City of Hamilton
A community of vibrant neighbourhoods, each with a distinct character. Westdale, Ancaster and Dundas offer culturally rich and exciting areas for dining, visiting galleries, and shopping. In downtown Hamilton, James Street North is a bustling engine of artistic energy with new galleries and emerging artists making their homes here. Locke Street is the place for antiques, collectibles and cafes, while Hess Village, with its cobbled streets, upscale dining and funky club scene swings till the wee hours. The Waterfront district has become a Mecca for hikers, boarders and water sport enthusiasts. In the East end, there is a cornucopia of ethnic cultures, whose food stores and shops, like the bargain-priced fabric emporiums on Ottawa Street, are a buyer’s delight www.tourismhamilton.com
Ancaster
It is a wealthy bedroom community whose residents are typically professionals who work in downtown Hamilton itself, Brantford, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga or Toronto. Located on the west side of Hamilton ancaster offers a nice mix of new planned developments to historic properties and even farm lands. www.ancasterfair.ca
Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek is among the fastest-growing parts of Hamilton. In recent years, new condominiums have been built along the lakefront beyond the reach of the industrial Hamilton Harbour. Many of the builder's sales efforts have been directed at residents of the Greater Toronto Area in large part because of the affordability factor and quick access to the western GTA via the Burlington Skyway. Detached housing growth remains strong in developments above the mountain. www.myhamilton.ca
Waterdown
Although Waterdown is geographically closer to Burlington it was amalgamated into Hamilton in 2001. Waterdown is expanding greatly, with the recent addition of a YMCA, several commercial establishments and the approval of at least 6,500 more houses. www.myhamilton.ca
Dundas
From our beautiful Dundas conservation areas to the stores and shops in the historic town, there is something for everyone who visits or lives here.
Scattered throughout the Dundas Valley are smaller retail areas that will delight shoppers with their unique offerings. The Dundas industrial park, near the old town, is home to a variety of service, manufacturing and importing businesses. www.downtowndundas.ca
