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Things to do with kids in Hamilton

8 family-friendly places in Hamilton: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do with kids in Hamilton

  1. Eat

    Ancaster Mill

    With its historic stone buildings, natural panoramas and waterfall, this is a picturesque spot for Sunday brunch and what it bills as "contemporary Canadian Cuisine". Family run.

  2. See

    Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

    A living museum featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada's military from the beginning of World War II to the present. Home of one of the world's two remaining flying Lancaster bombers. Those who dare can experience an open cockpit ride in a bi-plane through the Legends Flight program.

    9AM-5PMAdult $12, seniors/students $11, youth $8, children free

  3. See

    Dundurn Castle

    One of Hamilton's most-recognized landmarks, Dundurn Castle is a National Historic site, illustrating the life and times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798–1862). More of a stately home than a "castle", the still-impressive structure was completed in 1835. Features year-round programming, tours, restaurant and an on-site military museum. The museum is only partially wheelchair accessible. Call for more details.

    Canada Day to Labour Day: Daily 10AM-4PM; Labour Day to Canada Day: Tue-Sun noon-4PMFull-price ticket includes admission to Dundurn Castle, the Historic Kitchen Garden (June to October) and the Hamilton Military Museum: $14 for adults ages 18 to 59, $12 for seniors ages 60 and above, $12 for students ages 13 to 17, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, children five years old or younger visit for free, $37 for a family of two adults and unlimited dependent children under 18 years old

  4. Eat

    Shakespeare's

    Family-owned & -operated. Fabulous steak, seafood and wild game. Amazing wines.

    Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat from 5PM

  5. Buy Not mapped

    Upper James Street

    Upper James is a lengthy street that was at one time known locally as "Oilcan Alley" due to a prevalence of autobody shops and car dealerships. Most of the major dealerships in Hamilton are still located on Upper James around the Ryckmans Corners area between Stone Church and 20 Road. A huge number of stores and family restaurants exist to service the needs of most shoppers, including a Walmart Supercentre at Fennell Avenue. Beware of traffic during rush-hour periods.

  6. See Not mapped

    Waterfront

    Hamilton is, as of summer 2020, in the midst of a major waterfront reclamation project, and has already restored the beautiful Pier 4 Park at the bottom of Bay St. This continues to the west with a waterfront trail to Princess Point, and to the east with a beautiful marina, waterfront cafe, boat and trolley tours, and a lovely playground.

  7. See

    Hamilton Children's Museum

    Hands-on exhibits for children.

    Wed-Sat 9:30AM-3:30PM, Sun 11AM-4PMAdults $2.50, children 1-12 $4.50

  8. See

    Pier 4 Park

    Beach, playground, boardwalk.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hamilton (CC BY-SA 4.0).