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

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