Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden is one of Hamilton’s hidden gems. This guided tour shares stories about the extensive history of the landscape, the restoration of the garden, and the hundreds of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and flowers now growing. Walk with your guide along manicured paths to smell the flowers, sample the produce, and understand why Sophia MacNab called it “a little paradise” in 1846. 

Note: This is a rain-or-shine tour but may be canceled due to extreme weather. 

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Embark on a historical adventure at the Stoney Creek Cemetery, originally the site of a Methodist Episcopal Chapel and the first point of contact between British and American soldiers during the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek. 

Join Battlefield House Museum and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to explore this rich history during the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek weekend. Immerse yourself in this landscape that is steeped in the stories of local families including Green, Van Wagner, Gage, Corman, Jones, Smith, and Lee, in this entertaining and informative walking tour! 

Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at the laneway entrance of the Cemetery, located at 2680 King S. East, Hamilton, just a short walk across Centennial Pkwy from Battlefield Park. There is no parking available on-site or at Battlefield Park due to the Re-enactment event. 

No reservations are required. We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

What mysteries lie at the bottom of the sea and how do they connect to Hamilton? The Hamilton Cemetery is full of many untold stories including those of people who were casualties in naval disasters such as the sinking of the Titanic and Lusitania. Join The Hamilton Military Museum and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to discover how the fascinating history and tragedy of those lost at sea connects to Hamiltonians. 

Note: This tour takes place at the Hamilton Cemetery, located at 777 York Blvd., Hamilton, across from Dundurn National Historic Site. Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at The Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse.

No reservations, rain or shine, dress for weather. We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

Please note there are no washroom facilities available.

Industry and innovation boomed in Hamilton during the 19^th century thanks to a few key figures who ushered in exciting new technologies. The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is partnering with Cemetery Chronicles for a tour that explores Hamilton’s journey from a city ravaged by cholera to a site of impressive technological advancement dubbed “The Electric City”. Join us as we delve into the unique history of technology in Hamilton and the lives of the people who changed the city forever. 

NOTE: This tour takes place at the Hamilton Cemetery, located at 777 York Blvd., Hamilton, NOT at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology.

Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at The Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse. No reservations, rain or shine, dress for weather.

We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

Please note there are no washroom facilities available.