Across Ancaster you'll find plenty of opportunities to become involved within' the community. Whether you're an avid tennis player, golf fanatic, baseball fan or soccer star, Ancaster has no shortage of youth and adult recreation opportunities. If you're inclined in the arts, you'll love exploring Ancaster Theatre & Ancaster Art Academy programming. There are countless opportunities to be involved in activities you're passionate about right here in Ancaster. 

Nature is at your doorstep when living in Ancaster. Offering plenty of parks amongst each neighbourhood and notably offering direct access into the Dundas Valley hiking/cycling trails, Ancaster is a mature paradise for avid outdoor enthusiasts. Grab your favourite book and sit on a quiet park bench or meet a friend for a picturesque walk through many of Ancaster's idyllic neighbourhoods or the radial trail. There is no shortage of green space or parks in this quaint town. 

While maintaining its small town character, Ancaster has countless amenities to offer its residents. With many places of worship, independent restaurants and special shops, you'll quickly learn your favourite spots to frequent. With the convenience of big box stores on either end of town, Ancaster's core offers a quaint vibe, while daily needs and wants such as hardware stores, furniture stores, movie theatre, indoor golf, exercise gyms and chain restaurants are accessible in minutes in the Meadowlands and West end. 

Wilson Street travels through the centre of Ancaster and is the vessel from West to East and East to West. The Downtown Core of Ancaster exhibits The Barracks Inn Luxury Boutique Hotel, Memorial Arts Centre, Ancaster Tennis Club & Hamilton Golf & Country Club. Including spas, florists, bakery, ice cream shop, chocolatier, cafe, library and splash pad, Wilson St. is at the heart of this small town.  Ancaster Community Services is located in Ancaster Square and on a Sunday stroll down Wilson St. there is always a perfect spot to explore. 

Ancaster offers a great variety of housing styles, convenient highway access for commuters, mature tree-lined streets, family-friendly neighbourhoods and walkability to amenities. Each neighbourhood offers its own unique attributes and benefits. From the OakHill neighbourhood which provides access to hiking trails, to the Ancaster Heights locale with escarpment views, Ancaster's picturesque locations are something special. Enjoy accessibility on foot or bike to daily amenities from the majority of Ancaster's neighbourhoods such as Nakoma, Parkview Heights and Mohawk Meadows. Ancaster is a vibrant, active and welcoming place to put down your roots.  

Did you know that Hamilton has been deemed the Waterfall capital of the world? Tiffany Falls can be explored from trails on lower Wilson St. E in Ancaster and even heard from some properties in Ancaster Heights. Sherman Falls is a wonderful sight-to-be-seen as well located on Old Ancaster Rd, near Artaban Rd. Ancaster also has many trail entrances and exits across a variety of locations. Enter near the Old Mill, Lions Club Pool or Morgan Firestone Arena for hiking/cycling access or venture out to find hidden entrances across many Ancaster neighbourhoods. 

In the small town of Dundas you'll find ample opportunities to become involved within' the community. Whether you're an avid cyclist, art fanatic, golf enthusiast or fishing expert, Dundas offers a wealth of activities with something for everyone.  Tour the Carnegie gallery with local and Canadian art, join a camp or class at the Dundas Valley School of Art, explore a farm at Dyment's or Liberty Farm, connect to the great outdoors at Christie Lake or swing the clubs at Dundas Valley Golf. There are countless opportunities to meet people and make connections in Dundas.   

With the Dundas Driving Park located in the Downtown core, explore the neighbourhood splash pad, roller park, tennis courts and baseball diamonds, all within' the heart of Dundas in an extensive outdoor park. Also boasting a walking loop, lawn bowling and an outdoor rink in the winter, Dundas Driving Park is an action-packed outdoor space for Dundas residents to frequent. With parks and trails connected to many Dundas neighbourhoods, there is always a new location to explore or favourite place to unwind in the great outdoors! 

As pretty as a post card, King St. is at the core of Dundas and as idyllic as the setting of a movie. From shops to restaurants to cafes, a stroll down King St. in Dundas will make your heart feel warm. Enjoy a meal at one of its many restaurants including Pinbones, Betula, Collins Brewhouse, Thirsty Cactus or Quatrefoil. Start your day or end your evening by treating yourself to coffee at Detour or Cafe Domestique. A hub for specialty stores, unique finds and foods, exploring locations like The Keeping Room, The Handmade House or Revolution Bakery & Creperie will fill your bucket. King St. is extra special during the iconic Cactus Festival and Christmas holidays. Joy fills the air on King St. as you quickly fall in love with Dundas!

While Dundas has access to Hwy 6, 403 & McMaster University close by, it still feels like a world of its own within' the town's borders. With the conveniences of Main St. W in Hamilton minutes away, Dundas also offers groceries, exercise gyms, banks, places of worship, casual and fine dining, butcher, bakeries and breweries, not to mention a multitude of professional services right in town. Convenient chain stores like Canadian Tire, Dollarama, Bulk Barn, Home Hardware and Tim Hortons make life easy, while independent small shops make living here special. There's a little something for anyone to keep you entertained... from yoga to curling to the library. It's as simple as spending a weekend evening at the distinctive Dundas Bowl!

Dundas is known for its established, mature neighbourhoods. With a mix of older cottage-like homes, apartment-style condos, high rise condos, townhomes, converted schools, modern luxury construction and rural properties in Greensville, Dundas has housing options for everyone's taste and needs. From neighbourhoods like Pleasant Valley which offers walkability, rail trail and Dundas Valley access to locations like Cootes Paradise where streets connect to the Dundas Driving Park and the downtown core, Dundas offers housing options for first time buyers to retirees. At the heart of Dundas, Amica Retirement home gives residents the ability to remain in Dundas long term while settling in the heart of the vibrant core. 

If you're an avid outdoor enthusiast, Dundas won't disappoint! On foot or bike, hop on the rail trail which is a flat path that connects Hamilton to Brantford through Dundas. If you're looking for challenging and picturesque trails, cyclists and hikers will enjoy exploring the Dundas Valley from numerous entrances across town. Notably, Tews and Websters Falls are attractions for locals and tourists alike, where beautiful falls can be viewed. While exploring,  visit the notable hubs of the Dundas Trail Centre, Dundas Peak, Griffin House or Hermitage while hiking in Greensville, Dundas and Ancaster and even join a hiking, biking or adventure racing club to make the outdoors a part of your new routine in this picturesque town.