Attractions Touristiques near Hamilton ON (61 Result(s))

Royal Botanical Gardens RBG is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.

Burlington Heights, where Dundurn stands today, was occupied by the British Military from 1813 to 1815. Housed in Battery Lodge, the museum tells the story of the people who lived in the area during the War of 1812. Blood Ties to a Gentle landscape showcases the historical figures of this area through documentary evidence, period artifacts, and stories passed down through generations. Explore the Hamilton and Scourge Sunken Sunset exhibit, view a film, and experience life as a soldier in our Discovery Gallery. Through artifacts and images the First World War exhibit located in The Coach House reveals the impact the war had on those who fought.

Located in Gage Park the Hamilton Childrens Museum is the perfect place to explore and enjoy family fun year round. Discover exhibits, workshops and special programs that encourage children and adults to learn through play by engaging in hands on activities. Round off your experience with a visit to Gage Park.

Housed in an 1870s Coach House, the Castle Shop provides a unique shopping experience. Take home a variety of items from local history books and old fashioned toys to Hamilton souvenirs. If you are looking for a special place to hold a meeting or reception, this unique meeting space at the top of The Coach House will accommodate groups of up to 80 at any time of year.

Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. Among the last generation were six children who never married. In 1959 the three surviving members of the family bequeathed the home to the City with all its original contents. It contains elements from many time periods dating up to 1939 when the Honourable homas McQuesten was Minister of Highways. Explore the heritage of Victorian ideas and possessions that influenced life at Whitehern on the eve of World War II.

Hamiltons first Waterworks pays tribute to the social and working life of the early industrial revolution and the spirit of Canadas Ambitious City. The museum preserves the oldest surviving Canadian built 70 ton stationary steam engines, one of which is set in motion daily for demonstration purposes. Experience on demand guided tours and special events for the whole family including drop in programming during Family Day, March Break and Christmas, and Live Steamer Days in partnership with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers from May through October. Please note that due to the historic nature of the Waterworks, many areas are not fully accessible to strollers or wheelchairs; please call ahead for details.

Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.

Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.

Royal Botanical Gardens RBG is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. Teach the public and educate school children about the importance of plants and nature, and how to be environmental stewards in their community Create display gardens which beautify our region landscape and teach people how to transfer best practices into their own backyard.

African Lion Safari is a Canadian owned family business created in the name of conservation. Our manner of exhibiting animals is completely different from the traditional approach; that is, the visitor is caged in the car, and the animals roam in 2 to 20 hectare (5 to 50 acre) reserves. We first opened the gates to public in 1969 with 40 lions in 3 reserves; today the park houses in excess of 1000 animals of over 100 species. After 39 years we have been successful with breeding 30 species that are considered endangered, and 20 or more species that are considered threatened. The original idea of maintaining self-sustaining populations of species in decline is still our priority