Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Hamilton

Hamilton is a city in Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 519,949 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 6 parks, 5 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 27 waterfalls. The must-see places are Beasley Park (2 km), St Paul's Church (2 km) and Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral (2 km).

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Hamilton at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 519,949
Coordinates
43.2501° N, 79.8496° W
Places within 50 km
62 (62 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 Hamilton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hamilton: 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 Hamilton

69 parks within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is Beasley Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hamilton

60 churches within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is St Paul's Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hamilton

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is Cross of Sacrifice (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Hamilton

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is Waterfalls of Hamilton (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Hamilton

12 museums within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is Art Gallery of Hamilton (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hamilton

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hamilton. The closest is Royal Botanical Gardens (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hamilton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hamilton
  2. 2 km Beasley Park · park, Hamilton
  3. 1 km Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral · church, Hamilton
  4. 1 km Art Gallery of Hamilton · museum, Hamilton
  5. 1 km Central Presbyterian Church · church, Hamilton
  6. 1 km St Paul's Church · church, Hamilton
  7. 2 km Back to Hamilton

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How to reach Hamilton

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    Within 15 km of Hamilton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hamilton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks669Beasley Park (2 km)
    Churches560St Paul's Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage648Cross of Sacrifice (5 km)
    Other attractions337Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (4 km)
    Waterfalls2727Waterfalls of Hamilton (3 km)
    Museums312Art Gallery of Hamilton (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Royal Botanical Gardens (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Oakville Museum (32 km)
    Beaches & coast17Confederation Beach Park (10 km)
    Temples26Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Baitul Hamd Mosque (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mohawk Island (67 km)
    Treks02Canada's Walk of Fame (72 km)
    Buddhist sites11Fo Guang Shan Temple (49 km)

    Hamilton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hamilton?

    Beasley Park (park, about 2 km), St Paul's Church (church, about 2 km), Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Art Gallery of Hamilton (museum, about 3 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 3 km), Waterfalls of Hamilton (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 6 parks, 5 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 27 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest park to Hamilton?

    Beasley Park, about 2 km by road; Bayfront Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hamilton?

    St Paul's Church, about 2 km by road; Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hamilton?

    Cross of Sacrifice, about 5 km by road; Chiefswood (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hamilton?

    Start in Hamilton, visit Beasley Park, then Christ's Church Anglican Cathedral, then Art Gallery of Hamilton, then Central Presbyterian Church, then St Paul's Church, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hamilton?

    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 Hamilton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hamilton’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.