New Hamilton Recruit

Blurr · #1 Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 10:40 PM**

I have just moved to downtown Hamilton this week. I made the move from Toronto. A new chapter has started!

I have been lurking here for about a week. I have found this site incredibly useful. I now feel knowledgeable about the city. I see there is a lot to do.

I see some skeptics whenever I speak of something coming to town, or talk about the potential. Kind of like "I have heard that before."

None the less this site seems to have attracted some optimistic and enthusiastic people. I see in another thread some are getting together to plant some flowers in in urban park. Fantastic.

One of my favorite characteristics of Hamilton is the architecture. I have seen some beautiful neighborhoods. I also like the relatively quiet streets that make cycling around town a breeze. You can travel a long distance in 15 minutes on a bike in this city.

Anyway - Those are my random thoughts. I am looking forward to contributing to the forum as it seems a lot of good ideas get thrown around in here.

SteelTown · #2 Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 10:49 PM**

Welcome to Hamilton!

FairHamilton · #3 Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 11:01 PM**

Welcome to the city and the board. Great to see another ex-Torontonian, there are more and more of us re-locating to Hamilton.

There's a change in the wind.......... A change for the rejuvenation of downtown Hamilton

MsMe · #4 Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 11:38 PM**

There is lots here to see and do. You just have to talk to others or look around for it.

And yes we have some beautiful houses around the city.

And there are lots of wonderful people here in this city and on this board.

Welcome to the Hammer.

holymoly · #5 Posted **Sep 26, 2008, 11:50 PM**

Congratulations, Blurr!

In three trips over the last week, I've brought 14 Toronto friends to Hamilton. They all see great stuff here.

I'm not an ex-Torontonian since I still live there now, but I grew up in the Hammer and bought a house here (downtown) this summer. It's fantastic to see people believing in this city and committing to it. I know what you mean about this site being a great help.

Millstone · #6 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 12:15 AM**

where did you move?

raisethehammer · #7 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 1:03 AM**

Welcome!! Once you learn the safe cycling routes, you'll find that most of the lower city is easily reached by bike. Hamilton is a great place to live and enjoy life.
We've got NY style vibes at KOI and Sizzle, amazing pubs on Augusta, fabulous cappuccino's on James North, a somewhat trendy scene on Locke, awesome parks, trails and waterfalls, one of the world's top 50 performing arts centres this year, fab neighbourhoods and the list goes on and on..... get out and enjoy the Hammer. We're glad to have you.

MsMe · #8 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 1:54 AM**

Here is a link on the waterfalls in the area.

http://www.hamiltonnature.org/locals...alls_intro.htm

Blurr · #9 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 5:21 PM**

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Millstone - I have moved to the main and Sherman area. There is a lot of house for the price in this area. The neighbours seem nice and actually moved from Toronto a couple years ago as well.

MsMe - thank you for that map. Looks like a lot to discover. Waterfalls. Who would have known.

I am looking to take a group of visitors around Hamilton by bike on the trails. Are there any suggestions on which route/area we should go?

I went to a German place called Zum Linzer the other day. Top class! Great german food. I also really enjoy Denningers - nice to see it downtown as well.

raisethehammer · #10 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 5:24 PM**

ahh, Zum Linzer and Denningers...two of Hamiltons' great institutions.

Blurr · #11 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 5:25 PM**

Also - I was at a real estate conference today and there was a man named Neil Everson from the City of Hamilton who imo pitched a great story for Hamilton. He said his presentation would be on the Hamilton investment website. It seemed like there were a lot of interest in what he had to say.

He had some flashy handouts too. Good to see the city getting out there.

omro · #12 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blurr

He said his presentation would be on the Hamilton investment website.

Do you have a link?

FairHamilton · #13 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 6:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blurr

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Millstone - I have moved to the main and Sherman area. There is a lot of house for the price in this area. The neighbours seem nice and actually moved from Toronto a couple years ago as well.

We are in the same area, closer to King than Main a couple of street east of Sherman, we arrived here at the end of April and are loving it (even with the car break-in last week) so far.

If you have any questions just ask, more than happy to help.

MsMe · #14 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 6:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by FairHamilton

If you have any questions just ask, more than happy to help.

Got any money?

MsMe · #15 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 6:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blurr

I am looking to take a group of visitors around Hamilton by bike on the trails. Are there any suggestions on which route/area we should go?

There is a good bike/pedistrian/rollerblade path on the beach strip which is also safe from any traffic. It's a long trail.

Here is a link to the area bike paths.

http://www.cyclehamilton.ca/eightroutes.pdf

MsMe · #16 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 7:04 PM**

If you ever want a good hiking trail. No bikes allowed on this trail, it's a hiking trail only. There is one at Royal Botanical Gardens. Pay for parking though at the Rose Garden Parking Lot. The entrance to the trail from the rose garden parking lot has a Cherry Hill gate arch. Walk around the arch to enter. Unless you can find a spot to park at the other end where Woodlawn Cemetery is closeby, and enter at that end where the ponds are. A tip, take some peanuts with you so you can hand feed the wild birds.

Here is a link to the RBG.

http://www.rbg.ca/

Blurr · #17 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 10:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by omro

Do you have a link?

http://www.investinhamilton.ca

Not sure if it is on or where it is. But that is the link he said he would post it.

omro · #18 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 10:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blurr

http://www.investinhamilton.ca

Not sure if it is on or where it is. But that is the link he said he would post it.

Thanks, had a quick look, but couldn't see anything that sounded like the presentation you saw

Blurr · #19 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 11:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by FairHamilton

We are in the same area, closer to King than Main a couple of street east of Sherman, we arrived here at the end of April and are loving it (even with the car break-in last week) so far.

If you have any questions just ask, more than happy to help.

Thanks! will do.

Blurr · #20 Posted **Sep 27, 2008, 11:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by MsMe

If you ever want a good hiking trail. No bikes allowed on this trail, it's a hiking trail only. There is one at Royal Botanical Gardens. Pay for parking though at the Rose Garden Parking Lot. The entrance to the trail from the rose garden parking lot has a Cherry Hill gate arch. Walk around the arch to enter. Unless you can find a spot to park at the other end where Woodlawn Cemetery is closeby, and enter at that end where the ponds are. A tip, take some peanuts with you so you can hand feed the wild birds.

Here is a link to the RBG.

http://www.rbg.ca/

It looks like such a big area on the map. It must be nice and secluded. I think we may bike there and then park the bikes and hike the rest.