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.