Events & Activities - Hamilton

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Where Canadians Moved in 2025: Calgary & Barrie Top U-Haul List

Canada’s internal migration patterns continue to show clear regional preferences, based on how people are moving their households from one place to another. An annual review of… Read more »

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First New Northlander Train Arrives as Ontario Moves Closer to Restoring Service

Ontario has reached a significant step toward restoring long-distance passenger rail in the north with the arrival of the first new Northlander trainset. The province confirmed the… Read more »

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Learn to Ski and Snowboard for $29.95 at Ski/Snowboard Areas Across Canada

Have you always wanted to try skiing or snowboarding but felt held back by the high cost of lessons and equipment rentals? The expense can make it… Read more »

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Fire & Ice Nights Light Up Arrowhead Park’s Forest Skating Trail Beginning Jan 16

The wait is over! Ontario Parks staff plans to open the 1.3km long outdoor skating trail in Arrowhead Provincial Park that winds through snow-draped Muskoka forest for… Read more »

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Top Things to Do in Ontario This January – 2026

From outdoor skating trails to theatre festivals, here are 33 of the best things to do this January in Ontario.

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2026 Winter Festivals in Ontario: Fire, Ice & Frozen Fun

Explore interactive ice displays, enjoy snow tubing, maple taffy, horse-drawn wagon rides, taste Ice wines and more!

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Festivals in Ontario – Upcoming Celebrations

Let us celebrate Ontario through winter lights, festivals that titillate your taste buds, make you think with Ontario playwrights, get you tracking Ontario birds, music festivals that… Read more »

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2026 New Years Eve in Hamilton

A list of New Year’s Eve/Day 2026 fireworks, family activities, parties and other events happening in and around Hamilton.

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Winter Break 2025–2026 – Family Fun Things to Do During Christmas Holidays in Hamilton

Here’s a list of fun activities to keep your Kids occupied during the winter break in Hamilton.

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Things to Do During Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Hamilton – 2025

Celebrate the holidays in Hamilton with a wide range of festive activities and outdoor adventures. Whether you enjoy exploring holiday lights, staying active, or discovering local treasures,… Read more »

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Amended Citizenship Rules Now in Effect For Those Born or Adopted Outside Canada

Revisions to Canada’s citizenship law are now in place, reshaping how eligibility is determined for people born or adopted outside the country. Bill C-3, an amendment to… Read more »

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Amazon Adds New Same-Day Delivery Windows for Ontario Prime Members

Amazon is giving Prime members in some Ontario big cities more control over when and how their online orders arrive, rolling out additional Same-Day Delivery windows to… Read more »

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Winter Fun in Hamilton: Top Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures

The weather outside is frightful… but that doesn’t mean there aren’t delightful things to do out there! Although you may have to dress warmer, there’s no shortage of fun winter activities. Here are 25 of the best outdoor winter activities that you’ll find in Hamilton!

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Things to Do to Celebrate Christmas & Holidays in Ontario

Here is a list of events and activities to celebrate and holidays in some regions of Ontario.

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25 Black Friday Deals in Canada – 2025

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with huge savings! All across Canada, there will be huge discounts from top brands and stores, just in time for… Read more »

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Nov 29 & 30: CPKC Holiday Train Coming to Greater Toronto Area

The illuminated ​Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train will be chugging across the Greater Toronto Area starting on November 29. This is the train’s second annual journey as… Read more »

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Simcoe Christmas Panorama 2025: Day Trip to One of the Best Free Light Displays in Ontario

Plan a trip to Simcoe in Norfolk county and experience the charm of the original light festival in Ontario during the annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama and start your journey in a world of wonder as twinkling lights glimmer throughout the night.

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5 Delightful Activities to Enjoy This Holiday Season at Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year. Come Christmas, and this beautiful garden becomes all the more spectacular with the… Read more »

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Candlelit Stroll & More: Burlington’s Lakeside Festival of Lights Returns For 2025 This Friday

Burlington’s annual Lakeside Festival of Lights will return to Spencer Smith Park from this weekend, bringing more than 60 illuminated displays to the city’s waterfront. Beginning November… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Adorned With Spectacular Lights Set to Begin Its 2025 Ontario Trip on Nov 20 (Schedule)

The Holiday Train will return to the rails in Ontario starting November 20. Two decorated trains will make the festive journey, travelling through the U.S. and Canada… Read more »

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Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run

Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »

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Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »

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2025 Hamilton Santa Claus Parade – Route, Road Closures and Transit Changes

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance in town on Saturday, November 15, 2025.   The annual Santa Parade, a long-standing family tradition, is set to… Read more »

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Christmas Markets, Holiday Craft Fairs and Expos in Canada

Here are some of the upcoming Christmas markets, holiday craft fairs and expos in some of the cities in Canada.