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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker
I don't know if I've already been to Hamilton (drove from St. John's to Winnipeg, staying on the TCH), but I'll have to visit it properly next time I'm in that region.
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Hamilton is a real city in every sense of the word. It used to be a wealthier city than Toronto and you can tell when you walk around certain parts of town. It's true that huge swaths of Hamilton are run down, but the old building stock just needs some money poured into renovation.
Hamilton definitely has a vibe that I've never encountered in any other Canadian city. It's refreshingly down to earth and unpretentious. It's gritty and unsophisticated, but it has a strong sense of self. Toronto feels so rudderless sometimes, Hamilton does not. You should check it out for sure.
GO TICATS!