Lisgar, Hamilton

Located in South Hamilton, Lisgar is a small neighbourhood sprawling around an industrial-themed park. The Upper Kenilworth Avenue, Mohawk Road East, Upper Ottawa Street, and Limeridge Road East border the area. Lisgar is named after British politician and diplomat John Young, First Baron Lisgar who had served as Canada’s Governor General from 1869 to 1872. Lisgar is nestled in nature’s bountiful lap. There are small streams, waterfalls, meadows, and creeks all around. The scenic beauty of Felker’s Falls and the mesmerizing Eramosa Karst Conservation Area send onlookers into a trance with their captivating charm. The area is well-planned with a diverse population featuring people from all major continents. There are many places of attraction to explore.

Let us take a quick look at the overall livability and lifestyle score of Lisgar. Lisgar is a safe neighbourhood as the crime rate is 74% below the national average. In this family-friendly locality, incidents of violent crimes are 73% lower than in other regions of Canada. The chance of becoming a crime victim is just 1 in 93 which speaks volumes about the locality’s security quotient. Lisgar’s safety record is better than 92% of Ontario’s cities.

Lisgar is home to people from different ethnic and cultural backdrops. They live peacefully together and take pride in their unique cultural identities. A strong sense of community pervades the area. In Lisgar, the median household income is just 3% lower than the national average. This reflects a stable economic condition. Here, the unemployment rate is 38% lower than the national average. This signifies the presence of gainful employment opportunities in the area. Notably, a modest 3.7% of residents earn $20,000 or less, and 12.1% of the neighbourhood's population earns between $80,000 and $100,000. Moreover, an insignificant 1.3% of people earn $300,000 or more in the locality. Lisgar’s community is an example of multi-cultural unity as people from diverse ethnic backgrounds co-exist harmoniously and celebrate their differences. The traditional values of Lisgar are enriched by South Asians, Latin Americans, Arabs, Blacks, and other minorities who constitute 3.1%, 3.9%, 2.8%, 3.6%, and 3.5% of the population respectively. Each community enriches the social fabric of Lisgar with its own unique cultural and traditional flavours. Linguistically, Lisgar’s multicultural identity is complemented by variegated languages that are spoken by the natives of different ethnic regions. This truly fosters a sense of oneness among the residents. For conversational and official purposes, English is favoured by the majority of inhabitants as the first language.

Lisgar is a habitable neighbourhood where all modern social amenities needed for leading a high standard of life are present. The locality has access to quality education, good medical care, diverse eating options, and well-supplied shopping centres. The presence of contemporary social infrastructure makes living in Lisgar comfortable and enjoyable.

Schools

Lisgar has 4 Catholic schools and 5 public schools. Children are offered secondary special learning programs like French Immersion apart from regular courses. Here is the list of some of the schools in Lisgar:

• ÉSAC Mère-Teresa
• St Jean de Brébeuf Catholic HS
• St Anthony Daniel Catholic ES
• ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval
• Sherwood SS
• Huntington Park PS
• Lisgar ES
• ÉÉ Pavillon de la jeunesse
• ÉS Georges-P-Vanier

Restaurants

In Lisgar, a foodaholic will never have a dull moment as there are many good restaurants where their cravings can be satiated. These include:

• Lyn’s Linstead Market
• Rico’s Restaurant
• Mountain Burger
• Neighbor Shawarma

Shopping Malls

Lisgar enjoys proximity to some good shopping centres where residents can shop for all necessary items of daily needs as well as branded products. These centres have good eateries, hair salons, and recreational areas.

• Everyday Foodland Supermarket
• Lyn’s Linstead Market
• Ottawa Street Farmer’s Market

Hospitals

Lisgar is a small locality in the Hamilton area of Ontario, Canada. Despite this, some good hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities are present in the neighbourhood. Some hospitals serving the Lisgar Area are:

• Hamilton General Hospital
• Juravinski Hospital
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
• St. Peter’s Hospital
• McMaster University Medical Centre

Lisgar has a wealth of natural treasures and manmade wonders that beckon tourists to explore at their own pace. There are ample avenues to discover the history of Lisgar through iconic historic places and geological formations.

Felker’s Falls

The seasonal waterfall wows viewers inside the spellbinding natural area of Stoney Creek’s Felker’s Falls Conservation Area, about 6.5 kilometres from Lisgar. The 22-meter-long terraced waterfall assumes the shape of an enchanting ribbon as it flows down the Niagara Escarpment’s edge. The gorge holding the bedrock has beautiful geographical formations. A walking trail is available behind Ackland Street’s wooden fence.

Eramosa Karst Conservation Area

The area, 4.5 km from Lisgar, is ideal for a fun adventure in nature’s lap. The Eramosa Karst has many streams and underground caves, forests, and meadows where you can glimpse the grandeur of untamed nature. You can explore the unique geology and escarpment forests by hiking on the boardwalks, bridges, and trails 7 kilometres long.

Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

Just 11.3 kilometres away is the National Historic Site where you can marvel at the meandering creek cross-crossed parkland of 32 acres and an indigenous 100-foot-tall monument. This art commemorates the sacrifices of soldiers martyred on the 6th of June 1813 at the battlefield.

Sam Lawrence Park

This park, spread over 18.6 acres, is 6.5 km from Lisgar. The strategic location at Niagara Escarpment’s top on the confluence of Upper Wellington Street and Concession Street offers panoramic views of Lake Ontario, Dundas Valley, and the Lower City.

Kings Forest Golf Club

Opened in 1973’s fall, the club is situated in scenic Red Hill Valley’s heart at Niagara Escarpment’s foot. It is one of the premier and busiest golf facilities for the public in Canada. On average, more than 40,000 rounds have been played during the past 5 years.

Lisgar in Hamilton is a tourist’s paradise as it offers an eclectic array of natural and manmade offerings as well as recreational facilities to spend time gainfully. Here are a few recommendations.

• Shop and Dine: The Battlefield Museum has a gift shop where you can purchase exquisitely designed antique gifts and miniature models to serve as souvenirs of your visit. Further, ethnic eateries like Lyn’s Linstead Market serve delicious, flavorful, and gourmet cuisines that will defy your conception of taste. 
• Commune With Scenic Nature: Lisgar is blessed with the bounties of nature. There are many waterfalls, karsts, and creeks around the area which offer breathtaking views. The Felker’s Falls and Eramosa Karst, for example, beckon your adventure-thirsty souls.
• Explore Battlefield History: The Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site has many artworks steeped in history and date back to the time when a war raged in 1812-13. There is an exhibition gallery where things of a bygone era are put up on display.
• Play Golf: The King's Forest Golf Club is one of the busiest clubs with premiere turfs that feature golf rounds of over 40,000 every year. You can enjoy a round while savouring the breathtaking views of Red Hill Valley.

Lisgar is well-connected to all popular locations of the Ontario region through various transportation modes.

• Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport are the nearest airports. However, they are about 73.6 and 76.3 kilometres respectively away from the area.
• The Hamilton GO Centre and West Harbour GO train stations are the closest at approximately 10 kilometres from Lisgar and it takes about 15 minutes to get to both these places by car.
• The Upper Ottawa at Mohawk is the nearest bus stop which is 1 minute’s walk from Lisgar city centre. Buses connect to all major locations in Ontario from here.

These markets in Lisgar offer everything from fresh and local produce to dairy products and mouth-watering delicacies.

Everyday Foodland Supermarket

Just 800 meters away from Lisgar city centre on Upper Ottawa Street, this supermarket offers everything of daily and dietary needs for the local population. One can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, chicken, meat, halal products, etc. Other shops offer a variety of services like hair making, selling stationary items, etc. Every product is available at competitive prices.

Lyn’s Linstead Market

Located on Upper Gage Avenue, this market is a one-stop destination for delectable fresh and homemade Caribbean gourmet dishes. One can relish dishes such as the Cow Foot Medley, Curried Goat, and Jerk Chicken.

Ottawa Street Farmer’s Market

Established in 2006 and situated about 7.5 kilometres from Lisgar, this market has more than 150 vendors that sell fresh agricultural products produced by them in areas within 100 kilometres of Ottawa.

The population density in Lisgar is 769% higher than in Hamilton. Additionally, the neighbourhood has a slightly older demographic, with the median age being 16% higher than Hamilton’s average. These unique characteristics confer Lisgar its distinct ambience and a strong sense of community among residents.

Lisgar has no scarcity of places where you can enjoy fun moments with your children and pets. You can engage in activities like:

• Organize a Picnic: Lisgar is surrounded by many naturally beautiful areas with karsts, waterfalls, and hiking trails where you can enjoy a picnic with your family. Pets too can roam around on their own.
• Enjoy Cultural Activities at Lisgar Terrace Community Center: The spacious and sleek centre was constructed in 1928 and once was populated by the war-ravaged people of the Second World War. Many cultural activities by ethnic groups are organized year-round.
• Read Books at Hamilton Public Library: This library hosts a large variety of books on different topics. Visiting this library regularly would make your children cultivate the habit of reading attentively.
• Frolic around in Lisgar Park Playground: Located in the urban centre, there are climbers in the shape of industrial elements that kids of different enjoys can enjoy. The gear-shaped playground offers ample space for kids to play and pets to frolic around.

The cost of living in Lisgar is 14% lower than Hamilton’s average and 4% lower than the national average. The price of goods and services is 8% higher than the Canadian average, and housing cost is 35% lower than the rest of the nation. The general sales tax in Ontario is 33% higher than the national average. A table showing the cost of living in Lisgar (on 100) is given below:

Lisgar’s real estate market is diverse. The majority of homes for sale are single-detached houses followed by row houses, high-rise apartments, condos, semi-detached houses, and duplexes. 51% of homes are of 3-bedroom types. Property prices typically range from $750,000 to $12,00,000. Renters can explore options in the range of $2,499 to $4,000 monthly. The inclusive neighbourhood usually sees a house for sale get disposed of in the market within 48 days.