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Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria

McMaster Museum of Art — Exhibition Dates: September 1 to December 4, 2026

Sat Sep 1, 2026 · 0.4 km away
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Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria Exhibition Reception

McMaster Museum of Art — Exhibition Reception: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (remarks at 6 p.m.)

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 0.4 km away
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Sisters of ’78

Theatre Aquarius Education Centre — SEP 30, 2026 TO OCT 17, 2026 at Theatre Aquarius Tickets: https://theatreaquarius.org/events/sisters-of-78/

Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 · 4.8 km away
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Kyoto Claw

PentaQ Esports Cafe 网咖 — Kyoto Claw, Hamilton. 141 likes · 12 talking about this · 56 were here. 🌸 Japanese Inspired Claw Arcade ⭐️ Mon/Wed - Fri: 1pm - 7pm 🍀 Saturday & Sunday:...

Mon/Wed - Fri: 1pm - 7pm; Saturday & Sunday:... · 1.5 km away
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Strawberry Coconut Dragonfruit Cocktail

Never Board Games Lounge — New feature cocktail available for a limited time at NB! Strawberry and coconut infused with a touch of dragonfruit, the perfect sweet refreshment to enjoy on Canada Day or all July long.

July · 6.7 km away
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Dry Hopped Lager with Citrus Notes

Never Board Games Lounge — New feature beer @ the Never Board! A dry hopped lager with citrusy lemon and lime notes, it's light and refreshing. Only for a limited time.

Limited Time · 6.7 km away
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Blood for the Blood God Beer

Never Board Games Lounge — New feature beer in at the Never Board, only for a limited time. Come visit us and get a taste of "Blood for the Blood God" now!

Limited Time · 6.7 km away
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Gose with Berry Flavour

Never Board Games Lounge — Our last feature beer of the year is a goodie! Much like a sour, this gose has a tart punch before settling into a delicious light berry flavour on the palette. Only available for a limited time, at the Never Board!

Limited Time · 6.7 km away
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Light Lager Feature Beer

Never Board Games Lounge — Our new beer feature will appeal to fans of Corona and other light lagers. It's light, tasty & refreshing, perfect for a social evening of games and great company. Come try it before it's gone!

Limited Time · 6.7 km away
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Yoga Retreat in Tulum, Mexico

de la sol yoga studios — November 6-11, 2026 🌴

November 6-11, 2026 · 3.2 km away
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Andre Bisson Live at the Westdale Theatre! 2026

The Westdale — Join us for an evening of Soul, Blues, and Folk music! High energy songs combined with musical storytelling performed with a 7-piece band

Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 1.2 km away
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Milkshake Mondays

Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays

Mondays · 6.7 km away
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Cheep Beer Tuesdays

Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays

Tuesdays · 6.7 km away
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Cheep Desserts Wednesdays

Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays

Wednesdays · 6.7 km away
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Date Night Thursdays

Never Board Games Lounge — Milkshake Mondays, cheep beer on Tuesdays, cheep desserts on Wednesdays, and Date Night is back on Thursdays

Thursdays · 6.7 km away
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Sandwich & Drink Specials

Never Board Games Lounge — Join us any weekday between 12-2 for our sandwich and either soda or beer specials!

Weekdays 12-2pm · 6.7 km away
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$4 Off Pizza Per Person on Sundays

Never Board Games Lounge — On Sundays, get $4 off a pizza for each member at your table. Got 5 people, that's A FREE PIZZA on us!

Sundays · 6.7 km away
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Two for One Tuesdays

Cameron Motorsports — Introducing our newest special, Two for One Tuesdays! This means that you can add a second race, to your purchase of your first race, at no extra cost!

Tuesdays · 7.8 km away

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What it's like to live here

Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Main Street West.

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Daily errands71 nearby

Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.

Walkable core124 close-by

Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.

Green space23 parks & trails

Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.

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What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood

Three Mile Fire Department The Three Mile Fire Department is upgrading its ambulance equipment to better serve the community.

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Bistro @ MKR Bistro @ MKR offers a variety of dishes including breakfast classics, Tex-Mex items, and flatbread pizza, with options for dietary preferences.

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E-Cafe (Hamilton) E-Cafe offers free English conversation sessions for teens with foreign staff, using Zoom for online access.

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Cafe One Cafe One offers refined Canadian cuisine with a focus on West Coast dishes, located in the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.

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Booster Juice Booster Juice is a popular juice and smoothie bar known for its fresh, nutritious options and commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Alexander Park The green space locals head to around here is Alexander Park.

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Booster Juice Booster Juice is a go-to local spot for a bite around here.

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Stand4art Stand4art is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.

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Updated August 8, 2026

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Local signals

What changed around Main Street West

Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.

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Opening watch · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-07Beware of sinkholes and scammers, officials warn, as Niagara recovers from storms, braces for more rainSt. Catharines, Ont., residents are being cautioned to keep an eye out for dangerous sinkholes that may open all of a sudden on roadways as damage from the devastating back-to-back...Beware, Niagara, St. CatharinesSafety alerts · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-072 Hamilton men charged after RCMP seize $4.5M worth of cocaine in major trafficking probeTwo Hamilton men are among three people facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP say investigators seized more than 170 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4.5 million.Hamilton, RCMP, Two HamiltonCivic decisions · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-07'We need to deal with it': CUPE says underfunding, capacity issues impacting patient care at Niagara hospitalsA multimillion-dollar funding shortage facing hospital services in the Niagara region will inevitably lead to staffing cuts and worsening patient care, the Canadian Union of Public...CUPE, Niagara, Canadian UnionSafety alerts · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-06Ford visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor saysOntario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.Ford, Niagara, Ontario Premier Doug FordEvents & culture · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-07Hamilton auditor finds 'systemic weakness' in city HR investigations of employee complaintsThe City of Hamilton's auditor general says widespread flaws in the municipality's workplace investigations denied many employees a fair process, with problems found in 13 of 14 files...Hamilton, The City, Hamilton'sRoads & transit · CBC Hamilton · 2026-08-06Service resumes on Lakeshore West following earlier suspension at Confederation GOGo Transit said trains are once again stopping at Confederation GO after a train struck and killed a person west of the station in Hamilton.Service, Lakeshore West, Confederation GO Go Transit

This Weekend

Weekend picks in Main Street West

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Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

Death with Flowers
Covenant
Booster Juice
Fireball Cafe
Bistro @ MKR
Cafe One
Starbucks
Bridges Cafe
White Lady
E-Cafe
Mirage Bird

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The quick read

What is happening in Main Street West this week?

Main Street West has 30 current event listings. Current picks include Yoasobi at TD Coliseum, Billboard Nation :: LIVE @ B-Side Social, Showtime for Cat Video Fest 2026 (Hamilton) playing Aug 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Playhouse.

What can families do in Main Street West?

Family-coded listings near Main Street West include North American Pie-Making Class (Hamilton). Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.

Are there free things to do in Main Street West?

There are 17 event listings that look free or no-cost near Main Street West, including Yoasobi at TD Coliseum, Billboard Nation :: LIVE @ B-Side Social, Showtime for Cat Video Fest 2026 (Hamilton) playing Aug 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Playhouse.

What is a good date-night idea in Main Street West?

For a date night near Main Street West, start with Chocolatier MasterClass (Hamilton), Fiesta Mexicana: A Culinary Experience, Mirror Glaze Cake Experience (Hamilton), then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.

What local news matters around Main Street West right now?

Two Hamilton men were charged after RCMP seized $4.5 million worth of cocaine in a major trafficking probe, and the Hamilton auditor identified systemic weaknesses in city HR investigations of employee complaints. Service has resumed on the Lakeshore West rail line following a suspension at Confederation GO, and the intersection of Main and Ottawa streets in Hamilton will close for four months starting August 17. Hamilton also updated its road safety plan after a 34% decline in injury and fatal collisions since 2019, and a new Hamilton Public Library branch focusing on Indigenous books and resources has opened.

What is Main Street West good for day to day?

Main Street West has 49 food and drink places and 10 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.

Is Main Street West a good place to live?

Main Street West has 9 parks and green spaces, 49 places to eat, and 22 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 28 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Main Street West?

There are 28 homes for sale in and around Main Street West, priced from $329,999 to $2,180,000 (median about $789,900). See the Homes page for current listings.

Good to know

What is there to do in Main Street West?

Main Street West has 9 parks and green spaces, 49 places to eat, and landmarks like Stand4art. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

Where should I park in Main Street West?

Most of Main Street West is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

How do I get to Main Street West?

Main Street West sits in Hamilton, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

Can I see homes for sale in Main Street West?

Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Main Street West, and can connect you with a local agent.