Home to miles and miles of Lake Ontario shorelines and historic harbours, as well as the Grand River watershed, celebrate Canada’s most valuable resource in Hamilton Halton Brant.

  • A Rare Meromictic Lake

    Experience Crawford Lake, a rare meromictic lake, which means its layers of water do not intermix, creating a unique environment that has allowed archaeologists to drill core samples of pollen from hundreds of years ago.

  • This Trail's a Shore Thing

    The HamBur Loop, the section of the Waterfront Trail which runs between Hamilton and Burlington, is a beautiful stretch of shoreline that offers amazing options for recreational pursuits, including beaches, bike trails, wading pools and great restaurants and cafés that offer perfect patios for dining with a view.

  • Hamilton
    Hamilton Harbour
    Hamilton

    Gateway to Hamilton's Waterfront

    Hamilton Waterfront’s Pier 8 is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon. Take a relaxing cruise on the harbour, or try a spin on the outdoor roller-skating rink. There are also great options for a meal or snack.

  • Water-filled Fun

    Hamilton’s Confederation Beach Park is a 93-hectare package of fun and adventure located on the shores of Lake Ontario offering family fun like batting cages, go-karts and the Wild Waterworks water park.

  • Catch the Big One

    Fifty Point Conservation Area boasts one of the warmest and cleanest beaches on western Lake Ontario. Catch a big one at the site’s fishing pond, which is stocked with rainbow trout and largemouth bass – no fishing license required!

  • Hamilton
    Hamilton Waterfront
    Hamilton

    Harbour Cruisin'

    Hamilton Harbour has played an important role in North America’s industrial heritage, and a tour of this landmark offers a fun and relaxing way to learn more about it.  Take a 50-minute tour aboard the The Hamiltonian and be treated to unique views of the natural, recreational and industrial faces of Hamilton.

  • Lakeside Lounging

    Pinehurst Lake is a nine-hectare (23-acre) kettle lake formed by a single piece of ice. The lake has a sandy beach and is surrounded by mature Carolinian forest.

  • Swimmers' Paradise

    Valens Lake Conservation Area is a 300-hectare paradise for swimmers, fishers, and sunbathers.

  • Adventures Afloat

    Christie Lake Conservation Area offers a beautiful lakeside setting on the Niagara Escarpment. Rent a rowboat, canoe, kayak or tube and go for a float. Fish in the reservoir for northern pike and largemouth bass. Relax on the 360-metre sandy beach.

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August 21 - 25

Summer Camp (Ages 7-12): August 21 – August 25

Art Gallery of Burlington

1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9

AGE: Child, START/END: August 21 to August 25, TIME: 9 AM to 4 PM, MEMBER...

November 1

Botany and the Ecology of the Tea Plant

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Online from 12:15pm - 12:45pm. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10 (RBG Members 10% off*) Sign up...

Now thru June 3

Oaks and Acorns Nature Play: Late Spring Session

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, April 25 to June 3; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

August 14 - 18

Afternoon Mixed Media Camp (Ages 7-12): August 14 – August 18

Art Gallery of Burlington

1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9

AGE: Child, START/END: August 14 to August 18, TIME: 1PM to 4PM, MEMBER COST: $135.00,...

August 14 - 18

Afternoon Clay Camp (Ages 7-12): August 14 – August 18

Art Gallery of Burlington

1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9

AGE: Child, START/END: August 14 to August 18, TIME: 1PM to 4PM, MEMBER COST: $135.00,...

Now thru December 31

Cocktail Class

Manns Distillery

581 West Street Brantford, Ontario

Book on your own time

Now thru August 31

Escarpment Walk Aerial Course and the Vultures View Climbing Tower

Conservation Halton

2596 Brittania Road West, Burlington, ON, L7P 0G3

Escarpment Walk, Duration: 1 hour, Max Height = 7ft or 213cm, Max Weight = 275lbs...

Now thru September 22

Big Creek Tubing

Grand River Rafting Company

181 Bethel Rd, Paris, On N3L 3E3

Suggested Ages: 6 years and up. With children, adults can tether the child’s tube to...

July 1 - October 31

Baby Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Now thru June 1

FREE Hamilton Waterfront Tour

Tour Guys

47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4

July 2 - September 1

Full Moon Social & Paddle

Burlington Beach Rentals

1084 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, L7S1A2

Sunday, July 2nd- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1st- 8:15 p.m. Friday, September 1st- 7 p.m....

Now thru January 5

AGH Virtual Tours: Fridays at Four

Art Gallery of Hamilton

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

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