The Parks Canada Discovery Centre is located one block from Parks Canada's HMCS Haida National Historic Site, on the harbour in the city of Hamilton. The Centre is wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

Parks Canada Discovery Centre
57 Discovery Drive
Hamilton, ON

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Access from the Niagara Peninsula via the QEW

Take the QEW and Exit at Burlington Street once you are in Hamilton.
Travel past the Stelco industrial complex watching for the wayfinding signage.
John Street is the signpost that James Street will be coming up soon.
Turn Right at James Street and follow it until it ends at Guise Street.
Turn Right at Guise Street
Turn Left at Discovery Drive (Turn at the mast).

If arriving from Toronto via the 403

Follow Highway 403 to the York Boulevard Exit.
Follow York Boulevard to James Street. Turn Left on James Street and follow until it ends at Guise Street.
Turn Right at Guise Street
Turn Left at Discovery Drive (Turn at the mast).

Visitor Services

• Access for Persons with Disabilities
• Parking
• Viewpoints
• Gift Shop
• Picnic area
• Local Community Services
• Education Programs
• Birthday Parties

Access for Persons with Disabilities

• Accessible parking and pathway
• Fully accessible washrooms

Parking

• Parks Canada Discovery Centre provides ample free parking.

Viewpoints

• Parks Canada Discovery Centre is located on Pier 8, Hamilton Harbour. The Hamilton Waterfront Trail runs around the perimeter of the site joining up with HMCS Haida National Historic Site and the Waterfront Trail System. Trails provides opportunities for walking, biking and rollerblading.

Local Community Services

• Please contact Hamilton Tourism for a complete listing of local attractions and services.

Education Programs

Fees

Hours of Operation

2009 Hours

April 1 2009 – October 11 2009
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

October 13 2009 – December 31 2009
Open Thursdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For group bookings, educational programming and facility rentals please call 905-526-8409.