When it comes to the arts scene, Hamilton Halton Brant has no shortage of creative venues and experiences. If you are planning an artsy adventure, here’s our top 8 spots to get your creative juices flowing.

  • 1

    Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton

    As the oldest and largest public art gallery in Southwestern Ontario, AGH is home to over 10,000 works of art offering the perfect escape for any art lover.

  • 2

    Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, Brantford

    Experience Glenhyrst’s  beauty – a former estate home in a picturesque, 16-acre park on the Grand River featuring  beautiful gardens, rotating exhibitions and an artisan gift shop.

  • 3

    Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington

    The Art Gallery of Burlington is home to the largest collection of Canadian contemporary ceramic art in Canada, seven working guilds, gift shop, and an exhibits gallery.

  • 4

    Oakville Galleries, Oakville

    At this charitable public art museum, Oakville Galleries’ contemporary art is the impetus for advancing imagination and self-reflection.

  • 5

    FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, Milton

    Ignite your imagination at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, a unique, state-of-the-art facility offering exciting performing, visual, media and literary arts experiences for all ages.

  • 6

    McMaster Museum of Art, Hamilton

    The McMaster Museum of Art at McMaster University offers a year-round program of changing exhibits of historical, modern and contemporary art in its five galleries.

  • 7

    Fall Studio Tour

    Go behind the scenes and meet an intriguing community of local artists at fall studio tours taking place in Hamilton Halton Brant. You’ll find jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and more at the Dundas Studio Tour in October.


Looking to add on to your trip – explore available experiences, take advantage of special offers and discover the amazing events that will be taking place while you’re in town.

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Now thru December 31

Airborne Experience

iFLY Toronto

2007 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario, ON, L6H 6P5

4 Flights x 1 Flyer From 1 to 6 flyer(s) per session From $89.99, ''super...

Now thru December 31

Tour Days

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Now thru December 31

Traveling Art Retreats

studio k2

156 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 5X2

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October 5 - November 23

Meditation Class Thursday Evenings in Glen Williams

1 Prince St, Georgetown, ON L7G 2X1

Date & Time: Oct 5th, 12th, 16th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 23rd / 7:00pm to 8:30pm...

October 4 - 11

Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery Heritage Walking Tour

Mount Pleasant Pioneer Cemetery, 703 Mount Pleasant Road, Brant ON

Date & Time: Oct 4 & Oct 11, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, or 7:30pm Register by email...

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

October 15

Paris Ontario Walking Tour and Pub Tasting

51 William St, Paris ON

Date & Time: Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm Free but pre-registration needed. Very limited spots...

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru December 31

Paintball

Cameron Speedway & Amusements

2633 Upper James Street, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0

Prices vary, pre-booking online is suggested, online waiver must be filled out

October 20 - 21

Steam Museum After Dark – Family Flashlight Tour

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Ages: 6+ years Cost: Adults: $15.00; Children: $10.00. Adult...

October 14

Earliest History of the Fording Place Walk

150 Icomm Dr, Brantford, ON, Canada (Behind the casino)

Date & Time: Oct 14, 10:30am Free admission, registration not required

Now thru December 31

Self-Guided Group Tours

McMaster Museum of Art

McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L6

Groups of 10 or more, please contact Nicole Knibb in advance: knibbn@mcmaster.ca

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