Hamilton / Burlington

The port city of Hamilton/Burlington is located on the western tip of Lake Ontario and has earned itself a number of interesting nicknames including the ‘Ambitious City’, ‘The Hammer’ and with 130 waterfalls across the city, the ‘Waterfall Capital of the World.’ A leading industrial centre, Hamilton/Burlington has long been known for its iron and steel works. But more and more, Hamilton/Burlington is taking its rightful place as a unique urban centre with a vibrant arts scene. Home to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, Hamilton/Burlington Place performance art centre, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, The Art Gallery of Hamilton/Burlington is an attractive destination for locals, day-trippers and weekend warriors.