Hamilton, Ontario

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hamilton-ontario

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1. Where is Hamilton, Ontario?Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated at the western end of Lake Ontario
2. How many people live in Hamilton, Ontario?569,353 (2021 Census, city proper); 785,184 (2021 Census, metropolitan area)
3. When was Hamilton, Ontario built?Conceived shortly after the War of 1812 by George Hamilton
4. What is Hamilton, Ontario known for?Historical steel industry, Royal Botanical Gardens, Niagara Escarpment, and McMaster University
5. Why is Hamilton called the Steel City?For many years, Hamilton had many steel factories that made metal for buildings and cars, which helped the city grow.
6. How did Hamilton grow bigger in 2001?In 2001, Hamilton joined with nearby towns to become one larger city, adding more people and land.

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