[flar]

Strathcona is a large, historic, urban neighbourhood northwest of downtown Hamilton.
This neighbourhood has everything from tiny cottages and rowhouses to highrises and
large mansions. Strathcona features two of Hamilton's best known landmarks: Dundurn
Castle and the Cathedral of Christ the King. Photos from inside and outside Dundurn
Castle are at the end of the tour.

The first photo shows the Cathedral of Christ the King, seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Hamilton. The cathedral was built in 1931 and its exterior consists of limestone while its
tower dominates the western entrance to Hamilton.

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Castle Doune

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Dundurn Castle (1832)
This 72 room, 18,000 sqare foot regency villa was built for Sir Allan Napier MacNab. MacNab was a successful businessman,
lawyer, politician and war hero who played an important role in pre-Confederation Canadian history. Today, Dundurn Castle
is a National Historic Site and is open to the public for tours.

(Click to enlarge the small pictures)

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[Tewder]

Dundern is truly one of the heritage gems of Canada. Shame the gardens and grounds are not in better shape than they are.

 

[Mustapha]

Very nice set of photos; thanks so much!

 

[Long Island Mike]

Strathcona-another interesting part of Hamilton!

Flar: Another interesting part of Hamilton pictured here-Strathcona looks quite interesting! The housing stock looks good and the neighborhoods look fine!
LI MIKE