TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
The page created by Mukund Amin | Niagara College | Ancaster Village circa 1927–32. Photo by Unknown author – Original publication: http://www.bradsmithre.com/ancaster/, Public Domain,
National Historic Site
Visit this preserved early 19th-century home on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Dundas Valley. Explore the history of Enerals Griffin and other early Black settlers, and enjoy a walk along nearby trails.
The house is a rare surviving example of a four-room house typical in Upper Canada in the early 19th century.
Photos: Graeme MacKay from Hamilton, Ontario -, CanadaUploaded by Skeezix1000, CC BY 2.0
What a lovely and romantic place. The falls are small, and the area is so peaceful, with few visitors.
The waterfall is named after the four mills once located at this site. The first three mills were destroyed by fire, and the present stone flour mill was built in 1863. The building was constructed with limestone blocks taken from the actual site. Its walls are four feet thick at the base. The flour mill is one of the most substantial stone structures in the province.
Ancaster was established in 1792, but the area now referred to as Ancaster Village had been referred to informally by local villagers by the more colourful name of Wilson’s Mills.
Mill Falls is located on private property, but as the land is the site of the Old Mill restaurant, people are welcome to view the waterfall. Viewing this waterfall is best done from the lower parking lot just below the large stone mill building.
Photos: Google Maps, Leah Jones, Tony Jeung, Keandell Clyde Arcenal Pineda
The third weekend after Labour Day
The Ancaster Fair has been an annual agricultural and social event since 1850, except for 1937, when it was cancelled due to a case of infantile paralysis, and in 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Originally, the fair was held at Wilson and Academy Streets in the Village core. In 1894, it moved to Wilson and Cameron Drive driving park, which remained until its centennial year in 1950 when it moved to Garner Road. After nearly 60 years at the Garner Road site, the Ancaster Fair 2009 moved to 630 Trinity Road.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/AncasterFair
Ancaster is home to the Hamilton Golf and Country Club. The club was founded in 1894. The 27 holes were created by renowned English golf architect Harry Colt in 1914, with Canadian golf architect Robbie Robinson constructing a third nine in 1974. The course includes a short course as well as a driving range.
Photo: http://www.hgcc.ca/
The beautiful walking trail overlooking the highway and city of Hamilton. You can see lots of wildlife, birds, waterfalls and creeks.
Photos: Google Maps, Lawrence Lee, James Lott
The central feature of the conservation area is the two waterfalls within it, Tiffany Falls and Washboard Falls, formed by Tiffany Creek.
Photo: https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas/tiffany-falls/
Ancaster Ice Cream Parlour is a great little place for a nice cold treat. They had 120 flavours of ice cream for the family to choose from.
In the heart of Old Ancaster, enjoy the excitement, flavour, and familiarity of Britain’s best public houses. This is the rollicking tavern with red & wood accents offering American & British bites, plus draught beer.
A location where friends come to unwind on weekdays…and then return to drink, eat, and dance away their weekends.
Tempt your taste buds with one of Brassie’s classic British pub classics, accompanied by a cold and refreshing draught from Brassie’s amazing collection of imported and domestic taps.
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We are conveniently located on Wilson St West in Ancaster Town Plaza. Our Ancaster site has been popular with both residents and visitors. Enjoy delectable handmade strawberry jam with your breakfast or brunch.
Photo: Google Street View
