The City of Hamilton website | Tourism Hamilton website
Entertainment & Nightlife
Casino Niagara
Flamboro Downs (racetrack, slots, etc.)
Myhamilton.ca features a list of events happening in the area
[photo credit: John Piercy]_________________________________________________________________
Historical & Cultural Hamilton (heritage sites, museums & tours)
Haunted Hamilton (Ghost Walks)
James Street North Art District
Whitehern Historic House & Garden
Workers Arts & Heritage Centre
[photo credit: World Biosphere ]
_____________________________________________
Local Libraries
Redeemer University College Library
______________________________________________________________________
Parks & Trails
Hamilton Waterfalls Hamilton is home to over 65 waterfalls – the most of any other North American city!
_______________________________________
Restauraunts & Bars Near the Conference Site
Acclamation (Portuguese)191 James Street North Hamilton, ON L8R 2K9 905-523-7269
La Piazza Allegra (Italian)180 James Street South Hamilton, ON L8P 4V1 905-777-8970
Gate Of India (Indian) 201 James Street North Hamilton, ON L8R 2L2 905-528-5548
Honest Lawyer (pub fare) Jackson Square Mall (next to The Sheraton Hotel)
Chesters Beers of the World (pub fare) 60 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-529-9568
La Luna (Lebanese) 306 King Street West Hamilton, ON L8P 1B1 905-523-5198
My-Thai (Thai) 21 John Street North Hamilton, ON L8R 1H1 905-526-8373
Thai Memory (Thai) 25 King William Street Hamilton, ON 905-296-1077
Le Chinois (Szechuan/Asian) 173 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1B3 905-528-2223
1 Duke (bistro) 1 Duke Street Hamilton, ON L8P 1W9 905-522-6222
PepperJack Café (Mediterranean) 38 King William Street Hamilton, ON L8R 3N8 905-525-6666
Ceilidh House Irish Pub (pub fare) 107 George Street Hamilton, ON L8P 1E3 905-528-5256
Capri Family Restaurant(Italian) 25 John Street North Hamilton, ON L8R 1H1 905-525-7811
Il Fiasco (bistro) 182 Locke Street South Hamilton, ON L8P 4B3 905-522-8549
Pheasant Plucker (pub fare) 20 Augusta Street Hamilton, ON 905-529-9000
Sapporo Japanese Restaurant (Japanese/sushi) 96 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1G3 905-527-1668
Kampai (Japanese/sushi) 236 King Street West Hamilton, ON L8P 1A9 905-777-8744
Bar on Locke (pub fare) 178 Locke St. S. Hamilton, ON 905-521-9116
Slainte Irish Pub (pub fare) 33 Bowen Street Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y6 905-528-8000
Bean Bar (bistro) 1012 King Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4 905-524-2326 (near McMaster University)
Corktown Irish Pub (pub fare) 175 Young Street Hamilton, ON L8N 1V7 905-572-9242
_______________________________________________________________________
Shopping
Hamilton Farmer’s Market (located in same mall as Sheraton Hotel and open Thurs., Fri. and Sat.)
Lloyd D. Jackson Square (Sheraton Hotel is located inside this mall)
Westdale Village (located near McMaster University)
___________________________________________________________
4 Must-See’s While You Are in the Area…
Hamilton Harbour and Waterfront (pictured at left)
Hamilton Waterfalls (65 and counting!)
[photo credit: John Piercy]
__________________________________________________________
Map of Conference Site
The Sheraton Hotel is located in downtown Hamilton, close to many restaurants and bars, shopping areas and the waterfront areas. Hamilton Public Library is located in the same complex as the hotel, and McMaster University and Mohawk College are each a short 10-15 minute taxi ride away.