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Where to stay:

Hamilton Mountain - Courtyard® by Marriott®
1224 Upper James Street Hamilton, Ontario L9C3B1 Canada
Phone:  1 905 383 7772
Website: http://www.marriott.com

Other Accommodations - Hamilton:
http://www.tourismhamilton.com

Burlington - Admiral Inn Hamilton Hotel
(Located at the York Blvd. exit off the 403, across from Dundurn Castle)
149 Dundurn Street North
Hamilton, ON  L8R 3E7
Local Tel: 905-529-2311
Reservations Toll Free: 1-866-236-4662
Fax: 905-529-9100
Email: hamilton@admiralinn.com or reservations2@admiralinn.com
How to find us: From 403 West, exit at Main St. and turn left on Dundurn Street. From 403 East, exit at York Blvd. and follow to Admiral Inn. We're right across from Dundurn Castle.

Shopping:

Lime Ridge is a great mall with over 200 shops and services, located on Upper Wentworth just south of Mohawk Road, adjacent to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. Easily on-par with most major malls in larger Canadian cities.

Westdale- Adjacent McMaster University keeps this neighbourhood healthy, with its many boutiques, groceries, eateries, pubs and bakeries and even a movie theater specializing in foreign and art films. Westdale Village is accessible by bus and is walking distance to McMaster University and Hospital.

Locke Street South- Located just west of downtown, Locke Street is home to a large number of antique shops. Prices tend to be lower than in Toronto.

Ottawa Street- Home to innumerable fabric, home decor and furnishings stores. The street had fallen on hard times earlier in the decade, but is undergoing a resurgence and has become one of the city's most popular destinations for antiques, fabric and home furnishings.

Of Local Interest:

James St. North Art Community - http://www.jamesstreetnorth.ca/blog/

Niagara Falls (Ontario)- for the Falls, of course

Niagara on the Lake- quaint, historic town with great little shops, restaurants, and (in the summer) the Shaw Theatre Festival

Royal Botanical Gardens- http://www.rbg.ca

On a budget:

Eat-a-Pita - 217 King Street West. Small basic eatery. Amazing Chicken Shwamas, inexpensive, and fast/friendly service.

Bronzie's Place - 201 James St.South (just North of St. Joseph's Hospital). Small basic Italian eatery. Large portions, inexpensive, and fast/friendly service. Nearly everyone goes home with another meal's worth in a doggy bag.

James St. North Multicultural Community - You can find affordable restaurants serving food from multiple nationalities along James North from King Street all the way to the Harbourfront.

Harvest Burger - 194 King Street West. Rightly regarded by the locals as serving up the best burgers in town. Beats the regular fast food chains hands down.

Tim Horton’s - Hamilton is the hometown of Tim Horton’s, arguably the largest and most well-known coffee shop chain in Canada. Along with coffee and donuts, they serve fresh soup and pastries. There is a Tim Horton’s on practically every corner in Hamilton.

Westdale Delicatessen - 1293 King St. W Traditional Jewish deli. Hamilton's only kosher restaurant.

Modern India Buffet - 157 Main St. E. One of the most popular Indian restaurants in the city. Excellent all-you-can eat buffet selection of curries and other staple Indian dishes. Lunch buffet is a mere $9.99 while dinner is $13.99 (includes one alcoholic beverage).

Tea Hut - 100 Main St. E in the Landmark Place building (tallest building in the city, hard to miss). Tea Hut is a Taiwanese restaurant known for its bubble tea. A popular hangout for the local Chinese community, and has very friendly staff and owners who will welcome you. Excellent food at affordable prices, and a huge selection of bubble tea.

Tapestry Bistro - 27 Dundurn Street North, 905.481.2166. Oozes relaxed, creative vibes and serves up inexpensive local, seasonal and organic food. The wings come highly recommended.

Splurge:

Ancaster Old Mill - With its historic stone buildings, natural panoramas and waterfall, this is a picturesque spot for Sunday brunch and what it bills as "contemporary Canadian Cuisine". Family run, but not inexpensive.

Edgewater Manor - Features fine dining in a stunning 1920s-era mansion located the shores of Lake Ontario. Expensive.

Shakespeare's - 181 Main St. E., (905) 528-0689. Award winning, family owned & operated. Fabulous steak, seafood and wild game. Amazing wines.

Local Papers:

SNAP Hamilton Mountain - http://www.snaphamilton.com/

Burlington Post -http://www.insidehalton.com/community/burlington

Hamilton Spectator - http://www.thespec.com/

Hamilton Mountain News - http://www.hamiltonmountainnews.com/

Churches and Associations:

The Anglican Church of Canada
Diocese of Niagara
Telephone: (905) 389-1942
Website: http://www.angmtnparishes.on.ca/

Sikh Society of Hamilton
To promote Sikh religion and its culture.
Weekly meetings on Sundays 10 am-2 pm
Hamilton East
Covington St and Barton Ave E
Office Phone: 905-561-2806

UJA Federation of Hamilton
Offers the latest world news updates and community event information, and provides a resource guide to Jewish Hamilton.
Website: www.jewishhamilton.org
Telephone: Wendy Schneider at 905-628-0058.

Our Lady of Lourdes - Catholic Parish
416 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 2H7
Telephone: 905-383-3381   

Email: ourlady@mountaincable.net

Moslem Association of Hamilton
1545 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 3P8
Telephone: (905) 383-1526
Email: contactus@hamiltonmosque.com

The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region
A non-profit charitable religious organization, registered with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region strives to satisfy the spiritual, social, educational, and cultural needs of the Hindu community residing in Hamilton and surrounding communities.
Rymal Rd E and Fletcher Rd
Office Phone: 905-679-6935
E-Mail: hindusamajhamilton@yahoo.ca
Website: www.hamiltontemple.ca

Samudra Buddhist Centre
69 Hughson St. N, 2nd Floor
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8R 1G5
Telephone: 905.523.9533
E mail: info@meditationinhamilton.org

Religion & Worship Hamilton
http://relocatecanada.com/hamilton/church.html