From the childhood home of the inventor of the telephone to the historic steam engines that helped position Hamilton as one of Canada’s key industrial cities; you’ll be amazed by the legacy of great Canadian innovation in Hamilton Halton Brant and the impact it has made on the way we live, work and travel.

  • Bell Homestead National Historic Site, Brantford

    From 1870 to 1881, this was the Bell family’s first Canadian residence and the place where Alexander Graham Bell discovered the fundamental concept of the telephone in 1874.

  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton

    One of the world’s largest displays of operational aircraft, this distinctive delta-shaped building houses over 40 historic aircraft, including the only flying Avro Lancaster in North America.

  • Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, Hamilton

    Housed in a 150-year-old Waterworks, this National Historic Site has preserved two 70-ton steam engines and offers various exhibits and special events including Live Steamer Days from May through October.

  • HMCS Haida, Hamilton

    Touring Canada’s most decorated war ship will give you a first-hand appreciation for the challenges faced by the ship’s outrageous crew during those decisive and important sea battles.

  • Halton County Radial Railway, Milton

    Ontario’s first and largest electric railway museum features historic electric railcars operating on two kilometres of scenic track.

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June 21 - September 13

The Bee Encounter Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Various Dates from Jun 21st to Sept 13th Times: 10:00am, 11:30am or 1:00pm Price:...

Now thru December 14

Beeswax Candle Making

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Various dates each month Time: 1:00 to 3:00pm Cost: $64.99

Now thru November 4

Rural Routes and River Retreat

Woodstock and Paris, ON

Dates: The 3-day package is available Sunday to Tuesday on select dates May 4 through...

Now thru December 7

Oakville Museum Guided Tour

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per...

June 15

Naval Tour

The Hamilton Military Museum

The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ages: 12+ years Cost: FREE

June 19 - August 21

Behind the Scenes Tour

658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4

Dates & Time: June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st from 5:30pm - 7:00pm Cost:...

Now thru December 31

Sightseeing Flights

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Dates: All year round Prices: vary by flight length

Now thru September 1

Hamiltonian Tour Boat

Hamilton Waterfront – Pier 8

47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4

Open Weekends Only until June 29th. Daily from June 29th to September 2nd. Price (includes...

Now thru December 21

Team-Building Art Experiences

studio k2

The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Serving Southern Ontario and scheduled to suit your team requirements — in studio, on or...

Now thru December 6

The Mead Explorer Class

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Date: Multiple dates through the year Time: 1:00pm Cost: $94.99

Now thru June 29

David Collier’s Family Daze

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9

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