Blustery, cold days don’t have to mean pressing pause on family fun. When the weather forecast isn’t in your favour, there’s a whole heap of ways to entertain, engage and educate the entire family in Hamilton Halton Brant. Here are some of our favourite family-friendly places and spaces.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is home to a fascinating collection of almost 50 historic aircraft. The Air Combat Zone jet fighter simulation centre allows guests to experience the thrill of a flying mission in an F-18. With live instrumentation, a working heads-up display, replica flight controls and a giant view of the world outside your cockpit, this is miles apart from any video game experience.


Mattamy National Cycling Centre

The Youth Try The Track program at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre offers beginner cyclists between the ages of 10 and 18 the chance to experience the only velodrome of its kind in Canada. In addition to exploring the basic principles of track cycling and how to ride the track, they’ll learn the techniques for mounting/dismounting, balance, starting/stopping, rider control and how to get on and off the track.


iFLY Oakville

Book your flight in Oakville at iFLY and experience the sensation of freefalling in a safe, indoor environment. Programs available for all abilities, ages 3 and up.


Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology

Discover the ins and outs of Canada’s early industrial revolution while exploring a 160-year-old Waterworks. In addition to two 70-tonne steam-powered water pumping engines, the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology National Historic Site has fascinating permanent and temporary exhibits, hands-on activities and guided tours.


Art Gallery of Hamilton

The Art Gallery of Hamilton offers excellent programming for families throughout the year inspired by the Gallery’s extensive collection and rotating exhibitions.

Installation view of Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat, 2021. Photo: Julian Ross.


Woodland Cultural Centre

The building known as the Woodland Cultural Centre today operated as The Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School from 1828 to 1970. A visit here is an excellent way to teach everyone in the family about the history of Residential Schools in Canada.

Credit: Ian R. Maracle


Royal Botanical Gardens

When the weather is grey and gloomy, Burlington’s Royal Botanical Gardens indoor gardens offer a perfect place to escape the rain, and roam. The RBG Centre offers a Mediterranean Garden, Cacti and Succulent Collection, Orchid Collection, and Exploration Hall. Check the RBG Event Calendar for upcoming family and youth programming.

Credit: Mark Zelinski


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A Day of Play Experience

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20...

Now thru December 31

Abstract Painting

270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Our experiences are offered in studio at The Cotton Factory in Hamilton, ON

Now thru December 31

Figure Drawing for Beginners

studio k2

270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Our experiences are offered in studio at The Cotton Factory in Hamilton, ON

December 2 - March 2

Movies and the Museum!

Joseph Brant Museum

1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

Dates: Every Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023 - Mar 2nd, 2024 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Ticket...

Now thru December 31

The Heritage Walking Tour

Ancaster Village BIA

314 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON, L9G2B8

Self-guided, free, no booking required

Now thru December 31

Drop-In Art Tour

McMaster Museum of Art

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

Now thru December 31

Ultimate 360 VR Experience

iFLY Toronto

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

5 Flights x 1 Flyer 4 flights + 1 additional VR flight Extras included per...

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

Now thru December 31

Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1

$1000 + HST, up to 4 participants Additional participants: $250 + HST per person Duration:...

Now thru December 31

Cocktail Class

Manns Distillery

581 West Street Brantford, Ontario

Book on your own time

Now thru December 31

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. Brewery Tour

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.

65 Hatt Street, Dundas, ON, L9H 0C1

20 minutes, $15.93 per person

Now thru December 31

McMaster University Campus Architecture Tour

McMaster Museum of Art

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

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