9 Exclusive Ontario Experiences That Feel Absolutely Authentic
Eager to build a Canadian summer getaway around a unique activity that feels like it was made just for you? Hamilton Halton Brant is filled with unexpected adventures that fuel summer fun you’ll be talking about for years to come. Here are 9 creative ideas to inspire a summer vacation that feels authentically yours.
With GO Transit and VIA Rail, getting from Toronto into the region is easy and convenient, and you can pay your GO fare by tapping a PRESTO card or a contactless credit or debit card.
The Lakeshore West line will connect you to brings you from Exhibition Station to Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton with frequent departures, so you can hop on without overthinking it. Skip the traffic and hop on your choice of GO Train or Bus, sit back, relax and enjoy the FREE WiFi on your travels into the region. Plan your trip to the Heart of Ontario here.
Discover Hamilton’s Best Pizza Joints
After their pizza videos went viral, Joseph DeBenedictis and Chef Clay Smith decided to take it to the streets! Head into Hamilton and join their small-group Hamilton Pizza Tours take guests to a collection of the city’s finest pizzerias and one super-secret surprise stop!
Take A Sip Trip Down The Grand River
A VIA Rail trip away will get you to the County of Brant where you can book a seat on Grand River Cruises’ River Sips series. Hop aboard a boat and enjoy expert-led beer, wine, and spirit tastings while gliding along the tranquil waters of the Grand River.
Next-Level Your Fishing Skills
Or if sign up for Grand Experiences’ Master the River: Guided Fishing Experience for four hours of one-on-one coaching from an expert guide. Students will leave equipped with the skills to walk up to any river in Ontario and know exactly where to cast for their next big catch!
Experience Royal Botanical Gardens After Dark
Time a trip to Burlington for one of the captivating Royal Botanical Gardens: After Dark events. The after-hours series transforms Canada’s only royally designated gardens into a vibrant social night out, featuring live entertainment, food, drinks, and experiences centred on a fun monthly theme. Stroll illuminated garden paths, relax with friends, and discover where nature meets nightlife.
Learn To Shake Up Some New Summer Cocktails
In Brantford, take home recipes and skills to recreate three delicious drinks after enjoying Mann’s Distillery’s 75-minute educational, interactive, and fun Cocktail Class. The distillery also offers a Rum and Chocolate Pairing experience and a Bitters Workshop; tasteful classes to suit your flavour profile.
Walk With A Hawk
In Halton Hills, Conservation Halton’s 45-minute Hawk Walk experience in the Mountsberg conservation area offers bird lovers the opportunity to take a scenic walk with a trained Harris Hawk flying close alongside and behind the group and trainer. Take the ultimate summer photo when your new feathered friend lands on a perch in your hand!
Enjoy Some MICHELIN-Recommended Meals
Build a tasting trip around the Hamilton Halton Brant restaurants earning MICHELIN Guide buzz, including Quatrefoil Restaurant and Barrel Heart Brewing and Blending in Dundas, and Oakville’s Hexagon and 7 Enoteca.
Soar The Skies In A Vintage Aircraft
Hamilton’s Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum offers flights in a wide range of historic aircraft, from the tiny de Havilland Tiger Moth to the 11-passenger Douglas C-47 Dakota.
Charter A Luxury Yacht
Flo Charters’ private weekday and weekend charters out of Hamilton Harbour are led by a professional captain and crew and range from three to six hours with optional hands-on sailing, the opportunity to swim and sunbathe, and complimentary drinks and snacks.
No matter your interest, hidden gems and unique experiences are aplenty in the Heart of Ontario. Find more unique experiences to enjoy this summer in Hamilton Halton Brant.
