African Lion Safari Website: http://www.lionsafari.com/ Phone: (519) 623-2620 Toll Free: 1-800-461-WILD Email: admin@lionsafari.com	Visit our large drive-through wildlife park and you will surely have a wild experience! The Safari Trail takes you through prides of lions, troops of baboons and herds of zebra. You will see big cats, baboons, white rhino, ostrich, aoudad, eland, giraffe and many other exotic and native species. Explore our thrilling mammal and bird performances. Inhabitants of this area include the Ring-tailed lemur, Ground Horn-bills, Spider Monkeys, Celebes crested macaques and the endangered Take a moment to pet and feed some baby goats.Children are encouraged to monkey around in the Jungle Playground featuring the Safari Venture, and Toddlers ' Play. Then cool down in the Misumu Bay Wet Play area (height restrictions apply).
Art Gallery of Hamilton Website: http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.on.ca/ Phone: (905) 527-6610 Email: larissa@artgalleryofhamilton.com	Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is Ontario's third largest public art gallery and owns one of the finest collections in Canada. The Gallery has three major collecting and programming strengths as seen in its 8,000-strong permanent collection: 19th-century European, Historical Canadian, and Contemporary Canadian. In October 2003, the AGH began a major renovation project, transforming an aging building into an international art destination and safeguarding art works from the leaks that plagued the building. The newly-renovated AGH re-opened May 28, 2005 with spectacular exhibitions, including Heaven and Earth Unveiled: European Treasures from the Tanenbaum Collection and Lasting Impressions: Celebrated Works from the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
The Aviary Website: http://www.friendsoftheaviary.ca/ Phone: (905) 546-4842 Email: mailto:chris@friendsoftheaviary.ca	This is a wonderfully dedicated volunteer group, drawn from all walks of life, devoted to the preservation and advancement of the Aviary and the care and breeding of its birds. The Aviary holds a mixed collection of birds. These include large parrots, smaller parrots and parakeets (including common pet species, as well as rarer and more exotic), many species of finches and doves.
Bach Elgar Choir Phone: (905) 527-5995	A tradition in the city since 1905, the Bach-Elgar Choir, with its 100 voices, is the definitive choral voice of the city. Its extensive repertoire includes classics, pop, folk, show tunes, and new Canadian works, and often features acclaimed guest artists.
Battlefield House and Park Website: http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Phone: (905) 662-8458 Email: mailto:battlefield@hamilton.ca	History buffs won't want to miss Battlefield Park, the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek in 1813, that repelled an invading American force. When you come to visit us at Battlefield House Museum in Stoney Creek, you will find living history.... Experience life in the early nineteenth century, as our museum staff, dressed in period costume, demonstrate the lifestyle of the Gage Family. Battlefield House, an 18th century structure, now stands as a museum, a microcosm of life as it was in colonial upper Canada.
Bennett's Country Style Market Bennett's Apples & Cider Limited. Phone: 905-648-6878	Since 1911, a true country market where visitors can see cider being pressed, make peanut butter, or purchase homemade hams, jellies, honey and real apple butter. 30 varieties of apples available year-round. Open Mon. - Sat. all year.
Binbrook Conservation Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-692-3228 Email: npca@conservation-niagara.on.ca	Binbrook Conservation Area in Glanbrook is Niagara's largest conservation area and features the 172 hectare Lake Niapenco which is a hot spot for windsurfing, fishing, swimming and canoeing. Picnic pavilions, playground equipment, a boat launch and lots of open space make Binbrook the ideal spot for outdoor recreation for the whole family. The two pavilions available for large gatherings can be reserved in advance.
Boat Tour of the Harbour Website: http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/ Phone: 905 525 4498 Email: rmartin@hamiltonwaterfront.com	Hop on Board the Hamiltonian and enjoy a leisurely guided tour of the western portion of Hamilton Harbour, one of North America's most noteworthy harbours! It's the perfect intimate outing for family, friends and visitors. Join us for a fun, memorable tour of Hamilton's west shoreline -- a lush haven alive with nature, marinas and on-site attractions! Each boat tour is approx. 45 minutes long
Borer's Falls Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2181 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	This conservation area contains forested land and informal trails. The area adjoins the tablelands owned by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Rock Chapel, above the escarpment. Location: Rock Chapel Road, west of Highway 6, and south from Highway 5.
Brantford Charity Casino http://corporate.olgc.ca/charity/brantford.jsp Toll Free: 1-888-694-6946	55 table games including Caribbean Stud Poker, Blackjack, Let it Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Mini Baccarat, Midi Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo , 3 Card Poker, Spanish 21, and up to 12 Texas Hold 'em Poker Tables available!
Bruce Trail Website: http://www.iroquoia.on.ca/ Phone: (905) 529-6821 Toll Free: 1-800-665-4453 Email: info@iroquoia.on.ca	This continuous footpath follows the Niagara Escarpment through Southern Ontario, from Queenston Heights to Tobermory. The portion through the City of Hamilton is known as the Iroquoia section. It travels largely across parks, private land and HCA conservation areas including Devil's Punch (Stoney Creek) and Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area (Dundas)
Canadian Football Hall of Fame Website: http://www.footballhof.com/ Phone: (905) 528-7566 Email: mailto:fhfchin@interlynx.net	Exciting exhibits profile the history and progression of football in Canada. Fans of the Canadian Football League can walk down memory lane while viewing highlight films of some of the gridiron's finest moments. The museum offers fun, interactive education programs, collections, a library and archives. The museum is also home to the hallowed Grey Cup.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Website: http://www.warplane.com/ Phone: (905) 679-4183 Email: mailto:museum@warplane.com	Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is a living museum featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada's Military from the beginning of World War II up to the present. The Museum's collection includes aircraft that really fly and several that remain on static display and are interactive workshops. One could climb into the cockpit of a real WWII trainer or a real jet fighter. There are interactive flight combat simulators which will surely test the flight skills of any aspiring aviator. The Museum also offers the visitor an educational experience that will take them back through Canadian history. The museum also offers displays, a movie theatre, canteen and aviation gift shop.
Carluke Orchards http://www.carlukeorchards.ca/ Phone: 905-648-2775	Pick your own apples and pumpkins or purchase corn, apples, pears, peaches, plums or cherries grown on site. The farm market is open year round. Play area and picnic area. Tours available.
Casino Niagara Website: www.casinoniagara.com Phone: 905-648-2775	Since being introduced to the city of Niagara Falls , the Niagara region, and the tourism community on December 9, 1996 , Casino Niagara has consistently delivered in full on its corporate and community mandates. The company generates more than $1.3 billion in economic activity annually for the Province of Ontario. Even prior to the work beginning on the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, more than 9,000 direct and indirect jobs were created in Ontario . Casino Niagara offers over 95,000 square feet of gaming with more than 1,700 slot machines, over 60 table games, three restaurants and three bars.
Children's Museum Website: http://www.hamilton.ca/culture-and-rec/MUSEUMS/childrens/default.asp Phone: (905) 546-4848 Email: childrensmuseum@hamilton.ca	The Children's Museum is a unique, hands-on learning centre, which offers changing exhibit topics with lots of fun learning experiences for the young and the young-at-heart. Interactive exhibits and workshops are geared specifically for children ages 2 to 13.
Chippawa Trail-Hamilton to Caledonia Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	When completed, this 15-kilometre abandoned rail corridor linking Hamilton with Caledonia will become part of the Niagara branch of the Trans Canada Trail. It will also be connected to the Caledonia-to-Dunnville rail trail. Approximately 8 kilometres have been completed and work is proceeding as funding permits. The Conservation Foundation is spearheading efforts to fund the rail corridor conversion.
Christie Lake Conservation Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: (905) 628-3060 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: christie@hamrca.on.ca	Is ideal for both winter and summer activities. A 10-km trail system is green in summer and good for cross-country skiing in winter. Enjoy swimming, fishing from stocked ponds and sprawling picnic grounds.
Confederation Park Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-561-2292 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: confed@hamrca.on.ca	Welcome to Confederation Park, an 83-hectare package of fun and adventure located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Hamilton. Offers Wild Waterworks with a wave pool and new tube slides. Wild Waterworks is the perfect summer destination for families and corporate groups of any size. Also available: mini-golf, restaurants and go-karts, plus a paved walkway along van Wagner's Beach, leading to rolling hills and lush treed areas. Camp and picnic grounds are located near the vast parking facilities. Call ahead and ask about our pavilions and picnic grounds inside the park and at Wild Waterworks. Staff will be glad to help you plan a day.
Confederation Park Trails Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	Discover for yourself Confederation Park's glorious 3.5-kilometre lakefront promenade. Long a favourite destination for those seeking light exercise, it’s perfect for in-line skates, bicycles and leisurely strolls. The promenade is bordered by Lake Ontario to the north, and beautiful green spaces and wetlands to the south.
Cootes Paradise Website: http://www.rbg.ca/ Phone: (905) 527-1158 Email: events@rbg.ca	More than 250 species of breeding and migratory birds can be found among the many hiking trails running through Cootes Paradise. The sprawling 2,000 acre forest and wetland preserve offers visitors a chance to discover one of the last remnants of the Carolinian Forest in Canada.
Copps Coliseum Website: http://www.hecfi.on.ca/coppscoliseum/ Phone: (905) 546-3100 Email: copps@hamilton.ca	A sporting and entertainment venue of international calibre, Copps Coliseum seats 17,500 at full capacity. An excellent concert venue, it has welcomed headlining acts from rock'n roll greats to operatic giants. Copps has also served as a location for a number of premier movies. Featuring both NHL and international ice surfaces, Copps is home to a NHL farm team, the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Cranston's Sweet Corn & Farm Market Phone: 905-648-0176 Email: cranstonclydes@yahoo.com	A working dairy farm that provides educational tours by appointment. Fresh Sweet Corn market is open mid-July to late September. Of particular interest are the elegant Cranston Clydesdales. Call to book a Winter Sleigh Ride or Summer Hay Ride with the Clydesdales!
Dofasco 2000 Trail-Stoney Creek Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	The second Millennium project of the HCA, this 9.5-kilometre trail will link the 1812 Battlefield House Museum, Devil's Punch Bowl Conservation Area, Vinemount Wetlands and Bruce Trail. It will eventually continue on road to link with the Waterfront Trail at the Fifty Point Conservation Area and Marina on Lake Ontario. The trail is being developed in partnership with the former City of Stoney Creek, the HCA and the Canada Millennium Partnership Program.
Dundas Little Theatre Website: http://members.tripod.com/britcan/ Phone: (905) 627-1620 Email: mailto:dundastheatre@hotmail.com	Dundas Little Theatre is a non-profit Theatre Organization operated by a group of volunteers who give their free time for the love of Live Theatre. This group of local thespians never fails to mount an engaging and entertaining show roster.
Dundas Valley Conservation Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-627-1233 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: dvalley@hamrca.on.ca	Experience the 'Carolinian forest' in its most developed state as you walk, bike or ride along it's many trails. The Dundas Valley offers well-groomed trails, gift shop and snack bar located at the Trail Centre. It also has two heritage sites: The Hermitage ruin and Griffin House. To book a tour or rent a facility
Dundurn Castle Website: http://www.hamilton.ca/culture-and-rec/MUSEUMS/dundurn/default.asp Phone: (905) 546-2872 Email: mailto:dundurn@hamilton.ca	One of Hamilton's most - recognized landmarks, Dundurn Castle built in 1855 by Sir Allan Napier MacNab Designed by a young English Architect, Robert Wetherall, Dundurn was built around the brick shell of Colonel Richard Beasley's colonial home. Designed as a fashionable Regency style villa, Dundurn(Gaelic for fort on the water) was nicknamed Castle by the citizens of Hamilton. Today, Dundurn has been restored and furnished to compare the life of a prominent Victorian family with that of their servants. Costumed staff guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850 s. Guided tours through the 35 - room mansion offer a glimpse of the history and grandeur of the Victorian Era as it unfolded in Upper Canada.
Dutch Mill Country Market Website: http://www.dutchmill.on.ca/ Phone: 905-689-7253 Email: info@dutchmill.on.ca	A unique and inviting experience in the country, within easy reach of the City! This is a place where hours can be spent browsing among the treasures, indulging your sweet tooth, or simply enjoying the elegant country ambiance and hospitality. The Dutch Mill is a 15,000-sq. -ft. country-style gift emporium with a charming tea room. Enjoy uniquely special gifts, Fenton glass, Heritage lace, dried and silk flowers, candles, country furniture and gourmet foods. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and home baking.
Dyment's Pumpkin Patch & Country Harvest Phone: 905-627-5477	Open air farm market & pick-you-own pumpkin patch. Animal farm tours, corn maze, straw forts, haunted house, agricultural educational maze, wagon rides, corn roasts and more. Open weekends, October from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Spring and Fall tours available.
Erland Lee (Museum) Home Website: http://www.fwio.on.ca/Contribute/erland_lee /erland_lee.asp Phone: (905) 662-2691 Email: erlandlee@interlynx.net	This restored Victorian residence, once home to Erland and Janet Lee, founders of the world's first Women's Institute in 1897, stands as a tribute to the organization that now boasts more that nine million members worldwide. The white board and batten house is of Gothic Architecture, and exhibits house hold artifacts and furniture ranging over 175 years, many of them original Lee family artifacts. The main building features household artifacts and furniture from 1790 - 1930, including many original family items from the six generations of the Lee family who lived here (1808-1971).
Felker's Falls Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	This natural area atop the Niagara Escarpment features trails, scenic vantage points and landscaping. The Peter Street Trail, a special trail for the disabled, is one of the highlights of Felker's Falls. Location: North of Mud Street off Paramount Drive on Ackland Street, Stoney Creek
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum Website: http://www.hamilton.ca/culture-and-rec/MUSEUMS/fieldcote/default.asp Phone: (905) 648-8144 Email: fieldcot@hamilton.ca	Fieldcote is a cultural heritage centre for the Ancaster are with an emphasis on the collection, preservation, and exhibition of local history, the promotion of fine arts and the celebration of natural heritage through beautiful landscaped gardens and walking trails. Adult workshops run throughout the year and are available for groups upon request. Children's activities continue throughout the year. 'Storybook Activities' will feature subjects relating to current exhibits, and 'Workshops' are usually geared toward seasonal activities.
Fifty Point Conservation Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2187 Email: fiftypt@hamrca.on.ca	It is bordered on the north by Lake Ontario, and is therefore and ideal water-recreation park. Salmon charters are available; a marina welcomes incoming boaters, including yachts; take salmon from Lake Ontario or rainbow trout and bass from the stocked pond.
Frootogo Orchards Phone: 905-689-1652	A farm market and pick-your-own berry and pumpkin site. Frootogo offers a petting zoo and hay rides - for kids and adults alike
Giant's Rib Discovery Centre Website: http://www.giantsrib.org/ Phone: (905) 690-3332 Email: giantsrib@hamilton.ca	A proposed landmark multi-media and communication complex structured to celebrate the nature, the history and the wonders of a World Biosphere Reserve - the Niagara Escarpment
Hamilton Military Museum Website: http://www.hamilton.ca/culture-and-rec/MUSEUMS/military/default.asp Phone: (905) 546-2872 Email: militarymuseum@hamilton.ca	The Military Museum features a presentation of Canadian military history covering the land, sea and air forces from about 1800 to World War I. Dedicated to preserving the history of Canada's fighting troops from the War of 1812 to WWII, the museum displays artifacts preserved from two battleships from the War of 1812 , The Hamilton and The Scourge. Receive free admission when you buy a full-price admission to Dundurn Castle during public hours.
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology Website: http://www.hamilton.ca/culture-and-rec/MUSEUMS/steam/default.asp Phone: (905) 546-4797 Email: steammuseum@hamilton.ca	Take a peek into life at the beginning of Canada's industrial revolution. Housed in Hamilton's first waterworks pumping station, a National Historic Site, the Museum preserves and exhibits technology from Canada's industrial revolution. The museum preserves two 70-ton stem engines. One engine operates every day. These Canadian made engines operates are the oldest surviving examples in the nation. The Museum offers permanent and changing exhibits and a wide range of special events. Fun for the whole Family.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Website: http://www.hamiltonphilharmonic.org/ Phone: (905) 526-1677 FOR TICKETS: 905-526-6556 or 1-800-575-1381 Email: mailto:office@hamiltonphilharmonic.org	From classical to pops, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra features world-renowned conductors, guest artists and talented local performers, presented in the acoustically exquisite Great Hall at Hamilton Place.
Hamilton Theatre Inc. Website: http://www.hwcn.org/link/hti/ Phone: (905) 522-1715 Email: hamilton_theatre_inc@yahoo.ca	Our musical theatre group has been a training ground and a place for theatre people to hone their art for over 45 years. Acting, singing, dancing, designing sets, designing costumes, working and playing together has made our company one of the most successful theatre companies in Southern Ontario. For more than 40 years, Hamilton Theatre Inc has consistently produced professional and entertaining Broadway shows. The troupe stages 4 productions annually.
Haunted Hamilton Ghost Walks, Parlor Theatre and Paranormal Shop Website: http://www.hauntedhamilton.com/ Phone: 905-529-4327 Email: info@hauntedhamilton.com	Haunted Hamilton is dedicated to the research and investigation of history and hauntings around the World, based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Welcome to Hamilton). We take our research very seriously and don't intend on exploiting or minimizing people's experiences.
Junction Cafe Website: http://www.junctioncafe.ca/ Phone: 905-528-7245	LiT LiVe is a literary reading series held at the Junction Cafe the first Sunday of each month (January and summer months excluded). Featuring live performances from published authors of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, this dynamic series offers an up-close-and-personal evening of entertainment for fans of the written and spoken word. Admission is free. Each night's line-up includes Hamilton authors and well as writers from the rest of Canada.
Lakeland Kartway Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/parks /visit/waterworks.asp Phone: (905) 544-3951 Toll Free: 1-800-555-8775 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	If you like to drive, you'll love navigating all the twists and turns of this half-kilometre asphalt course on the shores of Lake Ontario. Two-seater carts are the perfect way for adults and children to share the experience. Single-driver carts offer loads of fun and exciting thrills for any soloist. From birthday parties to group outings, Lakeland Go-Karts has been a family-favourite destination for 42 years. Go-cart track on the beach, by the lake and many other attractions. Open daily; call for hours. Seasonal.
Lindley's Farm & Market Ltd. Website: http://www.lindleyfarm.com/ Phone: 905-648-8489 Email: mailto:jlindley@sprint.ca	Lindley's Farm & Market is located in the picturesque countryside of Ancaster, Ontario. We welcome you to stop at our Farm Market and in take in the view that overlooks our trout pond and pick your own fruit fields. Agri-tours available. Call the Harvest Hotline for the latest harvest info & picking conditions: 905- 648-4212
Lutz Orchard Website: http://www.lutzorchard.ca/ Phone: 519-647-2437 Email: thefarmer@lutzorchard.ca	Bring the whole family for some fresh country air and the very best strawberries. We grow three varieties of summer bearing red raspberries along with black raspberries (black caps). We also have fall bearing red and yellow raspberries. We grow 23 acres of 20 different varieties of apples for pick your own and sale in our farm market Fall time at the farm includes wagon rides for the whole family to the orchard and to the pumpkin patch. From the market you can watch our famous apple cider being made in the adjacent cider mill.
Mountsberg Wildlife Centre Website: http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/ mountsberg.html Phone: 905-854-2276 Email: mtsberg@hrca.on.ca	The extensive wetlands of the Mountsberg Conservation Area are a birdwatcher's paradise. Waterfowl and shorebirds clamber about a misty lake while hundreds of warblers flit through forest and meadow. Nature surrounds you at this scenic conservation area that has great hiking and cross-country ski trails outfitted with boardwalks, birdfeeders and interpretive lookouts. Browse the exhibit gallery or gift shop or see a live bird presentation during a year-round program with many special events.
Opera Hamilton Website: http://www.operaontario.com/ Phone: (905) 526-6556 Toll Free: 1-800-575-1381 Email: info@marika@operaontario.com	Join us for an outstanding season as together we share in the passion and excitement of this most profoundly moving of all art forms. Revel in the experience that is opera. Opera Hamilton owes its status and international renown to a commitment to quality, an outstanding and unusual repertoire, and a reserve of talent both local and national. Productions are held in the Great Hall at Hamilton Place (1 Summers Lane), and are truly "a journey for the sense".
Parkside Farms Phone: 905-689-4829	Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins on our farm. Visit the Enchanted Forest, Corn Maze, Straw/Hay Stack, Scary Barn, hands on mini-farm and wagon tours for your enjoyment.
Player's Guild Website: http://www.stage-door.org/players/playersguild.htm Phone: 905-529-0284 Email: playersguild@idirect.com	The Player's Guild productions and history have helped create Hamilton's rich tradition of amateur theatre. Formed in 1929, The Player's Guild entertains audiences from its stage at Hamilton Place's Studio Theatre.
Puddicombe Farms Estate & Winery Website: http://www.puddicombefarms.com/ Phone: 905-643-1015 Email: info@puddicombefarms.com	Puddicombe Farms, family fun in a farm setting. A working farm since 1797. The gift store featuring everything from gift baskets to baked goods. Delicious meals in the licenced Harvest Cafe and Tea Room. Your family will love the train rides on "Little Pud", the petting farm, wagon rides, play area, birthday parties and educational tours. And of course you may share in the harvest of apples, pears, peaches, berries, grapes and vegetables with "pick-your-own" in season. We grow over 150 acres of high quality grapes and our winery boasts more than 15 varieties of wine.
Rockton Berry Farm Country Market Phone: 905-627-9720	Family owned for more than 150 years offering a seasonal fruit market and bakery, fresh-baked pies, giftware, and pick-your-own strawberries (seasonal).
Royal Botanical Gardens Website: http://www.rbg.ca/ Phone: (905) 527-1158 Email: events@rbg.ca	Indoor Mediterranean Garden, hiking trails, floral gardens, and world-renowned floral displays make the 2,700 acre RBG complex a must-see. Displays include more than 100,000 spring bulbs, 250,000 irises and 2 acres of roses. April-October; the site is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until dusk. Facilities are available for conferences, banquets and weddings.
The Ronald V. Joyce Centre For the Performing Arts at Hamilton Place Website: http://www.hecfi.on.ca/hp/hamplace.htm Phone: (905) 546-3100 Email: mailto:hamiltonplace@hamilton.ca	The spacious, lushly appointed building is world class in its scope and design and provides a distinctly flexible venue for a broad range of theatrical and non-theatrical productions. Just past the quarter century mark, Hamilton Place has established a history rich with entertainment milestones. With seating for 2181 patrons in the Great Hall, and 350 in the Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place plays host to a wide array of world-class performances, including drama, opera, comedy, dance, and A-list musical acts.
Spencer Gorge Wilderness Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-628-3060 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	From the escarpment brow, noted for its panoramas, to the forested depths of the gorge below. The Spencer Gorge/Webster's Falls Conservation Area exhibits the physical features which have made the Niagara Escarpment one of Ontario's most spectacular geological formations. This is where Spencer Creek converges into Tew's Falls and Webster's Falls, the region's largest waterfall. Tew's Falls, at 41 metres in height, is only 5 metres short of Niagara Falls.
Spiritsong Productions Website: http://www.spiritsong.ws/ Phone: 905-646-5271 Toll Free: 1-877-755-1943 Email: ssong@niagara.com	Seniors' Entertainment! Two sites to choose from: Lakeview Luncheon shows (Thursdays, Liuna Gardens, Stoney Creek, March through December - Great Value! Free Wine Tour! No Rate changes since 2002!
Symphony Hamilton Website: http://www.symphonyhamilton.ca/ Phone: (905) 526-6690 Email: info@symphonyhamilton.ca	For over 30 years, Symphony Hamilton has enriched the Hamilton-Burlington area by maintaining a full size community symphony orchestra of high calibre. Conducted by James R. McKay, Symphony Hamilton offers performance opportunities to qualified non-professional musicians seeking musical growth as well as professional freelance musicians. Four large-scale concerts are performed each season at the Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place and in St. Christopher's Anglican Church, Burlington. A wide variety of repertoires including works by Canadian composers, will delight and entertain you.
The Staircase Cafe Theatre Website: http://www.staircase.org/ Phone: (905) 529-3000 Email: info@staircase.org	The Staircase is an architecturally spectacular cafe named for its cast iron spiral staircase. We serve up delicious cappuccino, thin crust pizza, and decadent desserts.Hidden behind the cafe is an intimate live performance space with comfy seats. Live shows are scheduled most nights of the week.
Theatre Aquarius Website: http://www.theatreaquarius.org/ Phone: (905) 522-7815 Toll Free: 1-800-465-7529 Email: mailto:aquarius@theatreaquarius.org	Welcome to Hamilton's nationally-acclaimed professional theatre group: Theatre Aquarius! As the third largest regional theatre in the province of Ontario, and one of the most successful in Canada, our mandate has always been twofold: to offer a wide range of theatre programs to a broad and diverse audience, and to maintain the highest standards of artistic excellence
Trans Canada Trail Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	Across greater Hamilton, 70 kilometres of pathways and converted rail corridors have been registered as part of the Trans Canada Trail. These include the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail, the Chippawa Trail, Escarpment Rail Trail and a proposed route through the city. When completed, the TCT will touch all three oceans bordering Canada and become the longest shared-use trail in the world at 16,000 kilometres. Water from these oceans will be carried by relay to the TCT fountain in Ottawa.
Valens Conservation Area Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Email: valens@hamrca.on.ca	Welcome to Valens Conservation Area, a 300-hectare paradise for lovers of the outdoors. Recreation opportunities abound here, from winter camping to fishing, hiking and swimming. Nestled within the splendid pine and spruce forest at Valens are 220 campsites -- 61 sites with hydro and water.An additional 10 sites are available for group camping. Valens has everything to make camping enjoyable: modern washrooms, shower and laundry facilities and playground equipment. The campground is open eleven months out of the year, so visitors can experience nature in all seasons.
The Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail Website: http://www.foundation.hamrca.on.ca/ Phone: 905-525-2183 Toll Free: 1-888-319-4722 Email: nature@hamrca.on.ca	The Waterfront Trail stretches 325 kilometres along the shore of Lake Ontario. The trail links as many as 177 natural areas, 143 parks and promenades, 80 marinas and yacht clubs, hundreds of historic places, fairs, museums, art galleries and festivals. The goal is to link Niagara-on-the-Lake and Ganonoque, connecting at each with the Seaway Trail in New York State. The trail traverses Hamilton on road and pathway. The paved 3.5-kilometre paved promenade at Confederation Park is part of the trail.
Westfield Heritage Village Website: http://www.westfieldheritage.ca/ Phone: (519) 621-8851 Toll Free: 1-800-319-4722 Email: west@nonline.net	A fascinating living history museum with over 30 historic buildings surrounded by 324 acres of unspoiled natural woodlands and meadows with several well marked nature trails. A perfect setting for special events including Maple Syrup Festival, The American Civil War Re-enactment, Christmas in the Country, Miss Muffin Gets Married, Bus and Group Tours and Educational School Programmes, and much, much more... Discover much more by exploring the virtual world of The Westfield Heritage Village.
Whitehern Historic Home and Gardens Website: http://www.whitehern.ca/whitehern.php Phone: (905) 546-2018 Email: whitehern@hamilton.ca	Discover this National Historic Site, the elegant former residence of the Hon. T.B. McQuesten, founder of the Royal Botanical Gardens and other major Ontario landmarks. The care taken in the preservation of the home and its original contents offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of three generations of one family, from 1852 until 1968. Whitehern is surrounded by terraced ornamental gardens and decorated in Edwardian style with original period furniture, art, china, books, and toys are on display in the home.
Wild Waterworks Website: http://www.hamrca.on.ca/parks/visit/ waterworks.asp Phone: (905) 561-2292 Toll Free: 1-800-555-8755 Email: mailto:wildww@hamrca.on.ca	Wild Waterworks has opened the new Night Rider and Blue Demon tube slides. Go solo or with a friend as you slide 5.5-storeys down to the Eazy River. Move on and surf the waves in Canada's largest outdoor wave pool. Over a million gallons of heated water splash down every minute. The fun continues with the heart-pounding twists of the Demons ât the park's six-storey body slides. Toddlers will love Little Squirt Works, a fun wading pool with computer-controlled sprays, mists and fountains. Catch all the fun Wild Waterworks has to offer from the first Sunday in June to Labour Day.
Will's Christmas Village - Store & Tree Farm Website: http://www.leeacademy.com/familyfarm.htm Phone: 519-647-2648 Email: willfarms@leeacademy.com	Open to the public 7 days a week, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24. " Tree Safari" farm tour/shopping in our unique Christmas store: for groups, by reservation only, March 15 - Dec. 24. Visited by thousands of families each holiday season!

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