Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer I’ve been blogging around town for six years, and a few years back I began my annual Birthday Tour tradition. I can’t recommend this enough – take a day dedicated to you, make a list of your favourite things, places you’ve been wanting to visit, and as I like to say, be a … Read more
Eramosa Karst Upper Mount Albion Road, Stoney Creek By Kristin Archer Photos by James Miike Summer is winding down but there are plenty of hot, sunny days still to come. Outdoor adventures are always on my to-do list during any season and it’s something I need to do a lot more of. A quick ride out … Read more
Sprinkles On Top 39 King Street East By Kristin Archer When don’t I want ice cream, but it’s summer, and that ice cream craving is at an all-time high. Luckily it’s an easy thirst to quench when Hamilton has so many ice cream joints. It’s a tough job, I know, but I’m going to try … Read more
Maria’s Fifty’s Diner 931 Queenston Road, Stoney Creek It was due time for another Stoney Creek venture. Maria’s Fifty’s Diner has been open just a few months and it sounded like a cute spot to check out. They’ve got you covered with full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, but I was awake bright and early … Read more
Punch Bowl Country Market 136 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek After my trip to Stoney Creek Dairy and being full from all the ice cream, it was up to the Punch Bowl to have a stretch at the Market. We drove up the steep, winding New Mountain Road to get there. I always seem to forget … Read more
Stoney Creek Dairy 135 King Street East, Stoney Creek It’s the end of an era for a classic Hamilton landmark – the Stoney Creek Dairy. One of the largest ice cream retailers in North America and having remained in its original location since 1929, the ice cream shop is closing on Labour Day weekend (September … Read more