Looking forward to summer? Same here! Look ahead to the exciting events happening in Hamilton this season, so you can plan your visit to Harbour West Marina.
Pirate Adventure Cruise: Available All Summer Long
Join our crew for an immersive, family friendly pirate adventure! Climb aboard our ship and sail the Hamilton Harbour in search of treasure.
To book your cruise, visit: https://piratelife.ca/hamilton
Music on the Waterfront: Thursday Nights
Bring a chair or blanket to Pier 8 and enjoy a free jazz, classical, or blues concert while you watch the sunset and boats go by in Hamilton Harbour!
For performance details, please see: http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/music-on-the-waterfront/
80th Commemoration of D-Day at HMCS Haida: June 6-9, 2024
Climb on board the HMCS Haida to celebrate a pivotal moment in history. This 4-day event will feature enhanced programing including commemoration ceremonies, demonstrations, specialized presentations, costumed interpretation and much, much more.
For more information, visit: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/haida/activ/calendrier-calendar/87485f91-d776-4142-a15a-c73f40ffbe7f
Canada Day at Bayfront Park: July 1st, 2024
The City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family! Enjoy a day packed with delightful children’s recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and keep them entertained.
And when the sun sets, prepare to be dazzled by a custom fireworks display that will light up the night sky in a brilliant celebration of our great nation.
More information available at: https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/hamilton-canada-day-bayfront-park
Because Beer – Craft Beer Festival: July 12-14, 2024
Located in Pier 4 Park, Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders, chat with brewers, and enjoy hours of fun. Festivalgoers can also take in a great music stage as well as delicious fare served up by specialty food vendors.
To claim your tickets, visit: https://www.becausebeer.ca/
Brott Music Festival – On the Waterfront: July 20th, 2024
Experience the symphony like never before at the Brott Music Festival On The Waterfront this summer. Alongside the beautiful scenery of the waterfront, you can sit back and be serenaded by Brott’s NAO musicians.
Check out the lineup here: https://brottmusic.com/brott-on-the-waterfront-july-20/
Women of War: July 27-28, 2024
Take part in a celebration like no other at the Women of Weekend aboard the HMCS Haida this July. Visitors are invited to commemorate the contributions that women made to Canada’s effort during the Second World War and enjoy special programming throughout the weekend.
For further updates, please visit: https://parkscanada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/haida/activ/calendrier-calendar
Lucky Lion Night Market: August 2-5, 2024
Experience entertainment and activities for the entire family at the Lucky Lion Night Market in Bayfront Park. With free admission, Lucky Lion invites you to indulge in over 100 food items and vendors, as well as interact with their showstopping lion dancers well into the night.
Learn about your fellow community members, different cultures and identities, and how you can make an impact.
More information available at: https://luckylionnightmarket.ca/
Supercrawl: September 13-15, 2024
You won’t want to miss out on Hamilton’s premier multi-arts festival. Fusing new and independent music with art installations, fashion, performance, literature, theatre, and artisanal craft, Supercrawl is committed to honouring, showcasing, and celebrating all varieties of creative work.
As a not-for-profit arts organization, this festival works to foster and promote arts and culture as well as the myriad benefits they provide.
To view the latest updates, please visit: https://supercrawl.ca/
That’s not all!
There are numerous venues and restaurants in downtown Hamilton that are ready to serve you, and endless natural attractions nearby. Visit Tourism Hamilton to stay informed on the latest events, and for a comprehensive list of restaurants nearby, visit Downtown Hamilton.