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Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria
McMaster Museum of Art — Exhibition Dates: September 1 to December 4, 2026
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Puppy Dog Picnic by Dog-Friendly Hamilton & Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
134 Strachan St E — Join us at Hamilton's first downtown festival for dog lovers! A community picnic designed for you, your dog, and your dog's friends.
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Monthly exhibitions
Carnegie Gallery — Monthly exhibitions, free...
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Apex weekly golf tourney
Apex Centre — Apex weekly golf tourney has begun! First round we are at Cabo! Not too late to sign up to win some money. Check out the website to register.
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Concerts in the Garden series
Royal Botanical Gardens — Make the most of summer evenings with RBG’s Concerts in the Garden series, where nature sets the stage for unforgettable live music experiences.
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Bubblegum Girl Day vs. Night
Royal Botanical Gardens — Bubblegum Girl takes on a whole new glow once the sun goes down. Her playful spirit makes her the perfect ambassador for RBG After Dark.
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Sunday side quest: Visit Princess Point
Royal Botanical Gardens — Sunday side quest: Visit Princess Point to see the native wildflowers in bloom.
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Enchanted Garden Academy
Royal Botanical Gardens — Young apprentices set off on a journey of discovery, creativity, and wonder at Rock Garden this weekend through a series of magical studies at the Enchanted Garden Academy.
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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
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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
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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
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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 James Street North.
Daily errands174 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core193 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space15 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
North End (development) The town plans to repurpose school buildings in the North End for community use.
Scout's noteBelchertown High athletic field The Belchertown High athletic field is closed for renovations, affecting fall sports teams.
Scout's noteThree Mile Fire Department The Three Mile Fire Department is upgrading its ambulance equipment to better serve the community.
Scout's noteLoaded Pierogi Loaded Pierogi on Church Street offers a modern take on traditional pierogies with creative dishes like the Buffalo chicken pierogi.
Scout's noteEem Khao Eem Khao on James St N offers a variety of Asian-inspired dishes and has updated hours available for viewing.
Scout's notePho (restaurant) The original Pho restaurant in the North End, located at 812 W. Fort St., is still open but has since changed its name to Pho Real.
Scout's noteLe Tambour Tavern Le Tambour Tavern in Hamilton's North End offers a Parisian-inspired dining experience with rustic elegance and a playful mural by local artist Barbara Klunder.
Scout's noteBayfront Park Bayfront Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteNabul's Middle East Fast Food Locals mention Nabul's Middle East Fast Food as a neighbourhood favourite for arab.
Scout's noteArt Gallery Ask locals what's worth seeing nearby and Art Gallery comes up.
Scout's noteUpdated August 3, 2026
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This Weekend
Weekend picks in James Street North
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Fri Aug 7
Hamilton Mountain Rib & Beer Fest
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Hamilton Mountain Rib & Beer Fest
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Fri Aug 7
Hamilton Mountain Ribfest presents Wicked Truth
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Hamilton Mountain Ribfest presents Wicked Truth
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Fri Aug 7
The Kents + Backseat Dragon + Basement Revolver at Mills Hardware
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The Kents + Backseat Dragon + Basement Revolver at Mills Hardware
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Fri Aug 7
Vancouver FC at Forge FC
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Vancouver FC at Forge FC
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Sat Aug 8
Afro Food Fest Hamilton August 8
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Afro Food Fest Hamilton August 8
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Sat Aug 8
Celebrating Community
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Celebrating Community
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The quick read
What is happening in James Street North this week?
James Street North has 30 current event listings. Current picks include Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations, Cup Cake Decorating Class (Hamilton), Cinnamon Roll Workshop (Hamilton).
What can families do in James Street North?
Family-coded listings near James Street North include Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations, North American Pie-Making Class (Hamilton), Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System - SOLD OUT. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
What is a good date-night idea in James Street North?
For a date night near James Street North, 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 James Street North right now?
A new sewage upgrade in the North End of James Street North, ON is expected to benefit US companies, while authorities are searching for a missing 20-year-old woman last seen in the area. Police also arrested one person after reports of gunfire in the Old North End.
What is James Street North good for day to day?
James Street North has 74 food and drink places and 7 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in James Street North right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 36 home listings in or near James Street North, with a median asking price around $499,000.
Is James Street North a good place to live?
James Street North has 6 parks and green spaces, 74 places to eat, and 100 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 32 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in James Street North?
There are 32 homes for sale in and around James Street North, priced from $1 to $3,500,000 (median about $514,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in James Street North?
James Street North has 6 parks and green spaces, 74 places to eat, and landmarks like Art Gallery. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in James Street North?
Most of James Street North 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 James Street North?
James Street North sits in North End, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in James Street North?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around James Street North, and can connect you with a local agent.