Accessible & Inclusive Resources
Listings where an accessibility note comes from the place or authority itself.
211 Ontario
A province-wide directory and helpline for community, social, health and government services.
Access to Housing
The City-linked access point for information and applications related to subsidized social housing in Hamilton.
Accessible Transportation Services and DARTS Eligibility
The official City starting point for specialized accessible transit eligibility and registration.
Albion Falls
A 19-metre cascade waterfall viewed from designated platforms. There is no public access to the bottom.
Ancaster Aquatic Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Ancaster Rotary Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Art Gallery of Hamilton
An art museum in downtown Hamilton with exhibitions, a collection and public programs.
Battlefield House Museum & Park
A civic museum and park interpreting the Battle of Stoney Creek and local history.
Beach Boulevard Public Beach
A monitored public beach area along Beach Boulevard on Lake Ontario.
Beachway Park
A Burlington lakefront beach and waterfront park included as a clearly labelled nearby-Hamilton option.
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Binbrook Conservation Area
A day-use conservation area with a reservoir beach, picnic facilities, nature trails, play areas and non-motorized paddling.
Borer's Falls and Rock Chapel Escarpment Trails
Royal Botanical Gardens escarpment trails near the 15-metre Borer's Falls and Borer's Creek Gorge.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
An aviation museum at Hamilton International Airport with historic aircraft and exhibits.
Canterbury Falls
A 9.5-metre ribbon cascade in Dundas Valley, reached by hiking the Bruce Trail near the Heritage Trail.
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
A French-language community health centre serving Hamilton and Niagara with health and social services.
Christie Lake Conservation Area
A conservation area centred on Christie Lake with trails and seasonal outdoor recreation.
City Drop-In Swim Schedules
The City's live starting point for current drop-in swim times and filters by location, service, date, time and day.
City of Hamilton Events Calendar
The City's live public events calendar. Hamilton Compass should link to it rather than copy changing event records.
City of Hamilton Jobs
The official starting point for current City of Hamilton employment opportunities and application instructions.
City of Hamilton Older Adult 55+ Programs
The City page for current recreation, fitness and social programs intended for older adults.
City of Hamilton Recreation Assistance Program
A City program that may help eligible residents with recreation costs.
City of Hamilton Settlement Services for Newcomers
A City of Hamilton starting page linking newcomers to local settlement organizations and services.
City Recreation Program Finder
The City's current finder for drop-in and recreation programs, including filters that may change over time.
Confederation Beach Park
A major lakefront park with paved routes and seasonal recreation facilities.
Crooks' Hollow Conservation Area
A conservation area with wooded trails, a small waterfall and remnants of the area's industrial history.
Dalewood Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area
An escarpment conservation area with a lookout, geological features and waterfall views.
Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Dundas Community Pool
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Dundas Driving Park
A large Dundas park with a loop path, family facilities and sheltered picnic tables.
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Dundurn Castle — Dundurn National Historic Site
A City of Hamilton historic site centred on Dundurn Castle, its grounds and guided interpretation.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres — Hamilton finder
The official Hamilton starting point for EarlyON locations and current programs for young children and caregivers.
Eastmount Community Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Employment Hamilton
A free Hamilton employment service offering job-search counselling, resume and interview help, workshops, a resource centre and a local job board.
Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
A natural area protecting caves, sinkholes and other karst features, with marked trails.
Felker's Falls Conservation Area
An urban escarpment conservation area with a 22-metre ribbon waterfall, trails and scenic vantage points.
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
An Ancaster museum and park focused on local history, exhibitions and community heritage.
Fifty Point Conservation Area
A lakefront conservation area with a loop trail, beach, picnic areas, camping and marina facilities.
Free with a Hamilton Public Library Card
A Hamilton Compass guide to HPL membership and useful free resources, with links to the library's live information.
Gage Park
A large urban park in east-central Hamilton with paths, lawns, gardens and family facilities.
Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse
A free indoor greenhouse in Gage Park with tropical plants and seating.
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
A Good Shepherd service location providing a marketplace-style emergency food and clothing program, subject to current intake rules.
Government of Canada Job Bank — Hamilton search
The federal Job Bank search pre-set for employment opportunities near Hamilton, with current filters and job alerts available on the official site.
Gurdwara Shaheedgarh Sahib
A Sikh gurdwara in Dundas with worship, community and current program information on its official website.
H.G. Brewster Pool
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Hamilton Arts Council Member Directory
A member directory maintained by the Hamilton Arts Council.
Hamilton Beach Water Quality
The City of Hamilton's live beach-status and water-quality page. Hamilton Compass should link to it instead of storing an open or closed status.
Hamilton Bike Share
The City starting page for Hamilton Bike Share and current system information.
Hamilton Business Centre
The City's starting point for small-business information, consultations, seminars and public resources.
Hamilton Children's Museum
A City museum with interactive, hands-on galleries designed for self-directed family learning and play.
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
A community legal clinic providing free legal services in defined areas of law for eligible Hamilton residents.
Hamilton Dog Parks and Free-Running Areas
The City's live map and current information for dog parks and leash-free areas.
Hamilton Farmers' Market
A year-round public market in downtown Hamilton with independent food and specialty vendors.
Hamilton Farmers' Market Vendor Directory
The market's live directory of current food, produce, artisan and specialty vendors.
Hamilton Food Share — Find Food Help
A current finder for Hamilton Food Share member agencies and emergency food support.
Hamilton GO Centre
A downtown Hamilton regional-transit station. Check GO Transit for current routes and accessibility.
Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail
A waterfront route connecting Bayfront Park and Princess Point along Hamilton Harbour.
Hamilton Jewish Federation Community Directory
A live community directory maintained by Hamilton Jewish Federation, including synagogues and Jewish organizations.
Hamilton Military Museum
A museum at the Dundurn site interpreting local military history.
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
A museum at a former waterworks site interpreting steam technology and Hamilton's industrial history.
Hamilton Musicians Guild Musician Finder
A musician and band finder maintained by the Hamilton Musicians Guild.
Hamilton ParkFinder
The City tool for finding parks and park amenities across Hamilton.
Hamilton Parks and Pavilion Rentals
The City's current information for park and pavilion rentals.
Hamilton Public Library Events
Hamilton Public Library's live program and event calendar.
Hamilton Senior and Older Adult Resources
A City of Hamilton index of services and supports relevant to older adults and caregivers.
Hamilton Spray Pads
The City's current map and seasonal information for public spray pads.
Hamilton Waterfall Safety Guide
The City's safety guidance for marked trails, viewing platforms, gorge edges and water contact at Hamilton waterfalls.
Hill Park Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
A preserved naval ship and national historic site at Hamilton Harbour.
Housing Help Centre Hamilton
A community organization helping Hamilton residents with housing search and housing-stability needs.
HPL Games and Hobbies
HPL's live page for current games, hobbies, crafts and similar library programs.
HPL Job Search Resources
A current Hamilton Public Library starting point for job-search resources and employment research.
HSR Fare Assist
The City page for the income-based HSR Fare Assist program and current application rules.
HSR Schedule and Route Tools
The official Hamilton Street Railway starting point for routes, schedules and trip-planning tools.
HSR Schedules and Detours
The official page for current HSR schedules, detours and service notices.
HSR Trans-Cab
The official guide to HSR Trans-Cab connections in designated service areas.
Immigrants Working Centre
A Hamilton settlement organization offering newcomer, employment, language and related supports.
Immigrants Working Centre Employment Services
Newcomer-focused employment counselling, career resources and workplace-preparation support for people entering the Canadian workforce.
Kanétskare Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Keddy Access Trail and Harvey Park
A paved multi-use escarpment route connecting the lower city with Hamilton Mountain.
Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail — Hamilton section
The Hamilton section of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, reached from several lakefront access points.
Mission Services — Good Food Centre
A Mission Services food-support location serving Hamilton residents who need emergency food assistance.
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
OAA Directory
The Ontario Association of Architects directory for architects, intern architects and architectural practices.
Ontario Works Employment Assistance — Hamilton
A City starting point for eligible residents seeking Ontario Works financial and employment assistance, including job-search and employment supports.
PATH Employment Services — Hamilton
A Hamilton Employment Ontario service offering employment and job-search supports, with experience serving job seekers with disabilities.
Pier 4 Park Beach
A public beach in Pier 4 Park on Hamilton Harbour. Water conditions can change quickly.
PRESTO Cards for HSR
The City guide to using PRESTO on Hamilton transit.
RGD Find a Designer
A professional directory from the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, filterable by city, skills and freelance status.
Royal Botanical Gardens — Arboretum
A Royal Botanical Gardens landscape with tree collections, trails and access to Cootes Paradise.
Royal Botanical Gardens — Rock Garden
A Royal Botanical Gardens site with landscaped paths and seasonal horticultural displays.
Sam Lawrence Park
An escarpment-edge City park with lower-city views, gardens and lawns suited to a picnic.
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Spencer Gorge Conservation Area
A conservation area known for escarpment views, Dundas Peak and Tew Falls.
SportHamilton Club Finder
A live directory of Hamilton sport organizations maintained by the city's sport council.
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Supie — Free Seasonal Park Programming
The City's live page for free seasonal supervised park programming for children.
Tew Falls
A 41-metre waterfall in Spencer Gorge viewed from two platforms near the trail to Dundas Peak.
Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
A small conservation area with a short trail leading to Tiffany Falls.
Valens Lake Conservation Area
A conservation area around Valens Lake with trails and seasonal camping and water activities.
Valley Park Community Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Van Wagner's Beach
A monitored public beach on Hamilton's Lake Ontario shoreline.
Victoria Park
A Strathcona neighbourhood park with lawns, a playground, gardens and sports facilities.
Walk With Us — Let's Move Together 55+ calendar
A live community calendar for current walking and movement opportunities for older adults in Hamilton.
Webster Falls
A 22-metre curtain waterfall in Spencer Gorge with a paved route to the Dobson-McKee lookout.
Wesley Settlement Services
Settlement services helping newcomers navigate life and services in Hamilton.
West Harbour GO
A GO Transit station in Hamilton's north end. Check GO Transit for current service and accessibility.
Westfield Heritage Village
A heritage village with historic buildings and scheduled interpretation programs.
Westmount Recreation Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility with a pool. Current swim times are available through the City's live swim finder.
Whitehern Historic House & Garden
A preserved historic home and garden interpreting generations of the McQuesten family and Hamilton life.
Winona Community Centre
A City of Hamilton recreation facility. Use the official Program Finder and facility page for current drop-in and registered activities.
Workforce Planning Hamilton Job Board
A Hamilton-area job-search portal that brings together current postings from multiple job boards and provides local job-search tools.
YMCA Employment Services — Central Hamilton
A free downtown career centre with job-search counselling, workshops, computers and practical job-search resources.
YMCA Immigrant Settlement Services — Downtown
A YMCA settlement-services location listed by the City of Hamilton for newcomers.
YWCA Hamilton — JOIN
YWCA Hamilton newcomer support delivered through its JOIN program and related services.