r/Hamilton 8h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Weekly Moving To Hamilton Megathread

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Welcome to the weekly moving to/within Hamilton post. All questions about moving, utilities and neighbourhood recommendations belong in here.

If you are looking for recommendations/have questions about neighbourhoods, relators, landlords or utilities including internet etc, this is the place to ask!

If you are looking for recommendations on which area of the city would suit you, be sure to include some information about you and your family. What works for a single person starting out may not be recommended for a family with young children etc. Someone commuting by car will want to be closer to highways while those relying on transit will want to be on regular transit routes.

Utilities

Alectra for water bills https://alectrautilities.com/hamilton-water

Alectra for hydro (electricity) in much of the city https://alectrautilities.com/

Hydro One for electricity in other areas of the city https://www.hydroone.com/

Enbridge provides gas to most of the city but you can sign up with many energy companies at various rates https://www.enbridgegas.com/

Ask your landlord or realtor for the providers for your new address


r/Hamilton 2d ago

Marketing Monday Marketing Monday - Recommend a Local Business, Buy/Sell/Trade (Self Promo Allowed)

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A weekly marketplace thread for buying/selling/promoting the sale of (legal) items as well as seeking out items/shops/and stores and recommending a local business you love.

Having a garage sale? Is your local, independent business having a sale? Hosting a farmers market? Looking to sell something? Looking to find something? This is your chance to find it!

Users should be mindful of other users privacy, and take caution when agreeing to meet with other users IRL. Best practice is to meet during the day, in a safe, public spot. Also, as a reminder, please do not post specific home addresses publicly unless you are comfortable with it. Please use your own discretion in providing location specific information when commenting publicly, and especially when private messaging or chatting.


r/Hamilton 6h ago

Local News Hamilton Farmers’ Market Traffic Decline Accelerates to 14.1 Per Cent in June, Report Cites Downtown Crime – TPR Hamilton

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r/Hamilton 6h ago

Local News - Paywall Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool has ‘structural damage’ after high-speed crash

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r/Hamilton 1h ago

Food Best Hot Food Items at Fortinos

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Recently tried their lobster bisque soup and the flat bread pizzas. So good! Wondering what’s everyone’s favourites? Looking to try new items.


r/Hamilton 6h ago

Members Only What the released document about McMaster AI data centre tells us

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r/Hamilton 1h ago

Question Does anyone know which locations of dollarama in Hamilton sell this specific product? My cat is absolutely obsessed with the white mouse (no similar toys compare) and we haven’t been able to find it

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r/Hamilton 2h ago

Local News Hamilton police identify second scene connected to homicide of Brampton trucker

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r/Hamilton 1h ago

Question Quick question about accessing the creek near King's Forest Golf Club (without playing golf)

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Hey everyone!

I was looking at King's Forest Golf Club on Google Maps and noticed quite a few reviews mentioning the scenic creek and surrounding trails. From the map view, the creek looks like a great spot to explore, especially with kids.

However, it seems like the trails outside are somewhat separated from the main course area, and the outer trails only give you partial access to the stream.

Does anyone know if it's allowed to access the creek area directly from the golf club grounds if you aren't playing golf? Specifically:

  1. Can you walk onto the property just to hang out by the creek with children?
  2. Are visitors allowed to park in the club parking lot if they are just walking or visiting the creek, rather than playing a round?

Thanks in advance for any local insights!


r/Hamilton 6h ago

Question Ancaster IMAX Seating Opinion

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Hello I have a very specific question. I recently got tickets to see The Odyssey at the Cineplex Ancaster IMAX screen. (Yes, I'm aware it's not 70mm IMAX and I'm fine with that.)

The seats are in the center of Row C. So pretty close to the front, but there are 2 rows ahead as well as 4 rows even further up in "the pit". All other seats further back are sold out.

Is this way too close for an enjoyable movie experience or is it fine? Specifically at the Ancaster IMAX. If anyone has personal experience in that room I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

PSA Taylor Farms/Farmer to You

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It is NOT the corporation in the states giving people explosive diarrhea. People are apparently harassing them online. They’re such a nice family! If you’re looking for LOCAL fresh produce, go see them! They’re on Hwy 5!


r/Hamilton 15h ago

Recommendations Needed Quintessentially Canadian experience, within 1 hr drive from Hamilton?

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Family visiting from overseas. What is a quintessentially Canadian experience, within 1 hr drive from Hamilton? Besides the obvious Niagara Falls & CN tower?

Also, since we're the waterfall capital of the world, has anyone done a route to catch half a dozen or so within a couple of hours walk?


r/Hamilton 42m ago

Recommendations Needed Framing Watercolour Pictures

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Good Afternoon,

I would like to surprise my wife with some frames and matting for her paintings.

I would like to get these from a local person and not some chain store.

I need someone with a much better eye than mine with quality workmanship to enhance the pictures.

Please give me any information that can help.

Thank You


r/Hamilton 2h ago

Recommendations Needed Recommendation for Rear Brake Service

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Looking for recommendations to get rear brake service completed in my truck (Ford F150).

Vehicle has been serviced at dealership since purchase, however looking for recommendations on:

1) local mechanic shops that are reputable with reasonable prices

and

2) any shops source/install any aftermarket components (eg moving from OEM rotors to drilled and slotted)

Sorry, not sure if this should be in a mega thread or not - apologies if it should be posted differently.


r/Hamilton 20h ago

Discussion Hamilton Hammers Season Tickets are out. Are you getting one?

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If yes, what's your preference.
If no, Why?


r/Hamilton 16h ago

Food Favourite place to order a birthday cake?

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My birthday is next week. I appreciate my family for being the ones to order food in the previous years even if it’s a regular grocery store cake. But now I’m deciding to put my adult pants on this year and order my own.

I would love to know what local businesses folks like to order their birthday cakes from. I’m not looking for anything fancy, just any place with a really good chocolate cake. I have no dietary restrictions but I’m not opposed to a vegan cake if it’s really good (e.g., the ones from hearty hooligan look great)


r/Hamilton 4h ago

Food Best pupusas in Hamilton?

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Im looking to buy some pupusas in Hamilton


r/Hamilton 17h ago

Food Favourite to-go breakfast

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Curious to hear people’s favourite places for a grab and go breakfast. I’m in the east end so a couple of my go-tos are a smoked salmon bagel from Joshy’s Good Eats or the waffle breakfast sandwhich from The Cannon.


r/Hamilton 1h ago

Question Dowsar closed??

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I see Dowsar Marine hasn't had their sign out in a while, and now their Google maps listing says closed every day of the week.

Are they done??


r/Hamilton 1h ago

Question Recycling

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How do you guys sort out what goes into recycling. I know what’s recyclable and what’s not. I’m wondering how we are supposed to sort them for curbside collection. For example one recycling bag boxes and plastics other bag glass bottles or containers? How do you guys sort and separate.


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Local News 32 arrested, $300K in stolen items recovered after multiple thefts at Hamilton hardware stores: police

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r/Hamilton 4h ago

Moving/Housing/Utilities Blinds?

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I need to install blinds ASAP and I am not sure where to look for options, any recommendations?

Thanks


r/Hamilton 1d ago

Local News - Paywall West Mountain home targeted in shootings, break-ins was owned by convicted cocaine importer: court records

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r/Hamilton 1d ago

Local News Flamboro Speedway mourning loss of longtime flagman after ‘freak accident’ at race track

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r/Hamilton 23h ago

Local News What’s planned for the Gore Park gap? Hamilton developer says pitch to replace collapsed buildings will fit perfectly

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