HAMILTON

Situated at the western end of Lake Ontario, in the heart of the area known as the Golden Horseshoe, Hamilton is a city of contrasts - it is  both the Steel Capital of Canada and a home of a 1,000 ha botanical garden, as well as major arts and cultural facilities. Amidst clamorous steel mills of Hamilton stands one of North America's finest concert halls.

 

Dundurn Castle. This 19-th century, 35-room mansion is restored to its former splendor as the home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Prime Minister of the United Provinces of Canada, 1854-56. Various Special events and exhibits are featured throughout the year. (Dundurn Park on York Blvd.: all year, daily, afternoons. Extended hours June - Labour Day).

 

Hamilton Military Museum. Displays uniforms, equipments and weapons of war, dating from the War of 1812 onwards. (Grounds of Dundurn Castle: all year, daily, afternoons.)

Art Gallery of Hamilton. This impressively designed structure contains a fine collection of paintings, sculptures and graphics by Canadian, American and European artists and features an extensive exhibition program.

 

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