West Hamilton Relocation Guide
This is the portion of Hamilton between downtown and Cootes Paradise. The Hamilton West area encompasses the neighbourhoods of Durand, Kirkendall, Strathcona east of the 403 and Ainslie Wood West of the 403 around the McMaster University campus and Westdale.
Public
- Cootes Paradise Elementary School
- Central Elementary School
- Ryerson Elementary School
- Earl Kitchener Elementary School
- Dalewood Middle School
- Westdale Secondary School
Private
Jewish
- Hamilton Hebrew Acadamy
- Kehila Jewish Community Day School
Catholic
- Canadian Martyrs' Elementary School
- St. Joseph Elementary School
- St. Mary Secondary School
Post-Secondary
Additional Information
Shopping & Recreation
Westdale Village is a vibrant, historic neighbourhood and shopping district in Hamilton with an original 1940s movie theatre, shops, cafés and restaurants. The Village spans King Street West from Cline Street North to Sterling Street, and extends to parts of Newton and Paisley Avenues. Established in the 1920s, the area is a highly walkable community, bordering the nature trails of Cootes Paradise.
There are also several Synagogues in the area and the Jewish Community Centre is located nearby in Ancaster at 1030 Lower Lions Club Road.
More trendy shops and cafes can be found on the lovely Locke Street South.
Hamilton Real Estate Overview
Hamilton real estate is booming thanks to the beauty of the city and the vast variety of available amenities. Whether you are interested in a downtown condo, quiet retreat, lakefront living or anything in between, there are homes for sale in Hamilton to suit any lifestyle and preference.
Hamilton’s unique neighbourhoods cater to a variety of needs, from growing families looking for more space and quality schools, to urbanites who love the hustle and bustle of downtown life.