Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton is a city with half a million inhabitants located in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the 10th largest city in Canada.

Geography

Greater Hamilton

Hamilton is located on the western end of the Niagara Peninsula and Lake Ontario, and as such is sometimes known as Head of the Lake (not to be confused with Lakehead). The two major physical features are Burlington Bay marking the northern limit of the city and the Niagara Escarpment running through the middle of the city.

Related Topics:
Niagara Peninsula - Lake Ontario - ''Lakehead'' - Burlington Bay - Niagara Escarpment

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Burlington Bay, part of Lake Ontario, is locally known as Hamilton Harbour, the Bay or the Harbour. Many creeks — including Stoney Creek, Redhill Creek, Grindstone Creek and Chedoke Creek — flow over the Escarpment and into the Harbour or Lake Ontario. The portion of the Niagara Escarpment inside the city is more commonly known as Hamilton Mountain, the Mountain or the Hill.

Related Topics:
Burlington Bay - Stoney Creek

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