Get to know the Downtown Hamilton BIA
At the centre of the city, the Downtown Hamilton BIA pulses with energy: award-winning restaurants, independent retail and major new residential growth. It’s the urban heart of Hamilton and a key stop to experience city life at its best.
Explore BIA
Explore and find new favourite businesses in the Downtown Hamilton BIA
Map Legend
- Arts & Culture
- BIAs
- Eatery
- Hotel
- Mall
- Other
- Personal Services
- Retail
- Market
Mela Bath
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Women Owned
Mela Bath
16 Myrtle Ave , Hamilton
ON, L8M 2E9
How we’re participating: 10% off in store and online
Cafe Oranje
Cafe Oranje
312 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1C2
Electric Diner
- Dog Friendly Patio
- Family Friendly
- Novemburger
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
Electric Diner
28 James Street North, Hamilton
ON, L8R 1A1
How we’re participating: $5 gift card for every $25 pre-tax purchase
HAMBRGR
- Family Friendly
- Novemburger
- Wheelchair Accessible
HAMBRGR
49 King William St, Hamilton
ON, L8R 1A2
How we’re participating: October 29-31: $11 #HAMONT BRGR, $11 XTRM BDAY Shake, $11 BRGR Beer & BRGR Lite Beer Pitchers (With food purchase) November 1: Novemburger
Bambino’s
Bambino’s
233 James St N, Hamilton
ON, L8R 2L2
Dr. Disc
- Family Friendly
Dr. Disc
20 Wilson Street, Hamilton
ON, L8R 1C5
How we’re participating: 13% OFF all new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs and Blu-Rays (at regular price)
PattyCrunch
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Newly Opened
PattyCrunch
85 John Street South,, Hamilton
ON, L8N 2C2
How we’re participating: Get a free Halloween cookie with a smash burger combo, 4 cookies with a family bundle, or a free brownie when purchasing two smash burgers!
Morgensterns
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
Morgensterns
213 James St N, Hamilton
ON, L8R 2L2
Ami Meal Cafe
- Women Owned
Ami Meal Cafe
35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1
Coati Fine Chocolate
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Owned
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
Coati Fine Chocolate
35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1
How we’re participating: 10% Discount on all Single Origin and House Chocolate Bars
INDONESIAN’S FLAVOUR 🇮🇩
- Bipoc Owned
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
INDONESIAN’S FLAVOUR 🇮🇩
35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1
Berkeley North
Berkeley North
31 King William Street, Hamilton
ON, L8R 1A1
Daigyo Hamilton
- Family Friendly
- Student Study Space
Daigyo Hamilton
125 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1A9
Momoco Donuts
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Women Owned
Momoco Donuts
2 Catharine Street North, Hamilton
ON, L8R 1H8
Tourism Hamilton: Visitor Experience Centre
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
Tourism Hamilton: Visitor Experience Centre
28 James Street North, Hamilton
ON, L8R 2K1
Utamami Restaurant
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Owned
- Wheelchair Accessible
Utamami Restaurant
65 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1A5
How we’re participating: $4 Beers with the purchase of one food item per table.
Pleasant Cookie Company
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Women Owned
Pleasant Cookie Company
35 York Boulevard , Hamilton
ON, L8R 3K1
Natural’s Health Food Store
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
Natural’s Health Food Store
2 King Street West, Hamilton
ON, L8P 1A1
How we’re participating: no tax on anything
Good Nerd Gallery
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Owned
- Locally Made Products
- Newly Opened
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
Good Nerd Gallery
138 James Street North, Hamilton
ON, L8R 2K7
How we’re participating: Special Promo Price for Sid Sharp Print
The Dapper Dog Den
- Dog Friendly Patio
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
The Dapper Dog Den
120 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1A9
How we’re participating: $10 nail trims (regular $15) New clients save 15% off their next groom (regular 10%)
Obskurah Occult Shop
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
Obskurah Occult Shop
201 King Street East, Hamilton
ON, L8R 3N9
Gino’s Pizza
- Family Friendly
- Locally Made Products
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Women Owned
Gino’s Pizza
7 King St E, Hamilton
ON, L8N 1A1
How we’re participating: Large Pizza 5 toppings $14.99
Fit Organix
- Family Friendly
- Women Owned
Fit Organix
98 Vine Street , Hamilton
ON, L8R 2A9
Downtown Hamilton BIA
Downtown Hamilton BIA
20 Hughson Street South, Hamilton
ON, L8N 2A1
Experiences
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Rise of the Zombies: Learn the Legendary Thriller Dance & Join the Horde
Oct 31 2026 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 31 2026 @ 4:00 pm
- Family Friendly
- Free
Rise of the Zombies: Learn the Legendary Thriller Dance & Join the Horde
Oct 31 2026 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 31 2026 @ 4:00 pm
1 Hughson Street South, Hamilton ON, L8N, Canada
Join us in Gore Park for a spooky performance from Hamilton Aerialist Group followed by a flash mob performance and lesson of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, by Defining Movement Dance. Free fun for all ages!
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Hamilton Aerial Group
Oct 31 2026 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 31 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Free
Hamilton Aerial Group
Oct 31 2026 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 31 2026 @ 2:00 pm
1 Hughson Street South, Hamilton ON, L8N, Canada
Enjoy Halloween-themed entertainment at Gore Park with a skeleton stiltwalker and aerial performers bringing spooky flair, acrobatics, and festive fun to Hamilton Day!
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Steeltown’s Encoded Dreams Art Activity
Nov 1 2026 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 1 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Family Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible
Steeltown’s Encoded Dreams Art Activity
Nov 1 2026 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 1 2026 @ 2:00 pm
123 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4S8
Join artist Paige Smith for a hands-on artmaking experience inspired by Hamilton, where participants transform city photographs into a colourful, collaborative artwork imagining a bright future.