What to do in Hamilton

Activities, attractions and tours

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Hamilton Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Hamilton has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Hamilton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Hamilton to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Hamilton Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Hamilton.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Hamilton attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour - Cruise & Dinner (Optional)

Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour - Cruise & Dinner (Optional)

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 120 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $189 per adult
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Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

Niagara Falls Breathtaking Aerial Tour on Plane with iflyTOTO

Activity duration is 24 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 68 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $152 per adult
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Guided Craft Cider Tour in Niagara

Guided Craft Cider Tour in Niagara

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $150 per adult
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History & culture

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Best of Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

Best of Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
8.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $179 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Hamilton

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What to do in Hamilton

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HAMILTON, CANADA - MAY 2019: The campus of McMaster University, with the path leading to the main science building.

McMaster University

Walk around the campus at McMaster University during your visit to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

McMaster University
Night aerial photo First Ontario Center

TD Coliseum

Catch an event at TD Coliseum during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

TD Coliseum
A safari experience in Ontario, Canada with unexpected delights! You can either use the Safari Tour Bus or drive around in your own vehicle to see over 1000 exotic birds and animals including a magnificent pride of lions. Love watching the elephants march in a line for a swim twice a day; bird and other shows; boat cruise, and a wet play area for the kids. #OntarioCanada #Safari #zoo #exoticanimals #Wildlife

African Lion Safari

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at African Lion Safari during your trip to Hamilton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

African Lion Safari
If you really want to know what the vibe of Hamilton is like, be sure to check out a Hamilton Ticats football game. The Canadian Football League has different rules than the National Football League in the US. However, the CFL game is very exciting, and Hamilton has some of the most passionate fans in the league. The team does a good job of keeping things family friendly, too, with the highlight being a play area in the stadium, for little ones to run and climb on. #hamilton #ontario #canada #football #familyfun #kidsfun

Tim Hortons Field

Catch an event at Tim Hortons Field during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Tim Hortons Field
What an incredible, historic theatre in the heart of Brantford.

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

You can make plans for a show at Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on your trip to Brantford. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve: The Niagara Escarpment Albion Falls - One of the 70+ waterfalls in the city of waterfalls #TakeAHike #waterfall #Canada #Ontario #Hamilton #NiagaraEscarpment #BruceTrail #UNESCOWorldBiosphereReserve #LikeALocal #NorthAmerica #AlbionFalls #AdventurePacked #GreatOutdoors

Albion Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Albion Falls during your travels in Hamilton. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Albion Falls
A great museum, loads of great aircraft including a Lancaster bomber

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

You can study the exhibits at Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Hamilton Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening at Hamilton Convention Centre during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Hamilton Convention Centre

Mohawk College

Explore the campus of Mohawk College during your visit to Hamilton. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Mohawk College

Explore areas of Hamilton

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Paris

Explore Barker's Bush trails and admire rare Carolinian forests, then unwind at riverside restaurants while enjoying views of the illuminated Penman's Dam at night. Don't miss the historic Arlington Hotel and the charming cobblestone architecture.

Paris
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Stoney Creek

Explore the Bruce Trail, visit Battlefield Park, Devil's Punch Bowl, and Erland Lee Museum, or unwind at Fifty Point Conservation Area. Shop at Fiesta Mall and Eastgate Square Mall, with convenient access via Hamilton Street Railway.

Stoney Creek
Scenic Cascading Waterfalls in Southern Ontario Autumn

Ancaster

Historic town on the Niagara Escarpment, Ancaster offers recreational centers like Morgan Firestone Arena and Ancaster Aquatic Centre, as well as sights such as Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum, and the scenic Bruce Trail.

Ancaster
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Dundas

Nestled at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, this artsy town boasts the Dundas Valley School of Art, Carnegie Gallery, and Dundas Museum & Archives. Explore nearby Webster's Falls, Tew's Falls, and Dundas Peak via the Bruce Trail.

Dundas
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Beamsville

Nestled in Ontario's wine country, Beamsville boasts picturesque orchards, award-winning wineries, and a charming downtown with century-old brick buildings. Easily accessible via the Queen Elizabeth Way.

Beamsville
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Central Hamilton

3.5/5(155 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Central Hamilton, TD Coliseum and Art Gallery of Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.

Central Hamilton

 

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Day trip destinations from Hamilton

City of Brantford Cityscape - Ontario - Canada

Brantford

Aerial panorama of the Burlington Skyway with traffic

Burlington

sunset over the downtown Thorold city

Thorold

Aerial panorama of Welland, Ontario, Canada in winter

Welland

Oakville showing sailing, boating and a marina

Oakville

Panorama of Wellington Park in Simcoe, Ontario

Simcoe

Aerial of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in spring

Cambridge

Decew Falls from the gorge below Morningstar Mill turbine shed St Catharines Niagara Region

St. Catharines

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamilton worth visiting?
Providing a blend of nature and culture, there are plenty of things to do in Hamilton. When you're here, check out Village Theatre Waterdown, a major attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Hamilton?
Start your adventures with a visit to Albion Falls and Wild Waterworks. Then, tour different areas of Hamilton for a quick bite and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hamilton?
Village Theatre Waterdown is one of the top tourist attractions in Hamilton and should feature high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Hamilton?
Three days in Hamilton is plenty of time to enjoy the city's main attractions. Many travellers spend two days on average. Village Theatre Waterdown, Albion Falls and Tiffany Falls are among the top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a little longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Mississauga.
Is Hamilton a walkable city?
Some major attractions in Hamilton, like Dundurn Castle and Chedoke Falls, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Only 2 kilometres from the city centre of Hamilton is Central Hamilton and Beasley is 0.80 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Hamilton with kids?
Deciding what to do in Hamilton with kids has never been so easy. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, there's no shortage of family-friendly attractions to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in Hamilton for adults?
Hamilton City Hall and Burlington City Hall are just a few of the things to do in Hamilton. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Hamilton?
In Hamilton, Albion Falls is a top spot for anyone planning to tour the city without opening their wallet. Also, check out the green spaces and other neighbourhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's a simple way to explore the best free things to do in Hamilton.

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