlife adventures with a side of sneakiness, a cool new hidden alleyway patio that just opened on Locke Street will do the trick. This semi-secret hospitality project, called Reser...

Michael Kras
10 Jul 2020

Hamilton’s outdoor water usage ban is officially over

If you’ve been waiting to power-wash that deck and give that lawn a good soak, you finally can once again as the City of Hamilton has lifted its temporary ban on outdoor water usage, effective immed...

Michael Kras
10 Jul 2020

City of Hamilton amends bylaw to make way for more patios

Hamilton city council has voted in favour of amending the recent bylaw intended to allow the city’s restaurants and bars to open extended patios amid COVID-19. The bylaw was the result of a motion i...

Michael Kras
11 May 2020

Over 500 Ontario parks and conservation areas are reopening today

Nature lovers, rejoice! In a press briefing on Saturday, Premier Doug Ford announced that, beginning this week, more than 500 of Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves will be reopenin...

Michael Kras
09 May 2020

Hamilton’s Waterfront Trail reopens for public access this weekend

It may not be the best weekend weather-wise for a walk, but the news is still assuring: starting today, a stretch of the city’s Waterfront Trail is officially reopen for foot traffic this weeken...

Craig Clark
07 May 2020

Here’s what you can and can’t do if you go outside in Hamilton this weekend

Although the City of Hamilton still strongly recommends following the instructions from health officials to stay home, the allure of spring weather might seem too good to pass up for some residents. ...

Michael Kras
01 Apr 2020

BREAKING: Hamilton’s escarpment stairs are now closed during COVID-19

With many Hamiltonians still ignoring constant urgings to refrain from non-essential travel, the city has officially closed access to all sets of escarpment stairs. Though the push for citywide social...