Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer Very excited to share I Heart Hamilton’s partnership with LeapYear Education! Do you have kids ages 9-16 in your life? LeapYear presents innovative courses this September, all led by certified instructors and paired with community partners. Cafe: Students work together to host cafe events where they design the menu, host the guests, and cook … Read more
I’ve taken you aboard the Hamilton Harbour Queen and the Hamilton Waterfront Trolley this summer – now it’s time to take a ride on the Hamiltonian Tour Boat! This local gem is a 12-passenger boat which began operations in 2003. Open daily for tours throughout the summer, grab a ticket and hop on for about a 45-minute ride around … Read more
By Kristin Archer No better way to “be a tourist in your own city” than with a mini staycation! Back in April I had an amazing birthday month (#KApril!) treat by staying at a local Airbnb for a night. I came across a gorgeous space in downtown Hamilton, most recognizable as #ThatHouseWithTheBlueDoor. Ran by Airbnb Superhosts (Superhosts … Read more
By Kristin Archer Local fashion and food collided for one glamourous night. On May 25th, the 4th Annual Glamour in the Hammer took place at the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s to raise funds for Good Shepherd Hamilton. Featuring 11 restaurants and 13 designers, it was the hottest ticket in town. First – the food! It was … Read more
By Kristin Archer After chatting with Matthew and Steven of Mancala Monk on 93.3 CFMU almost two years ago now, it was high time I finally visited to get my game on! The next time you’re at a loss for what to do with friends and fam, or to break the ice with that first date, I’ve got … Read more
By Kristin Archer Hearing the business name The Fragrance Lab, I picture one fun workshop, with all kinds of flowery, fruity, and fresh aromas swirling in the air. Tanya Odrach launched her business of scented candles and body products in the summer of 2017 and quickly developed an impressive array of scents. Her creations are hand … Read more
By Kristin Archer Zoetic: of or relating to life : living, vital. Synonyms include awake, conscious, cognizant, breathing. It’s a wonderful sentiment to name a theatre – a space where everything comes alive. There’s nothing quite like the shared experience of watching a live performance. In fact, for The Zoetic, they’re more than just a theatre, calling … Read more
By Kristin Archer Hamilton, meet COBRA! In their own words: COBRA is a Hamilton-based collective of artists of colour. It has come to our attention that artists of colour are under-represented, both at the grassroots and administrative levels; we seek to offer our perspective as the Hamilton Arts Community begins making strides towards a more complete understanding … Read more
I Heart Hamilton’s Best Of 2017 By Kristin Archer Cheers to the end of another year. We did it! 2017 marked the 6th year of I Heart Hamilton – something I’m forever grateful for. These past few years I’ve compiled a Best Of list of memories to look back at the year. As I get … Read more
By Kristin Archer Can you feel it in the air? Tis the season for getting a little spooky. Of course, for Stephanie Dumbreck, she has made a living helping us #StaySpooky year-round since launching Haunted Hamilton in 1999. Haunted Hamilton hosts ghost walks, bus tours, paranormal investigations, boat cruises, galas, murder mysteries… not to mention Stephanie’s work as … Read more