Lower City Hamilton, made personal.

A celebrated contemporary restaurant on King William Street — Hamilton's restaurant row — with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu and a stylish room.

A West-Coast-inspired restaurant on historic King William Street in the heart of downtown — fresh, seasonal cooking and craft cocktails.

A hip, contemporary eatery on James Street North with eclectic decor — a favourite in the arts district, especially on Art Crawl nights.

The James Street South strip in Durand holds some of the city's best small restaurants and wine bars, steps from the heritage mansions.

The cafés and eateries around Pier 8 and the West Harbour — a relaxed waterfront stop by Bayfront Park and Hamilton Harbour.

The King West and Locke North eateries serving the Strathcona community — cafés, pubs and casual restaurants among the character homes.

Hamilton's lively James Street North — modern art galleries, boutiques, cafés and the monthly Art Crawl and Supercrawl festival.

The historic Hamilton Farmers' Market and adjoining Jackson Square downtown — fresh food, vendors, shops and services under one roof.

Corktown's Augusta Street — a compact strip of pubs, patios and restaurants that's the heart of downtown Hamilton's nightlife.

Gore Park and the King Street shops form the historic heart of downtown — the fountain, patios, heritage storefronts and seasonal markets.

A Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic DSB secondary school downtown, one of the city's oldest, serving the lower-city neighbourhoods.

A Hamilton-Wentworth DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the North End waterfront community, with a recreation centre attached.

The landmark 1894 Stinson Street School at the heart of the Stinson neighbourhood — a restored heritage building anchoring the community.

A Hamilton-Wentworth DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the Durand and central downtown neighbourhoods.

Hamilton's signature waterfront park on the harbour — a long paved path toward the Cootes Paradise sanctuary, beaches, a marina and Pier 8.

The Art Gallery of Hamilton downtown — one of the oldest and largest public galleries in Ontario, with a rich collection and major exhibitions.

The historic triangular park at the centre of downtown — the fountain, gardens, monuments and seasonal markets and events on King Street.

A preserved Georgian-era mansion and walled garden in Durand — the McQuesten family home, now a city museum in the heart of downtown.

Hamilton's oldest park, in Strathcona — green space, a pool, sports courts and a playground serving the west-downtown community.

A park at the foot of the escarpment in Corktown, with access to the Wentworth Stairs and the Bruce Trail up the Mountain brow.

The Stinson neighbourhood's restored Victorian streets at the foot of the escarpment — a quiet heritage pocket and a favourite for architecture walks.