Ancaster is a town in the City of Hamilton located on the Niagara Escarpment. It was founded in 1793 and was one of the first important and influential early British Upper Canada communities. It is under a 20-minute drive to downtown Hamilton.
Ancaster is an affluent community with a population for 40,557. Development within the historic village core has been controlled but growth continues east of Highway 403 where typically suburban commercial developments have flourished.
Ancaster Village is a highly walkable area that offers many shops, restaurants and historic buildings. Outside of the Village, Ancaster offers a small town feel within an urban setting.
The Hamilton Golf and Country Club has been in operation since 1894, hosting the Canadian Open four times. Annual events include Lobsterfest, Festival of Friends and the Ancaster Fair.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. Locals recommend eating at Wendy's and Bento Sushi in Horning - they have great food! Horning offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Meadowlands Soccer Pitch and Joshua Ave Open Space. You can find pharmacies Sobeys Pharmacy Ancaster and Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Magasin meuble, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Take your pets to Golf Links Veterinary Hospital. The local school in Horning is Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School.
