Strathcona Travel Guide
Hamilton
Visit Strathcona
Popular places to visit
African Lion Safari
Visit the animals who live at African Lion Safari during your trip to Hamilton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
McMaster University
Walk around the campus at McMaster University as part of your travels around Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
TD Coliseum
Catch an event at TD Coliseum during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tim Hortons Field
Catch an event at Tim Hortons Field during your trip to Hamilton. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Take the family on an outing to Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts during your trip to Brantford. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Spencer Smith Lakefront Park
Spencer Smith Lakefront Park is just one of the places to see in Burlington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Guided Historical and Cultural Tour in Downtown Paris, ON Canada
Humberstone Ranch Visit with Mini Domestic Animals
2 Hour Blacksmithing Experience in Niagara (Craft Class/Activity)
Seated Tasting Experience at Konzelmann Winery
Private Offwater efoil Hydro Fliteboard Rental Experience
Best of Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto
Top hotels in Strathcona
Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton
"Staff was lovely and the room was in great shape. Very clean. Convenient location with a bus stop for the 11 line right across the street. Breakfast options were a bit basic, but all fresh! I had an excellent stay overall."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sandman Hotel Hamilton
"no breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Sandman Hotel Oakville
"Pool and hot tub were very clean, with plenty of towels. We got a free upgrade to a room with better mobility for my friend who needs it and were offered an extended check out as well, since we would need extra time. Honestly, can’t wait to come back!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
"Great location, staff was very helpful, good value, clean and well kept."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Monte Carlo Inn Oakville Suites
"The first room I went to had a plumbing issue - the toilet water supply was running constantly because of a failed part in the toilet. I turned off the supply valve and went back to the front desk to request another room, which they happily provided. No way was I going to listen to running water ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Hamilton - Stoney Creek
"Booked for three nights and paid in advance. Power went out on second evening. Hotel couldn’t say for how long. So had to go to another hotel but Sheraton did not give me my money back for those two nights. Said they would call but never did. Last time for a Sheraton."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strathcona
Kirkendall North
While Kirkendall North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hamilton City Hall and Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Central Hamilton
If you're spending some time in Central Hamilton, TD Coliseum and Art Gallery of Hamilton are top sights worth seeing.
Durand
If you're spending some time in Durand, Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum and Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site are top sights worth seeing.
Westdale
While there might not be top attractions in Westdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dundurn Castle and McMaster Museum of Art.
Corktown
Corktown might not have many top sights, but Theatre Aquarius and Hamilton City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ainslie Wood
Though Ainslie Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like W. J. McCallion Planetarium and McMaster Museum of Art.
