Free Self-Guided Audio Tour in Hamilton, Ontario

Living in Canada we often visit Hamilton. It’s just 30 minutes away from us. But recently, we discovered a completely new way to experience the city – a free audio tour in Hamilton, Ontario that completely changed how we see it.

Adventure, Nature, and Unexpected Fun

The area is full of attractions, natural wonders, and fun activities: waterfalls, the Devil’s Punchbowl with a stunning view of the city, and plenty of parks. You can try tree top trekking in one of the parks, or hop into a luxury supercar for a test drive – just to feel what it’s like.
There are also charming local wineries where you can taste regional wines. And believe it or not, there’s even an ostrich farm nearby!

One of our favorite things is the beautiful Rail Trail, a cycling path built over old train tracks. We ride there often. But we usually just drive through the city itself…

A City Full of Surprises

Recently, though, we decided to actually take a walk through the city and honestly, we were amazed. Turns out, Hamilton is not just about nature, it’s also full of rich history, film locations, and stunning architecture.

There’s a wonderful botanical garden, a scenic waterfront, and the truly extraordinary Dundurn Castle, where you can stroll around and explore a piece of Canadian history.

Many films and shows were shot right here: Murdock Mysteries, The Good Witch, Umbrella Academy, Self Made, Flint Strong, and many more.

The city is full of remarkable places:
Dundurn Castle – a neoclassical mansion completed in 1835, once home to a prominent Canadian family and now under the royal patronage of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Christ’s Church Cathedral – the oldest Anglican cathedral in English-speaking Canada.
Saint Paul’s Presbyterian Church and Melrose United Church – stunning examples of Gothic and Victorian architecture, with stained glass and majestic arches.
Staircase Theatre – a quirky, interactive theater right downtown.
LIUNA Station – a 1931 train station turned into an elegant event venue.
Hamilton Military Museum – everything about Canada’s military history, from the War of 1812 to World War I.

The city takes pride in preserving its traditions. One of the most unique events held annually is the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek — a key turning point in the War of 1812. The entire weekend becomes a time-travel experience for the whole family: historical battles, period games, traditional crafts, live music, and food from the era. Visitors can also tour the Battlefield House (built in 1789) and climb the 100-foot Battlefield Monument, opened in 1913.

The event also honors Indigenous contributions. Before each battle re-enactment on Saturday, there’s a narrated “Great Peace Game” — a demonstration of Haudenosaunee lacrosse. And this year, there’s something new: a drone light show at dusk, illustrating the site’s history and the meaning behind the Eagles Among Us sculpture, which commemorates Indigenous involvement in the war.

We shared more details about the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek here.

What actually inspired us to explore the city was a new self-guided walking audio tour created by VoxTour.ai. I honestly couldn’t believe how much was still unknown to me in a city I’d been to so many times!