Staybridge Suites Hamilton-Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton WEST HARBOUR THE VIBE: A lively mixed-use waterfront community with scenic trails, historic sites and year- round attractions. WHERE TO MEET: • The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club offers several event spaces, including the Champions Room that hosts cocktails for 80 and a patio with harbour views. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS: • Board the HMCS Haida and tour the decks of a WWII tribal class destroyer— this National Historic Site is a flagship of the Royal Canadian Navy. GET OUTSIDE: • Walk, bike, hike or hop on the Harbour West Trolley to explore the scenic 12-km waterfront trail. • Whether roller skates or ice skates, the outdoor rink offers year-round, pre- or post-meeting fun. • Stroll through Copps Pier Park and discover art installations, a beach and board game areas. In the summer, Pop- ups at Pier 8 events feature food trucks, concerts, markets and movie nights. Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s Sheraton Hamilton Hotel THE MOUNTAIN THE VIBE: An eclectic dining scene, premiere shopping and unique venues that deliver next-level meetings atop the Niagara Escarpment. WHERE TO STAY: • C Hotel by Carmen’s boasts 52 luxurious rooms and suites, an elegant 2,700-sq.-ft. ballroom, a rooftop event space with an outdoor patio and on-site Italian resto, Baci, that seats up to 50. • Three unique venues offer a total 4,343 sq. ft. of indoor event space at the 136-room Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton, and a 4,000-sq.-ft. courtyard is a tranquil setting for outdoor gatherings. FOODIE FAVOURITES: • Head to The Dirty South for elevated southern fare. Full buyouts are available for 40 guests indoors and 40 on the rooftop patio, or have their food truck come to your event. • Sasso Pizza Market and Bar serves up modern Italian favourites and artisan pizzas. Event menus are customizable, and they have capacity for 102 inside and 20 on the patio. WHERE TO MEET: • The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has four unique event spaces, including the Hangar that can host up to 1,400 among its spectacular vintage aircraft. On-site catering is available. • With three ballrooms and an elegant two-storey foyer, Carmen’s Banquet Centre is ideal for meetings, conferences and galas for up to 1,100 attendees, and menus are fully customizable. From “the Mountain” to the waterfront and all points in between, Hamilton, Ont., has the world-class event spaces, accommodations and venues for successful gatherings, and getting here is easy, with hourly GO service from Union Station and increased Swoop service to Hamilton International Airport. A flourishing foodie town with an exciting downtown revitalization project in the works and loads of engaging teambuilding activities—discover what this dynamic city can offer groups. PHOTO: TOURISM HAMILTON PHOTO: TOURISM HAMILTON PHOTO: VRANCOR HOSPITALITY PHOTO: SHERATON HAMILTON HOTEL PHOTO: COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HAMILTON HAMILTON HAPPENING IN
