Lauren & Jonathan
Things To Do
Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
A 21-metre-high ribbon waterfall that is just 1.5 km from the Ancaster Mill. The falls were named after the district's first doctor, Dr. Oliver Tiffany. It's just a short 30 metre walk along a beautiful path to the falls. This is where we did our engagement photoshoot!
Royal Botanical Gardens
These 5 large separate gardens are beautiful in the fall. They are spread over a large area and contain walking trails with level paths. The gardens are connected by hiking trails, but are also accessible by car.
Bennett's Apples & Cider
A family-run farmer's market that sells delicious homemade bread, pies, preserves and seasonal produce. Their fresh donuts and apple cider make them a popular attraction in the fall.
Grain & Grit Beer Co.
A craft beer brewery with a cozy atmosphere. This microbrewery is in an a renovated old muffler shop, which gives it a lot of charm and character. Stop by for a drink or a craft beer tasting and try a flight of all 8 beers on tap. There are also many other craft breweries in the area to choose from.
Dundurn Castle
This forty-room, 18,000 square foot mansion was built in 1835 by Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet. It took 3 years and $175,000 to build. The mansion was purchased by the City of Hamilton in 1900 for $35,000. The Duchess of Cornwall is currently the Royal Patron of Dundurn Castle. Today, it operates as a museum with beautiful grounds and a view over the lake.
Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King
This Roman Catholic Church cathedral was built in 1933. Featuring a solid Italian marble floor and stunning cathedral ceilings, this church cannot be missed when driving through the city.
Rubix Rooms Escape Rooms
An escape room is a game in which a team of players cooperatively discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms to escape from the game. Games are set in a variety of fictional locations, such as prison cells, dungeons, and space stations. Once the clock is started, players have 45 to 60 minutes to complete the game. Challenges in an escape room lean more to mental than physical. If players escape within the time limit, they win the game. There are many escape rooms in the city of Hamilton, so take a look and choose a theme that you like!
The Ghost Walks
If you're looking for something a little more spooky, join one of the tours and learn about the darker history of Hamilton. Visit an old insane asylum, walk around the inside of Dundurn Castle at night, check out the Hamilton Armouries, or exlore the Hermitage Ruins in Ancaster.
Treetop Trekking Hamilton
This is the newest and most exciting adventure park in southern Ontario. It features a variety of adventure activities to suit all ages. Discover zipline, the Aerial Game Trek, the Treewalk Village and kids courses. The park is open until November 3rd, so come find out why the autumn is such a magical time to climb in the trees!
Gravity Climbing Gym
One of the best climbing gyms in the area, with climbs that are 40' to 50' tall. Gravity offers top rope climbing, as well as a 100' wide bouldering area.
Flying Squirrel Hamilton
If you're looking for something fun and active to do, but aren't quite ready for rock climbing, Flying Squirrel Trampoline park is a blast! Great for toddlers, teens, and us big kids!
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is very interesting for anyone who loves planes or history. They have a large assortment of planes, and even have one of the last two functioning Lancaster Bombers left in the world.
CF Lime Ridge
If you need to do some last-minute shopping or simply want to kill some time, the Lime Ridge Mall offers has a large variety of stores.