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PLACES OF INTEREST & HISTORICAL SITES
ART GALLERIES
MUSEUMS / HISTORIC SITES
ACTIVITIES (fun for all ages!)
ART GALLERIES
ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON
123 King St. West, Downtown Hamilton
905-527-6610, www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
Receive $10 off the family rate
Proudly located in downtown Hamilton, the Art Gallery of Hamilton presents an engaging year-round schedule of historical and contemporary art exhibitions. Visit our website for a complete listing of exhibitions, films, talks and workshops for children, teens, adults and families.
Hours: Tues and Wed 12 - 7pm, Thurs and Fri 12 - 9pm, Sat, Sun and most holidays 12 - 5pm. Closed Mondays.
MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART
Alvin A. Lee Building, McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, 905-525-9140 x.23081, www.mcmaster.ca/museum
Receive half price off of a Family Membership
The Museum houses McMaster University's collection of over 6,000 works and presents national and international exhibitions of works by a range of artists, from historical to contemporary. The Herman H. Levy Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting is a highlight.
Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am -5 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 12 noon -5 pm.
MUSEUMS / HISTORIC SITES
BATTLEFIELD HOUSE MUSEUM & PARK
77 King Street West, Stoney Creek
905-662-8458, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
The Gage Homestead, built in 1796, captures the way of life during the early 19th-century. During the War of 1812, the family fled to the cellar as the Battle of Stoney Creek raged outside.
Hours: July 1 to Labour Day (First Mon. in Sept.): Open Tues. to Sun. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Labour Day to June 30: Open Tues. to Sun. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Closed Mon., Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
CANADIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
58 Jackson Street West
905-528-7566, www.cfhof.ca
Buy one adult admission; Get one child admission free
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum traces the history of Canadian Football over the past 100 years. Visitors can participate in a virtual field goal kick and leg press. View the busts of Hall of Fame members, as well as unique artifacts from the museum's collection.
Hours: Tues to Sat, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, extended hours on Tiger-Cats Home Games.
DUNDAS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
139 Park Street, Dundas
905-627-7412, www.dundasmuseum.ca
10% off all regular priced items in gift shop. (Always FREE admission)
Informative, and fun! At the Dundas Museum & Archives, discover Dundas from the time of the glaciers' slow carving of the valley through to today's vibrant community. The experiences and impact of individuals along the way come alive through objects used in their every day lives. We invite you to visit and explore the stories of people and events that have shaped the Valley Town.
Hours: Summer: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 4 pm, Sun. 1 pm to 4pm; Sept. to June: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm, Sat. to Sun. 1 pm to 4 pm.
DUNDURN CASTLE and HAMILTON MILITARY MUSEUM
Dundurn Park, 610 York Blvd
905-546-2872, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
One time home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, railway magnate, lawyer and Premier of the United Canadas (1854-1856), Dundurn Castle today tells the story of the family who lived above stairs and the servants who lived and worked below stairs. Also visit the restored kitchen garden and the Hamilton Military Museum on site.
HOURS: Canada Day to Labour Day (First Mon. in Sept.): Daily, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Labour Day to June 30: Tues. to Sun., 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Closed Good Friday, and Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Days.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
FIELDCOTE MEMORIAL PARK & MUSEUM
64 Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster
905-648-8144, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
Fieldcote is a cultural heritage centre with an emphasis on the collection, preservation and exhibition of local history, the promotion of fine arts and the celebration of natural heritage through beautiful landscaped gardens and walking trails.
HOURS: Year-round: Wed. to Fri. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Closed Good Friday and Christmas day through New Year's Day.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
HAMILTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
1072 Main St. East (Gage Park)
905-546-4848, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
Touch, build, experiment, invent, and imagine in a friendly, child-centred setting. Hamilton Children's Museum has been stimulating curiosities and providing opportunities for family learning for over 27 years.
HOURS: Apr. 1 to Sept. 30: Tues. to Sat. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm; Oct. 1 to Mar. 31: Wed. to Sat. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sun. 11 am to 4 pm. Closed on all Statutory Holidays.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
HAMILTON MUSEUM OF STEAM & TECHNOLOGY
900 Woodward Ave. (at the QEW)
905-546-4797, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
Take a peek into life at the beginning of Canada's industrial revolution. Housed in a 149-year-old waterworks, the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology preserves two 70-ton steam engines. One engine operates every day.
HOURS: Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day (First Mon. in Sept.): Open Tues. to Sun. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Labour Day to June 30: Open Tues. to Sun. 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm; Closed Mon., Good Friday, Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Days.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
HMCS HAIDA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA
658 Catherine St. North
905-526-0911, www.pc.gc.ca
Canada's Most Famous Warship. Experience life aboard a WW II Tribal Class Destroyer - Canada's most decorated warship. Step aboard and explore the passageways of this amazing 114 metre naval ship located on Hamilton's waterfront a 10-minute walk from the Parks Canada Discovery Centre.
Hours: Daily 10 am - 5 pm
MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART
Alvin A. Lee Building, McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, 905-525-9140 x.23081, www.mcmaster.ca/museum
Receive half price off of a Family Membership
The Museum houses McMaster University's collection of over 6,000 works and presents national and international exhibitions of works by a range of artists, from historical to contemporary. The Herman H. Levy Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting is a highlight.
Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am -5 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 12 noon -5 pm.
WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN
41 Jackson St. W.
905-546-2018, www.hamilton.ca/museums
One free general admission with the purchase of a general admission of equal or greater value*
Discover a place where Victorian objects, ideas and values still influenced daily life on the eve of W.W.II, when the niceties of a bygone era were about to disappear forever.
HOURS: Canada Day (July 1) to Labour Day (First Mon. in Sept.): Tues. to Sun. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Labour Day to June 30: Open Tues. to Sun. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Closed Mon., Good Friday, Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Days.
*this offer is not valid for use at special events.
WORKERS ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE
51 Stuart St.
905-522-3003, www.wahc-museum.ca
10% discount in Gift Shop, always free admission
Located near Bayfront Park, the only national organization dedicated to celebrating Canadian workers' history, culture, and art. Enjoy our contemporary, historical, and artistic exhibitions. Request our games and activities for children and ghost stories. Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Tues. to Sat. 10 am to 4 pm.
ACTIVITIES - Fun for All!
CUSTOM HOUSE GHOST WALK
51 Stuart Street
905-529-4327, www.ghostwalks.com
Receive $2 off any adult or child admission.
Throughout all of the different environments that have come and gone through Hamilton's historic Custom House, one thing has remained constant for some 100 years now... the fact that it is notoriously known for being haunted. It is rumoured that there are at least 25 lost spirits confined to the walls of the Custom House - the most famous of them known as the 'Dark Lady', who is in as much residence there now as she ever was! On this completely indoor tour, you'll visit the attic to see the Dark Lady's vintage mantlepiece where she has been spotted brushing her long, black hair. Then you'll descend to the darkest depths of the basement where you'll step into the eerie tunnel vault where 15 men were buried alive! All of this and more revealed on our exclusive Ghost Walk of Hamilton's Historic Custom House! The Dark Lady awaits your arrival...This tour is approximately 90 minutes in length. Tickets can be purchased up to 15 minutes before each tour. WARNING: This walk includes some violent and mature content related to historical events.
Hours: Please see our website or call for tour dates and times.
DOWNTOWN HAMILTON GHOST WALK
Starts in front of the Royal Connaught Hotel (corner of King Street East & John Street North)
905-529-4327, www.ghostwalks.com
Receive $2 off any adult or child admission.
Our Ghost Walk of Downtown Hamilton takes you right to the heart of the City where you will learn about many local hauntings including The Royal Connaught Hotel, The Right House, Hamilton Place, Whitehern, St. Paul's Church and the link that puts Jack the Ripper in Hamilton just before the infamous Whitechapel murders in England. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time to check in. Tickets can be purchased in cash starting 15 minutes before the tour begins. WARNING: This walk contains some violent and mature content related to historical events.
Hours: Please see our website or call for tour dates and times.
GREEN VENTURE and ECOHOUSE
22 Veevers Drive
905-540-8787, www.greenventure.ca
Receive 10% off one product purchase per family or group.
Green Venture is a non profit organization promoting energy efficiency, pollution prevention and environmental conservation, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. In addition to being Green Venture's home office, EcoHouse is a place where healthy living principals are upheld and demonstrated to encourage, inspire and support people in their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment by adopting sustainable living practices and retrofitting their homes. EcoHouse serves to demonstrate environmental technologies from the past, present and future. EcoHouse shows citizens that it is possible to live in a sustainable manner, in harmony with our environment. Visitors are able to view and use environmentally friendly products, and discover where they can be purchased.
Hours: Apr. to Oct.: Mon. to Sat. 10 am to 4 pm. Nov. to March: weekdays 10 am to 4 pm. (closed holidays)
HAMILTON WATERFRONT TROLLEY TOUR*
Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive
905-525-4498, www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Buy one adult ticket; Get one child ticket free
Hop on this trackless trolley that tours the 12 km Hamilton Waterfront Trail. Your conductor will provide a narrated commentary as you experience life on the harbour. Hop on and off at your convenience.
Hours: 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, May 17 to Oct. 13.
*No rain checks, only available during hours of operation.
HAMILTONIAN BOAT TOUR*
Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive
905-525-4498, www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Buy one adult ticket; Get one child ticket free
Experience life on the water aboard the Hamiltonian, a 12 passenger tour boat. Your captain will reveal the history of one of North America's most noteworthy harbours on this leisurely 50-minute tour.
Hours: 11:30 am to 7:15 pm. May 16 to June 7 and Sept. 19 to Oct. 12: weekends only. June 13 to Sept. 13: daily.
*No rain checks, only available during hours of operation.
HAMILTON'S DARK PAST HISTORICAL WALK
905-529-4327
Starts in front of 148 James Street South (Bistro Parisien), www.ghostwalks.com
Receive $2 off any adult or child admission.
Learn about Hamilton's Dark History with a tour that focuses on the dark and criminal past of our City. This tour gives you the stories you won't find in school history books! Public executions on a street once named for them, murderers and murderesses and mob hits! Hear about Evelyn Dick and the "torso murder" that mesmerized the country and Rocco Perri... Canada's Al Capone! WARNING: This walk contains some violent and mature content related to historical events.
Hours: Please see our website or call for tour dates and times.
MOVIE PALACE (THE)
526 Concession Street
905-383-2641, www.themoviepalace.com
$5 movie passes ($1 off child ticket, $3 off adult); valid only Mon. to Thurs. Discount does not include 3D presentations.
Authentic 1920s magical theme theatre. The Movie Palace is a restored 1920's movie theatre that has been converted into a multi-functional facility. Show times vary, please call ahead for show times.
PARKS CANADA DISCOVERY CENTRE
57 Discovery Drive
905-526-0911, www.pc.gc.ca
Located on Hamilton's waterfront, the Parks Canada Discovery Centre invites visitors to experience the uniqueness of Canada's National Parks, Historic Sites and Marine Conservation Areas in an interactive learning centre that the whole family will enjoy. Scheduled activities, programs and tours highlight Canada's natural and cultural heritage.
Hours: Daily 10 am - 5 pm and Thursday evening throughout the summer until 9 p.m.
PUDDICOMBE ESTATE FARMS & WINERY
1468 Hwy #8, Winona
905-643-1015, www.puddicombefarms.com
Free Admission to petting farm and play area
We are a 210 year old family fruit farm. Our story begins in 1797 as cattle farmers. In the early 1900's we became fruit farmers. 1940 saw the planting of the first vineyard and today we are a working farm of approximately 300 acres of fruit. To keep up with changing times our owner Murray Puddicombe along with a wine master Jim Warren, formed a partnership and Stoney Ridge Winery was brought to our location. Also born at the same time was a general store, bake shop, and cafe. Introduced a few years later was an agricultural train and a pick your own operation. Ten years and much growth later saw the winery outgrow the vision that our owner had. The winery was sold and moved, and within three years Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery opened it's doors. Many of the guests that visit with us here on the farm are always amazed at all the farm has to offer.
Stop by and spend some time with us! We love to make our guests feel at home and you will never be disappointed with the food, wine or hospitality you will receive.
Hours: May to Dec. 9 am to 5 pm. (Please call or visit website for wine shop and train hours)
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