Tip: Parking in downtown Oakville requires shelling out during regular business hours. However,…read moreI've been there after 6 pm on weekdays and street parking is free. I have visited downtown Oakville a handful of times. I like it. It reminds me of being in the Beaches where I grew up. You get a nice view of Lake Ontario. There are parks that overlook the lake. There are also stores that you can peruse. The downside to any downtown location is trying to find parking. It's such a vibrant location that it can be tough to find parking. Everyone seems to be there! Street parking often means shelling out to pay for it. However, it depends on where and when you are downtown. I was recently at Shanghai Alley Gourmet. I had arrived after work on a Wednesday at roughly 5 pm. I had to pay for an hour of parking on Thomas Street. Parking was then free after that. When I visited Chocolato with Tommy Cafe, I found free parking for twenty minutes on Robinson and Dunn Streets. It was perfect because I was grabbing a couple of amazing hot chocolates to go. I need to go back there. I do miss Joy FreshTea in this area. It had excellent bubble tea and snacks. I was sad to learn that it had closed. Then again, many businesses in the Lakeshore Road West and Bronte Road area have come and gone. I don't know if it's the location itself that doesn't drive business or if leasing a store in this plaza is too expensive. I need to spend more time in this area. I liked seeing Roots and COBS Bread as I walked over to Shanghai Alley Gourmet. There was also a butcher shop that gave you a comfortable neighbourhood vibe. I have a friend who lives in Oakville. It's a good reason for me to drop by, see her, and discover the downtown area with her. Downtown Oakville is cool. I'll be back soon! (312)

I hate to say this, but Downtown Oakville is nicer than my City's equivalent, Port Credit…read more Why? Overall, it looks better maintained (wider, newly paved sidewalks, landscaping), a bit more mix commercialized stores (lululemon, kit & ace, Anthropologie), and just nicer, newer looking storefronts. The whole strip looks uniform. Whereas Port Credit is older, more narrow walkways, mainly all mom 'n pop stores with some chain eateries, not as nice storefronts. Off-strip, some streets look a bit sketch. It doesn't look as though the City has put as much money into maintaining this area as Oakville does their downtown. BOTH areas front Lake Ontario with parks overlooking the water. Although both areas have some vacancies, the overall impression of Downtown Oakville is great - especially during the warmer months on non-peak times!

Downtown Galt is a quaint, charming, cozy historic city center of Cambridge. The impressive stone…read moremason architecture dates back 150-200 years and has been meticulously preserved. It's not surprising that the city provides the perfect backdrop for filming "Handmaid's Tale" (you know, the one with the white bonnets). Cambridge is a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers. Cambridge was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of Galt, Preston, Hespeler, the settlement of Blair and a small portion of surrounding townships. Perfect for an afternoon stroll and experience local artists, retail shops, cafes and bistros. Great photo opportunities along the bridges and walkways where the Grand and Speed Rivers connect.

One of my children and their spouse recently bought a house here. I did not know anything about…read moreOakville walking around the neighborhood. I am stunned by the amazing houses the trees, the beauty, the restaurants, just the total peaceful vibe.. What an amazing place what a diverse place with homes from 30,000 ft.² to 2000 ft.²

I love our town; it has so many wonderful things to offer; from arts, architecture, nature,…read moreculinary options and beautiful parks and trails by Lake Ontario or Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Amazing and very friendly people live here and we have great events during summertime, winter, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc. We also have festivals for all family members, farmers markets on summer weekends and of course Kerr Village festival.

This is a lovely little waterfall, part of the series of waterfalls in the Hamilton Conservation…read moreAreas system. It's not as easy to see as some of the other falls in the same area, you're kind of looking at it from the side though the trees. But it's not far down the trail, which is a pretty easy walk, and still well worth the walk. The trail continues into the woods, and is a pleasant stroll. It makes for a nice family nature outing and a peaceful afternoon.

Tip: If you work or live in Mississauga, you can get a Mississauga library card for free. You have…read moreto present proof that you're a resident or work in the city. I'm Mary. I live in Markham. I work in Mississauga. I've been working in Mississauga since 2010. For the first five years being employed by my current employer, I was never fully comfortable saying that I knew the city well until I joined Yelp. Yelp experiences and events got me out and about. These days, I can say with a lot more confidence that I know the city a lot better. It has grown over the decades. As a kid, my parents would take me to the Chinatown in Mississauga. We'd take photos and get some buns at the local bakery. These days, there are a couple of Chinatown locations, with a lot of businesses and selection of goods. I remember applying for a job as an undergraduate, which led me to the Future Shop (this franchise ceased operations years ago) headquarters in Mississauga. I took public transit to get there. I recall the blocks being so far apart compared to living in the Beaches. Sadly, I didn't get the job. I did get an introduction to the Mississauga transit system and how deadly getting off a block early was. That walk took forever! When I first think of Mississauga, it's the airport. Many airports in Canada are not where you think they are. Toronto Pearson International Airport is is Mississauga. Vancouver International Airport is in Richmond, BC. Some airports actually do make sense, though. Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is indeed in Winnipeg, for instance. I probably know Pearson better than any place in Mississauga. I have travelled a lot, departing from and returning to Terminals 1 and 3. My employer's first location was across from the airport. The office moved to another side of the airport, so I still see planes taking off and touching down whenever I'm heading or leaving work. I've grown to love this airport. It's not the greatest when there's a strike. Baggage dropoff continues to be a pain. It's clean and it gets me to my destinations in one piece. I also love The Hearth in Terminal 1 - US departures. The food is yummy and it kills time having a casual meal before catching a flight out. Square One is the city's largest mall. It has expanded quite a bit over the years. I like the food court and the Food District. I'm always getting patties from Patties Express when I'm in the Food District. I like discovering new stores and businesses every time I'm there. Bingz and Sansotei Ramen are the latest food additions. They are excellent. Speaking of ramen, there are a ton of good ramen joints in this city. Sansotei Ramen. Kinton Ramen. Kamen (formerly Kenzo Ramen). Yum! I have many favourite restaurants that are in Mississauga: - Pho Ngoc Yen - Gyubee Japanese Grill - Arigato - Gladiator Burger and Steaks - Bombay Bhel - Bao Bar - Rick's Good Eats - Sikgaek - Spoon and Fork - Chilli Chicken House - Door FiftyFive - The Maharaja - Myungdong Noodle Shabushabu - Buka Maranga - Bravo Bistro - Kish's Roti and Doubles - The Burger Alley - Pitas and Grill - Royal Jasmine - Vamos Por Tacos - KK Sushi - Lily's Cafe (formerly Treats) - Ande Ka Funda There's definitely more. There's a ton of good eats in this city. It's nice that I can rattle off such a nice list of eateries that are worth visiting. The best perk working in Mississauga is that I can get a free library card. I don't have a Toronto one because I neither work nor live there. I can get a Mississauga card for free when I bring proof (a paystub) that I work or live in the city. I love it! Although my commute between the two M cities can be long, especially when the weather is horrible or there's an accident on a major 400-series highway, I'm used to it. Mississauga is a decent city in which to work. The food scene is great. It has been great discovering the city and what it has to offer. (298)

Standing outside the exit of the Hamilton airport, Timewise is by artist William McElcheran…read more(1927-1999). McElcheran was a Hamilton native and is known for church and university buildings including the McMaster Divinity College. This sculpture is one of a series in a similar style of corporatization and "futility", it depicts a business traveler in trench coat and hat, checking his watch. Appropriate as he's probably wondering why his bus is late, based on this location. Don't be too busy. Stop and check it out. [Review 1463 of 2024 - 141 in Ontario - 22486 overall]

Founded by merchant and politician George Hamilton (1788-1836), the city of Hamilton is at the west…read moreend of Lake Ontario. I spent about a day and a half here, enjoying waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, the original Tim Hortons and two great breweries. Most of downtown Hamilton seems to have parking meters and the roads tended to suck. Lots of cracks and bumps and holes that made all the stuff in my van bounce around. Interesting fact - Hamilton was successfully defended from an invasion by American troops during the War of 1812 in what was eventually named the Battle of Stoney Creek. [Review 1472 of 2024 - 149 in Ontario - 22495 overall]

i have a soft spot for HAMILTON but it's struggling…read morefelt like it was down... (90/20's)... and then on the rise (mid 2010-covid).. mostly a bunch of people who are sick and tired of living and paying for Toronto, so they moved to Hamilton region. Now the downtown is clearly struggling, I know they are making changes to the coppsColosseum/first union arena. And the downtown mall is completely closed. There's just way too many vacancies and closures for the city to be considered vibrant.

I'd give it three stars. My feet have gotten cold and it sometimes gets slushy. However it can be…read morequite nice when not a blizzard. Controls the bugs too.