Royal Botanical Gardens RBG is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.
Royal Botanical Gardens RBG is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. Teach the public and educate school children about the importance of plants and nature, and how to be environmental stewards in their community Create display gardens which beautify our region landscape and teach people how to transfer best practices into their own backyard.
Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. Among the last generation were six children who never married. In 1959 the three surviving members of the family bequeathed the
home to the City with all its original contents. It contains elements from many time periods dating up to 1939 when the Honourable homas McQuesten was Minister of Highways. Explore the heritage of Victorian ideas and possessions that influenced life at Whitehern on the eve of World War II.
Located in Gage Park the Hamilton Childrens Museum is the perfect place to explore and enjoy family fun year round. Discover exhibits, workshops and special programs that encourage children and adults to learn through play by engaging in hands on activities. Round off your experience with a visit to Gage Park.
Hamiltons first Waterworks pays tribute to the social and working life of the early industrial revolution and the spirit of Canadas Ambitious City. The museum preserves the oldest surviving Canadian built 70 ton stationary steam engines, one of which is set in motion daily for demonstration purposes. Experience on demand guided tours and special events for the whole family including drop in programming during Family Day, March Break and Christmas, and Live Steamer Days in partnership with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers from May through October. Please note that due to the historic nature of the Waterworks, many areas are not fully accessible to strollers or wheelchairs; please call ahead for details.