Waterfront Fun

Waterfront Trails

(Text is from the City of Hamilton web site. All links lead off site in a new window.)

The City of Hamilton and its partners officially opened the Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail and fish and wildlife habitat enhancements on July 1, 2000. The 3.4 kilometer long multi-use trail makes its way along the shore from Bayfront Park to Princess Point, and through the Desjardins Canal with a floating walkway paralleling the boat channel.

The trail connects to the Trans Canada Trail, the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail in Burlington, and the Desjardins Canal bordering Cootes Paradise. Special attention has been given to ensure universal accessibility, and to provide residents and tourists with focal points to observe natural, historic, and cultural features such as Cootes Paradise, Dundurn Castle, and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

This trail project allowed residents and visitors alike to appreciate our past and look to the future as the City and its partners continue working on the principles of sustainability and enhancing our overall quality of life.

Harbour Boat Tours

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!

The Hamiltonian is a 28ft custom Metalcraft Marine boat which can accommodate 12 passengers and a captain. Each tour is approximately 50 minutes long. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided.

These inexpensive and informative tours are operated by the Hamilton Waterfront Trust and run daily from the Hamilton Waterfront Trust building in front of the Williams Coffee Pub.

View the schedule and pricing for the Hamiltonian on the Hamilton Waterfront Trust webpage.

Waterfront Trolley Tours

Waterfront Trolley

During the summer months, Hamilton Waterfront Trust is offering a 12km narrated tour along the Hamilton Waterfront Trail. The trolley is capable of holding 43 passengers.

View the schedule and pricing for the Waterfront Trolly on the Hamilton Waterfront Trust webpage.

 

 

For more information on all the fun things to do at the water's edge, visit the Hamilton Waterfront Trust's website.