Hamilton

Hamilton, Canada sits at the western tip of Lake Ontario, and it packs a surprising amount of personality into one city. For generations, it built its reputation on steel, with massive mills that helped shape Canada’s industrial story. But Hamilton is far more than factories. It has a creative, energetic spirit, with colourful street art, a buzzing food scene, and a strong sense of community pride. Walking its neighbourhoods, you get the feeling this is a city that works hard and has fun doing it.

What really sets Hamilton apart is its jaw-dropping natural landscape. Tucked into the rocky ridges of the Niagara Escarpment, the city hides an incredible number of waterfalls spilling through forested ravines, more than almost anywhere else on Earth. Add in sweeping botanical gardens bursting with wildlife, a fascinating museum packed with historic aircraft, and a farmers’ market that has been running for nearly two centuries, and Hamilton becomes one seriously exciting place to explore.