Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s first Waterworks, built in 1859. Light refreshments will be sold at the “Keefer Café” in the museum gift shop. Free event, museum admission by donation.

For more information please follow the link on the "learn more" section.

The Tourism and Culture Division, City of Hamilton, presents the annual Hamilton & Scourge Memorial Sunset Ceremony, Thursday August 8, 2024 at the Confederation Park Naval Memorial Garden.

The service runs from 7:00pm – 7:45pm.  

The event marks the loss of 53 sailors who went down with two United States schooners, Hamilton & Scourge, during the War of 1812. Members of the American Legion in Canada form the Flag Party as part of the ceremony, which includes the story of the sinking by local historian Commander Robert Williamson RCN(r). Naval Cadets place flags and flowers at each stone. The singing of the national anthems will be performed by tenor Jason Hales, and music provided by a bugler and piper.  

The preservation and presentation of the Hamilton & Scourge National Historic Site would not be possible without the leadership and funding provided by City Council.

Directions to Confederation Park Naval Memorial Garden:

Exit QEW and proceed north on route 20 (Centennial Parkway). Turn left onto Van Wagners Beach Road. Turn Right into Confederation Park on Confederation Drive. Proceed through the gates. Stay on Confederation Drive. The site is on the north side of the road. Parking is available near the Edge Water Pavilion. Site coordinates:  https://www.google.ca/maps/@43.2462222,-79.7546749,17z

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s first Waterworks, built in 1859. Light refreshments will be sold at the “Keefer Café” in the museum gift shop. Free event, museum admission by donation.

For more information please follow the link on the "learn more" section.

The City of Hamilton Veterans Committee and the RHLI Veterans Association present the 2024 Dieppe Memorial Service marking the 82^nd anniversary of the raid on Dieppe.

The service will be held at Hamilton’s Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park, 1033 Beach Blvd, Hamilton, on Monday, August 19, beginning at 11 am.  

The service will pay tribute to the more than 6,000 Allied forces, most of them Canadian, who took part in the largest raid of The Second World War. A total of 582 members of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (RHLI) took part in the August 19, 1942 raid. 197 members from the RHLI died in the raid, marking the single greatest loss of life of Hamiltonians to date; nearly 300 were wounded or taken prisoner. Over 1,000 Canadian soldiers, sailors and aircrew lost their lives during the raid.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Tottering Biped Theatre returns this summer to the grounds of Dundurn Castle to present "As She Likes It", a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy "As You Like It,". This playful adaptation explores love through the eyes of a group of young women. As the characters navigate the tangled web of romance and affection, audiences are taken on a journey that celebrates the myriad forms of love – from the teasing banter of youthful crushes to the profound bonds of friendship and family. Join us for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and poetry under the stars. Weather permitting.

Performances are pay what you can.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s first Waterworks, built in 1859. Light refreshments will be sold at the “Keefer Café” in the museum gift shop. Free event, museum admission by donation.

For more information please follow the link on the "learn more" section.

Step back in time to 19th-century Hamilton, where anticipation and intrigue surround the grand opening of Hamilton's first waterworks. Amidst the excitement, tragedy strikes, plunging the site into a mystery that only you and your fellow sleuths can unravel! Dive deep into a world of hidden motives, tangled relationships, and elusive clues as you race against time to uncover the truth and protect the reputation of the Waterworks. Prepare for an immersive evening of suspense, secrets, and surprises in this interactive murder mystery event!

Interactive performance tickets: $25.00 per person. Ages 14 years and up. Museum admission sold separately. Follow the "learn more" link to purchase tickets.

Step back in time to 19th-century Hamilton, where anticipation and intrigue surround the grand opening of Hamilton's first waterworks. Amidst the excitement, tragedy strikes, plunging the site into a mystery that only you and your fellow sleuths can unravel! Dive deep into a world of hidden motives, tangled relationships, and elusive clues as you race against time to uncover the truth and protect the reputation of the Waterworks. Prepare for an immersive evening of suspense, secrets, and surprises in this interactive murder mystery event!

Interactive performance tickets: $25.00 per person. Ages 14 years and up. Museum admission sold separately. Follow the "learn more" link to purchase tickets.

Step back in time to 19th-century Hamilton, where anticipation and intrigue surround the grand opening of Hamilton's first waterworks. Amidst the excitement, tragedy strikes, plunging the site into a mystery that only you and your fellow sleuths can unravel! Dive deep into a world of hidden motives, tangled relationships, and elusive clues as you race against time to uncover the truth and protect the reputation of the Waterworks. Prepare for an immersive evening of suspense, secrets, and surprises in this interactive murder mystery event!

Interactive performance tickets: $25.00 per person. Ages 14 years and up. Museum admission sold separately. Follow the "learn more" link to purchase tickets.

Step back in time to 19th-century Hamilton, where anticipation and intrigue surround the grand opening of Hamilton's first waterworks. Amidst the excitement, tragedy strikes, plunging the site into a mystery that only you and your fellow sleuths can unravel! Dive deep into a world of hidden motives, tangled relationships, and elusive clues as you race against time to uncover the truth and protect the reputation of the Waterworks. Prepare for an immersive evening of suspense, secrets, and surprises in this interactive murder mystery event!

Interactive performance tickets: $25.00 per person. Ages 14 years and up. Museum admission sold separately. Follow the "learn more" link to purchase tickets.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s first Waterworks, built in 1859. Light refreshments will be sold at the “Keefer Café” in the museum gift shop. Free event, museum admission by donation.

For more information please follow the link on the "learn more" section.

Get ready for bushels of fall-time family fun in Battlefield Park!

Start the morning off at the Pavilion with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by the Stoney Creek Lions Club and then explore the activities, demonstrations and apple treats throughout the park. Be sure to bring the little ones to the children’s activity area for crafts, games, prizes, and more.

The Gage House and Battlefield Monument will also be open for free tours throughout the day. Note: access to the Battlefield Monument is weather-dependent.

Free entry to Park and Museum.

Note: The pancake breakfast and Children’s activity area require paid ticket purchase. Tickets will be available onsite.