5 Outdoor spaces in Hamilton to dine alfresco

BAYFRONT PARK Grab a hot chocolate at Chocolate on James, 123 James St N.,  or if  gin is more your speed grab an Ontario distilled bottle from nearby Sunny Corner  at 302 James St. Then head over to Bayfront Park to watch the Canada geese and boats gliding by. There are also a couple of food trucks parked for fast food options. 

BAYFRONT PARK


Grab a hot chocolate at Chocolate on James, 123 James St N.,  or if  gin is more your speed grab an Ontario distilled bottle from nearby Sunny Corner  at 302 James St. Then head over to Bayfront Park to watch the Canada geese and boats gliding by. There are also a couple of food trucks parked for fast food options. 

CHEDOKE TRAILSEnter through the Chedoke Golf Club 563 Aberdeen Ave or park at the lot on Scenic Drive and Upper Paradise and take the stairs down to the trail. To keep the munchies away grab a treat to go at the Dundurn Market 346 Dundurn St S or lock down permitted, you can sit and have a cold one at the golf club’s cafe patio. The trail has several small waterfalls and is popular for long hikes and biking. 

CHEDOKE TRAILS

Enter through the Chedoke Golf Club 563 Aberdeen Ave or park at the lot on Scenic Drive and Upper Paradise and take the stairs down to the trail. To keep the munchies away grab a treat to go at the Dundurn Market 346 Dundurn St S or lock down permitted, you can sit and have a cold one at the golf club’s cafe patio. The trail has several small waterfalls and is popular for long hikes and biking. 

Dundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard fronting on the Bay. Grab some grapes and fresh produce at the Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Blvd or the most delicious pizza from Earth to Table Bead Bar 258 Locke St S and have a romantic picnic with your beau.

Dundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion on York Boulevard fronting on the Bay. Grab some grapes and fresh produce at the Hamilton Farmers Market 35 York Blvd or the most delicious pizza from Earth to Table Bead Bar 258 Locke St S and have a romantic picnic with your beau.

SAM LAWRENCE PARKFor breathtaking city views and sunsets this is the park to visit. Nearby Juice Kitchen 560 Concession St offers fresh smoothies and healthy vegan meals to go.

SAM LAWRENCE PARK

For breathtaking city views and sunsets this is the park to visit. Nearby Juice Kitchen 560 Concession St offers fresh smoothies and healthy vegan meals to go.

GAGE PARKIf you're missing travel right now head over to Gage park for a little bit of Paris, France. With it's meticulously manicured central garden and green house this is the perfect place for short strolls and power walks. Head over to Coven Market at 949 Main Street East after to pick up your plant based sandwich and baked goods.

GAGE PARK

If you're missing travel right now head over to Gage park for a little bit of Paris, France. With it's meticulously manicured central garden and green house this is the perfect place for short strolls and power walks. Head over to Coven Market at 949 Main Street East after to pick up your plant based sandwich and baked goods.

Stella McCollum