Guidebook for Hamilton
Food Scene
Lovely location and patio by the water, prices are reasonable for lunch or dinner and menu is varied.
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Williams Fresh Cafe
47 Discovery DrLovely location and patio by the water, prices are reasonable for lunch or dinner and menu is varied.
Reasonable prices and good family food at a 3 minute walk. Good place to go for breakfast.
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The Harbour Diner
486 James St NReasonable prices and good family food at a 3 minute walk. Good place to go for breakfast.
Acclamation Bar & Grill
191 James St NGood food, relaxed atmosphere, walking distance and has a patio
Coffee and home baked goods, patio and walking distance on James
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NCoffee and home baked goods, patio and walking distance on James
Gate Of India Restaurant
201 James St NGood Indian food for take out, eat in or delivery, walking distance
Good food, reasonable prices, casual setting
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Bambu (formerly my thai Hamilton)
21 John St NGood food, reasonable prices, casual setting
Fine dining, great food, has a vegetarian and vegan menu as well as a regular menu. Good atmosphere has a patio. Open Monday to Saturday, brunch on Sunday.
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Aberdeen Tavern
432 Aberdeen AveFine dining, great food, has a vegetarian and vegan menu as well as a regular menu. Good atmosphere has a patio. Open Monday to Saturday, brunch on Sunday.
Great soups and can get take out - it is really small and often crowded - identify and cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
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The Burnt Tongue
182 Locke St SGreat soups and can get take out - it is really small and often crowded - identify and cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
Smalls Coffee
8 Cannon St Egreat coffee and service
The French
37 King William Stgood food
The Diplomat
43 King William Stnew restaurant - excellent start
The Mule
41 King William StMexican food
Ola Bakery & Pastry
230 James St Ngreat bakery - try the Portuguese tarts
Essentials
Convenient, good selection of fruits and vegetables, reasonable prices
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Food Basics
505 Rymal Rd EConvenient, good selection of fruits and vegetables, reasonable prices
Open Tuesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 7am-5pm. Variety of vendors and produce, good baked goods, meat, fish, cheese etc
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Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdOpen Tuesday 8am - 6pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday 7am-5pm. Variety of vendors and produce, good baked goods, meat, fish, cheese etc
Wide variety of fruits and vegetables, ready made meals, cafeteria etc.
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Nations Fresh Foods
2 King St WWide variety of fruits and vegetables, ready made meals, cafeteria etc.
Reasonably convenient, has good selection of groceries and other supplies
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Fortinos
50 Dundurn St SReasonably convenient, has good selection of groceries and other supplies
Everything Else
Great collection of 19th century European art, as well as travelling exhibitions. Local artists work is available in the shop and there is a cafe.
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Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St WGreat collection of 19th century European art, as well as travelling exhibitions. Local artists work is available in the shop and there is a cafe.
Information on current events, festivals, what to do etc.
Tourism Hamilton is located at 28, James St. N on corner of King William St.
http://www.tourismhamilton.com/what-to-do
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Theatre Aquarius
190 King William StInformation on current events, festivals, what to do etc.
Tourism Hamilton is located at 28, James St. N on corner of King William St.
http://www.tourismhamilton.com/what-to-do
Locke Street South
Locke Street SouthLots of restaurants, pubs and shops to explore
Garment district, lots of antique stores, galleries, small restaurants as well as fabric stores - fun to explore
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Ottawa Street North
Ottawa Street NorthGarment district, lots of antique stores, galleries, small restaurants as well as fabric stores - fun to explore
Arts & Culture
Beautiful theatre with great acoustics. Variety of performances in the main and studio theatres. Check events at:
http://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/event-calendar
Hamilton Place
10 MacNab Street SouthBeautiful theatre with great acoustics. Variety of performances in the main and studio theatres. Check events at:
http://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/event-calendar
Variety of events, seats over 17,000.
check link for events:
http://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/event-calendar
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I-First Ontario Centre
101 York BlvdVariety of events, seats over 17,000.
check link for events:
http://www.coreentertainment.ca/events/event-calendar
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
232 Cannon St EPharmacy open until 10pm
Rexall
331 Dundurn St SConvenient as it is located in Jackson Square
Entertainment & Activities
Story time for children, talks for adults, movies, music and books available to borrow
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Hamilton Public Library
55 York BlvdStory time for children, talks for adults, movies, music and books available to borrow
Great playground for kids with a beached tugboat, water park, slides etc. Thursday evenings in the summer classic car show and music happening.
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Pier 4 Park
64 Leander DrGreat playground for kids with a beached tugboat, water park, slides etc. Thursday evenings in the summer classic car show and music happening.
Sightseeing
Walk, bike or rollerblade by the water and if you are lucky take in a beautiful sunset
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Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front DrWalk, bike or rollerblade by the water and if you are lucky take in a beautiful sunset
All parts of the RBG including this are worth a visit, miles of trails in the woods, nesting eagles, many kinds of birds, fish hatcheries, great place to canoe or kayak.
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RBG Cootes Paradise Sanctuary
All parts of the RBG including this are worth a visit, miles of trails in the woods, nesting eagles, many kinds of birds, fish hatcheries, great place to canoe or kayak.
Websters Falls Road
Websters Falls RoadGood views along the Escarpment trails
Iconic - an hours drive or less - go or come back via Niagara on the Lake and take time to visit the shops and walk in the old town, have a meal and visit the old fort. Ride a bike along the Niagara river, visit the butterfly museum and the botanical gardens - a great day out
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Niagara Falls
Iconic - an hours drive or less - go or come back via Niagara on the Lake and take time to visit the shops and walk in the old town, have a meal and visit the old fort. Ride a bike along the Niagara river, visit the butterfly museum and the botanical gardens - a great day out