News Releases

Hamilton, ON - The public is invited to join the City of Hamilton to commemorate the sinking of two United States Navy War of 1812 schooners in Lake Ontario at a ceremony in Confederation Park at 585 Van Wagners Beach Rd. near the Edgewater Pavilion on Thursday August 8 at 7 pm. The loss of 53 American sailors during the sinking of the Hamilton & Scourge in the early morning hours of August 8, 1813 represents the largest loss of life suffered by the United States Navy in one engagement during the War of 1812.

HAMILTON, ON – The public is invited to attend Babel-o-drome, an immersive multimedia Fringe Festival experience, on Fri. Jul. 26, Sat. Jul. 27 and Sun. Jul. 28 from 9 pm to 10:15 pm at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology. Tickets are $12 per person and $5 for children (12 years and under), available online at www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/babel-o-drome.

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Military Museum staff invite the public to join them for a dynamic guided 1812 tour of Dundurn National Historic Site for all ages on Jul. 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at 610 York Blvd. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are available online for $30 - price includes a family admission pass for a return visit.

HAMILTON, ON – Dundurn’s Garden Demonstrators invite you to join them for an intimate evening event in the restored Kitchen Garden and Cockpit on Friday, July 19 and Friday, July 26 from 7 pm to 9 pm at 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton.

HAMILTON, ON - Tourism Hamilton, in partnership with the Hamilton, Halton, Brant Regional Tourism Organization and four of Hamilton’s most popular cultural attractions, is pleased to announce the launch of the ‘Hamilton Culture Pass’. The Pass presents discounts and value-added incentives on an online purchase of combined admission to the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Dundurn National Historic Site and Royal Botanical Gardens.

HAMILTON, ON – The public are invited to celebrate love, family and friendships at the Pride event at the Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main St. E. (Gage Park). Guests are invited to explore and play together in an inclusive, safe space on Sat. Jun. 22 from 10 am to 3 pm.

HAMILTON, ON – In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Decoration Day and the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Dundurn National Historic Site at 610 York Blvd. is presenting an afternoon of family-friendly activities and free admission to The Hamilton Military Museum on Sun. Jun. 9 from 12: noon to 4 pm. The public are invited to engage in hands-on activities, observe military vehicles from the Ontario Military Vehicles Association, discover displays, and experience presentations by the Vintage Signals Team.

HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology invites the public to truly engage in immersive programming. NEW Behind the Scenes Tours have been developed to fulfill demand for more enhanced experiences. Curator-led tours are offered on Mondays May 13, June 10, July 8, August 26, September 9, October 7, 2019 from 10 am to 12 noon. Tickets are $30 per person and pre-registration is required.

HAMILTON, ON – The public are invited to a Mother’s Day Tea Cooking Workshop at Dundurn National Historic Site at 610 York Blvd. on Sat. May 11 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The workshop is suitable for ages 14 years and older and costs $55 per person. Pre-registration is required and tickets are limited.