Hamilton's reinvention is happening at a furious pace and leading the way is a strong food scene. Our top dishes worth the trip to Steeltown include Monte Pollino pizza from Born and Raised, a Canadian brunch plate from Cannon Coffee Co. and sushi nachos fromNique Restaurant.
Explore a revitalized neighbourhood, celebrate a local milestone, taste your way around a culinary hot spot or embark on an unforgettable road-trip. Following are our picks for the top 10 destinations to visit this year.
Matt Johnston, CEO and founder of Collective Arts Brewing, loves all things music, art and beer. Here, he shares his favourite of Hamilton, Ont. hometown hangouts, including burger joints, pubs and live music spots.
Art is the new steel in Hamilton. An influx of artisans has transformed James Street North into an enclave of indie shops, cafés and galleries. Take a stroll and and stop into vintage shops like Hawk & Sparrow and local boutiques like The Hamilton Store for unique style finds and souvenirs.
After working in a prestigious Toronto kitchen, chef Matt Beasley has returned home to Hamilton where he's now the head chef at Aberdeen Tavern, one of Hamilton's most popular restaurants. He shares with us his approach to food and what he loves about his hometown's cuisine.
Playing tourist in Niagara also doesn’t lose any appeal come winter. There are still views of the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Visits to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory and Welland Canal are just as lovely in the cold season. And, there is plenty of wine along the Niagara Wine Route.
Head to these districts for one-of-a-kind finds
Get to know “the Hammer” with local restaurateur and cookbook author Bettina Schormann
Get Peruvian chicha morada, classic Italian pizza and the best Belgian fries this side of Brussels at these casual Hamilton restaurants that are serious about flavour
The SkyWheel is climate-controlled, the Butterfly Conservatory is open and the wineries are still offering tours, in the winter
