Introduction
Hamilton Beach is a quaint neighbourhood in Hamilton. It is bordered by the Hamilton Harbour to the West, Lake Ontario to the East, The Burlington Bay Canal to the North and Beach Boulevard at Woodward Avenue to the South. Hamilton Beach is a quiet, small neighbourhood with cottage-style and beachfront homes.
Lifestyle
Hamilton Beach is a quiet area situated around Beach Boulevard. The majority of residents along Hamilton Beach own homes along Beach Boulevard and have direct views of Lake Ontario right at their back steps. The Beach neighbourhood is home to several parks and has lots of green space. Residents enjoy a laidback lifestyle and activities like cycling, walking, gardening and relaxing on their veranda style porches.
Dollars & Sense
Hamilton Beach has seen an influx in interest, and is a neighbourhood growing in popularity. Many new residents have opted for renovating existing properties or constructing new builds. The Beach neighbourhood is on the higher end of housing prices in Hamilton, with most homes sitting around and upwards of $500,000.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
Hamilton Beach is a small, secluded neighbourhood and residents have to travel off strip for major amenities including grocery stores. The Beach backs onto the QEW and just west of the highway you will find the Hamilton industrial sector. While residents of Hamilton Beach enjoy lots of small-neighbourhood benefits, there are some big city realities right at their back door.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Hamilton Beach has access to the Queen Elizabeth Way at Woodward Avenue and Burlington Street East. Additionally, the Beach is fully serviced by Hamilton Transit buses. For those who like the outdoors, The Beach is great for walking, cycling and rollerblading and the Waterfront Trail has amazing, secluded views of Lake Ontario.
In the Area
Hamilton Beach has many parks, small shops and convenience stores scattered along the strip. It is best known for the Waterfront Trail, which runs along the east side of the strip, facing Lake Ontario. This trail is great for outdoor activities. Visitors will often go walking, running and cycling here.
Meet the Neighbours
The majority of residents in Hamilton Beach are couples. Families are also very common here and many of them have young children at home. Waterfront properties are a hot commodity, and Hamilton Beach is great for anyone interested in acquiring a waterfront home for a better price point than Toronto.
The Vibe
Hamilton Beach is known for it’s beachfront houses and calm lifestyle. Historically, Hamilton Beach was a recreation and vacation area. Between the 1920s and 1950s, a residential neighbourhood began to form. Today, the Beach still has a cottage-country vibe, with lots of green space and houses resting on large, sprawling lots.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
Hutch’s on the Beach
Since 1946 Hutch’s on the Beach has been serving fantastic fish & chips, burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes and original fries.
more infoSkyway Park
Skyway Park is a beach facing park with a view of Lake Ontario. Centrally located in Hamilton Beach with a jungle gym this is a great local park for residents.
Lakeland Pool
During the summer months, Lakeland pool is a hotspot for families. It is an outdoor pool on Lake Ontario offering a ton of great fun and convenient hours for the whole family.
more infoKinsmen Park
Kinsmen Park is the perfect place to bring the family for an afternoon outing. The beach front park features a wading pool and offers a beautiful view of Lake Ontario.
more infoWaterfront Trail
The Waterfront Trail is among the most popular spots in Hamilton Beach. The trail provides great recreational opportunities for active individuals who like to cycle, roller blade, walk and run.
more infoDieppe Veterans Memorial Park
The Dieppe Veterans Memorial Park is located at the north end of Hamilton Beach on Beach Blvd. The park is dedicated to all of the soldiers who fought at Dieppe in 1942.
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