Attractions

Places to Eat & Drink

Collective Arts Brewery & Taproom – Fuses visual arts with innovative beverages like craft beer, ciders, spirits, cocktails and more. 207 Burlington St. East

Fishers Pier 4 Pub & Grub – Pub fare & cold pints served by a friendly staff.  554 James St. N

Grandad’s Donuts – An old-fashioned donut diner, complete with the best homemade donuts around.  574 James St. N.

Hamilton Meat Pie Co. –  30+ varieties of artisan sweet and savoury pies, baked or frozen. 601 Burlington Street East

Hutch’s Harbourfront – Fish & chips & ice cream, oh, my! A short walk west from the Marina, at 325 Bay St. N.

Two Cougars & A Cafe – A north Hamilton institution, serving generous home-cooked breakfasts & lunches. Well worth the drive to 601 Burlington St.

Waterfront Scoops Ice Cream Parlour – Sweet treats at Pier 8. 47 Discovery Drive

Williams Fresh Cafe – Coffee, sandwiches, desserts, with indoor & patio seating.  47 Discovery Drive.

Attractions/Activities

Bayfront Park & Waterfront Trail – A popular destination for walking, jogging, cycling and rollerblading, the Waterfront Trail connects to local attractions such as Cootes Paradise, Royal Botanical Gardens and Dundurn Castle.

Dundurn National Historic Site – Explore this 1830’s 40-room Italianate-style villa, along with its beautiful grounds, kitchen gardens, playground, and on-site Hamilton Military Museum.

Hamiltonian Tour Boat – 12-passenger tour boat offers a 50-minute narrated tour, highlighting the natural, industrial, and recreational faces of Hamilton Harbour. See timetable and fares here.

Harbour West Trolley – Discover Hamilton’s West Harbour aboard this charming trolley tour. Departs from Williams Fresh Cafe at 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, and 5:30pm. See timetable and fares here.

HMCS Haida National Historical Site – Experience life aboard a WWII Tribal Class Destroyer – Canada’s most decorated warship.

James North Art Crawl – Second Friday of every month is Art Crawl on James St. North. Restaurants, shops and galleries are open into the evening, with special exhibits and activities.

Music on the Waterfront – Listen to free jazz & blues performances every summer Thursday evening at Pier 8.

Pier 4 Park – A short walk from Harbour West Marina, Pier 4 Park features a real, vintage tugboat incorporated into a children’s play structure. There is also a children’s splash pad and a shoreline promenade.

Pirate Life – Set sail from Bayfront Park on immersive, family-friendly pirate adventures into the Hamilton Harbour. 200 Harbour Front Drive.

Roller Skating at Pier 8 – Free rink open to the public, offering ice skating in winter, and roller skating in the summer.

Getting Around

West Harbour GO –  353 James Street N., Hamilton, ON. James St. N. , between Murray St. West and Strachan St. E.

Hamilton Street Railway Waterfront Shuttle –  This FREE service operates 7 days per week, is fully accessible and provides service between downtown Hamilton and the Waterfront starting late June and ending first weekend in September.

Bike Rental – Hamilton Bike Share offers plans for every rider, starting at 15¢/minute. There are bike racks located at James on Guise St., Pier 8, and Pier 4. A great way to explore the city!

Waterfront Trail – On foot, rollerblade or bike, explore the Hamilton leg of the 1,300-km Waterfront Trail. This section of the trail is off-road.