Wander between waterfalls. Spelunk in hidden sinkholes. Marvel at a rare meromictic lake. Crawl into a historic limestone kiln. Search for fossils in the rocky crevices on the Niagara Escarpment. Watch turkey vultures drift effortlessly on wind currents for hours. If it’s been a while since you’ve heard yourself say, “You will not believe what I saw today,” it’s time to spend a few hours exploring in Hamilton Halton Brant.

When exploring our region’s trails, waterfalls and conservation areas, please follow posted safety rules, stay on marked trails and do not climb or bypass fencing. Stay at least a body length away from escarpment and gorge edges and always be alert for potential hazards such as falling rocks and slippery rock surfaces.

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Four ways to stop and smell the flowers at RBG

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A Farm Fresh Day Trip on the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton.

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Creative summer date ideas!

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Everyone Welcome!

Plan an inclusive and eclectic 2-day road trip!

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The Getaway Gang 6 Ways To Plan An Amazing Last-Minute Camping Trip With Friends

Creative ways to find a campsite.

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Sunday Funday: 4 Relaxing Ways to Wrap Up The Week

Bringing back the concept of simple Sunday fun.

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Sneaky Spring Savings

5 Ways to Do More & Spend Less On Family Fun This Weekend

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The Best of Spring: Six Ways to Find a Fresh Air Fix

The definitive guide to fresh air forays.

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A Colourful Fall Road Trip With Friends around Hamilton Halton Brant

Pack your bags for a relaxed adventure with your BFFs.

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8 Outdoor Activities That Deliver Thrills and Chills In Any Fall Weather

Find late-fall fun.

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Summer 2.0

Stretch out summer fun a little longer.

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Shake Up Your Summer With These Easy Sport Swaps

Switch up your go-to sport.

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Fall For… Hamilton

Grab a sweater and head out for a fall day in Hamilton.

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Fall For… Burlington

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Fall For… Halton Hills

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Fall For… Grand River Country

Explore Grand River Country this fall.

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Forest Bathing 101: 4 Reasons To Take A Woodsy Walk

Unwind and relax with a forest bath.

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4 Fun-Filled Field Trips

Surprise your “class” with an end of the year field trip!

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Wilkes Dam/Grand River Loop

Follow the Grand River for 18 kms of awesome.

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Waterfront Loop

Enjoy historical sites and lakeside breezes.

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Paris Two Rivers Loop

Discover the riverside trails of Paris, Ontario.

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Going to the Chapel Route

A true Niagara Escarpment adventure with scenic vistas.

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Felker’s and Albion Falls Loop

Waterfalls highlight a route along Hamilton mountain.

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Hamilton & Area Hikes Dundas Valley All-Falls Loop

Explore 1,200 hectares of lush Carolinian forest.

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Subterranean Exploration

Eramosa Karst Conservation Area features trails, boardwalks and bridges to explore.

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Find out if you qualify as an avid adventurer.

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Fall Festivals, Fresh Air and Farm Fun

Discover family-friendly entertainment farms, wineries, farmers’ markets, fairs and festivals.

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Motorcycling through the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory

Hit the road this fall with a tour by bike.

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Crawford Lake Conservation Area

Discover how easy it is to escape from Toronto for a taste of Nature Unexpected in Hamilton Halton Brant.

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Signs you’re Ready to Become a New Explorer

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7 Fun Family Day Trips in Hamilton Halton Brant

There’s never been a better year for a Great Canadian Day Trip.

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6 Ways to Explore Awesome Canadian Landscapes

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Ideas to help nature newbies and family fun seekers get started in our great outdoors.

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8 Ways to be Outdoor Adventurous in Hamilton Halton Brant

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Colourful Fall Fun

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September 20

Beekeeper For a Day: A Peek Into the World of Beekeeping

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Date and Time: Sept 20th - 1:00pm Price: $184.99

August 17 - October 25

Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins

Ghost Walks

603 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON

Dates: Aug 17th; Sept 13th & 27th; Oct 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Prices: Adults...

Now thru August 28

Lets go Birding! (for Beginners)

Royal Botanical Gardens

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

Dates and Time: Jul 10th, Jul 21st, Aug 1st, Aug 24th, Aug 28th - 9:00am...

Now thru September 30

Roller Skating at Hamilton Waterfront

Hamilton Waterfront – Pier 8

47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ON, L8L 8K4

Dates and Times: Daily from 10:00am to 10:00pm FREE access with your own roller skates....

Now thru November 15

Grand Experiences: Big Creek Eco-Adventure

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

113 Grand River Street North, Paris

Date & Times: Every day, starting at 9:00am Price: varies depending on choice of boat

Now thru August 4

Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp

Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON, Canada

Dates & Times: July 10th - 14th July 17th - 21st July 24th - 28th...

Now thru September 2

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. Departure Times:...

Now thru October 2

Bronte Historical Society Walk & Talk History

Bronte Village BIA

Sovereign House, 7 West River Street, Oakville

Dates: Jun 26th, Jul 10th, Jul 24th, Aug 7th, Aug 21st, Sep 4th, Sep 18th,...

Now thru October 31

One Axe Pursuits: Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Dates: May to October Duration: 6 hours (10:00am to 4:00pm) Price: $250/person Contact to book...

Now thru October 10

Guided Sunset Paddles

Six Nations Tourism

Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON

Dates and Times: June 27th, Jul 8th, Jul 15th, Jul 25th, Aug 1st, Aug 5th,...

Now thru August 18

Pick Your Own Blueberries at Northfield Blueberries

Northfield Blueberries

101 Middle Townline Rd, Scotland, ON N0E 1R0

Picking Season: mid-Jul to mid-Aug Call ahead to check picking conditions!

Now thru October 20

Grand River Rafting: Glen Morris to Paris (Self-Guided)

Grand River Rafting Company

142 West River Road, Brant

Date & Times: Various across Seasons and Days Price: $40 to $60 per person depending...

Now thru August 16

Summer Camp with Centre Francophone Hamilton

Centre francophone Hamilton

3 Locations

Dates: Jul 2nd to Aug 16th Times: 8:30am to 3:30pm Extended Care House: 7:30am to...

Now thru September 8

Kelso Cove Waterpark

Kelso Conservation Area / Glen Eden

5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON, L9T 2X7

Waterpark Ticket Price (not including gate admission): $25.00 Open daily from 11:00 am - 7:00...

Now thru November 15

Grand Experiences: Grand Voyageur

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

113 Grand River Street North, Paris

Dates and Times: Offered every day, starting at 9:00am or 1:30pm - book ahead! Price:...

Now thru October 20

Grand River Rafting: Five Oaks Trip (Self-Guided)

Grand River Rafting Company

119 Jennings Rd, Brantford

Date & Times: Various across Seasons and Days Price: $35 to $50 per person depending...

Now thru August 18

Pick Your Own Blueberries at The Blueberry Patch

The Blueberry Patch

289 Brant County Hwy 53, Brant, ON N0E 1A0

Picking Season: mid-Jul to mid-Aug Call ahead to check picking conditions!

Now thru December 13

Art Crawl on James North

James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2, Canada

Dates & Times: Second Friday of Every Month, 5:00pm till 8:00pm Free Event

Now thru October 20

Grand River Rafting: Paris to Brant Park (Self-Guided)

Grand River Rafting Company

119 Jennings Rd, Brantford

Date & Times: Various across Seasons and Days Price: Ranges from $40 to $100 depending...

Now thru October 13

A Day of Play: Traditional Indigenous Games

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than...

September 20

Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Issues of Today and the Future

Grand River Dinner Cruises

36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9

Date and Time: Jul 19th - 10:15am to 3:00pm Price: $100 per person (tax included)

Now thru December 31

Private Date Night Painting for 2

studio k2

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

Whenever Date Night is! Event Price: $165.00 + hst per couple.

Now thru October 28

Bruce Trail Waterfall 5 Day Hiking Package

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Dates and Times: Contact for availability Cost: $1,349 to 1,679

Now thru October 17

Full Moon Beach Yoga

Ontario Staycation Adventures

1100 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1A7, Canada

Dates and Times: May 23rd, Jun 20th, Jul 21st, Aug 19th, Sept 17th, Oct 17th...

Now thru September 2

Wild Waterworks

Wild Waterworks

680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON, L8E 3L8

Open daily (closed Mondays) - 11:00am to 7:00pm *Operation hours are weather dependent Ticket Prices:...

Now thru October 2

New Moon Beach Yoga

Ontario Staycation Adventures

1100 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1A7, Canada

Dates and Times: May 7th, Jun 6th, Jul 5th, Aug 4th, Sept 2nd, Oct 2nd...

Now thru October 13

Where Cultures Meet: Six Nations of the Grand River

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th $70.00/person for a group of less than 20;...

Now thru October 31

Ghost Walks Dundas

Ghost Walks

2 King St W Dundas, Ontario

Dates: Jul 26th; Aug 9th & 24th; Sept 21st & 28th; Oct 3rd, 6th, 10th,...

August 23

Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Six Nations Land Claims

Grand River Dinner Cruises

36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9

Date and Time: Aug 23rd - 10:15am to 3:00pm Price: $100 per person (tax included)

September 1 - October 31

Pick Your Own Apples at Brantview Apples and Cider Farm

Brantview Apples and Cider Farm

225 Howell Road, St. George, ON, N0E 1N0

Dates: September 1st to October 31st Times: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm

Now thru August 18

Pick Your Own Blueberries at Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm

Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm

445 Ellis Ave, Brantford, ON N3R 0B8

Picking Season: mid-Jul to mid-Aug Call ahead to ensure picking is available!

Now thru August 29

Paddling in Paradise: Summer Canoe Tours

Royal Botanical Gardens

16 Old Guelph Road, Waterdown, ON, Canada

Dates and Times: Jul 4th - 6pm, Jul 13th - 9am, Jul 18th - 6pm,...

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 29

Wake Up the Wild

African Lion Safari

1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON, N1R 5S2

Available on select dates from Jun to Sept, 2024. Tour subject to availability. Advanced reservations...

Now thru August 31

Downtown Burlington Explorer Walking Tour

Staycation Beach and Boat Rentals Inc.

5050 Harrison Road, Binbrook, Ontario

Date and Times: Thursdays - 10:30am & 1:30pm, Saturdays - 1:30pm Length: approx. 1.5 -...

August 3 - September 21

The Bee Encounter Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Aug 3rd, Sept 7th, Sept 21st Times: 10:00am or 1:00pm Price: $49.99 per person

Now thru October 20

Sound Bath Meditation Experience

Staycation Beach and Boat Rentals Inc.

Beachway Park, 1100 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington

Dates: Multiple days throughout the summer Price: Single Pass - $69.95, 3 Pass - $180,...

Now thru December 31

Introductory Flight Lesson

Brantford Flight Centre

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

Dates: All year round Cost: $152.55 including HST

Now thru October 29

Grand Experiences: 4-Hour Guided Tour

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

113 Grand River Street North, Paris

Date & Times: Every day, starting at 9:30am Price: varies depending on choice of boat

Now thru October 13

On The Water with Six Nations Tourism

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked...

Now thru October 10

Guided Sunrise Paddles

Six Nations Tourism

Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON

Dates and Times: Every Wed starting Jun 26th until Oct (at sunrise) Cost: $35 per...

Now thru November 1

Bee Beard Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Contact to book a time! Price: $199.99

September 7 - October 5

Yoga at the Gardens: Fall

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

Dates and Times: Saturdays, Sept 7th to Oct 5th, 10:00am (1 to 2 hours) Registration...

Now thru July 27, 2024

Wandering Wellness Adventure Series

Up Yoga & Wellness

100 Dundas St. East, Paris Ontario

Dates and Times: Jul 13th and July 27th - 10:30am to 4:30pm Price: $250/person (save...

Now thru July 27, 2024

Wandering Wellness Summer Retreat Series

Up Yoga & Wellness

100 Dundas St. East, Paris Ontario

Dates & Times: Jul 13th & 27th, 10:30am to 4:30pm Event Price: $250.00 per person

Now thru August 31

Explore Halton Hills this Summer with the Sticker Map Program!

Halton Hills Tourism

1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Georgetown, ON L7G 5G2

Dates: Jun 1st to Aug 31st

Now thru October 15

Grand Overnight Camping Adventure

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Dates and Times: Offered every day - book ahead! Price: Varies depending on boat choice

Now thru August 28

Roller Skate in the Square

Harmony Square District

89 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 3B1

Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays - 7:00pm to 9:00pm FREE Roller Skate Rental Available...

Now thru August 24

Yoga at the Gardens: Summer

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

Dates and Times: Saturdays, Jul 6th to Aug 24th, 10:00am (1 to 2 hours) Registration...

Now thru August 28

The Joy of Birding (Intermediate)

Royal Botanical Gardens

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

Dates and Time: Jun 28th, Jul 8th, Jul 16th, Jul 20th, Jul 25th, Jul 30th,...

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