Battlefield House
Experience life in the early 19th century when you visit Battlefield House, a "living history" museum. The Museum is surrounded by 32 acres of parkland, an herb garden and nature trails.
Dundurn Castle
One of Hamilton's most-recognized landmarks, Dundurn
Castle is a National Historic site that illustrates the life and
times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798 - 1862).
Dundurn Castle was constructed over a three-year period,
and completed by 1835. Designed by a young English Architect, Robert
Wetherall, Dundurn was built around the brick shell of Colonel Richard
Beasley's colonial home. Designed as a fashionable Regency style
villa, Dundurn (Gaelic for "fort on the water") was nicknamed
"Castle" by the citizens of Hamilton. The Castle, with
its gardens, grounds and many unusual outbuildings, was one of the
finest estates in the province.
Today, Dundurn Castle has been restored to the year
1855 when MacNab was at the height of his career as a lawyer, landowner,
railway magnate and Premier of the United Canadas (1845-56). Over
forty rooms, above and below stairs, have been furnished to compare
the life of a prominent Victorian family with that of their servants.
Costumed staff guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily
life from the 1850s.
Dundurn Castle is located at 610 York Blvd. in Hamilton.
For more information call (905) 546-2872 or visit the City of Hamilton's
Dundurn Castle.
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Giant's Rib Discovery Centre
The Giant's Rib Discovery Centre tells the in-depth story behind the Niagara Escarpment and offers public educational lectures and tour to interpret the Niagara Escarpment through geographical, geological, historical, agricultural, and cultural experiences. Explore 700-year-old trees, waterfalls and unique species while learning the history and legends behind the area. Located at 43 David St., Dundas, Ontario.
Hamilton Farmers' Market
The Hamilton Farmers Market was originally founded
in 1837, at the corner of York & James Streets. Andrew and Mary
Miller transferred a small parcel of land to the President and Board
of Police of the Town of Hamilton, to be utilized specifically for
a Market.
The Market has been in its current location, 55 York
Blvd. (next to the Hamilton Public Library), since August 1980.
The modern architectural design provides a mezzanine level and lower
level, consisting of 176 stands and approximately 85 stallholders.
For additional information, call (905) 546-2096.
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Hamilton Harbour Cruises
Aboard a Hamilton Harbour Queen Cruise, passengers have the opportunity to view the waterfront from the water while dining or dancing. The Hamiltonian Sightseeing Tour Boat provides a narrated tour highlighting the history of one of North America’s most noteworthy harbours.
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Royal Botanical Gardens
The world famous Royal Botanical Gardens is a must
for anyone who visits the Hamilton area.
The gardens began in the 1930's with a dream to transform
an old gravel pit into a rock garden, and create botanical gardens
to rival England's Kew Gardens.
Today the dream has become a reality with six unique
gardens extending over more than 2,700 acres.
Every season at the Royal Botanical Gardens is different,
but always captivating and beautiful. Welcome the awakening of spring
surrounded by the world's largest collection of lilacs in the fragrant
Lilac Dell. Enjoy summer at the Tea House overlooking the Rose garden.
Experience the splendor of Coote's Paradise ablaze with fall colours.
Explore the snowy trails of the Rock Chapel Sanctuary or forget
the weather outside as you wander through the Mediterranean Garden
in the greenhouse.
Other special attractions include an educational Teaching
Garden, Herb Garden, Fragrant Garden for the visually impaired,
Nature Centre and Arboretum. Interesting horticultural courses,
plus many other programs and events spanning the seasons are available.
The Centre is located at 680 Plains Road West (Hwy
2) in Burlington, accessible from the QEW and Hwys 6 & 403.
The various gardens and extensive natural areas are all within easy
reach of the Centre, either on foot or a short drive away. You can
find out more by calling (416) 527-1158
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Whitehern Historic House
and Garden
Discover this National Historic Site, the elegant
former residence of the Hon. T.B. McQuesten, founder of the Royal
Botanical Gardens and other major Ontario landmarks.
The care taken in the preservation of the home and
its original contents offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of
three generations of one family, from 1852 until 1968.
Whitehern
Historic House and Garden is located
at 41 Jackson St. W. For information, call (905) 546-2018.
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