Evelyn’s guidebook

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Evelyn’s guidebook

Best Places to Eat

One of my favourite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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The Harbour Diner
486 James St N
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One of my favourite places for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
If you are a meat eater, this place is for you... They literally serve your group a platter, yes platter, of meat. I'm not even sure if they serve vegetables :)
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Saltlick Smokehouse
282 James St N
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If you are a meat eater, this place is for you... They literally serve your group a platter, yes platter, of meat. I'm not even sure if they serve vegetables :)
This is the best Italian Restaurant in Hamilton. No competition. I worked here for several years when I was in university, so I can tell you first hand how clean the kitchen is and the love and care the chefs put into the food. The head chef, Mauro was trained in Italy and opened the restaurant in the 80's when he came to Canada, and still works almost every night serving up traditional dishes that have stood the test of time. When Mike and I have a date night, this is usually the place we go.
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La Cantina
60 Walnut St S
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This is the best Italian Restaurant in Hamilton. No competition. I worked here for several years when I was in university, so I can tell you first hand how clean the kitchen is and the love and care the chefs put into the food. The head chef, Mauro was trained in Italy and opened the restaurant in the 80's when he came to Canada, and still works almost every night serving up traditional dishes that have stood the test of time. When Mike and I have a date night, this is usually the place we go.
Best outdoor patio in the city! Locally sourced food with a menu that changes seasonally. Excellent brunch on the weekends.
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Radius
18 James St S
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Best outdoor patio in the city! Locally sourced food with a menu that changes seasonally. Excellent brunch on the weekends.

Cafes

great coffee an treats. When the weather is warm, their patio lets you bask in the warm south sun.
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St N
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great coffee an treats. When the weather is warm, their patio lets you bask in the warm south sun.
Great patio with spectacular views of the Hamilton Bay. It is along the Waterfront Trail, so you can walk along the trail with a fresh cup of coffee or healthy smoothie.
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Williams Fresh Cafe
47 Discovery Dr
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Great patio with spectacular views of the Hamilton Bay. It is along the Waterfront Trail, so you can walk along the trail with a fresh cup of coffee or healthy smoothie.

Activities with walking distance from the Hamilton Bay Getaway

Head west on Strachan St and you'll soon see the Bay, and Bayfront park. There is a paved trail ideal for walking, running or cycling.
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Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front Dr
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Head west on Strachan St and you'll soon see the Bay, and Bayfront park. There is a paved trail ideal for walking, running or cycling.
This park has an old tug boat that has been transformed into a playground. Fun for kids and adults alike. Also has a splash pad and spectacular views of the Hamilton Bay.
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Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr
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This park has an old tug boat that has been transformed into a playground. Fun for kids and adults alike. Also has a splash pad and spectacular views of the Hamilton Bay.
Go for a walk along the arts district of James St N, wander into some boutique shops, restaurants and cafes along the way. Going south along James Street with lead you to the downtown core which includes the Farmer's Market, central library and other interesting places
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James Street North
James Street North
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Go for a walk along the arts district of James St N, wander into some boutique shops, restaurants and cafes along the way. Going south along James Street with lead you to the downtown core which includes the Farmer's Market, central library and other interesting places
This year round indoor market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York Blvd
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This year round indoor market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Hamilton Harbour Queen is big party boat that specializes in sunset cruises and has dinner cruises and themed cruises. A fun way to be out on the water of the Bay.
Hamilton Harbour Queen
47 Discovery Dr
The Hamilton Harbour Queen is big party boat that specializes in sunset cruises and has dinner cruises and themed cruises. A fun way to be out on the water of the Bay.
Pier 8/Waterfront Trust has everything needed for a fun day: Gorgeous views of the bay, an ice cream parlour, William's Cafe, an outdoor skating rink (roller skating in the spring, summer and fall and ice skating in winter), a boat tour of the bay and a trolley ride along the Waterfront Trail. http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/hamilton-waterfront-trolley/ http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/hamiltonian-boat-tour/
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Hamilton Waterfront Trust
47 Discovery Dr
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Pier 8/Waterfront Trust has everything needed for a fun day: Gorgeous views of the bay, an ice cream parlour, William's Cafe, an outdoor skating rink (roller skating in the spring, summer and fall and ice skating in winter), a boat tour of the bay and a trolley ride along the Waterfront Trail. http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/hamilton-waterfront-trolley/ http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/hamiltonian-boat-tour/

Activities that are worth the drive

There are several gardens within the RBG. You can get a day pass and see them all. My favourite garden is the Rock Garden. It is one of the most calm and serene places in the whole city. Only a 5 min drive from the house and you transported to place with incredible beauty and serenity. https://www.rbg.ca/ https://www.rbg.ca/rockgarden
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Royal Botanic Gardens
680 Plains Rd W
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There are several gardens within the RBG. You can get a day pass and see them all. My favourite garden is the Rock Garden. It is one of the most calm and serene places in the whole city. Only a 5 min drive from the house and you transported to place with incredible beauty and serenity. https://www.rbg.ca/ https://www.rbg.ca/rockgarden
If you only have time to explore one of the gardens, this should be the one!
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Royal Botanic Gardens
680 Plains Rd W
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If you only have time to explore one of the gardens, this should be the one!
A fun experience for all ages. I've been going every year since I was a kid and now I go with my own kids. It's worth a few extra bucks to pay for the tour bus through the game reserve (so the monkey's don't rip off your wiper blades or do other damage to your car!) Make sure to catch the elephant swim time!
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Afrikanisches Löwensafari
1386 Cooper Rd
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A fun experience for all ages. I've been going every year since I was a kid and now I go with my own kids. It's worth a few extra bucks to pay for the tour bus through the game reserve (so the monkey's don't rip off your wiper blades or do other damage to your car!) Make sure to catch the elephant swim time!