Corktown

Hamilton’s south-central Corktown area encompasses some of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods, boasting a combination of convenient amenities and old-world charm. This area includes the Corktown and Stinson neighbourhoods, and is bordered by James Street on the west and Wentworth Street on the east, running from Main Street to the edge of the Mountain Brow.

Corktown is home to Hamilton’s GO Station, the Pub District of Young and Augusta Streets, and St. Joseph’s Hospital, as well as a variety of shopping establishments, medical offices, and popular restaurants.

With gorgeous views of the nearby Niagara Escarpment, this area also has close access to its beautiful hiking and biking trails, in addition to a number of parks.

Some amenities and attractions in the Corktown area, or within close walking or driving distance include:

  • Jackson Square
  • YMCA and YWCA
  • Hamilton Art Gallery
  • Hamilton GO Station
  • restaurants & grocery stores
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Locke Street shopping
  • Queen Victoria Elementary School
  • St. Patrick Elementary School
  • Sir John A. McDonald High School
  • Cathedral High School
  • City Hall
  • First Ontario Center
  • Niagara Escarpment Trails

Corktown offers community living with close and convenient access to many of Hamilton’s bustling city attractions and amenities. This versatile area offers a variety of real estate options, including high rises, condominiums, classic Victorian rowhouses, and detached homes. Contact one of our experienced Real Estate agents today to list your home, or to assist you in finding the perfect new home to suit your needs. The Corktown /Stinson area includes the following Streets:


  • James St. South
  • Hughson St. South
  • Mountwood Ave
  • John St. South
  • Bowen St.
  • Baillie St.
  • Kingsway Drive
  • Catharine St. South
  • Walnut St. South
  • Ferguson Ave. South
  • Liberty St.
  • Ford St.
  • Aurora St.
  • Spring St.
  • Wellington St. South
  • West Ave. South
  • East Ave. South
  • Emerald St. South
  • Tisdale St. South
  • Blythe St.
  • Erie Ave.
  • Ontario Ave.
  • Grant Ave.
  • Wentworth St. South
  • Main St. East
  • Jackson St. East
  • Hunter St. East
  • Augusta St.
  • Grove St.
  • Stinson St.
  • Young St.
  • Forest Ave.
  • Charlton Ave.
  • Patrick St.
  • Foster St.
  • St Joseph's Drive
  • Freeman Place
  • Rockwood Place
  • Louisa Ave.
  • Arkledun Ave.
  • Grove St.
  • Webber Ave.
  • Alanson
  • Delaware

Nearby neighbourhoods include St.Clair, Strathcona, Chedoke, Beasley, Bay Front, and Centremount.