Before it was a popular Hamilton tourist attraction, Whitehern was home to Ontario politician Thomas McQuesten. The late-Classical structure was built around 1850 and named a National Historic Site of Canada in 1962 for its displays of Georgian, Edwardian, and Victorian era artifacts. Whitehern is open to the public, and guided tours of the property are conducted regularly. For an outing that as historical as it is charming, come check it out.
The Starkey Hill offers a lovely trail that features forests lined with conifers and hardwood. This scenic locale makes for a perfect picnic spot; you can be all by yourself or enjoy with your family.
Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks or the Mohawk Chapel was the first Protestant chapel in Ontario and is one of the oldest buildings in Ontario. It is a simple building that was given to the Mohawk Indians by the British Crown for their unflinching loyalty. It features several stained-glass windows telling the story of the Six Nation people.
Hamilton's oldest theater company boasts of a storied theatrical legacy that has brought some of the best musicals, Broadway shows and performances to the fore. This revered theater company has produced more than 100 Broadway musicals since its conception in 1956. Venues for the Hamilton Theatre Company have included landmarks like the Palace Theatre, Westdale Secondary School, the FirstOntario Concert Hall, and its own studio theater. Its impressive repertoire of events in the past includes shows like My Fair Lady, Oklahoma!, Brigadoon, Fiddler On The Roof, to name a few.