A Hammer is NOT Just a Tool

Living in The Hammer is experienced differently by every single one of its residents.

Some people have lived here since they immigrated to Canada in the fifties. Some are only here for eight months a year to study at one of Hamilton's post secondary institutions. Some live here and commute to bigger cities everyday to work. And some don't have jobs at all. 

You would think in a city this diverse that there would be plenty of activities and interesting things to do. 

If your in the age group within ten years of reaching the ever coveted drinking age, you probably can only think of one thing to do on your nights off: I'll give you a hint - it starts with "H" and ends in "ess"

So if wearing bubble skirts and losing your mind (as well as your lunch) isn't your cup of tea, what can this city offer you? 

Try something new this weekend...

Usually if your not out drinking, your out eating. But what to do when your belly is full of the newest gourmet burger joint's bacon covered bliss? And that trendy cupcake shop's cream cheese frosted morsels are threatening to repeat on you? 
Believe it or not, one of the most happening spots  in Hamilton on a Saturday evening is your local dog park. My personal favourite is the fenced in park just off of Locke St. in the Steel City's historic downtown. Sure it smells like poop, and you will probably end up with a little on your UGG Boots, but you should still give it a shot (i promise it will be more enjoyable then the kind of shots that contain tequila).

 (This is my little Penelope. Fastest puppy at the park! She's cute and all, but she farts more than she breathes)

It is a beautiful place to walk around, and there is a Starbucks nearby that seems to always be open. 

Bring your puppy, your poop bags, and your pooch's favourite toy to fetch. Most importantly, leave the leash at home! 
It's a blast to see your dog light up and go all crazy eyed when they get to play freely with other dogs, which leaves you free to socialize with the other humans.

So you don't have a dog?

No big deal! It's not like a children's park where you can get arrested for watching and touching the children if you didn't bring a child as well.

Free-range puppies are meant to be enjoyed by all! 
So get your $7.00 triple shot non-fat caramel frappuccino, stand in a field littered with dog poop land mines and enjoy a quiet conversation with people and the animals they love!