Bronte Creek Provincial Park:  intersection of Burloak  at QEW highway, massively equipped with parking, washrooms, open & shaded spaces, children's attractions, very large pool.

Christie Conservation Area:  Highway 5 west of Highway 6, large capacities with parking, open spaces, washrooms, etc.

Confederation Park:  intersection of Highway 20 at QEW  highway, Stoney Creek, well equipped for large crowds, giant water slide, waterfront

Binbrook Conservation Area:  Binbrook Conservation Area - Highway 56, south of Stoney Creek, waterfront, beach, washrooms, utilities, ideal for weddings.

Gage Park:  east central Hamilton, band shell, greenhouse,  large open spaces, tennis, gardens, fountains, a very well kept secret for special events, ideal for weddings

Princess Point: downtown Hamilton, waterfront next to Royal Botanical Gardens.  Huge capacity for crowds up to 50,000. Tremendous parking.  No utilities.

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area - Appleby Line north of Burlington, great view of the  Niagara Escarpment, frequently used by rock climbers, washrooms, utilities

Mountsberg Conservation Area - north of Highway 5, East of Highway 6, wildlife sanctuary, washrooms, utilities, etc.

Crawford Lake Conservation Area - north of Highway 5, east of Highway 6, an interesting combination of reconstructed 15th century native village & glacial lake, utilities, washrooms, etc.

Kelso Conservation Area - Walkers Line south of Highway 401, huge open spaces, washrooms, ski hill, small lake

Balls Falls Conservation Area - very popular for weddings

Copps Colliseum: Downtown Hamilton; perfect for car shows, rock concerts, pro hockey & basketball; seating for 18,000

Hamilton Convention Centre: Downtown Hamilton. Guest seating for dinner & dancing for 1200; extremely competent banquet staff, underground parking, across from Sheraton. Perfect for trade shows.

Ivor Wynn Stadium: Downtown Hamilton. Seating for 35,000. Hopelessly underutilized.

Farm Museum: located  near the intersection of Highway 25 & 401, west of Toronto, adjacent to Kelso Conservation Area.  Huge grounds able to accommodate groups up to 10,000.  Indoor capacity for dining & dancing of 500, year round.  Interesting agricultural displays.

Ancaster Fair Grounds: Located just off Highway 403 west of Hamilton; huge capacity for 35,000 - 45,000.  Indoor capacity for dining & dancing up to 800.  Racetrack., spectator seating for outdoor events off 8000.