Whether you've lived in Hamilton, Ontario for years, or you are just passing through, welcome to the Steel City! From its romantic history to its vibrant present, Hamilton is filled with culture, character, and energy. The eighth largest city in Canada, Hamilton has the third highest proportion of foreign-born citizens, giving the city a rich and thrilling diversity. Each district of the city has its own distinct characteristics, no two being exactly alike, yet all of them being filled with a variety of sights, sounds and tastes to experience. Through the articles in this website, we hope to introduce you to some of these experiences, as well as give you helpful information on how to make the most of your time in Hammertown.

Hamilton's entertainment scene is as vast as its diversity. For starters, Hess Village is a well-known strip lined with restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars, ranging from the formal and elegant to the plain and simple. A popular meeting place for adults and McMaster University students alike, there are plenty of choices for any taste along this beautiful cobblestone strip between Main Street and King Street. If you're more in the mood for a cultural shopping experience, East Hamilton contains a wide variety of ethnic shops selling everything from food to fabric, and at prices that will delight penny-wise buyers.

If you're less into dining and drinking, perhaps you'll be more interested in Hamilton's artistic scene. James Street North, which runs roughly north-south past Jackson Square, is home to a large selection of galleries and emerging artists, providing the perfect afternoon-walk experience for the art-lover in your family. Locke Street, west of James Street and east of Dundurn street, has a lovely variety of antique shops, collectibles shops, and cafes, offering another pleasant experience for a laid-back Saturday. And for those interested in architecture or history, you need only look around – Hamilton is filled with a variety of preserved historic sites and astonishing architecture, from Dundurn Castle to the Gothic Revival style of the Pigott Building. There's something for everyone in Steel City, so come and see for yourself just why so many people call Hamilton home!

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