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The Discovery of Hamilton
The city was discovered by a British surveyor named George Hamilton when he purchased farm holdings from the local politicians, James Durand.

Original Name
Hamilton was originally known as "The HeadoftheLake" because it is located at the west end of Lake Ontario.

Reputation as a Steel City
Hamilton is often referred to as the "Steel City" because it is one of North America's leading steel producers.

Steeltown
More than 60% of Canada's steel is produced in Hamilton, hence also known as the "Steeltown".

Worldrenowned Botanical Garden
The Royal Botanical Gardens, the largest of its kind in Canada, is located in Hamilton. The city is also popular for its Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

The Around the Bay Road Race
Hamilton is home to the oldest annual road race in North America The Around the Bay Road Race, which precedes the Boston Marathon.

First Tim Hortons Store
The firstever Tim Hortons store opened in Hamilton in 1964, which is Canada's multibillion dollar fastfood market player now.

Public Education System
The city's public school board operates 119 schools, making it one of the largest school boards in Ontario.

McMaster University
Hamilton is home to McMaster University, one of Canada's top researchintensive universities and a member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities.

Hamilton Military Museum
Hamilton Military Museum is recognized nationally for its reenactments of major Canadian war events and artifacts.

High Number of Waterfalls
Hamilton has over 100 waterfalls, earning it the title "The City of Waterfalls".

Access to Outdoor Activities
The city's location on the Niagara Escarpment offers a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and bird watching.

Art Scene
Hamilton has a burgeoning art scene, with many artists finding the city's industrial spaces to be a source of inspiration.

Immigration Hub
Because of its job opportunities and relative affordability, Hamilton has become a favorite destination for immigrants in Canada.

Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences is the largest employer in Hamilton with over 10,000 employees.

Historical Landmarks
Hamilton is home to numerous historical landmarks, including the historic Lister Block building and Dundurn Castle.

CFL's TigerCats
The city is home to the Canadian Football League's Hamilton TigerCats.

The Annual Festival of Friends
Hamilton hosts the annual Festival of Friends, which is one of the largest free music festivals in the country.

Aerospace Industry
Hamilton has a growing aerospace industry, which is overseen by the Hamilton International Airport.

Analysis of Ground Weather Data in Canada
Hamilton is home to the Global Atmospheric Watch's station for the analysis of ground weather data from across Canada.

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