Discover why more travelers are choosing
Hamilton International Airport for easier ONtario access.

Your Ontario experience starts the moment you touch down. Step off the plane and straight into the heart of your adventure at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport’s newly transformed terminal where modern design meets contemporary finishes inspired by the region’s landscapes. Located just 20 minutes from the city’s downtown core, Hamilton International is a convenient gateway perfectly positioned for you to explore all of Southern Ontario whether you’re planning a family adventure, romantic escape, weekend getaway, or business trip.

Make Hamilton your gateway to unforgettable Ontario experiences. The Hamilton area is home to signature Canadian landscapes including the Niagara Escarpment, the Grand River, the Bruce Trail, Lake Ontario shorelines and a collection of more than 100 waterfalls. These unique natural settings create the perfect backdrop for some of Ontario’s best trails, recreational routes and outdoor activities. The area also delivers heritage sites, attractions and museums, a thriving arts scene, distinct downtowns and a celebrated culinary scene. Plus, you’re perfectly positioned for day trips to the Niagara Region or Toronto—giving you easy access to Ontario’s biggest attractions while enjoying this dynamic region as your home base.

Find direct flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax to Hamilton. Follow the links below to discover direct flights with Porter Airlines and WestJet, and visit the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport website for more information on new airport amenities and ground transportation options. #TravelRefreshed.

Plan your getaway! Scroll down to explore trip ideas, festivals, events, experiences and travel offers in Hamilton and the surrounding region, and start planning your trip to Southern Ontario today!

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July 19, 2026 Pride Halton Parade & Pride in the Park

July 24 - 25 Route 905 Country Music Festival

July 25 - 26 Rockton RAM Rodeo

July 24 - 26 Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow

Now thru July 26 Hamilton Fringe Festival

July 31 - August 2 Festival of Friends

August 7 - 9 Brantford Kinsmen Ribfest 2026

August 7 - 9 Brantford 16th Annual Ribfest

August 7 - 9 Jazz on the Plaza

Now thru August 8 Movies by the Lake

Now thru August 18 Movies by the Lake

Enjoy free Movies by the Lake every Tuesday evening at Spencer Smith Park

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August 28 - 30 Winona Peach Festival

September 4 - 7 Steam-Era

September 11 - 13 Supercrawl

September 13 Brantford Kinsmen Car Show & Swap Meet

September 13 Brantford Kinsmen Car Show & Swap Meet

September 15 - November 1 Pumpkins After Dark

September 18 The Jim Cuddy Band w/Brooks & Bowskill

September 19 - 20 St. George Apple Fest

Now thru September 20 ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey

Explore the vibrant sculptural universe of artist and contemporary sculptor Ken Kelleher at the Royal Botanical Gardens this summer.

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September 26 Wander – Artistic Interventions in Unexpected Places

Now thru September 30 Oakville Galleries: The Ship of Tolerance

September 30 - October 17 Sisters of ’78

From award-winning Hamilton playwright Kristen Da Silva comes Sisters of ’78, an unforgettable story of courage, solidarity, and the women who dared to change the course of history.

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October 7 Pareidolia

October 8 Sing Pitch Perfect with Deke Sharon & Splüsh

October 9 - 11 Rockton World’s Fair

October 9 Derek Seguin

October 15 Svāhā! – Nova Dance

October 17 The Secret Path Cushion Concert w/ Kate Dickson & Shannon Thunderbird

October 17 She Carries the Song

October 21 Classic Albums Live – Led Zeppelin IV

October 23 Fred Eaglesmith

October 28 The Psychology of Cults

November 1 360 ALLSTARS

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!

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November 4 Over the Ridge – The Story of Vimy Ridge

Through direct storytelling, live music, and dance, the show examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around The Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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November 6 Matthew Good and His Band

This fall, Matthew Good and His Band take the stage in a uniquely immersive live experience, joined by a stunning string quartet led by renowned cellist Kevin Fox.

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November 7 Shantero Productions Presents THE STAMPEDERS… ONE MORE TIME.

THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their classic hits to Burlington this November!

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November 8 Michael Kaeshammer

Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival.

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November 11 Trooper

Trooper continues to electrify audiences across the country with their timeless hits and legendary live shows. Catch them in Burlington this November.

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November 13 - 14 Sometimes it Snows in April

Performed by a mime and a mezzo, Sometimes It Snows in April is a brief and wordless evocation of loss and the mysterious process of grieving.​

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November 13 An Evening with Michelle Wright & Doc Walker

November 18 - December 20 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

One of the world’s most beloved family musicals comes to Hamilton for the holidays.

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November 28 Sarah Harmer

December 5 Myriad Ensemble – All Aboard

December 5 Myriad Ensemble – The World for Christmas

December 6 Holly Cole Swinging Christmas

December 12 The Next Generation Leahy

December 16 Classic Albums Live – The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits

December 18 A Very Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

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