News Releases

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton invites the public to visit the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Centre, 28 James St. N., during the annual Supercrawl event from Friday September 13 to Sunday September 15, 2019. Visitors and residents of Hamilton are welcome to drop by to get local tourism information, receive assistance with wayfinding, and participate in activities. The Visitor Centre will be open:

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 - RBCxMusic, in partnership with Golf Canada, is pleased to announce a new concert series, featuring Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed duo, Florida Georgia Line (FGL), and JUNO award winners and homegrown rock band, The Glorious Sons, taking place at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. The concert series will be held on the iconic grounds of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club on June 7 and 8, 2019, and will offer an enhanced experience for golf fans, music lovers and players alike.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton was honoured with the Municipality of the Year Award at the Festivals and Event Ontario (FEO) Awards in London, Ontario, on Thurs. Feb. 28. The City of Richmond Hill shared in the celebration when it was announced that there was a tie in the award category.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton’s Tourism and Culture Division has won a provincial marketing award for its user-generated #MyHamilton campaign. The award was announced at the 2018 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala at the annual Ontario Tourism Summit, hosted by Destination Ontario and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario on Tues. Oct. 24 in Windsor, Ontario. The winning tourism campaign (in the under $50K category) sought to leverage the city’s growing popularity by transforming its many visitors and explorers into travel ambassadors.

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton’s Tourism and Culture Division has won a national marketing award for its new brand from the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC). The award was announced Sept. 11, 2018 at EDAC’s 50th annual conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick. EDAC is Canada’s national organization of economic developers offering professional development and comprehensive professional resources.

HAMILTON, ON – In partnership with Hamilton-based artists, attractions, and arts-related businesses, Tourism Hamilton invites tourists to immerse themselves in the city’s thriving arts scene by engaging in experiential workshops on weekends from September 15 through October 6. Unique hands-on workshops enable participants to get up close and personal with the arts community, become part of the Hamilton story, and take away their handmade treasures and fond memories of a spectacular weekend visit.

HAMILTON, ON – The weekend of May 5 and 6 in Hamilton is jam-packed with things to see and do. A perfect time for a weekend visit to immerse oneself in real history, savour the booming culinary scene, and experience Canadian skating royalty. Those wanting to get closer to nature, might engage in cycling or hiking a vast selection of scenic routes and trails. Visitors might choose to attend ‘the greatest jam session in rock n’ roll history’, or simply absorb the true character of this thriving destination.

HAMILTON, ON –  March 9, 2017 - The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is pleased to announce that Hamilton, Ontario has been selected as host city of Country Music Week 2018. Scheduled for September 6 to 9, 2018, this four-day annual event – part music festival and part industry conference – will culminate with the Canadian Country Music Association Awards™ (CCMA Awards Show) broadcast on Sunday, September 9, 2018.