Hamilton

Hamilton is a Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment, a huge, forested ridge known locally as "the mountain" and dotted with conservation areas and waterfalls, divides the city. The long-distance Bruce Trail runs along the escarpment.

 

  • The Biggest Botanical Garden in Canada
    Hamilton is home to one of the largest botanical gardens on the whole of Canada. The Royal Botanical Gardens are over 980 hectares (9800000 square meters) of land. So you can wander about the grounds for the whole day and still not have explored the entire garden.
  • Hamilton is the Waterfall Capital of the world!
    Hamilton also holds the title of the Waterfall capital of the world. Why do you ask? Because the city has over 130 waterfalls that can be discovered in and around the city. Hence why Hamilton has the wonderfully watery paradise title.
  • The first Tim Horton’s Ever Opened in Hamilton
    Oh, a shop opened for the first time, what makes it so special? Tim Hortons is a franchise that has grown since it was first built in 1964, into one of the biggest and most beloved fast food industries in Canada. If you have a craving for donuts and coffee Hortons is the place to find it!
  • World Record of Continuous High Fives in the World
    Hamilton holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest number of high fives during a pre-world cup match. Canadians high fived their way into the record books with a staggering 7,238 high fives at the Tim Hortons Stadium in 2015.

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Hamilton is the capital city of Bermuda, a British island territory in the North Atlantic. Along the harbour, Front Street features pastel-coloured colonial buildings and high-end shops. The stone Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity has a tower with city views. The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute offers ocean discovery exhibits. Northeast is the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, home to …

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Special Food

1. Fish chowder This scrumptious soup, considered the national dish of Bermuda, was originally considered a poor people‚s food, made from leftover fish bones. It‚s a rich broth, with vegetables including onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots and a variety of spices and herbs. It‚s a little bit like Manhattan-style chowder with bits of fish instead of clams, but what makes it …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Hamilton‚ Don‚ts Do not park, not even for a moment, at any bus stops on or off the road; or anywhere there is a yellow line in the middle of the road. So many tourists do. It infuriates bus drivers who cannot park in bus stops and persons lined up behind them on Bermuda‚s very narrow roads. Do not use cell …

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