Known as “The Hammer”, Hamilton combines its industrial roots with a growing reputation as a cultural, natural, and creative hub

waterfall capital of the world

Welcome to Hamilton

Hamilton, located on the western tip of Lake Ontario, is a vibrant and diverse city with a population of over 570,000. Once primarily a steel town, Hamilton has transformed into a destination for arts, education, healthcare, and nature lovers, making it one of the most dynamic cities in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Over 100 waterfalls throughout the Niagara Escarpment, earning the nickname “Waterfall Capital of the World”. Popular spots include Webster’s Falls, Albion Falls, and Devil’s Punchbowl. 

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historic core, gloriously green

Hamilton is a historic core wrapped in gloriously green edges. Downtown and the old neighbourhoods carry the brick, steel, and street-grid history, while the Niagara Escarpment, waterfalls, and waterfront trail pull nature right into the city’s orbit.

For families, Hamilton’s draw is simple: established neighbourhoods, wonderful park and recreation options, and a wide variety of home options, supporting any unique preferences. 

What to Expect

Hamilton has a growing community of artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, giving it a creative, gritty energy. From affordable condos downtown to historic homes in Durand and newer builds on the Mountain, Hamilton offers diverse housing compared to pricier GTA cities.

Lifestyle

James Street North is the city’s creative core with art crawls, live music venues, and street festivals. With endless natural beauty just minutes from urban life, hiking, biking, and exploring the escarpment trails are everyday activities. 

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Hamilton is perfect for those who want urban living with character, balanced by natural escapes and affordability. It’s a city reinventing itself while holding onto its proud history, making it an exciting place to live, work, and explore.

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Schools In hamilton

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Colin MacDonald Alternative School private - Website
Glenwood School School public K-8 Website
Dundana Public School public JK-5 Website
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dalewood Senior Public School public 6-8 Website
Mountview Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Yorkview School public JK-5 Website
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Central Public School public JK-8 Website
Hamilton Hebrew Academy Zichron Meir private - Website
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Valley Montessori School private - Website
Kehila Jewish Community Day School private - Website
Cootes Paradise Public School public JK-5 Website
Holbrook Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Flamborough Centre School public JK-8 Website
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Chedoke Middle School public JK-8 Website
Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
École Élémentaire Georges-P-Vanier public 7-8 Website
Sir William Osler Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School public JK-5 Website
Strata Montessori Adolescent School private - Website
Lyonsgate Montessori School private - Website
Rousseau Public School public JK-6 Website
Hillfield Strathallan College private - Website
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Gordon Price School public JK-8 Website
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School public JK-8 Website
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Columbia International College of Canada private - Website
Westdale Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Dundas Valley Secondary School public 9-12 Website
École Secondaire Georges-P-Vanier public 9-12 Website
Turning Point Alternative Education School public 9-12 Website
Westmount Secondary School public 9-12 Website
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Metropolitan College private - Website
Hill Park System Alternative Education public 9-12 Website
Immigrants Working Centre - Iwc Academy private - Website
St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Hamilton District Christian Private School private - Website
Oneschool Global - Hamilton private - Website
System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Bronston Canadian Academy private - Website
Entsyoyaneren'ne Secondary School private - Website
Ancaster High School public 9-12 Website
Oncourse Education private - Website
Cathedral High School public 9-12 Website
Guido de Bres Christian High School private - Website
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Tapply Binet College private - Website
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Waterdown District High School public 9-12 Website
Dundana Public School public JK-5 Website
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Mountview Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Yorkview School public JK-5 Website
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Central Public School public JK-8 Website
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Cootes Paradise Public School public JK-5 Website
Holbrook Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Flamborough Centre School public JK-8 Website
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Chedoke Middle School public JK-8 Website
Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Sir William Osler Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School public JK-5 Website
Rousseau Public School public JK-6 Website
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Gordon Price School public JK-8 Website
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School public JK-8 Website
Colin MacDonald Alternative School private - Website
Dundana Public School public JK-5 Website
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dalewood Senior Public School public 6-8 Website
Mountview Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Yorkview School public JK-5 Website
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Central Public School public JK-8 Website
Hamilton Hebrew Academy Zichron Meir private - Website
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Valley Montessori School private - Website
Kehila Jewish Community Day School private - Website
Cootes Paradise Public School public JK-5 Website
Holbrook Junior Public School public JK-6 Website
Flamborough Centre School public JK-8 Website
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Chedoke Middle School public JK-8 Website
Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Sir William Osler Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School public JK-5 Website
Strata Montessori Adolescent School private - Website
Lyonsgate Montessori School private - Website
Rousseau Public School public JK-6 Website
Hillfield Strathallan College private - Website
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Gordon Price School public JK-8 Website
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School public JK-8 Website
Oneschool Global - Hamilton private - Website
Bronston Canadian Academy private - Website
Entsyoyaneren'ne Secondary School private - Website
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dalewood Senior Public School public 6-8 Website
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Dundas Central Public School public JK-8 Website
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Flamborough Centre School public JK-8 Website
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Chedoke Middle School public JK-8 Website
Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
École Élémentaire Georges-P-Vanier public 7-8 Website
Sir William Osler Elementary School public JK-8 Website
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Gordon Price School public JK-8 Website
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School public JK-8 Website
Ancaster Meadow Elementary Public School public JK-8 Website
Strata Montessori Adolescent School private - Website
Hillfield Strathallan College private - Website
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Columbia International College of Canada private - Website
Westdale Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Dundas Valley Secondary School public 9-12 Website
École Secondaire Georges-P-Vanier public 9-12 Website
Turning Point Alternative Education School public 9-12 Website
Westmount Secondary School public 9-12 Website
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Metropolitan College private - Website
Hill Park System Alternative Education public 9-12 Website
Immigrants Working Centre - Iwc Academy private - Website
St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Hamilton District Christian Private School private - Website
Oneschool Global - Hamilton private - Website
System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Bronston Canadian Academy private - Website
Entsyoyaneren'ne Secondary School private - Website
Ancaster High School public 9-12 Website
Oncourse Education private - Website
Cathedral High School public 9-12 Website
Guido de Bres Christian High School private - Website
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Tapply Binet College private - Website
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School public 9-12 Website
Waterdown District High School public 9-12 Website

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