Be a tourist in your own city.
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
The Wax Lounge 337 Ottawa Street North By Kristin Archer As you know, I Heart Hamilton for me is all about discovering my hometown as well as experiencing new things. I kicked off the year by trying something new during my first visit to holistic beauty boutique The Wax Lounge. It was a fitting way to … Read more
By Kristin Archer It’s been an interesting perspective to look back on each birthday I’ve had since running I Heart Hamilton. Life has changed so much for me, people come and go, and each year has been significant to my own journey. I’ve celebrated with different people each year, and each one was fun. Birthdays … Read more
By Kristin Archer I always like to make birthdays special – it’s important to Treat Yo Self! I’ve incorporated the spirit of I Heart Hamilton into each celebration since I started the blog in 2011. There was my Silver Jubilee in 2012 which I celebrated with an acoustic show at The Casbah and drinks at … Read more
Annual Ottawa Street Sidewalk Sale With the official first day of fall earlier in the week, we were probably all expecting a crisp autumn day to stroll about during Ottawa Street’s Annual Sidewalk Sale, but we were hit with one last (maybe last?) blast of summer for the event. I began the day bright and … Read more
Poco Loco 131 Ottawa Street North To celebrate I Heart Hamilton’s anniversary, the tradition is Mexican food. This worked out perfectly, given that there are so many Mexican food joints in the city. So many, that there are a bunch I still haven’t been to. For the blog’s third anniversary, cue Poco Loco! The restaurant … Read more
Dr. Scoop, Icecreamist Tomorrow morning is your last chance this summer to experience Dr. Scoop at Ottawa Street Farmers’ Market! I’m just sorry I didn’t get to try the delicious ice cream and write about it sooner. But I was excited to make it stop number two for my Ice Cream Month. I first saw … Read more
Hats Wear It’s At 185 Ottawa Street North Here at the Tour, we always appreciate a little flair and flamboyance, in whatever form that may come. We enjoy themes, dressing up, and accessories (we’ve been rocking our Tour buttons faithfully.) On my way to visit Cannon Coffee Co, I spotted Hats Wear It’s At and … Read more
Cannon Coffee Co. 179 Ottawa Street I have been hearing so much enthusiasm over a new coffee shop to Hamilton, Cannon Coffee Co. I was pleased to hear about this new attraction in the City’s East End, and since I do enjoy a good cuppa Joe, I was excited to finally check it out. It … Read more
Sew Hungry: Food Truck Rally 2011 Ottawa Street Here at I Heart Hamilton Tour, we’re self-proclaimed foodies. Hamilton is getting to be known for its upsurge of food trucks, and an event dedicated to bringing them all together, plus even more trucks from out of town, seemed like an ideal tour stop. We first heard … Read more