Bayfront Park is a 16 hectares (40 acre) park found in the West-end of Hamilton Harbour near Bay Street North in Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario

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Over $9 million transformed formerly vacant land into a versatile green space, with 1800 metres (5,906 ft) of shoreline integrating fish habitat, native vegetation and facilities. The park is the site of a variety of summer festivals and concerts. A protected sandy beach and a 6 metres (20 ft) wide trail circles the park.

Other important features of the park include: a public boat launch, fishing opportunities, a 250 space parking lot, and pedestrian and bicycle trails leading to Pier 4 Park

Pier 4 Park (Hamilton, Ontario)

Pier 4 Park is a 2.4 hectare park found in the west-end of Hamilton Harbour near Bay Street North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.The park features a multi-use asphalt trail, 349 metres in length and 4 metres wide which provides barrier-free access to all areas of the park and linkages with the...

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Nearby attractions include the Harbour West Marina Complex, Macassa Bay Yacht Club, Pier 4 Park, Pier 8, HHC Sailing School and the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at the west end of Lake Ontario, and has been in existence since 1888. When the yacht club first opened, it was located at the foot of James Street North and then later moved to the foot of Bay Street...

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External links

• Bay Area Restoration Council (www.hamiltonharbour.ca)
• Hamilton Waterfront Trail (www.waterfronttrail.org)
• Hamilton Waterfront Trust (www.hamiltonwaterfront.com)