Hamilton

Hamilton continues to be a major industrial centre, but has also become a cultural hub and white-collar employment centre as residents and businesses search for more affordable options outside of Toronto. As a result, the selection of resale condos and homes for sale in Hamilton have become some of the most desirable in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

City Profile

Much of Hamilton’s waterfront is occupied by steel mills and other industrial buildings. The narrow isthmus separating Lake Ontario from Hamilton Harbour, however, is a charming beachfront community that is one of the area’s most popular destinations during the summer months. Downtown Hamilton is a pedestrian-friendly retail and employment hub, hosts major cultural venues such as the FirstOntario Centre & Concert Hall, and has seen a significant number of new condos & homes built in recent years. To the west of downtown lies the campus of McMaster University, as well as the Royal Botanical Gardens. To the east and south are a collection of historic & established neighborhoods, with those to the east being centred around major east-west thoroughfares such as King Street. To the south, the Niagara Escarpment rises above the downtown core, and the views it offers are a major selling point for the neighborhoods situated atop it.  Finally, the eastern portions of the city, such as Stoney Creek, are more recently developed and are becoming popular as bedroom communities.

Transportation in Hamilton

The Hamilton Street Railway provides local bus service throughout the city, as well as to several neighboring communities. In the coming years, the new Hamilton LRT line will offer improved transit service that benefits a large swathe of the city. By connecting Downtown Hamilton, McMaster University, a host of established neighborhoods and the Eastgate Shopping Centre, the new light rail line will connect many of the city’s most prominent destinations together in one straight line.

For regional connections, GO Transit operates two stations in the downtown core, with both West Harbour GO and Hamilton GO Centre featuring rail service (via the Lakeshore West line) during weekday rush hours. All-day, two-way service to the city is planned as part of the Regional Express Rail plan. Additionally, drivers can take advantage of easy access to Highway 403 and Queen Elizabeth Way.