The 7 best things to do in Hamilton
We asked some of our international students what they love doing off-campus.
1. Enjoy the variety of food
"One of the best things about Hamilton is the variety of good, authentic food," says Fabiola Gonazles Rios. "My life pretty much revolves around food — especially dessert!"
2. Explore waterfalls
"I love going to the waterfalls," says Kareem Elmokattaf. "I like sitting there and taking in the nature."
3. Go iceskating
"In the winter, I love going iceskating with friends," says Sana Syed. "It's a magical feeling, especially when there's also snow.”
4. Take a hike
"I like the outdoors a lot so any hike anywhere is nice, but especially Cootes Paradise or Dundas Peak," says Shaun Lee.
5. Embrace the community
"There's a sense of community both on and off campus," says Sa’ida Shadaifat. "It made me feel at home really quickly."
6. Walk around Westdale
"Westdale is one of my favourite neighbourhoods to spend time by either myself or with friends," says Sana Syed. "There's lot's of great shops and it has some really cute restaurants."
7. Explore downtown
"My favourite thing to do in Hamilton is take the bus downtown and study at its coffee shops," says Fabiola Gonazles Rios. "I like to get off campus every once in a while because it refreshes my mind and helps me study better.
