Here are the most popular children’s attractions in the Hamilton area:
Adventure Village
905-549-9444
Confederation Park
585 Van Wagners Beach Road
Hamilton , Ontario
Play on a professional 18-hole mini-Golf course, Grand Slam Batting Cages, Big Al’s Mining Camp, Krazy Kars, Arcade, new Rocky Mountain Climb and Big Al’s Cookhouse.
African Lion Safari
519-623-2620 Toll Free: 1-800-461-WILD
RR 1 Stn Galt,
Cambridge, ON N1R 5S2
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure! This wildlife park is home to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam freely in large, drive-through game reserves. Enjoy live animal shows, nature tours, elephant swim and Misumu Bay Wet Play. Open Daily early May to early October. Admission $$$.
Black’s Equine Centre
905-679-1224
6095 Dickenson Road, R.R. #2
Take the Lincoln Alexander Parkway to Dartnall exit, south to Hwy 53 (Rymal Road), heading west 1 km to Nebo Road, then turning left (south) and continuing just past Dickenson Road
Hannon, Ontario L0R 1P0
A world-class equine facility, offering trail rides & Western riding lessons, and boarding. Four indoor arenas used for horse shows and equestrian competitions. Most shows are free!
Cameron Speedway & Amusement
905-679-2122 ext. 30 Fax: 905-679-2200
2633 Upper James St
Hamilton , ON, L0R 1W0
From Lincoln Alexander Parkway, take Upper James St south for 5 km
Race around a 2 km track, is the largest in Hamilton . Two-seater and single Karts can drive up to 45 km/h. Also terrain for Paintball and Lazertag, an arcade, and a snack bar. Admission.
Gravity Climbing Gym
905-522-8778
70 Frid Street (close to from Main & Dundurn.)
Hamilton , Ontario, Canada L8P 4M4
Indoor wall climbing is excellent choice for impriving mental and physical fitness. Lessons by appointment. Winter Hours: Thanksgiving to Victoria Day Monday to Friday 4-10:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 12-7 pm. Summer Hours: Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Tuesday to Friday 4-10:30 pm (closed Mondays) Saturday & Sunday 12-6 pm. Admission $$. Participants must sign release
Lakeland Go-Karts
905-544-3951
Confederation Park
585 Van Wagners Beach Road
Hamilton, Ontario
Race around all the twists and turns of this half-kilometre asphalt course, which has been a family-favourite destination since the 50s . Choice of one or two seater karts.
Upper Putt Mini Golf, The
905-385-5633
1185 Stone Church Rd E
Hamilton, ON L8W 2C6
The Upper Putt Mini Golf is an 18 hole miniature golf course in an attractive natural setting. Snack bar available. Open April to October weather permitting.
Westfield Heritage Village
519-621-8851
1049 Kirkwall Rd,
Hwy. #8 NW past Dundas, past Hwy. #5 and North on Regional Road 552,
Rockton, ON
519-621-8851 Toll Free: 1-800-883-0104
Step back in time to a fascinating living history country village. Over 30 historic buildings surrounded by 324 acres of unspoiled natural woodlands and meadows with several well marked nature trails and a rare T.H. & B. Steam Locomotive. Features include blacksmithing, period fashion shows, schoolhouse, log homes, and native settlement. Free parking, unique gift shop, trails, picnic area and refreshments available. Open Sundays and holidays until October.
Wild Waterworks
905-561-2292 Toll Free: 1-800-555-8755
Confederation Park
585 Van Wagners Beach Road
Hamilton, Ontario
Move on and surf the waves in Canada’s largest outdoor wave pool. Wild Waterworks has Night Rider and Blue Demon tube slides, body slide down the 6 storey Demon, and coast down the 5.5-storey Eazy River. Over a million gallons of heated water splash down every minute. Toddlers will love Little Squirt Works, a fun wading pool with computer-controlled sprays, mists and fountains. Open first Sunday in June to Labour Day. Admission.