At a glance
Village • Close to nature • Family-friendly • Rural • Historic
Waterdown is a village just north of downtown Hamilton. Here you’ll notice tree-lined streets, historic cottages dating back to the 1800s, rural properties and rapidly expanding subdivisions surrounding the town’s centre. An uptick in new townhouse and condo construction makes this area especially attractive to first-time buyers.
Things to do
Centered around a historic village, Waterdown offers the best of small town living, with a number of local businesses and easy access to nature.
Shopping and dining
Recreational
Arts and entertainment
Housing options
Homes in Waterdown are predominantly detached, single-family homes, with a growing number of options for townhouses and condos.
Getting around
Waterdown is a car-centric community. There is a bus route into Central Hamilton with connections to Toronto, but most residents own vehicles and use them for daily activities.
Commuting
Central Hamilton → 20 minutes by car, 1 hour by bus
Airports
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport → 30 minutes by car
Toronto Pearson International Airport → 45 minutes by car
Schools
Waterdown is part of the Hamilton Wentworth school district with a number of public elementary schools, Waterdown District High School, as well as a handful of Montesorri, private and Christian or Catholic schools and daycares.
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