Grocery shopping:
There are many Fortinos in Hamilton, which are owned by Loblaws. The prices are
higher at Fortinos and Metro. I found the most inexpensive place to shop was
the Superstore Walmart on the mountain (it has a produce section, deli, and
bakery). There is also a very large and diverse Nations market in Jackson
Square downtown Hamilton (attached to the Central Public Library). The Nations
market has the best prices in town, hand down, but lacks some Western food
items. Check out their delicious buffets and salad bars too.
Neighborhoods: Locke
Street is a cute little neighborhood very close to downtown with its own (very
small and very awesome) library and some fantastic food. Westdale village is
another great area, full of older heritage homes, coffee shops, a metro,
library, and Shopper’s drug mart. I highly recommend living near/in Westdale as
it is quiet, student-orientated, and near Central HPL and walking distance to
McMaster University. I found my short-term sublet through the McMaster Housing
blog. Dundas and Ancaster are also beautiful and quaint parts of Hamilton I
would recommend for living in if you have access to a car.
~Liz, Fall Co-op
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