Today's Top 3
Meet your daily dose of three local must check out spots. Shop, eat, stream, and download the best that Hamilton has to offer.
Festival of Friends
Celebrate live music for 3 days at the free Festival of Friends mid-summer in Gage Park!
Artie’s
Shop Artie's at 170 Locke St S for handmade pasta, sauce & bakery treats!
Stories of Migration & Belonging
Every immigrant has a unique story to share of their migration and of finding a sense of belonging in a new place. The stories often include personal memories of both inclusion and exclusion, experiences which not only shape individuals, families and communities but the city as a whole. This exhibition was produced in collaboration with Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council and members of our community who generously shared their personal stories.
Shop Local
Shopping local has never been easier or more fruitful than it is right now, especially if you’re looking for an easy way to buy fruit! We’ve got that, and we’ve got everything else too. From textiles, fashion, home and garden, decor, art and art supplies to dog bones and garden gnomes, you name it, we’ve got it. It’s all here, and it’s all Hamilton!
Epic Books The Sequel
Epic Books opened a second location - "The Sequel" next to the Playhouse Cinema!
Blackbird Studios
Shop online/in store at Blackbird Studios for local handcrafted clothing for women!
Nickel Brook Brewing Co
Nickel Brook Brewing - independent craft brewery & tap room hosting community events!
Arts Alive
Hamilton is home to such a diverse and amazing arts community. The artists below are just a sampling of what’s on the Arts Alive page. Click explore more to immerse yourself in the city’s best and brightest.
FirstOntario Concert Hall & The Studio
FirstOntario Concert Hall & The Studio are premier downtown concert venues!
James Sheehan Music
Celebrate a love of music with James Sheehan at his next live show in Hamilton and the GTH
Brennagh Burns Music
Give a listen to musician & singer Brennagh Burns performing in Hamilton & beyond!
Great Spots To Eat
When are there too many choices in what to eat? Never, that’s when! The truth is, if you ate out every day for a year, you still won’t have scratched the surface of the food in this town. Better get moving, is what we’re saying, and here’s the best place to start!
Northern Heat Ribfest Series
Attend the next Northern Heat RIbFest in Hamilton for great BBQ, beer, live music and fun!
Odd Burger Vegan Fast Food
Odd Burger for vegan fast food, sandwiches, coffee, salads & desserts!
Sew Hungry Food Truck Festival
Head to Ottawa Street's Sew Hungry Festival in May for 20+ food trucks & eatery patios!
Humans of the Hub
At Hometown Hub, we’re big on business, but we’re HUGE on humans! Very pro-human! That’s why we work to bring you awesome spotlight stories about the hometown heroes that make Hamilton such a hAWESOME place to live, to work, to shop and to be!
Around the City
Truth be told, you can find great places to shop, have fun and grub down anywhere in Hamilton, and it's likely that there are a few spots just around the corner from you that you haven't explored yet. We're here for that, allowing you to narrow your search down to what's in your neighbourhood! Sitting in the living room, planning your outing, or already out and about on the town, our Hub Hotspots help narrow your focus down from everything to everything in your immediate vicinity. No matter where you are, there's a lot to choose from!
