Open Data Program

The City of Hamilton’s Open Data Program is moving the City toward being a more open, transparent and accessible government.

The goals of the Open Data Program are to:

  • Enable the community to have access to City data easily and transparently.
  • Deliver open data that is meaningful and of high quality.
  • Build a sustainable Open Data Program through the development of policies and growth backed by business processes to continually evolve and improve the open data delivery service.

Looking for a data set? 

Send an email to opendata@hamilton.ca to make a suggestion or let us know what you are looking for. We appreciate your input and continue to add data sets regularly.

List of open data sets

Accommodations

Point feature representing various types of accommodations available in Hamilton including hotel, motels, bed and breakfasts and campus rooms.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP  | CSV | XLS

Addresses

Point feature representing the distinct addresses for the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: weekly
Format: SHP | CSV  | XLS

Airport

Area feature representing both the airport boundary and the runways.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Arenas

Point locations of arenas within the City of Hamilton, includes the arena name, address, community, and phone number as attributes.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV  | XLS

Award Recipients - Urban Design & Architecture Awards

List of the winners of the Urban Design and Architecture Awards that recognize and celebrate excellence in the design of our urban environment.
Update frequency: biannually
Format: CSV | XLS

Beaches

Point feature representing the City of Hamilton public recreational bathing beaches.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP  | CSV | XLS

Beach Water Quality

Point feature representing the geometric mean of E. coli bacteria at Hamilton’s public beaches as an indicator of the recreational water quality.
Update frequency: weekly
Format: CSV | XLS

Bikeways

Line feature representing the existing bikeways in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: quarterly
Format: KML  | SHP | CSV | XLS

Type is represented by the following codes:

  • BL = Designated Bike Lane
  • HCOS = Cautionary Un-Signed Bike Route (on streets with High traffic volume)
  • HSBR = Signed On-Street Bike Route (on streets with Moderate to High traffic volume)
  • LCOS = Cautionary Un-Signed Bike Route (on streets with mostly low traffic volume)
  • MCOS = Cautionary Un-Signed Bike Route (on streets with Moderate traffic volume)
  • PMUP = Paved Multi-Use Trail (shared with pedestrians)
  • PS = Paved Shoulder
  • PSBL = Unmarked Paved Shoulder Bike Lane
  • SBR = Signed On-Street Bike Route (on streets with mostly low traffic volume)
  • SMUP = Unpaved (softer surface) Multi-Use Trail (shared with pedestrians)

Bridges

Point features representing bridge and culvert structures that are >=3 metres in span, including City, rail and private bridges.
Update frequency: weekly
Format: KML | SHP  | CSV  | XLS

Building and Demolition Permits

Building construction and demolition permits issued by the City of Hamilton, Building Division as regulated by the Ontario Building Code Act. Issued permits include all construction and demolition activity for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Agricultural and Residential sectors. 
Update frequency: quarterly
Format: CSV | XLS (2017 to present) |  CSV  | XLS (2016)  |    CSV  | XLS (2008 to 2015)

Building Permits - Construction Value by Permit Type

Annual summary data of building construction permits issued by the City of Hamilton, Building Division as regulated by the Ontario Building Code Act. Permit types include: Residential, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Miscellaneous.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Building Permits - Construction Value by Year

Summary data of total annual building permits issued by the City of Hamilton, Building Division since 1998 as regulated by the Ontario Building Code Act, and their associated value of construction.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Buildings

Area feature representing buildings were compiled by digitizing the building footprints from the aerial photography. Most residential buildings were compiled as "best-fit" rectangles. Smaller units, such as sheds, may not be captured.
Update Frequency: quarterly
Format: SHP  | DGN

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) Boundaries

Area feature representing the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).  A BIA is an association of commercial property owners and tenants, run by a volunteer Board of Management elected from its members, who fund through a special levy street and sidewalk beautification, festivals, and marketing and promotional campaigns for the area.
Update frequency: as amended
Format: KML  | SHP 

Campgrounds

Point feature representing campgrounds located within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML  | SHP | CSV | XLS

Cemeteries

Area feature representing Municipal and privately owned cemeteries. Source of information is from the Hamilton's Heritage Volume 6, Inventory of Cemeteries and Burial Grounds published by the Planning and Economic Development Department.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML  | SHP | CSV | XLS

Census - 2016 Hamilton Census Profile

List of demographic variables for the City of Hamilton. Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population
Format: CSV  CSV Note | XLS

Census - 2016 Hamilton Census Profile by Dissemination Area

List of demographic variables for the City of Hamilton by Dissemination Area.Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population
Format: CSV CSV Note | XLS

Census - 2016 Hamilton CMA Census Profile by Census Tract (includes Grimsby and Burlington)

List of demographic variables for the City of Hamilton CMA by Census Tract. Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population
Format: CSV CSV Note | XLS

Census - 2016 Hamilton Population & Dwelling Count by Census Tract

List of population and dwelling counts for the City of Hamilton by Census Tract. Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population
Format: CSV | XLS

Census - 2016 Hamilton Population & Dwelling Count by Ward

List of population and dwelling counts for the City of Hamilton by Ward. Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population
Note: Area in sq km for Wards may vary due to digiziting.
Format: CSV | XLS

City Boundary

Area feature representing the City of Hamilton boundary limits.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML  | SHP

City Waterfalls

Point feature representing the publicly accessible waterfalls within the City of Hamilton, on both public and private property. Note: only waterfalls on private property which have been granted limited access by the landowner are included.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

City-Owned Properties

Inventory of City of Hamilton owned or leased properties.
Update frequency: weekly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Community (Former Municipal) Boundaries

Area feature representing the six former municipal boundaries within the City of Hamilton: Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Community Downtown Boundaries

Area feature representing the boundaries for the six main downtown areas in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Community Improvement Project Areas (CIPA) Boundaries

Area feature representing the Community Improvement Project Areas, designated by By-law 11-172 as amended, indicating where various financial incentive programs and other community improvement initiatives may be available, as specified in the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan.
Update frequency: as amended
Format: KML  |  SHP

Community Improvement Project Areas (CIPA) Corridors

Area feature representing the Community Improvement Project Areas, designated by By-law 11-172 as amended, indicating where various financial incentive programs and other community improvement initiatives may be available, as specified in the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Plan. 
Update frequency: as amended
Format: KML  |  SHP

Cooling Towers - Registered

Registered Cooling Towers with Public Health Services within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: as amended
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Development Applications - Active

List of active applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision indicating the number of days the applications are active from the deemed complete date to the date of the Planning Committee meeting in relation to statutory timeframes for non-decision appeals prescribed by the Planning Act.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

1. When an application is deemed incomplete, the new deemed complete date is the day the new materials are submitted. In these situations, the 120, 180 & 270 day timeframe commences on the date the new materials were submitted.  In all other situations, the 120, 180 & 270 day timeframe commences the day the application was received.

* In accordance with Section 17 (40.1) of the Planning Act, the City of Hamilton has extended the approval period of Official Plan Amendments applications from 180 days to 270 days (applicable to applications received on or after July 1, 2016).

Development Approval Timelines

Timelines for the completion of various steps in the development review process within the Planning and Economic Development Department 
Building Permit Review - Average timelines to issue a Building Permit. Format: CSV | XLS
Business Licence Review - Average timelines to issue a Business Licence and total number of licences issued. Format: CSV | XLS
Committee of Adjustment Hearings and Consent Applications - Average timelines for Committee of Adjustment Hearings and Consent applications. Format: CSV | XLS
Engineering Submissions for Site Plan - Average timelines to process Engineering Submission for Site Plan and total number of applications submitted. Format: CSV | XLS
Engineering Submissions for Subdivisions - Average timelines to process Engineering Submission for subdivisions and total number of applications submitted. Format: CSV | XLS
Reports to Planning Committee - Average timelines for Staff Reports of Development Applications to get to Planning Committee. Format: CSV | XLS
Zoning Verification -  Average timelines for Zoning Verifications for Planning Files. Format: CSV | XLS
Update frequency: yearly

A change in procedure for tracking Minor Variance Application timelines was implemented for 2016 whereby the timeframe for applications to be heard before the Committee of Adjustment was changed to commence on the date an application is received as opposed to the date on which Building Division’s review of the application is received. This has resulted in an increase of approximately 15 days in the timelines for every application.

Educational Institutions (formerly Schools and Colleges & Universities)

Point features representing all educational institutions in the City of Hamilton. Categories include: Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Post Secondary, Alternative Education and Adult Learning.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Election Poll Boundaries

*NEW*

Election polling areas for the upcoming Election in October 2018. Approximate voter counts are not included, they will be added after MPAC release in late September.
Update frequency: every 4 years
Format: KML | SHP 

Election Poll Locations

Area features representing regular and institutional poll locations for Elections 2014. Includes approximate voter counts.
Update frequency: every 4 years
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Election Results by Poll (Unofficial - 2014)

Format: XML

Employment Lands

Area boundaries that are based on the Employment Area land use designations from Schedule E-1 of the Urban Hamilton Official Plan, as amended.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Boundaries

Area features representing the Environmentally Sensitive Areas which are either land or water areas containing natural features or significant ecological functions.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Escarpment

Line representing the Niagara Escarpment as captured from 1992 aerial photography.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Film Permits

List of film permits issued by the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Fire Stations

Point locations of fire stations within the City of Hamilton, includes names.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Food Establishments - Licensed

List of licensed food establishments in the City of Hamilton, including Bake Shops, Caterers, Multiple Food Shops, Eating Establishments with Liquor Licence, Fish Mongers, Butchers, Restaurants, Lunch Counter and Take Out.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Funding Recipients - 2018 Hamilton Winterfest Funding Program

List of the successful 2018 Hamilton Winterfest Funding Program applicants. The program awarded non-profit groups and organizations up to $1000 to be used towards an event or activity taking place during Hamilton Winterfest (February 3 to 19, 2018).
Update frequency: static
Format: CSV | XLS

Golf Courses

Point feature representing City and privately owned golf courses within the City of Hamilton, includes names.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Grant Recipients - BIA Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program

List of matching grant program recipients for external improvements to commercial properties. Offered to property owners/authorized tenants of commercial properties located within Hamilton’s active Business Improvement Areas. Offers matching grants for external improvements to commercial properties.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Grant Recipients - Commercial Facade Property Improvement Grant Program

List of matching grant program recipients for external improvements to commercial properties. Offered to property owners/authorized tenants of commercial properties located within Community Downtowns, the Mount Hope/Airport Gateway and the commercial corridors along Barton Street, east of the Barton Village BIA and along Kenilworth Avenue North as identified in the Downtown and Community Renewal Community Improvement Project Area. 
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Grant Recipients - Hamilton Heritage Conservation Grant Program

List of heritage conservation grant reipients that have been approved for matching grants to a maximum of $5,000 for the conservation/restoration of cultural heritage resources for properties that are not eligible for the Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Grant Recipients - Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program

List of heritage property grant recipients that have been approved for grants up to $150, 000 for the conservation/restoration of heritage features and for $20,000 for heritages studies for properties designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act.  Works required to restore heritage buildings to structural soundness are also eligible for funding. 
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Grant Recipients - Tax Increment Grant Program

List of grant recipients that have been approved for a five-year grant, in an amount not exceeding the increase in municipal property taxes as a direct result of the development or redevelopment of the land and/or building.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Gypsy Moth Monitoring

Data collected in 2017 and 2018 to determine forecasted defoliation the following year and identify potential treatment areas for Gypsy Moths.
Defoliation in 2017 - Level of defoliation observed on street trees. Format: KML | SHP
Natural Areas Defoliation in 2017 - Level of defoliation observed in natural areas. Format: KML | SHP
Gypsy Moth Pheromone Traps in 2017 - Pheromone traps attract and catch male Gypsy Moths to determine where they are present. Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS
5 Tree Plot Egg Mass Monitoring in 2017 - Egg mass counts centred within 5 street trees to predict defoliation and identify treatment areas. Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS
Walkthrough Natural Area Egg Mass Monitoring in 2017 - Egg mass counts walking within natural areas to predict defoliation and identify treatment areas Format: KML | SHP
Fall/Winter Monitoring Area in 2018 - The area boundary where monitoring for Gypsy Moths occurred. Format: KML | SHP
Aerial Spray Treatment Areas for 2018 - The area boundaries where aerial spraying is occurring spring 2018. Format: KML | SHP
5 Tree Plot Egg Mass Monitoring in 2018 - Egg mass counts centred within 5 street trees to predict defoliation and identify treatment areas. Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS
Update frequency: yearly

Heritage Properties

List of heritage properties on the City’s Inventory and on the Municipal Heritage Register including: non-designated properties of cultural heritage value or interest; and, properties designated by municipal by-law or subject to heritage conservation easement agreements under the Ontario Heritage Act. 
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Hospitals

Point locations of hospitals within the City of Hamilton, includes names.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

HSR Transit Feed

GTFS Realtime feed that provides realtime information about disruptions to their service (stations closed, lines not operating, important delays, etc.) location of vehicles, and expected arrival times. Reference material
Format: GTFS | GTFS (real-time)

Kennels and Pet Shops - Licensed

List of Licensed Kennels (any lot, building or structure used for the registered pure-bred breeding, raising, keeping, training or boarding of 4+ dogs) and Pet Shops (place where animals are sold or offered for sale as pets) in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Lakes

Area features representing water bodies, including Cootes Paradise, Hamilton Harbour and part of Lake Ontario.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Libraries

Point locations of libraries within the City of Hamilton, includes names, building square footage, ranking, etc.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Rankings are defined as:

-5 = Central
-4 = District Branch (>500,000 circ)
-3 = Community branch
-2 = Neighbourhood (> 50,000 circ)
-1 = Neighbourhood (< 50,000 circ)

Live Music Venues

List of live music venues in the City of Hamilton; include bars/night clubs and restaurants that offer live music as well as larger performance focused event space. Originally compiled by View Magazine and modified by the Music & Film Office to include Hamilton area venues. 
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Lodging Houses - Licensed

List of Licensed Lodging Houses (house or building where 4+ people live, without individual kitchens) in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Mobile Food Service Vehicles - Licensed

List of mobile food service vehicles (food trucks) operating within the City of Hamilton. A Mobile (Food Service Vehicle) License is required to ensure public health and safety, consumer protection and/or nuisance prevention.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

There are 3 categories of mobile food service vehicles:

Class A (stationary vehicle such as a permanent french fry truck)
Class B (a vehicle that travels around such as a travelling food truck or mobile hot dog cart)
Class C (i.e. ice cream bicycles)

Mobile Sign Leasing & Rentals Business - Licensed

List of Licensed Mobile Sign Leasing or Renting Businesses in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Museums and Galleries

Point locations of museums and galleries within the City of Hamilton, includes names.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Neighbourhood Boundaries

Area features representing the neighbourhood boundaries of the former (pre-amalgamated) City of Hamilton. Attributes include the neighbourhood name and number.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Our Citizen Survey 2018

*NEW*

Results of the 2018 Our Citizen Survey that measured citizen’s satisfaction with various City services and quality of life in Hamilton. The survey was completed online and by phone from January 15, 2018 to February 4, 2018.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Outdoor Events on City Property

List of outdoor events held on City of Hamilton property.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: CSV | XLS

Park Amenities

Point locations for park amenities including soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, etc.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Parking Lots - Municipal

Area features representing only the Municipal Car Parks in the City of Hamilton.
Update Frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Parks

Area features representing only the parks within the City of Hamilton.  Area is in hectares.
Update frequency: quarterly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Pedestrian Crossovers

Location of the pedestrian crosswalks in the City of Hamilton. PXO type includes: B - roadsigns, flashing lights and overhead signs, C - roadside signs & flashing lights and D - roadsign signs.
Update Frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Places of Amusement - Licensed

List of Licensed Places of Amusement in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV  | XLS

Categories include:

  • Amusement Rides
  • Arcade, Pinball Machine Parlour
  • Billiards/Bagalette Tables
  • Bingo Parlour
  • Bowling Alley
  • Carnival
  • Circus
  • Motor Vehicle Racetrack
  • Proprietary Club
  • Roller Skating Rink
  • Other (Exhibition of Waxworks, Laser Tag, Paintball, etc.)

Places of Worship

Point feature representing any buildings used for religious congregations.  Attributes include the name and denomination.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Planning Units

Area features representing the Planning Units which provide a manageable geographic framework for the purposes of preparing secondary plans and establishing planning policies and other related studies. The City of Hamilton is comprised of 237 planning units.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML  |  SHP

Police Stations

Point feature identifying the police stations in Hamilton.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Public Art and Monuments

List of Public Art works across the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: static
Format: CSV  | XLS

Public Garages - Licensed

List of Licensed Public Garages in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV  | XLS

Categories include:

A - New/Used Vehicle Sales
B1 - Body Shop/Motor Repair
B2 - Motor Repair
B3 - Body Shop
C - Service Station
D - Parking Lot
E - Car Wash and Multiple Use Garage

Public Halls - Licensed

List of Licensed Public Halls (a premise where members of the public gather for a meeting, dancing or entertainment) in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV  | XLS

Railways

Line features representing railway lines, including bridges and tunnels.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Recreation and Community Centres

Point feature representing recreation and community centres.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Red Light Cameras

Point feature of red light cameras locations in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Residential Care Facilities - Licensed

List of Licensed Residential Care Facilities (facility with 4+ beds that are funded, licensed or approved by provincial/territorial departments of health and/or social services with 24 hour supervision) in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Rivers

Line feature representing water courses: originally captured from 1992 aerial photography.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Roads

Line features representing all streets within the City of Hamilton, including bridges and tunnels.
Update frequency: daily
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Rural Settlement Areas

Area features representing the official and unofficial settlements within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Salvage Yards - Licensed

List of Licensed Salvage Yards in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

School Crossing Guard Locations

List of all School Crossing Guards locations within the City of Hamilton.Includes the Intersection type (Full signed, 3 way, 4 way, mid-block and push button) of locations close to schools that are part of the Hamilton Public Board of Education, Hamilton Separate Board of Education or both.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Second Hand Shops - Licensed

List of Second Hand Shops (Salvage, Second Hand, Pawnbroker, Jewellery and Precious Metals) in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Shoreline

Line features including the shoreline for Lake Ontario, Hamilton Harbour and Cootes Paradise as captured from 1992 aerial photography. Some minor updates have been made since.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

SOBI Hubs

Location of Social Bicycles (SoBi) bike hubs.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

  • HAS_KIOSK refers to a payment terminal where people my purchase memberships
  • RACKS_AMOUNT is the total number of racks at the hub
  • One rack = one bike
  • Note:This is not an indication that all the bikes are there at any given time

SOBI Service Areas

Social Bicycles (SoBi) service areas in the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Spray Pads

Point feature of spray pad point locations within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML  | SHP  | CSV  | XLS

Stop Signs & Stop Ahead Signs

Point feature of stop signs and stop aheads signs within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Tourism Points of Interest

Various tourist points of interest within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Trade Contractors & Masters - Licensed

List of licensed owners and operators that work as a tradesperson in the City of Hamilton. These trades include: Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), Drain laying, Building repair and Sprinkler and fire protection.A listing
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Traffic Signals

Point feature of traffic signal locations within the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS

Transit Service Areas

Area feature representing areas where transit service is available.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Urban Boundary

Area feature representing the Official Plan Urban boundary for the City of Hamilton.
Update frequency: yearly
Format: KML | SHP

Vacant Building Registry

List of Commercial and Industrial zoned properties that have been deemed vacant under the City of Hamilton's Vacant Building Bylaw 10-260, in which these properties are not completely or not substantially completely occupied by the owner or a person authorized by the owner for more than 90 consecutive days. The owners have registered their properties under the Vacant Building Registry.
Update frequency: monthly
Format: CSV | XLS

Ward Boundaries

Area features representing the ward boundaries. Wards are divided electoral boundaries and are each assigned a city councillor. The voter population in each ward elect their councillor to deal with city-wide issues and represent their interests on Council. There are currently 15 wards.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Ward Boundaries (in effect as of October 22, 2018)

Area features representing the new ward boundaries that were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on December 12, 2017. These ward boundaries will take effect as of Election Day (October 22, 2018).
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Waste Collection Days

Area feature that shows which day of the week, from Monday to Friday, is the waste collection day.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

Waste Landfills and Transfer Stations

Point features representing landfill sites and transfer stations.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP | CSV | XLS 

Waste Leaf and Yard Areas

Area feature that shows which areas get leaf and yard waste pickup.
Update frequency: static
Format: KML | SHP

  • All KML files have the Geographic coordinate system, LL-WGS84.
  • All Shapefiles (SHP) have the Projection coordinate system, Universal Transverse Mercator, Zone 17 North, North American Datum 1983.

Terms & conditions

The use of these data sets is governed by the City of Hamilton's Acceptable Use Agreement and the Open Data Licence Terms and Conditions.