Welcome to our Great Hamilton hotel
Our Hamilton hotel is tucked near the western corner of Lake Ontario, less than an hour from Toronto, Niagara Falls, two major airports, and the United States border.
Hamilton is home to part of the Royal Botanical Gardens, a national treasure of Canada, among other exciting and interesting attractions. Our proximity to downtown means that many sights and sounds, as well as amazing Hamilton restaurants, wait just minutes down the road. Interesting spots for tourism include Dundurn Castle, Wild Waterworks, Niagara's Wine region and nearby Lake Ontario. If you have time, you really should visit Niagara Falls, less than an hour east of our Hamilton hotel.
It is hard to find accommodations in Hamilton - Stoney Creek that compare to ours. Our accommodations are designed for both corporate business travelers and for being comfortable for families on trips at an affordable, low rate. The Quality Hotel Hamilton features a business station, two boardrooms for small meetings, audio/visual rental equipment and fax/copier services. If you're looking for Hamilton lodging suitable for a business travel, look no further.
We also provide free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, as well as a convenient fitness centre for staying in shape during your trip. Whether for leisure or business, make your Hamilton hotel reservations today and look forward to a memorable stay.
2 Blocks from Barton City Bus, 4 Blocks from GO Bus Pick-up, you may also call the hotel directly if you need assistance with arranging a car service or Limo.
'56 Confederation Park' - New Service Details
Route 56 - Confederation Park (Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
This route will now operate 7 days a week, year round (effective Sunday, March 25, 2012) to provide service to the newly opened Walmart on Centennial Parkway, south of the South Service Road.
* courtesy Hamilton Street Railway company
HSR Information Line (905) 527-4441
http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/transit/
Links to other Public Transit related websites:
Burlington Transit: http://cms.burlington.ca/Page146.aspx
Presto Fare Card: http://www.prestocard.ca
Find The Way: http://www.findtheway.ca/en/
Arriving by Rail:
GO Transit
1 888 438-6646
36 Hunter St. E., Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8 (Downtown Terminal)
GO Transit offers rail service from Hamilton, eastbound towards Toronto along the Lakeshore West GO Train Route. The rail service runs weekdays during peak 'rush hour' travel times. Regular bus departures from the Hamilton GO Station (downtown terminal) connect Hamilton to Aldershot Train station to provide access to the Lakeshore West GO Train Route. For more information about GO and train schedules visit their website.
http://www.gotransit.com
VIA Rail
1 888 842-7245
1199 Waterdown Road, Burlington, ON (Aldershot GO Station)
Take VIA Rail for a unique travel experience that offers stunning views and all the space you need to make your trip as enjoyable as the destination. Embark on your equally picturesque Hamilton tour following your convenient arrival at the nearby Aldershot Station.
http://www.viarail.ca/
Arriving by Air:
John C. Munro
Hamilton International Airport
905-679-1999
9300 Airport Rd,
Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0
Make John C. Munro International Airport your first choice for flying. Choose from major air carriers and tour operators, offering frequent flights to Canadian, American and Caribbean destinations. Save money with competitive low-cost air fares and cheaper parking. Save stress with fast lines, short walks, quicker take-offs and a fun, friendly atmosphere. Ground transportation available at the airport includes taxi services, HSR (local public transit) and car rentals.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has WestJet Airlines which offers flights to more than thirty (30) destinations in Canada, US and Caribbean. Hamilton International’s business also includes major air cargo carriers which include: Cargojet, UPS, Purolator, DHL and BAX Global.
http://www.flyhi.ca/
WestJet Airlines
1-800-538-5696
Car Rentals available at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Avis
http://www.avis.ca/car-rental/avisHome/home.ac
Phone: 1 800-272-5871
Hertz
http://www.hertz.ca
Phone: 1 800-263-0600
National
https://www.nationalcar.ca/
Phone: 1-800-CAR-RENT (227-7368)
Local Taxi Service:
While in Hamilton, taxi cabs are a convenient way to get around the city.
•Fares are standard, metered and non-negotiable
•The driver should start the meter at the beginning of your ride and stop it when you reach your destination
•Refuse to ride in a taxi without an operational meter
•If your service was acceptable, a 10-15% tip is customary
Blue Line Taxi
Blue Line Taxi offers a 24 hour taxi service all year long. We have clean, air conditioned vehicles and offer wheel chair accessible vehicles upon request. Stations wagons or vans are also available upon request.
http://www.525blue.com
Phone: 905-525-BLUE
Hamilton Cab
Hamilton Cab provides taxi services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our 24-hour service includes; computerized dispatch services, van service, uniformed drivers, package delivery, all cars and drivers are 100% insured, advance reservations, and hourly rates.
http://www.hamiltoncab.com
Phone: 905-777-7777 or 1-877-525-2500
Wavetrans
Para-transit & Wheelchair Transportation in Hamilton. Traveling in a wheelchair or motorized scooter? Wavetrans can get you to your destination safely and securely.
Phone: 905-777-9283
Enjoy spacious rooms with free high-speed, wireless Internet access at our Hamilton hotel's gorgeous location 1/4 km from Lake Ontario. We're in a great spot not far from Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Things To Do in Hamilton Ontario
Royal Botanical Gardens
Take an exhilarating trip through nature's most beautiful work. Royal Botanical Gardens features five glorious gardens, a 30-kilometer trail system and four nature sanctuaries.
680 Plains Road West
Burlington, ON L7T 4H4
905-527-1158
info@rbg.ca
www.rbg.ca
Hours:
Mon to Sun 11:00 to 10:00
Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle Discover this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830s on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813. Once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, railway magnate, lawyer and Premier of the United Canadas (1854-1856) and his family, today Dundurn Castle tells the story of the family who lived above stairs and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is the museum’s Patron and the great, great, great granddaughter of Sir Allan MacNab. Experience unique and engaging cooking, craft and gardening workshops or custom-design your own for groups of 15 or more.
610 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8R 3H1
905-546-2872
dundurn@hamilton.ca
Wild Waterworks Hamilton
Catch all the fun Wild Waterworks has to offer from the first Saturday in June to Labour Day. Featuring tube slides, body slides, wave pool, Eazy River and children's area. Located in Confederation Park.
585 Van Wagner's Beach Blvd.
Hamilton, ON
905-547-6141, ext. 5007
wildww@conservationhamilton.ca
www.conservationhamilton.ca
African Lion Safari
Come 'face to face' with over 1,000 exotic birds, animals that roam free in large Game Reserves. Live animal shows, Misumu Bay Wet Play. Full day of family fun! Experience our Pride.... as we celebrate over 40 Wild Years!
R.R. #1, 1386 Cooper Rd
Cambridge, ON N1R 8B2
519-623-2620
admin@lionsafari.com
www.lionsafari.com
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Home to over 40 aircraft from WWII to military jets; including an operational Avro Lancaster. Vintage aircraft flying*, restaurant, gift shop, displays, guided tours and lots of plane fun! *conditions apply
9280 Airport Rd.
Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0
905-679-4183
museum@warplane.com
www.warplane.com
Hamilton Civic Museums
Discover… Real People. Real Stories. Real Adventure! Hamilton Civic Museums provide hours of entertainment for you and your family. Explore five National Historic Sites, a children’s museum, community museums, and over 150 annual events, exhibits and workshops.Hop on-board a miniature steam train during Live Steamer Days at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology. Prepare and enjoy delicious Victorian fare in Dundurn Castle's historic kitchen. Enjoy summer concerts at Fieldcote and Whitehern, and a Military Tattoo in Dundurn Park. Don’t miss the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek – a 2011 Top 100 Event in Ontario.
77 James St., N.
Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3
905-546-2424 ext. 7527
museums@hamilton.ca
http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton is home to a comprehensive collection of Canadian historical, contemporary art and an impressive European collection. AGH hosts an exciting schedule of varied exhibitions and programming.
123 King St. West
Hamilton, ON L8P 4S8
905-527-6610
info@artgalleryofhamilton.com
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
Battlefield House Museum & Park
National Historic Site Visit this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family. The Gages worked the land with their ten children and became a strong voice in the hamlet of Stoney Creek. During the War of 1812, the family retreated to their cellar as the Battle of Stoney Creek raged outside. The 100-foot-high Battlefield Monument stands as a symbol of peace and commemorates those soldiers who died on June 6, 1813. Nestled under the scenic Niagara Escarpment, this historic site encompasses 32 acres of parkland divided by Battlefield Creek.
77 King St. W.
Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5E5
905-662-8458
battlefield@hamilton.ca
www.battlefieldhouse.ca
Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum
The Canadian Football Hall of Fame promotes all levels of Canadian football through exhibits and interactives. Individual achievements are recognized annually with an induction weekend.
58 Jackson St. W
Hamilton, ON L8P 1L4
905-528-7566
info@cfhof.ca
www.cfhof.ca
Hamilton Farmers' Market
There are rows of excellent product filling the Farmers' Market. From farm fresh product to coffee and donuts, each market day is a remarkable sight that attracts regular customers from the local community and tourists from all over the world.
55 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
905-546-2424 x.2096
Dave.Turner@hamilton.ca
Hamilton Harbour Queen Cruises
Let our Captain and crew welcome you aboard as you tour, dine or dance on one of our 6 scheduled cruises that we offer weekly from May 30 - September 27. Whether it is a date for two, your entire family or a corporate event, the Hamilton Harbour Queen is the perfect venue for an unforgettable experience.
47 Discovery Drive
Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4
905-525-4498
info@hamiltonwaterfront.com
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Hamilton Military Museum
Dundurn National Historic Site Discover Canadian military history! Investigate the War of 1812, the Rebellion of 1837–38, the Boer War and World War I. See a reconstructed World War I trench, a medals display and our changing exhibit gallery. There is something for everyone, including games for children.
610 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8R 3H1
905-546-2872
military@hamilton.ca
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
National Historic Site Witness the social and mechanical life of Canada’s early industrial revolution. Housed in a 150-year-old Waterworks, this National Historic Site preserves two 70-ton steam engines, perhaps the oldest surviving Canadian-built engines. The historic Hamilton Waterworks is a Civil and Power Engineering Landmark. The museum offers various permanent and changing exhibits and features special events for the whole family, including Live Steamer Days from May through October.
900 Woodward Ave.
Hamilton, ON L8H 7N2
905-546-4797
steammuseum@hamilton.ca
McMaster Museum of Art
The museum houses McMaster University's significant collection of 6,000 works of art and presents changing public programmes. Highlights include the Herman H. Levy Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
1280 Main St. W
Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6
905-525-9140 ext. 23081
museum@mcmaster.ca
http://www.mcmaster.ca/museum/
Outdoor Ice Rink Pier 8
Pier 8 Outdoor Recreational Skating. This is a free rink open to the public from 10 am - 11pm daily. For those of you who do not have skates, we will be offering skate and helmet rentals. LEARN-TO-SKATE PROGRAM The Hamilton Waterfront Trust together with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation are offering a Learn-to-Skate Program for the Community. For those interested in participating in the Learn-to-Skate Program, please fill out the forms online and return to the Hamilton Waterfront Trust. Please note that space is limited. There are two groups available: Children and Youth ages 3 – 18 and Adults ages 19 and over.
47 Discovery Dr.
Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4
905-523-4498
information@hamiltonwaterfront.com
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com
Biking in Hamilton
Hamilton has hundreds of kilometers of bike trails to explore. From converted rail trails to paved waterfront trails to designated paths along city streets, there are biking opportunities for everybody at any skill level!
Hamilton Cycling Routes Booklet
For More Information about Cycling in Hamilton
The City of Hamilton provides a combination of on-road dedicated bike lanes, on-road signed bike routes and off-road trails that attempt to meet the commuter and recreational cyclists needs.
http://www.hamilton.ca/BikeRides
http://www.hamilton.ca/cycling
http://www.cyclehamilton.ca/
The Welcome Cyclists Network connects cyclists to bicycle-friendly accommodations, places to eat, attractions and businesses in Ontario.
http://www.welcomecyclists.ca/
Did you know?
In 2003, Hamilton hosted the Road World Championships, which is the annual world championship for bicycle road racing. The international television audience for the event was estimated to be 350 million people, the 2nd largest international television event audience for a sporting event behind only the Superbowl. The event captured as many as 750 athletes from 50 countries around the world
Shopping:
Eastgate Square
Shopping Centre with over 100 shops and services. Check out www.eastgatesquare.ca for more information.
75 Centennial Parkway North
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2P2
905-561-2444
Hours:
Monday to Friday 10-9
Saturday 9:30-6
Sunday 11-5
Lime Ridge Mall
With over 200 stores Lime Ridge is the dominant regional shopping centre in the Greater Hamilton and surrounding area. Lime Ridge, Shopping Should Feel This Good www.limeridge.ca
999 Upper Wentworth St.
Hamilton, ON L9A 4X5
905-387-4455
bairds@cadillacfairview.com
Hours:
Monday to Friday 10-9
Saturday 9:30 - 6
Sunday 11-5
Lloyd D. Jackson Square
Jackson Square is home to a retail shopping complex in the core of downtown Hamilton. When your destination is Hamilton, the place to be is in the "The Square"
100 King St W
Hamilton, ON L8N 1A8
905-522-3501