Hamilton is located on the western shore of Lake Ontario with a view of the Niagara escarpment. Approximately at the mid-point between Toronto and Buffalo, NY, it is part of an industrial development area, with many businesses in manufacturing. Hamilton is considered the Waterfall Capital of the World, having over 100 waterfalls. Home to almost 12,000 Filipinos, the city is where the first Filipino community centre and school in Canada was opened in the 80s and 70s.
Pros:
Affordable cost of living
Continuous new developments and investment promise job growth
Appealing for newcomers
Boom in service industry
Great culinary scene and nightlife
Presence of Filipino community
Cons:
Job industry mainly in tech and manufacturing
Crime rate in some areas quite high
Construction happening throughout the year
Long winter
