A major centre for Canadian industry, Hamilton, Ontario is also known as ‘Steel Town’. But despite its industrial reputation, this city has much to offer travellers. Hamilton has an excellent location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and, halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls, it is within close distance to major visitor destinations. However, Hamilton has a lot of interesting sights and attractions within its own boundaries. In 2001, Hamilton absorbed some five other local communities to make it an even larger centre, the city now has a population of almost a half million people. (continue...)
