Exploring the Hammer!
The City of Hamilton might be best known for its numerous waterfalls that dot the Niagara Escarpment, but the City has a settlement history dating back to the early-1800s. With a downtown core rich with heritage, the City also boasts numerous national historic sites that contribute to telling the history of Canada. These sites include Dundurn Castle, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and the Battlefield House Museum and Park.
Places
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Hamilton, Ontario
Museum featuring dozens of Canadian military planes and aviation exhibits.
Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on B...
Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family...
Road Map
Hamilton, Ontario to Hamilton, Ontario
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