Hamilton's basically on our doorstep and easy to overlook. Did you know that Hamilton is home to more than 100 waterfalls? Or that it's got one of Ontario's biggest Craft Breweries? And arguably the best donuts in Ontario?

For this adventure we're combining a hike with a mini food tour. First, we'll check out the falls, then head into town to visit one of Hamilton's famous Donut spots and drop in for a pint at craft brewery - Merit Brewing which also has a great food menu for lunch. There'll be non-alcoholic options available making it suitable for all members.

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In the winter many of the waterfalls freeze over and during spring, the water run off makes them pretty spectacular. Our timing means we should get the best of both worlds! This easy 8km hike will take us past two of them, Canterbury and Sherman falls.

The hike crosses the Bruce Trail as we make our way through the Niagara Escarpment, so we'll be going through field, forest, orchards and hopping over plenty of streams.

While we're there we'll also take in the Hermitage Ruins, an impressive derelict estate that some say is haunted. Legend has it that in the 1830s, Hermitage estate coachman William Black hung himself in the stables after he was denied the estate owner’s niece’s hand in marriage. He was buried at a nearby crossroad now known as Lover’s Lane, where some can still hear his cries and see his ghostly figure.

Once we're done with the hike, we head into town for lunch and a drink at Merit, a fantastic local brewery then end up at Donut Monster for what have got to be the best donuts we've ever had.

Hamilton's basically on our doorstep and easy to overlook. Did you know that Hamilton is home to more than 100 waterfalls? Or that it's got one of Ontario's biggest Craft Breweries? And arguably the best donuts in Ontario?

For this adventure we're combining a hike with a mini food tour. First, we'll check out the falls, then head into town to visit one of Hamilton's famous Donut spots and drop in for a pint at craft brewery - Merit Brewing which also has a great lunch menu. There'll be non-alcoholic options available making it suitable for all members.

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In the winter many of the waterfalls freeze over and during spring, the water run off makes them pretty spectacular. Our timing means we should get the best of both worlds! This easy 8km hike will take us past two of them, Canterbury and Sherman falls.

The hike crosses the Bruce Trail as we make our way through the Niagara Escarpment, so we'll be going through field, forest, orchards and hopping over plenty of streams.

While we're there we'll also take in the Hermitage Ruins, an impressive derelict estate that some say is haunted. Legend has it that in the 1830s, Hermitage estate coachman William Black hung himself in the stables after he was denied the estate owner’s niece’s hand in marriage. He was buried at a nearby crossroad now known as Lover’s Lane, where some can still hear his cries and see his ghostly figure.

Once we're done with the hike, we head into town for lunch and a drink at Merit, a fantastic local brewery then end up at Donut Monster for what have got to be the best donuts we've ever had.

Purchasing food and drink at the donut stop and brewery is entirely discretionary.