Things to do with friends in Hamilton, ON

What are fun things to do with friends in Hamilton?

We checked 55 real places in Hamilton, ON from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 7 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Hamilton, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Places in Hamilton

Places to eat

• Cafe Troy2290 Troy Road, Hamilton, ON L0R 2B0
• StarbucksWilson Street West, Hamilton, ON L9G 0E8
• Tim HortonsCarlisle Road, Hamilton, ON L8B 1S2
• Breezy CornersHighway 6, Hamilton, ON L8B 1S2
• Pizza Hut1179 Wilson Street West, Hamilton, ON L9G 0E8
• FreshiiPortia Drive, Hamilton, ON L9G 0G3
• Wimpy's DinerWilson Street West, Hamilton, ON L9G 0G3
• Cabana Grill & Patio1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON N1R 5S2

Bars and nightlife (21+)

• Pub FictionGarner Road West, Hamilton, ON L9G 0E8
• Sana GrillEast 43rd Street, Hamilton, ON L8T 3C3
• Baranga's on the BeachHamilton Beach Trail, Hamilton, ON L8E 3L8
• The Argyle304 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z9
• AndThenYou145 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8N 1G4
• Handsome Dave's Neighbourhood Bar61 Young Street, Hamilton, ON L8N 1V1
• Boulevard Billiards303 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 2X9
• Ooey Gooey's107 George Street, Hamilton, ON L8P 1E3

Sights

• Griffin House733 Mineral Springs Road, Hamilton, ON L9G 4E6
• African Lion Safari1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON N1R 5S2
• Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum312 Wilson Street East, Hamilton, ON L9G 2Y7
• Dundurn Castle610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 1X7
• Hamilton Military MuseumYork Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 2A3
• Battlefield House Museum77 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8G 5E5
• Art GalleryBarton Street West, Hamilton, ON L8L 1A8
• McMaster Museum of ArtMUSC-Mills Plaza, Hamilton, ON L8S 3L8

Parks and outdoor spots

• Christie Conservation AreaHamilton, ON L9H 5E2
• Ancaster Community CenterClearview, Hamilton, ON L9G 3L6
• Valens Lake Conservation Area1691, Hamilton, ON L8B 1A5
• Valens BeachHamilton, ON
• Shaver Estates Park33, Hamilton, ON
• Rockton World's FairgroundsHamilton, ON
• Meadowbrook ParkSpring Valley, Hamilton, ON

Game spots

• The Movie PalaceConcession Street, Hamilton, ON L8V 1A6
• LandmarkKing Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A1
• SilverCity Hamilton Mountain Cinemas795 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, ON L8J 0B4
• University LanesTweedsmuir Avenue, Hamilton, ON L9H 4H6
• Cineplex Cinemas Ancaster771 Golf Links Road, Hamilton, ON L9G 3K9
• Splitsville Entertainment1525 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P8
• Playhouse Cinema177 Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton, ON L8L 6M8
• Drive in theatreGreen Mountain Road East, Hamilton, ON L8J 2X3

Sports venues

• Morgan Firestone ArenaRotary Way, Hamilton, ON L9G 5B7
• Flamboro DownsConcession 4 West, Hamilton, ON L9H 5E2
• Flamboro SpeedwayConcession 5 West, Hamilton, ON L9H 7T2
• Ancaster Sports Centre1030 Lower Lions Club Road, Hamilton, ON L9H 5E3
• Crunch Fitness1215 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON L8W 2C6
• Harry Howell Arena27 North Wentworth Drive, Hamilton, ON L9H 7L5
• Wentworth ArenasMcMullen Loop, Hamilton, ON L9H 4H2
• Mohawk 4 Ice centreEscarpment Rail Trail, Hamilton, ON L8T 1A8

Places to shop

• Westcliffe MallBuckingham Drive, Hamilton, ON L9C 2G6
• M&M Food Market970 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton, ON L9A 4V9
• Farmer Al's MarketRymal Road East, Hamilton, ON L8J 0L7
• Mountain Plaza651 Upper James Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5R8
• Strathbarton MallStrathearne Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8H 0A1
• Eastgate Square75 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton, ON L8E 2P2
• Ottawa Street Farmers' Market3 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z5
• Mizener's Antiques & Flea Market367 Highway 5 West, Hamilton, ON L9H 0A7

How much does a day out with friends cost in Hamilton?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Hamilton costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

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