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We have lots more information to add here! [mailto:shedden@mcmaster.ca Send us information and links] if you have ideas about showcasing Hamilton for newcomers. | |||
=== Finding Housing === | |||
There are several resources for locating housing online. Here is the link to | |||
* [http://macoffcampus.mcmaster.ca/classifieds/index.php McMaster’s off campus housing ads] | |||
* [https://www.kijiji.ca/ Search kijiji.ca for roommates and apartment rentals in Hamilton] | |||
If it is an option, it is suggested that you visit Hamilton to look at areas that you would like to live in. Your best resource for housing options will often be talking to current graduate students. | |||
=== Transportation === | |||
Hamilton has an extensive public transit network. It is also very easy to travel to Toronto and surrounding cities via public transit. When you pay your student fees, you will receive a 12-month bus pass for the Hamilton Street Rail bus network (HSR). | |||
* [https://www.hamilton.ca/hsr-bus-schedules-fares Hamilton Street Rail (HSR)] | |||
* [http://www.gotransit.com GO transit (for bus and train travel inside and outside of Hamilton)] | |||
* [http://www.viarail.ca VIA rail (cross-Canada train network)] | |||
Hamilton has a great bike share program called SoBi (Social Bicycles), with bike stations located on campus and throughout Hamilton neighbourhoods: | |||
* [https://hamilton.socialbicycles.com/ SoBi Hamilton (Bike the Hammer)] | |||
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neighbourhoods, advantages and disadvantages of each | neighbourhoods, advantages and disadvantages of each | ||
Westdale | * Westdale | ||
Downtown | * Downtown | ||
Strathcona/Kirkendale | * Strathcona/Kirkendale | ||
Emerson/Ansile Woods | * Emerson/Ansile Woods | ||
Dundas | * Dundas | ||
living in Toronto (how to, disadvantages to commuting) | living in Toronto (how to, disadvantages to commuting) | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 4 July 2018
We have lots more information to add here! Send us information and links if you have ideas about showcasing Hamilton for newcomers.
Finding Housing
There are several resources for locating housing online. Here is the link to
If it is an option, it is suggested that you visit Hamilton to look at areas that you would like to live in. Your best resource for housing options will often be talking to current graduate students.
Transportation
Hamilton has an extensive public transit network. It is also very easy to travel to Toronto and surrounding cities via public transit. When you pay your student fees, you will receive a 12-month bus pass for the Hamilton Street Rail bus network (HSR).
- Hamilton Street Rail (HSR)
- GO transit (for bus and train travel inside and outside of Hamilton)
- VIA rail (cross-Canada train network)
Hamilton has a great bike share program called SoBi (Social Bicycles), with bike stations located on campus and throughout Hamilton neighbourhoods:
Add information about:
neighbourhoods, advantages and disadvantages of each
- Westdale
- Downtown
- Strathcona/Kirkendale
- Emerson/Ansile Woods
- Dundas
living in Toronto (how to, disadvantages to commuting)
Housing Grocery stores
parking on campus bus passes SoBi bike share Go bus, Coach Canada, Greyhound
Entertainment Bars, restaurants, cafes, Festivals in Hamilton