Hamilton Tourism

• Hamiltonians with Spencer Gorge in their ‘backyard’ want exemption from reservation fees

  Residents living near Dundas Peak and Webster’s Falls are seeking free access to the area, insisting that the latest hike in reservation fees seems excessive.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Feds invest $7.5 million in community, tourism projects in Hamilton and area

  The federal government has announced $7.5 million in funding for more than 30 community infrastructure and tourism projects across Hamilton and the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
  
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• Hamilton’s economy grows in 2022 but expected to slow going into 2023: report

  A Conference Board of Canada report forecasts an economic slow down for Hamilton going into 2023 with current inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and labour shortages.

  Economy

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Visits to Hamilton’s Spencer Gorge this fall by ‘reservation only,’ says HCA

  Just in time for the fall colours, the Hamilton Conservation Authority will implement a paid reservation system for visitors to two area waterfalls to curb 'overwhelming' traffic.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
• Hamilton gets $3.6M in federal funding for infrastructure, tourism projects

  The federal government is investing over $3.6 million in half a dozen community infrastructure and tourism spaces in Hamilton, including the Children's Museum in Gage Park.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
• CFL’s Grey Cup, NHL’s Heritage Classic give Hamilton’s economy a $20-million boost

  'Yes, there is an upfront cost,' says Mayor Fred Eisenberger, 'but there's certainly significant spill-over benefit that goes into all of the businesses that participate.'

  Economy

  Jun 15, 2022
• COVID not likely to stiffle further economic growth in Hamilton: report

  The highly infectious COVID-19 Omicron variant took some steam out of the Hamilton's economic activity in early 2022, but it's not expected to throw off further growth.

  Economy

  May 4, 2022
• Extra enforcement to continue through 2022 near Hamilton waterfalls and along waterfront trail

  Director of Strategic Initiatives Marty Hazell says the parking and trespassing enforcement pilot in Hamilton waterfall areas has made 'noticeable improvements.'

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2022
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• Hamilton Conservation Authority pass holders double during pandemic

  The HCA aims to have Wild Waterworks back in operation this summer. The water park at Confederation Park stayed closed through the summers of 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2022
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• City hopes to incorporate HMCS Haida site into waterfront vision

  A motion presented by Ward 2 Coun. Jason Farr seeks changes to the entranceway to the national historic site that would integrate with city investments along the waterfront.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2021