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West Hamilton Artists Tour

May 7-8 at 10am-5pm.

Everybody and their mother is welcome to check out the many studios/locations that make up west Hamilton’s art scene. With 10 locations and 20 artists the West Hamilton Artists Tour is a great way to spend mothers day weekend. Free admission and if you choose to purchase something from one of the studios you will be entered in a contest to get a 50$ gift card for any of the studios. So why not take some time to check out some of the great art this city has to offer!

Doors Open

Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8th; all over Hamilton; hours vary by site

There is not enough that can be said about this event.  All weekend long, we have the opportunity to peek into some of the rare gems of architectural history across the city, in all boroughs- for FREE.  There is no excuse to not check out this event.  Some buildings, like the mysterious Auchmar on Fennel and W 5th, are only open to the public for Doors Open.  If you’ve ever been curious about a building, chances are its on the list, and now you can indulge your curiosity.  For the most part, the sites are free to roam for self guided tours, but there are very knowledgeable volunteer staff at every location ready to answer your questions.  It is being held over 2 days, so there really is no excuse.  The list of attractions is extensive, and it grows every year.  There’s something here for every interest, for every neighbourhood, for every age group, and you can go to as many or as few as you like, because its free, free, FREE!  Follow this link for a full list of attractions so you can plot out your day!  Take pride in our city’s history by getting to know a bit more about it!