We've got friends in Hamilton and we go there to see movies with them often, because this theatre…read moreis so comfy! The recliners work quietly and smoothly, and I've never had a problem with the reserved seating. The staff at the snack counter are friendly and efficient. In general it's a bit older and some of the new theatre gloss has worth off, but I like this place a lot and I'll definitely be back. On a personal note, this is the last place I saw my sister-in-law before she died unexpectedly. We saw Wonder Woman together. Because of that I'll always think this place is just a bit special.

The newly installed seat and reserved seating system is a game changer. What was once a ratty old…read moretheatre has been refreshed, providing its audience with an excellent experience. It makes me wish more theatres would adopt this standard. The new seats are like business class airplane seats which an electric recline that triggers at the push of a button. I would give it five stars, except some of the actual film screens still have the marks and tears of yesteryear. Hopefully these will be replaced soon as well.

I remembered this was the biggest falls I've visited in Hamilton area so I took my friend here. We…read morecan't go down to the water anymore, they've blocked it off. Still doesn't deter people from going through a small opening of the fence. There are 2 lookouts from what I can see so we've visited both. It doesn't look as good if not right in front of it. Oh well, things changed so much after so many years have passed. I heard people said that's it? so small, . There are trails beside the falls, very good for hiking.

Visited in December 2019. I was not very impressed by the waterfalls. It's a bit small and not that…read moregrand from the far distance of the Lookout Platform. You get bored of the scene after 5 minutes. The trail was also disorganized during the winter and not maintained, so I didn't really stay long or walk along the river. If you lived in Hamilton or nearby neighbourhoods, I'm sure this is a great trail to walk around during weekends. For others, I wouldn't suggest coming all the way to Hamilton just to see this. Might as well drive a bit further to Niagara Falls. It seems to me that in the past you can actually go down to the bottom of the falls, but that seems to be blocked off now. It makes sense to do this due to safety issues. But I think they should construct a path so we can see the falls closer or at least touch its water.

It rained today, so we needed something indoors to do. The tour of Dundurn castle was a great…read moreexperience! We especially appreciated how the tour guide Anna acknowledged the mistreatment of indigenous peoples of Canada and what conditions were like for the servants in a house like this.

This is an amazing place to visit. There is so much culture in Dundurn Castle and it would be…read moreamazing to visit the museum with one of the guided tours. It has a nice trail that joins the waterfront trail and you can enjoy both the view and the walk. When we got here, there was a large filming crew filming beside the castle which was interesting to watch.

Cool national historic site. Ship is well maintained for age. Access to a lot of ship. Lots of…read moreenthusiastic staff willing to answer questions. Good kids program. Not huge so maybe budget an hour to take in. A place worth checking out.

An amazing opportunity to explore a tribal class destroyer from World War 2 with inexpensive…read moreadmission and a very educational setup. I was extremely impressed with my visit here (even without a tour) as the displays had plenty of educational text and context which helped me understand what life was like on the ship. At 115m long, with several levels to the ship -- be prepared to spend a few hours exploring all the different parts of the ship and wear comfortable shoes to make it easier to navigate around the stairs and bridges. Dress light as most of the ship is not air conditioned, but this typically isn't a problem with a light wind blowing throughout the ship. Highly recommended if you enjoy history and especially if you have not been on a Navy boat before. Well worth the time if you're visiting the Hamilton area.

This marker can be a bit challenging to find as the area has some undergrowth that can get quite…read moreovergrown. I spotted it and pulled back some of the branches to read the marker. It reads, "This gate lodge was built for the Hon. Isaac Buchanan (1810-1883) who was born in Glasgow. He emigrated to Toronto in 1830, became a successful wholesale merchant, represented Toronto in the first Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada, 1841-44, and moved to Hamilton about 1850. He bought property here, named it the Claremont Estate in 1852, and in 1855 built the lodge and the main house, now located at 88 Fennell West. Buchanan subdivided the estate and renamed the main house "Auchmar" after the Buchanan estate on Loch Lomond Scotland. He became Member for Hamilton 1857-67 and served as President of the Executive Council in the 1864 Tache-Macdonald administration. He died in Hamilton in 1883." The marker was erected by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, the Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario. It does not have a number or other date. Street parking is permitted here. [Review 1474 of 2024 - 151 in Ontario - 22497 overall]

Simply beautiful!…read more Walk along the waterfront trail is so refreshing. There is a park alongside and ample seating space to just sit along the water. This is just 5 mins walk from the village square as well as there so many lovely places to eat very very close. Parking situation - Parking is usually available at the Elizabeth parking lot opposite to the village square.

The Brant Street Pier is a signature destination and attraction in Spencer Smith Park at The…read moreWaterfront at Downtown Burlington. It looks impressive even from afar while if you driving along Lakeshore. A great walk on a nice sunny day as the pier extends 137 meters over Lake Ontario. There is also a platform where you can walk up and have 360 view of the area. I might not want to walk all the way out during winter and the pier would not have any maintenance either. The total cost of the Brant Street Pier construction is $14.4 million!! through funding partnerships with the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program, Halton Region, the City of Burlington and Burlington Hydro. I will be back on a sunny day enjoying the view... Maybe I can even smell the breeze of the Ocean (Lake Ontario)?

Spot is easy to get to, not a long walk and perfect to relax at!!! Would recommend to just stop and…read moresee, or spend a few hours at just enjoying it.

We visited the Great Falls during a waterfalls trip in the Hamilton area in fall 2013. The Great…read moreFalls is also known as the Grindstone Falls or the Waterdown Falls. It is located in the old Waterdown, Ontario that is now merged into City of Hamilton. It is a curtain fall that is 10m high and 5m wide. It is beautiful, powerful and breathtaking. To get to the Great Falls, go south on Mills Street North, go under a railway bridge, park at the Smokey Hollow Park on the right. You have arrived at the entrance of a hiking trail that leads to the Great Falls.

This review is specifically for Webster's Falls in autumn! First off, you actually have to make a…read morereservation to hike here. I did this through the Hamilton Conservation Authority website. There are time slots for each day of the week and you pay a fee for each person and vehicle, as well as a convenience charge. It's not the most accessible for all people but they do this to keep the numbers of hikers manageable. Note that they will actually check that you're on the reservation list. When we got there and parked, there was a security guard with a printed out copy of the guestlist. Later on when we were entering the main part of the hike, there was a little kiosk where we were asked for our reservation again. I'd recommend printing out your reservation and bringing it with you in case. The hike is super easy. A good portion of it is paved and there was almost always a stair option if you didn't want to chance a hill with roots. There are a few look out points for Webster's Falls. At this time of year, the falls are a lot smaller than some of the pictures you might see online due to the water levels. It's still a really pretty sight though if you go when the leaves are changing colours.

Good place but does not offer much hiking experience. Great scenic views. Good places for…read morephotography.

Carrying York Blvd over the Desjardins Canal, there has been a bridge here going back to the…read more1850's. It was originally a toll roadway but it was destroyed in 1869 by a wind storm. In 1896, a properly constructed high level bridge was built over the Desjardins Canal. The steel arch which was the substructure of the bridge spanned over 180 feet however it was not able to keep up with the growth of traffic and the additional weight as the automobile became the chief mode of travel. There are actually MULTIPLE bridges here - a low level one and a high level one and a railroad - there is a lot of design to take into account. The new High Level Bridge began construction in 1931 as a steel arch bridge and it was formally dedicated on June 17, 1932. There are four lanes of traffic, a bicycle lane and a pedestrian sidewalk (that has streetlights limiting the width) with a very low curb. It's interesting to note the four 40-foot pylons that are faced in Queenston limestone. They are empty as there was quite a lot of controversy over who was selected to be representatives - members of Parliament, the lieutenant governor and the minister of defense during World War I. The debate was never resolved and the niches remain empty. In 1988 after repairs and reconstruction, the High Level Bridge was rededicated and renamed to the Thomas B. McQuesten High Level Bridge. McQuesten (1882-1948) was a politician from Ontario. [Review 1464 of 2024 - 142 in Ontario - 22487 overall]