What to do in Hamilton Ontario | Hamilton Day 2021

Shopping local has always been an important part of my life. When I lived downtown Hamilton I loved being so close to all of the action. Whether it was grabbing my favourite Nutella latte or sourcing a unique handmade gift or vintage find Hamilton just seemed to have it all. It brought me so much joy to rediscover these local shops and support them after the most recent economic downturn due to the pandemic. I hope you find a reason to take a trip to Hamilton soon and stop by some of these incredible shops!

I just want to also give a huge shoutout to The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for sparking this initiative. It was such a pleasure to take part in and I will absolutely be making my way downtown on a more frequent basis.

If you ever have any questions on what to do in Hamilton outside of this little list let me know in the comments below! There are SO many places I wasn't able to get to and always have recommendations!

Happy #Vlogmas to my favourite nook of the internet!
All of my love,
A
xo

VLOG CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Synonym Coffeeshop Hamilton, Ontario
02:27 - The Pale Blue Dot & The Cave Hamilton, Ontario
06:18 - International Village Hamilton, Ontario
06:50 - Luv La Vie Hamilton, Ontario
08:00 - Studio 205 Hamilton, Ontario
10:20 - Home with Scotty & New Artwork Reveal
14:30 - Get Ready with Me for Marlies & The Game

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THE HISTORY OF HAMILTON DAY
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce first held Hamilton Day in 1931 during the depths of the Great Depression to boost spirits and the local economy. While it was only one day in an economic downturn that carried on for years, Hamilton Day was symbolic of a rallying spirit in the face of adversity. 90 years ago we showed our local spots some love. It’s time to do it again.

Local independent businesses are invited to participate in Hamilton Day. That includes small retail shops, to cafes, restaurants, bars, theatres, independent artists and musicians, florists, gyms & fitness studios, personal services, entertainment and games stores – among others. ((From the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce)
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LOCAL HAMILTON SHOPS VISITED
Synonym Coffeeshop: https://www.instagram.com/synonymshop/
The Pale Blue Dot: https://www.instagram.com/thepalebluedotshop/
The Cave Shop Vintage: https://www.instagram.com/thecave.vintage/
Café Oranje: https://www.instagram.com/cafeoranjeham/
Luv La Vie Curated Collections: https://www.instagram.com/luvlaviecuratedcollections/
Studio 205: https://www.instagram.com/studio205/

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