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THINGS TO DO IN HAMILTON, BURLINGTON
We are spoiled for things to see and do in #HamOnt and #BurlOn. HAMILTON CITY Magazine helps you keep up with it all. Think of us as your plugged-in friend who knows all the cool stuff happening around town! Get out and enjoy – and tell them HCM sent you!
The transformative potential of slower streets
Everyone wins when vehicles move at lower speeds and when pedestrian and cyclist safety is prioritized. Sometimes transformative change comes from a major development or initiative. Few would argue the long-term potential something like light-rail transit will have on making Hamilton a more economically and environmentally sustainable…
Get creative with kids this Christmas
If you’ve got a child in your life and want to give them a special gift, experience or memory this holiday season, check out these unique – and local – ideas. Practical Threads Sparrow Stitches' handiwork is the definition of homemade. Handmade in Lianne’s home, her sewn…
Labour’s new stories
Tara Bursey, executive director of the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, has shifted the non-profit from a place of permanent exhibits to one built around the views of local artists and the community about the present and future of work. From its start as a hub for…
Talking with trees
Urban environmental artist Lesia Mokrycke has developed a database of trees in Hamilton that are older than the city itself. Lesia Mokrycke is telling the stories of the city’s old-growth trees. Hamilton is home to oak trees believed to be more than 300 years old, including some…
The Cat is back
Beloved John Street South pub and live music venue the Cat & Fiddle has reopened under new ownership. When Reg Collett and Dario Pacini first opened the Cat ’N’ Fiddle in 1993, it quickly became one of the city’s best spots, most notably for its Wednesday night…
Pollyanna The Musical: The Digital Diaries
HAMILTON CITY Magazine lifts the curtain on bringing this world premiere to the stage at Theatre Aquarius. Through unprecedented access to the creative team, cast and production crew, we are documenting the blood, sweat, tears and hard work that go into getting to opening night. Pollyanna…
Junkhouse reunites for Hamilton show Dec. 1
Hometown show at Bridgeworks marks 30 years for breakthrough debut album Strays, which is essentially a folk record, says frontman Tom Wilson. It went gold and launched the rock career of the band. In the pantheon of quintessential Hamilton bands, Junkhouse ranks right up there with Crowbar and…
Holiday train rolls through Hamilton
The festive display of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train, featuring 14 railcars decorated with thousands of lights, attracted crowds to Gage Park on Wednesday. The train also featured music performances from Canadian act Kiesza and Australian country music duo Seaforth. The train, which travels across…