located along the western boundary of hamilton and bordering flamborough, dundas, hamilton west & glanbrook, ancaster is partly urban and partly rural. known as one of the most prestigious areas of hamilton, ancaster is home to stately homes in the older part of the village and into dundas valley. surveys including condos and towns in the meadowlands and garner road areas as well as along the outskirts of town in parkview heights, make up a large part of the newer homes.
ancaster is a mix of residential and commercial with the ancaster meadowlands offering a wide variety of shops and restaurants. with the 403 running through it, ancaster has become prevalent in new industrial providing job and business opportunities to hamilton residents.
containing breathtaking conservation, residents and visitors can enjoy hiking the bruce trail and admiring many of the waterfalls of hamilton such as tiffany falls and sherman falls. explore canterbury hills (which also offers a great kids' camp in the summer) or take a leisurely walk along the rail trail into dundas valley.
join a sports group at the morgan firestone arena, tennis or lawn bowling at the ancaster tennis club, or take the kids to drop in classes at the ancaster rotary centre. enjoy an ice cream cone and a ball game during the summer months at the 'snake pit' or a swim in the lions outdoor pool.
with great schools, plenty of recreation and indoor/outdoor activities, plus shopping, dining, and business services, ancaster is a great option for families, retirees, commuters and professionals.