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.
There are some great cafes near Meadowcreek such as McDonald's and ESSO CIRCLE K. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Quiznos, Buffalo Wild Wings and Swiss Chalet. Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in Horning,Joshua Ave Open Space. PopRx Ancaster Central Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart are conveniently located pharmacies in Horning. Meadowlands Power Centre is a shopping center in Horning that has something for everyone. Take your pets to Beattie Pet Hospital Hamilton. The local school in Horning is Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School.
