List of tallest buildings in Hamilton, Ontario facts for kids
Hamilton is a big city in Ontario, Canada. It's the fifth-largest city in the province! Hamilton has many tall buildings, with 21 of them standing taller than 75 meters (about 246 feet).
The very tallest building in Hamilton is called Landmark Place. It has 43 floors and is 127 meters (417 feet) tall! The second tallest building is at 20 George Street, reaching 104 meters (341 feet) with 32 floors. Close behind is 100 King Street West, which is 103 meters (338 feet) tall and has 25 floors.
As of 2021, Hamilton has 21 skyscrapers that are over 75 meters (246 feet) tall. It also has 122 other tall buildings that are more than 35 meters (115 feet) high.
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Hamilton's Tallest Buildings
This list shows the tallest buildings in Hamilton that are at least 75 meters (246 feet) high. We measure their height using special rules that include spires and cool architectural parts, but not antennas.
| Rank | Building | Image | Height | Floors | Completed | What it's known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landmark Place |  |
127 m (417 ft) | 43 | 1974 | This has been Hamilton's tallest building since 1974! |
| 2 | Marquee Residence |  |
104 m (341 ft) | 32 | 2020 | These are fancy apartments for rent. |
| 3 | 100 King Street West |  |
103 m (338 ft) | 25 | 1973 | It used to be called the Stelco Tower. |
| 4 | The Olympia Apartments |  |
98 m (322 ft) | 33 | 1976 | It's located near St. Joseph's Hospital. |
| 5 | Ellen Fairclough Building/Hamilton Convention Centre |  |
94 m (308 ft) | 20 | 1981 | The Hamilton Convention Centre is on the first three floors. |
| 6 | BDC Building |  |
91 m (299 ft) | 22 | 1971 | |
| 7 | Regency on Main | 86 m (282 ft) | 25 | 2016 | ||
| 8= | The Villager | 84 m (276 ft) | 25 | 1980 | ||
| 8= | The Martinique | 84 m (276 ft) | 25 | 1984 | ||
| 10= | Queen's Terrace |  |
82 m (269 ft) | 25 | 1974 |
Other Cool Buildings and Structures
Hamilton City Hall
Hamilton City Hall is an 8-story building in downtown Hamilton where the city's government works. It was built in a style called "International architecture." In 2005, it was named a heritage building, which means it's important to protect its history and special features, like its Italian glass tile mosaics!
Royal Connaught Hotel
The Royal Connaught Hotel is a historic 13-story building in downtown Hamilton. This hotel has a lot of history! It was once a meeting place for the NHL (National Hockey League) governors and even housed female athletes during the 1930 British Empire Games. From 2014 to 2018, it was changed into apartments called condominiums.
CHCH Television Tower
The CHCH Television Tower is a super tall TV tower in Hamilton, standing at 357.5 meters (1,173 feet) high! It's used to send out TV signals for the station CHCH-TV.
When it was built in 1960, the CHCH Television Tower was the tallest structure in all of Canada! Today, only two other structures in Canada are taller: the famous CN Tower in Toronto and the Inco Superstack in Sudbury.
New Buildings Being Built or Planned
Hamilton is always growing, and new tall buildings are being planned or built! Here are a few exciting projects:
| Building | Status | Height | Floors | When it might be finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Frances Avenue | Proposed | 159 m (522 ft), 180 m (590 ft), 144 m (472 ft) | 54, 59, 48 | To Be Decided |
| Pier 8 Tower | Proposed | 155 m (509 ft) | 45 | To Be Decided |
| Royal Connaught Phase III | Proposed | 124 m (407 ft) | 36 | To Be Decided |
| The Design District | Under Construction | 103 m (338 ft), 101 m (331 ft), 100 m (330 ft) | 30, 30, 30 | To Be Decided |
| 213 King Street West | Under Construction | 95 m (312 ft) | 30 | To Be Decided |
| 75 James Street South | Under construction | 111 m (364 ft) | 34 | To Be Decided |
| King William Urban Rentals 1 | Under construction | 97.5 m (320 ft) | 30 | 2024 |
| McMaster Graduate Student Residence | Under construction | 89 m (292 ft) | 31 | 2024 |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Canada
- List of tallest buildings in Ontario
- List of tallest buildings in Toronto
- List of tallest buildings in Mississauga
- List of tallest buildings in Niagara Falls, Ontario
- List of tallest buildings in the Waterloo Regional Municipality
- List of tallest buildings in London, Ontario
- List of tallest buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau
- Canadian architecture
- Chateau Royale (Hamilton, Ontario)
