Escarpment's Guidebook - Hamilton/StoneyCreek
Sightseeing
From the escarpment brow, noted for its panoramas, to the forested depths of the gorge below, the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area exhibits the physical features which have made the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario’s most spectacular geological formations.
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Webster Falls
Harvest RoadFrom the escarpment brow, noted for its panoramas, to the forested depths of the gorge below, the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area exhibits the physical features which have made the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario’s most spectacular geological formations.
There’s a lot packed into this 80-hectare park. A marina serves the needs of boaters, while campers can spend the night at one of 76 campsites. Day visitors can happily spend the day birdwatching, swimming, fishing, hiking (featuring a new 3.4 kilometre trail) and picnicking.
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Fifty Point Conservation Area
1479 Baseline RdThere’s a lot packed into this 80-hectare park. A marina serves the needs of boaters, while campers can spend the night at one of 76 campsites. Day visitors can happily spend the day birdwatching, swimming, fishing, hiking (featuring a new 3.4 kilometre trail) and picnicking.
While there aren’t too many drive-ins around in this age of Netflix, this one thrives and continues to offer first-run films on three screens. Go retro and load up your car to enjoy back to back late night movies for the price of one. Lots of snacks to enjoy from the concession stand too!
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Starlite Drive-In Theatre
59 Green Mountain Rd EWhile there aren’t too many drive-ins around in this age of Netflix, this one thrives and continues to offer first-run films on three screens. Go retro and load up your car to enjoy back to back late night movies for the price of one. Lots of snacks to enjoy from the concession stand too!
With a stunning drop of 22 metres, this terraced ribbon waterfall is a popular spot for photographers. It’s picturesque in any season and handy to a 4-km trail that connects three falls – Buttermilk, Albion and Glendale.
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Felker's Falls Conservation Area
Ackland StreetWith a stunning drop of 22 metres, this terraced ribbon waterfall is a popular spot for photographers. It’s picturesque in any season and handy to a 4-km trail that connects three falls – Buttermilk, Albion and Glendale.
Dundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The 1,700-square-metre house took three years and $175,000 to build, and was completed in 1835. The forty room castle featured the latest conveniences of gas lighting and running water. It is currently owned by the City of Hamilton, which purchased it in 1899 or 1900 for $50,000. The City has spent nearly $3 million renovating the site to make it open to the public. The rooms have been restored to the year 1855 when its owner Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet, was at the height of his career. Costumed interpreters guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850s. The Duchess of Cornwall, a descendant of Sir Allan MacNab, is the Royal Patron of Dundurn Castle.
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Dundurn Castle
610 York BlvdDundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The 1,700-square-metre house took three years and $175,000 to build, and was completed in 1835. The forty room castle featured the latest conveniences of gas lighting and running water. It is currently owned by the City of Hamilton, which purchased it in 1899 or 1900 for $50,000. The City has spent nearly $3 million renovating the site to make it open to the public. The rooms have been restored to the year 1855 when its owner Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet, was at the height of his career. Costumed interpreters guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850s. The Duchess of Cornwall, a descendant of Sir Allan MacNab, is the Royal Patron of Dundurn Castle.
Royal Botanical Gardens is headquartered in Burlington owning extensive environmental protection areas, historic sites and culturally relevant gardens in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the major tourist attractions between Niagara Falls and Toronto, as well as a significant local and regional horticultural, education, conservation, and scientific resource. The mandate is derived by a Provincial Act of 1941 centred on human interaction with the natural world and protection of environmentally significant lands that form the western tip of Lake Ontario. Royal Botanical Gardens spans an area of about 10 km by 4 km, dominated by two coastal wetlands, and glacial-carved landscapes that extend from the lake up to the Niagara Escarpment plateau. The various gardens and natural areas are accessed through nine public entrance locations. It is one of several Prescribed Public Bodies listed under the Ontario Heritage Act. In 2006, in support of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Royal Botanical Gardens was selected as Canada's National Focal Point for the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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Royal Botanic Gardens
680 Plains Rd WRoyal Botanical Gardens is headquartered in Burlington owning extensive environmental protection areas, historic sites and culturally relevant gardens in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the major tourist attractions between Niagara Falls and Toronto, as well as a significant local and regional horticultural, education, conservation, and scientific resource. The mandate is derived by a Provincial Act of 1941 centred on human interaction with the natural world and protection of environmentally significant lands that form the western tip of Lake Ontario. Royal Botanical Gardens spans an area of about 10 km by 4 km, dominated by two coastal wetlands, and glacial-carved landscapes that extend from the lake up to the Niagara Escarpment plateau. The various gardens and natural areas are accessed through nine public entrance locations. It is one of several Prescribed Public Bodies listed under the Ontario Heritage Act. In 2006, in support of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Royal Botanical Gardens was selected as Canada's National Focal Point for the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Food scene
Roll up your sleeves and be ready to get messy. This ’50-themed eatery treats southern barbecue like art. It uses hickory smoke to build flavour in its brisket, ribs and pulled pork. You’re guaranteed to taste their passion for doing BBQ right in every bite.
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Memphis Fire Barbeque Company
Roll up your sleeves and be ready to get messy. This ’50-themed eatery treats southern barbecue like art. It uses hickory smoke to build flavour in its brisket, ribs and pulled pork. You’re guaranteed to taste their passion for doing BBQ right in every bite.
Set in a historic, repurposed power station, diners most often come for the Sunday brunch buffet or one of the mid-week specials, like all-you-can-eat-mussels on Tuesdays or Wednesday wing night. An ample menu ensures all palates are pleased.
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The Powerhouse
21 Jones StSet in a historic, repurposed power station, diners most often come for the Sunday brunch buffet or one of the mid-week specials, like all-you-can-eat-mussels on Tuesdays or Wednesday wing night. An ample menu ensures all palates are pleased.
Create your own master pie at this local favourite pizzeria. Like your pizza with a bit of kick? Try the made-in-Hamilton “Devil’s Punchbowl” (a nod to the nearby waterfall) topped with pepperoni, hot peppers, jalapenos, and Frank’s hot sauce.
Attic Pizza Parlour
89 King St ECreate your own master pie at this local favourite pizzeria. Like your pizza with a bit of kick? Try the made-in-Hamilton “Devil’s Punchbowl” (a nod to the nearby waterfall) topped with pepperoni, hot peppers, jalapenos, and Frank’s hot sauce.
First impressions count. Housed in a private castle built in 1920 on the shores of Lake Ontario, the elegance of its setting carries through to its menu. Charbroiled steaks brushed with herb butter are the main attraction. Add surf to your turf with a lobster tail.
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Edgewater Manor Restaurant
518 Fruitland RdFirst impressions count. Housed in a private castle built in 1920 on the shores of Lake Ontario, the elegance of its setting carries through to its menu. Charbroiled steaks brushed with herb butter are the main attraction. Add surf to your turf with a lobster tail.
Burgers + Beer. Well-crafted, locally sourced burger that doesn't strive to reinvent the wheel.
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HAMBRGR Downtown
49 King William StBurgers + Beer. Well-crafted, locally sourced burger that doesn't strive to reinvent the wheel.
Chill cafe in the former lobby of an 1880s hotel serving coffee, sweets & panini, plus cocktails.
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NChill cafe in the former lobby of an 1880s hotel serving coffee, sweets & panini, plus cocktails.
Vibrant eatery owned by a Top Chef Canada alum with artisan pizza & other Italian & Canadian fare.
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Born & Raised
224 James St NVibrant eatery owned by a Top Chef Canada alum with artisan pizza & other Italian & Canadian fare.
Warm, casual stop serving Chicago deep-dish pies plus Italian basics such as pasta, subs & beer.
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Chicago Style Pizza
534 Upper Sherman AveWarm, casual stop serving Chicago deep-dish pies plus Italian basics such as pasta, subs & beer.
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Getting Around
Hamilton Street Railway Company (H.S.R.) 905-527-4441.
Blue Line Taxi. 905-525-BLUE.
Hamilton Cab. 905-777-7777 or 1-877-525-2500.
Uber. Convenient, cashless travel any time of the day.
Lyft. Download the Lyft app to get matched with local drivers.