Attractions in Hamilton

Best of Hamilton

Hamilton’s cultural landscape features the Royal Botanical Gardens, a massive environmental protection area spanning Hamilton and Burlington. The city's history is preserved at Dundurn Castle, a 40-room neoclassical mansion built in the 1830s, and Whitehern Historic House, which showcases three generations of the McQuesten family. Art enthusiasts can explore the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s extensive collection, while sports history is highlighted at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum through its archives and artifacts celebrating achievements in Canadian football.

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Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens is headquartered in Burlington owning extensive environmental protection areas, historic sites and culturally…

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Dundurn Castle

Dundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Art Gallery of Hamilton

The Art Gallery of Hamilton is an art museum located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Whitehern Historic House

A mid-19th-century urban estate that served as the home of the McQuesten family for three generations. The museum preserves original furnishings and personal effects reflecting the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras within its limestone walls and landscaped garden.