Hamilton offers a little something for every incoming student

Get to know the Ambitious City. Founded in 1846, Hamilton is home to more than 500,000 residents who live in a variety of exciting and diverse neighbourhoods.

McMaster is home to one of the most beautiful, walkable campuses in the country. But there’s a great big city out there just waiting to be uncovered.

For newcomers to the University, venturing out beyond Westdale Village can be an intimidating prospect. Thankfully, Hamilton is a city with plenty to offer for recreation enthusiasts, artists, music lovers, sports fans and more.

Below, you will find an interactive map highlighting some of the most interesting and diverse areas in the city. (Click refresh on your browser if map doesn’t appear).

How to get around

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), the city’s municipal transit system, operates nearly 60 bus lines throughout the upper and lower city and into surrounding rural areas. Full-time students who are members of the MSU are issued an HSR bus pass at the start of the academic year. This bus pass is valid from September to April.

View a map of all local bus routes online, and start exploring your new home.

View Mapping Hamilton for McMaster Students in a larger map

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McMaster is home to one of the most beautiful, walkable campuses in the country. But there's a great big city out there just waiting to be uncovered.

For newcomers to the University, venturing out beyond Westdale Village can be an intimidating prospect. Thankfully, Hamilton is a city with plenty to offer for recreation enthusiasts, artists, music lovers, sports fans and more.

Below, you will find an interactive map highlighting some of the most interesting and diverse areas in the city. (<em>Click refresh on your browser if map doesn't appear</em>).

<strong>How to get around</strong>

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), the city's municipal transit system, operates nearly 60 bus lines throughout the upper and lower city and into surrounding rural areas. Full-time students who are members of the MSU are issued an HSR bus pass at the start of the academic year. This bus pass is valid from September to April.

View a map of all local bus routes <a title="online" href="https://www.hamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/632BBF23-B0C0-4839-8308-19535618C829/0/HSRSystemMap.pdf" target="_blank">online</a>, and start exploring your new home.

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