Beyond the Department, Hamilton is a great place to start your academic journey.
Our Campus And Cootes Paradise Marsh
McMaster sits beside Cootes Paradise Nature Santuary with its ample hiking trails. The sanctuary, including Cootes Paradise March, is owned and managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical garden in Canada.
Hamilton + McMaster
Hamilton is experiencing a renaissance, growing from its industrial past to a high tech future. McMaster Innovation Park plays a key role hosting start-up companies and incubator space for entrepreneurs. The University is actively working with the City and local community to support this renaissance offering students great opportunity.
A Great Place To Live
Hamilton is a great place to live, with numerous walking, hiking, running and biking trails throughout the city. The Niagara Escarpment, aka “the Mountain”, is surrounded by parkland and boasts dozens of waterfalls and hiking trails. The Royal Botanical Gardens is a world-class botanical centre, with its own numerous gardens and hiking trails.
Located Nearby
Located half-way between Niagara Falls and Toronto, Hamilton has easy access to both. The Niagara area contains picturesque towns such as Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. It’s Canada’s premier wine-making region, with numerous well-known wineries and a growing craft brew community. Toronto is Canada’s largest city, providing outstanding night-life that includes clubs, theatre, shopping, cultural events, sports, etc.
International Access
Hamilton has easy access to three airports including Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest with flights to practically anywhere in the world.