---
title: "Public services in Hamilton, ON: 1,520 places"
url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton"
description: "Hamilton, Ontario: 1,520 public places from open data, including 615 parks, 278 pharmacies and 143 elementary schools. Population 569,353 (2021 Census)."
site: "Canada Service Map"
author: "Mahmoud Halat"
publisher: "Space & Story"
updated: "2026-10-14"
licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data."
---
# Public services in Hamilton

Ontario

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated 14 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word.

1,520 public places in Hamilton, Ontario, from open data, including 615 parks, 278 pharmacies and 143 elementary schools. The local government is City of Hamilton.

## At a glance

- Population 569,353 (2021 Census). Source: [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201) (Statistics Canada Open Licence).
- 1,520 public places on the map, of 31 kinds.
- Website: [https://www.hamilton.ca/](https://www.hamilton.ca/)
- Public body: [City of Hamilton](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-hamilton)

## Public places by type

### Health

- [Pharmacies](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/pharmacies): 278
- [Labs and diagnostic imaging](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/labs-and-imaging): 44
- [Mental health and addiction services](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/mental-health-services): 32
- [Long-term care homes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/long-term-care-homes): 26
- [Clinics and community health centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/clinics): 12
- [Hospitals](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/hospitals): 10
- [Public health offices](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/public-health-offices): 5
- Rehabilitation centres: 1

### Education

- [Elementary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/elementary-schools): 143
- [Private schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/private-schools): 32
- [Secondary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/secondary-schools): 30
- Colleges: 1
- Universities: 1

### Culture

- [Libraries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/libraries): 27
- [Art galleries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/art-galleries): 22
- [Museums](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/museums): 16
- [Historic sites](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/historic-sites): 7
- [Theatres and concert halls](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/theatres): 3
- Archives: 1

### Recreation and sport

- [Parks](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/parks): 615
- [Community and recreation centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/community-centres): 102
- [Splash pads](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/splash-pads): 56
- [Arenas](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/arenas): 25
- [Sports fields and courts](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/sports-fields): 17
- [Pools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/pools): 4
- [Outdoor rinks](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton/outdoor-rinks): 3
- Beaches: 1
- Marinas: 1

### Government offices

- Service Canada Centres: 2

### Safety and justice

- Courthouses: 2
- RCMP detachments: 1

## Other places

- **Local History & Archives** (Archives): 55 York Blvd, L8R 3K1. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.25941,-79.87131)
- **Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit Inc** (Beach): 316 Beach Blvd. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.27219,-79.77856)
- **Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology** (College): 135 Fennell Ave West, L9C 0E5. Operator on record: [Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/mohawk-college-of-applied-arts-and-technology). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.23946,-79.88503)
- **Hamilton SCJ Family Consolidated Courthouse** (Courthouse): 55 Main St W, L8P 1H4. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.25548,-79.8718)
- **John Sopinka Courthouse (Hamilton)** (Courthouse): 45 Main St E, L8N 2B7. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.25524,-79.86731)
- **Harbour West Marina** (Marina): 1 Guise Street, L8L 8B4. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.27362,-79.86249)
- **Hamilton Detachment** (RCMP detachment): 777 Hwy 8. Operator on record: [Royal Canadian Mounted Police](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/royal-canadian-mounted-police). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.21244,-79.69192)
- **Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation** (Rehabilitation centre): 1200 Main Street. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.24243,-79.81926)
- **Service Canada Centre Hamilton (Barton Street)** (Service Canada Centre): 2255 Barton Street, L8H 7T4. Operator on record: [Employment and Social Development Canada](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/employment-and-social-development-canada). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.23927,-79.77087)
- **Service Canada Centre Hamilton (Upper James Street)** (Service Canada Centre): 1550 Upper James Street, L9B 1K3. Operator on record: [Employment and Social Development Canada](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/employment-and-social-development-canada). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.20452,-79.89222)
- **Mcmaster University** (University): 1280 Main Street West Gilmore Hall-C/O Cashier's Off, L8S 4L8. Operator on record: [McMaster University](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/mcmaster-university). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.25798,-79.91932)

## Local services

Handled by the municipality or a regional government, unless another body is named.

- [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket)
- [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit)
- [Pay your property tax](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/property-tax)
- [Get a municipal business licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/business-licence)
- [Get a building or renovation permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/building-permit)
- [Zoning, land use and development applications](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/zoning)
- [Garbage, recycling and compost pickup](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/garbage-collection)
- [Drop off large items, electronics or hazardous waste](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/waste-drop-off)
- [Pay your water and sewer bill](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-bill)
- [Report a water main break, sewer backup or boil water problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-problem)
- [Report a pothole, streetlight or sidewalk problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/report-road-problem)
- [Snow clearing and winter parking bans](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/snow-clearing)
- [Get a residential or visitor parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-permit)
- [Get a dog or cat licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/pet-licence)
- [Lost pets, stray animals and animal complaints](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/animal-control)
- [Report a noise or bylaw problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/bylaw-complaint)
- [Contact your municipality (311)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/contact-municipality)
- [Sign up for recreation programs and swimming lessons](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/recreation-programs)
- [Get a library card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/library-card)
- [Get a burning or fire permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/burn-permit)
- [Contact the police (non-emergency)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/police-non-emergency)
- [Get a criminal record check (police check)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/criminal-record-check)
- [Vote in a municipal election](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/ontario) (Election day: 26 October 2026)
- [Find your mayor and city councillor](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/find-councillor)

## Nearby cities

- [Burlington](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/burlington)
- [Grimsby](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/grimsby)
- [Oakville](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/oakville)
- [Six Nations 40](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/six-nations-40)
- [West Lincoln](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/west-lincoln)
- [Milton](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/milton)

## Communities in Ontario by name

- Previous: [Halton Hills](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/halton-hills)
- Next: [Hanover](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hanover)

## Data sources

- [Open Database of Healthcare Facilities (ODHF), version 2.0](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/13-26-0001/132600012020001-eng.htm), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), version 2.1](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odef), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Cultural and Art Facilities (ODCAF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odcaf), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Recreational and Sport Facilities (ODRSF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odrsf), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Service Canada Centres from the federal office directory (Burolis, 2018-03-31), geocoded](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/fe02caa3-44e4-4eb6-a7fa-1521f866d86f), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Directory of Federal Real Property, RCMP detachments](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/08013e71-101a-457c-af76-c7b13a08ff64), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Latitude and longitude of Ontario courthouses](https://data.ontario.ca/dataset/849b516b-e355-48e9-89f0-9190598814c9), licence: OGL-Ontario
- [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201), licence: Statistics Canada Open Licence

Operators are matched from the source records and may be approximate.

## More

- [Public services in Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/ontario)

## Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Public services in Hamilton, ON: 1,520 places", updated 14 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/ontario/hamilton