City of Hamilton

Located only about 75 kilometres southwest of Toronto, Hamilton is the third-largest city in Ontario and the ninth-largest city in Canada with almost 25% of its residents born outside of Canada.

Hamilton is well-known for producing steel, but the industry and job market are changing. Today, major industries in Hamilton include manufacturing, bioscience and medical and agriculture. Situated in the cluster of highways, train lines and airports that service southern Ontario, the city that can be reached with ease by many different means.

Hamilton boasts a robust education sector, featuring local universities, colleges and school boards, as well as a thriving arts scene. Areas such as James Street North have become a destination for artists and art aficionados.

Hamilton offers newcomers a wide variety of living accommodations, including family homes, high- and low-rise condos, townhouses and others. Visit Hamilton's municipal immigration portal to find out about living, working and going to school in this city.

Overview

Hamilton is a medium-sized city in southwest Ontario that features a rich cultural heritage and vibrant, welcoming neighbourhoods.

City of Hamilton

Proximity to large centres	Toronto	Buffalo New-York, USA
Approximate distance	75 km	117 km

Population

504,559 residents

Key industries

Agricultural related companies
Bioscience
Manufacturing

Average house price

$274,442
Single family detached

Average temperatures	January	July
1971-2000	-6C	20.8C

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Airports

Binbrook conservation area

City parks

Information on hospitals, religious facilities and ethno-cultural organizations

Hamilton's waterfront

Hamilton's public health services

Transportation

The Hamilton municipal immigration portal is funded and administered through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, as part of the Municipal Immigration Information Online (MIIO) Program. Visit the Cities and Towns section of OntarioImmigration.ca for other municipal immigration portals.

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Where can I find a hospital?

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Does the Ontario Government offer health insurance to immigrants?

Permanent residents, temporary workers, convention refugees and other specific groups may receive coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) three months after arriving in Ontario. Apply for public health insurance as soon as you arrive in order to ensure you are covered after your first three months. Find more information on OHIP eligibility and health care in Canada.
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