FAQ

How can I see all of the sites?

Many of the sites featured are within a few blocks of each other, however, to see all of the sites in person it may be necessary to bike, drive or take public transit.

Are there plaques or signs marking each site?

For some sites, “Made in Hamilton Industrial Trail” signs have been posted that indicate the name of the original industry associated with that site. Additionally, some sites have an historical plaque posted outside the building or marking the spot where a building once stood. Some sites featured are not marked on-site.

How are the sites chosen?

Hamilton has so much labour, industrial, and social history that we are constantly learning new things! This site is an ongoing project documenting the many dimensions of Hamilton working people’s history and culture. Please use our social media features if you have ideas for sites or tours. Together, this is our story – let’s build it!

Where can I find out more?

For more information on labour history in Hamilton and across Canada, visit the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre (WAHC) at 51 Stuart Street; WAHC is open to the public Wednesday to Saturday and has free admission. All are welcome!

Additional Resources

Click on the following link to explore WAHC’s History of the Nine Hour League in Hamilton on the Virtual Museum of Canada, produced in 2016.

The Legacy of Hamilton’s Nine Hour League

Click on the links below to explore 4 historical narratives on African Canadian Workers from the "...and still I rise!" exhibition’s companion digital experience on the Virtual Museum of Canada, produced in 2007.

African Canadian Workers: 1900 - the Second World War
African Canadian Workers: The Second World War - 1960
African Canadian Workers: 1960 - Present (2007)
African Canadian Workers: Legacy for the Future (2007)