Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Ancaster

Ancaster is a town in Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 33,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 7 parks, 5 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 26 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lower Mill Falls (3 km), Canterbury Falls (3 km) and Sherman Falls (3 km).

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Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster, Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancaster at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 33,232
Coordinates
43.2181° N, 79.9872° W
Places within 50 km
60 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Ancaster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ancaster: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Ancaster

64 parks within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is Bayfront Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ancaster

54 churches within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ancaster

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is Cross of Sacrifice (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ancaster

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is Lower Mill Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Ancaster

12 museums within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is The Hermitage (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ancaster

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ancaster. The closest is Puslinch Lake (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Puslinch Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Oakville Museum · lake · Halton Region · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Guelph Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Loafers Lake · lake · Peel Region · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Sunfish Lake · lake · Southwestern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Heart Lake · lake · Peel Region · ~75 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Ancaster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancaster
  2. 3 km Lower Mill Falls · waterfall, Hamilton
  3. 1 km Dundas Falls · waterfall, Hamilton
  4. 1 km Sherman Falls · waterfall, Hamilton
  5. 1 km Canterbury Falls · waterfall, Hamilton
  6. 2 km The Hermitage · museum, Hamilton
  7. 3 km Back to Ancaster

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How to reach Ancaster

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    Within 15 km of Ancaster

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ancaster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks764Bayfront Park (14 km)
    Churches554Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King (12 km)
    Forts & heritage652Cross of Sacrifice (13 km)
    Other attractions338Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (15 km)
    Waterfalls2628Lower Mill Falls (3 km)
    Museums412The Hermitage (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Puslinch Lake (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Royal Botanical Gardens (12 km)
    Beaches & coast17Confederation Beach Park (24 km)
    Temples16Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Baitul Hamd Mosque (68 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mohawk Island (71 km)
    Treks02Canada's Walk of Fame (85 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fo Guang Shan Temple (57 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Niagara Escarpment (86 km)

    Ancaster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancaster?

    Lower Mill Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Canterbury Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Sherman Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), The Hermitage (museum, about 3 km), Dundas Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Washboard Falls (waterfall, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ancaster?

    60 places on Spotwander: 7 parks, 5 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 26 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest park to Ancaster?

    Bayfront Park, about 14 km by road; Beasley Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancaster?

    Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King, about 12 km by road; Central Presbyterian Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ancaster?

    Cross of Sacrifice, about 13 km by road; Chiefswood (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancaster?

    Start in Ancaster, visit Lower Mill Falls, then Dundas Falls, then Sherman Falls, then Canterbury Falls, then The Hermitage, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancaster?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Ancaster

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ancaster’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ancaster on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.