|
Hamilton
Hi guys, not sure if I’ve posted to the right place. Please let me know if I haven’t. We are family of four, myself, Husband and our 2 kids (4 & 8) We want to go to Hamilton next July for a holiday & for a look around to see if it is somewhere we would consider emigrating to. I’m always changing my mind about emigrating so I guess I need to see and experience it first! Could you suggest any good place to stay for a few weeks holiday with kids and what recommend activities do you know of. Also I’m scared of driving in Canada, this is one of the reasons I doubt the move. Would it be advisable to book a car hire from the airport to accommodation? I’m not sure if to just book a transfer first, then get a car and have a practise driving about a bit first in some quiet streets? What do you think? Thanks Nicola. |
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by Ryola2014
(Post 12775558)
Would it be advisable to book a car hire from the airport to accommodation? I’m not sure if to just book a transfer first, then get a car and have a practise driving about a bit first in some quiet streets? What do you think?
|
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12775577)
So you are worried about driving in Canada (wrong side of road, different rules - I get it). You will land at Toronto airport jet lagged then pick up a car immediately and drive the busiest streches of road to Hamilton? Sure doesnt sound like a great idea to me! Also have a read of the wiki pages on canadian driving licences, it has a section on the key differences in driving in Canada.
|
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12775585)
Cat hire is generally cheaper away from the airport anyway.
|
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12775587)
What a great country, you can even hire pussy cats! :angel_smile:
|
Re: Hamilton
The highway out from YYZ is the most confusing road I ever came across !! I know it now, but wow I just drove till I recognised a real road and direction my GPS could handle lol |
Re: Hamilton
The first time I drove in Canada was from Toronto to Niagara and it was one of the hair raising moments of my life. Not only is it confusing but it was busier than any road I can remember.
I would definitely recommend a taxi. I have been back to Canada a couple of times since and driven, you do get used to it but maybe Toronto airport isn't the best place to start. |
Re: Hamilton
If you come out of the airport on the 410 southbound (which you might easily as the signage is awful) you will then want to make 14 lane shifts so as to end up the 427 south to the QEW and Hamilton. Consider that there's no convention for "overtaking"/"overtaken" lanes, vehicles will be going at between 40 and 90 mph in any lane and that signalling is not customary here and you will see that this is not a challenge to be considered lightly. If I'm not feeling combative I take a longer route to avoid the 14 close misses. And I know the route well, someone new would also have to cope with not being able to see the signs because of the height of the many trucks. This is a way to get your holiday off to a bad start even before you see the Hamilton waterfront.
|
Re: Hamilton
Jeeeesus you guys are totally putting me off driving in Canada full stop! I’ve had my driving licence since 2006 but if I don’t know the roads, which lane to be in etc I freak out. This is honestly my main concern about moving to Canada. I don’t know what to do � ���� |
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by Ryola2014
(Post 12775743)
Jeeeesus you guys are totally putting me off driving in Canada full stop! I’ve had my driving licence since 2006 but if I don’t know the roads, which lane to be in etc I freak out. This is honestly my main concern about moving to Canada. I don’t know what to do ������ |
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by Ryola2014
(Post 12775743)
Jeeeesus you guys are totally putting me off driving in Canada full stop! I’ve had my driving licence since 2006 but if I don’t know the roads, which lane to be in etc I freak out. This is honestly my main concern about moving to Canada. I don’t know what to do ������ |
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by Ryola2014
(Post 12775743)
Jeeeesus you guys are totally putting me off driving in Canada full stop! I’ve had my driving licence since 2006 but if I don’t know the roads, which lane to be in etc I freak out. This is honestly my main concern about moving to Canada. I don’t know what to do ������ Hamilton isn't somewhere I would call a 'holiday / vacation spot' - presumably you are doing a recce trip. :) I've lived in the Hammer for 20 years.. so if there's anything you need to know just shout! There's a few of us living here.. I'm sure one of us will have the answer. A quick list of things to do and places to go in the Hamilton area. https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Hamilton https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Burlington (there's a couple of expats groups in the area, if you need an intro let me know) :) |
Re: Hamilton
If I ever go to Hamilton I want to go see the Haida.
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/haida |
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12775587)
What a great country, you can even hire pussy cats! :angel_smile:
|
Re: Hamilton
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12775694)
If you come out of the airport on the 410 southbound (which you might easily as the signage is awful) you will then want to make 14 lane shifts so as to end up the 427 south to the QEW and Hamilton. Consider that there's no convention for "overtaking"/"overtaken" lanes, vehicles will be going at between 40 and 90 mph in any lane and that signalling is not customary here and you will see that this is not a challenge to be considered lightly. If I'm not feeling combative I take a longer route to avoid the 14 close misses. And I know the route well, someone new would also have to cope with not being able to see the signs because of the height of the many trucks. This is a way to get your holiday off to a bad start even before you see the Hamilton waterfront.
https://goo.gl/maps/KEns4PT15ov6PNBz7 I think you're getting your 400 series highways mixed up. It would be 409 to 427 southbound wouldn't it. Personally, if I had the time, I'd take the 409/427/401 WB to Hwy 6 which leads SB to Guelph. That avoids the stop and go traffic often in Oakville/Burlington. I don't think the volume of traffic on the highways listed is any less than in the commuter areas around London or other big cities in the UK. Generally lanes are a bit wider as are the cars, but the points about lane etiquette, undertaking. poor signalling are all true. Has the poster ever driven in a car with a steering wheel on the left or an automatic transmission or in snow conditions ? |
| All times are GMT. The time now is 4:57 pm. |
Powered by vBulletin: ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.