Helping every international student in Canada thrive
practically, socially, and spiritually.

A chapter within the Helping International Student Network

Hamilton

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Hamilton Activities Group

Whether you are looking to hit the trails catch a concert, go sailing, or check out the bets maple syrup, this is the spot for impromptu activities and to explore Hamilton with the international student community

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Upcoming Events

Event hosted by HIS

Hosts - Thanksgiving Friendship Families Registration: 8 - 13 Oct 2026
Thu, Oct 08
Host Homes
Hosted from 8 - 13 Oct 2026. Many international students have never set foot in an Canadian home. We invite you to open your home, with your family, to offer warm hospitality this Thanksgiving season. A simple meal and quality time means the world to many of our international students.
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Students - Thanksgiving Friendship Families 8 - 13 Oct 2026 Hamilton
Thu, Oct 08
Location is TBD
Thanksgiving is a significant celebration for many Canadians, and during this special time, we warmly invite international students to join us in our homes to share a meal. It’s a meaningful opportunity to experience Canadian traditions, exchange customs, and build connections across cultures.
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Hamilton Oct 2 - Hamilton Community Dinner: Traditional Pies
Fri, Oct 02
Mission Baptist Church
Each month we serve a family-style dinner on long harvest tables. Join us as we eat more traditionally Canadian and International food, connect with new friends, and play board games.
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Past Events

Multiple Dates
Sun, Oct 04
Hamilton: 3-31 Oct, Fall Harvest Street Eats Market
Lime Ridge Mall
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Oct 04, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Lime Ridge Mall, 999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4X5, Canada
Experience delectable street foods from all over Ontario as Street Eats Market brings a food experience to Lime Ridge Mall.
Multiple Dates
Sun, Oct 04
Hope Bible Church Bus Service for McMaster Students
McMaster Student Centre
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Oct 04, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
McMaster Student Centre, Stearn Dr, Hamilton, ON L8S, Canada
Are you a McMaster student looking to get to Hope on Sundays? We have a FREE shuttle every Sunday just for our Mac students!
Fri, Oct 02
Hamilton Oct 2 - Hamilton Community Dinner: Traditional Pies
Mission Baptist Church
Details
Oct 02, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
Each month we serve a family-style dinner on long harvest tables. Join us as we eat more traditionally Canadian and International food, connect with new friends, and play board games.