Fun Places in Hamilton - HMCS Haida National Historic Site

Here’s another blog in our series of showcasing great places in Hamilton, Ontario!

When you visit Canada, there are a lot of places you might want to check off your must-see list while you are in town. Toronto is one of the largest tourist sites mainly due to the scenic views of Niagra Falls.  The falls are open year round and offer a range of views from the top, and the bottom as well as a range of eateries and other attractions. While that may be your main reason for coming to Canada, the country has so many more historic and breathtaking sites to discover.

Hamilton is located less than 75 kilometers from Ontario, so it makes a perfect choice if you want to get more out of your Canada vacation than just seeing the historic Falls. It takes about half a day to travel, but visiting the Bayfront in Hamilton is an experience you will never forget. The area has been revived and now features a bevy of culinary delights, decadent cafes, trails that you are your family can walk or bike, and one of the highlights of the bay, the legendary HMCS Haida.

Canada has one of the world’s top class naval installments, and along with it, a history of long-term naval service during wartime that would make any government proud. When you visit Hamilton to see the HMCS Haida, you are doing more than just viewing a ship exhibition. This ship is actually a Tribal class destroyer and was used in the WW2, the Cold war and the Korean conflict in defense of the nation and its allies. Your family will learn important history surrounding the Royal Canadian Navy and the various historic battles this famous ship had the pleasure of taking part in. Take yourself and your family away from reality and transport your imagination to the days of the war. Pretend that you are a crew member, or even the captain of this world classed naval ship as you discover all that history has to offer in Hamilton.

HMCS Haida National Historic Site opens at 10 am and closes at 5 pm Thursday through Sunday, and is closed the remaining days of the week. Do make sure to plan your trip accordingly.  Admission for adults is affordably priced at $3.90, senior visitors $3.40, anyone aged 17 and under may visit HMCS Haida National Historic Site free of cost.
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Your visit is sure to connect your family with the past and give them a better idea of the sacrifices involved in living and serving on a warship, as well as providing a bevy of factual information about the Canadian navy specifically. After spending a day on the deck at the HMCS Haida National Historic Site, take your family to enjoy a gourmet dinner along the bay. There are many restaurants located along this scenic route, and your family will delight in watching the waves and the historic ship along with their meal.

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