Visitor’s Guide for Travellers and Digital Nomads
Located on the western edge of Lake Ontario, Hamilton is a port city known for it’s industrial steel-producing economy. With a population of over 700,000. Known as the “City of Waterfalls” owning to more than 100 waterfalls that dot the landscape of the Niagara Escarpment, a natural feature wrapping around the city in horseshoe.
While historical known for it’s gritty, industrial economy, Hamilton is undergoing a transformation to become a key economic innovation hub in Southern Ontario. Nature lover’s will enjoy Hamilton’s extensive trail system along Niagara Escarpment leading to many hidden waterfalls. Sports lover’s will enjoy the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (football) and the Forge FC (soccer).
Top attractions
Royal Botanical Gardens
Largest display of gardens
Connectivity
- Internet speed is fast (slower in rural areas)
- Wi-fi available
- mobile connectivity (good but depends on carrier)
- (future section to get sim cars (airport)
Finances
- Cost of living : Affordable compared to Toronto but prices are rising as new buyers find the city more attractive.
- Payments, cards widely accepted, cash widely accepted: (digital transfers available (interac e-transfer)
Good to know …
Transport
- Walkability
- Bikeability
- taxi’s / rideshare
- Car rental
- Public transport
