Hamilton has always been a workers' city.

This website, including self-guided tours, presents stories and experiences of working Hamiltonians across the breadth of the city’s rich history. Trace the growth of Hamilton through the eyes of its workers by visiting the streets, parks, factories and neighbourhoods where this history was made.

Hamilton was founded on what was the traditional  territories of the Huron, Wendat and Neutrals, and later became the territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabec. The city we know as Hamilton is covered by the Dish With One Spoon treaty, between the Anishinaabec and Haudenosaunee, that bound them to share the territory and protect the land. Subsequently, other indigenous nations and peoples have been invited into this treaty of peace, friendship and respect. 

In this spirit, the Workers City project is an on-going project. We are continuously adding diverse labour history and stories of workers so check back often!