2026 tree-lighting update: The Christmas Tree of Hope lighting is now in Hess Village on Friday, November 20, 2026. Join us from 5 p.m., with the ceremony at dusk. View the Hess Village tree-lighting details. The article below describes an earlier holiday season; its dates and Gore Park location are historical. Hamilton’s beloved Holiday Tree […]

Leadership is not defined by titles or corner offices—it begins with initiative, empathy, and service. In Hamilton, Ontario, the Rotary Club of Hamilton is proving that leadership can be learned, shared, and multiplied through community engagement. Every week, members gather not only to plan service projects but also to learn from one another. Guest speakers, […]

The season of giving is just around the corner, and here in Hamilton, that means only one thing: it’s time to light up the Christmas Tree of Hope and rally behind Operation Santa Claus. For decades, the Rotary Club of Hamilton has been at the centre of this holiday tradition, raising funds and collecting donations […]

The Rotary Club of Hamilton has long believed that the key to a stronger community lies in empowering the next generation. In a city as dynamic and diverse as Hamilton, Ontario, youth leadership is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Rotary’s youth programs offer young people a platform to transform bright ideas into measurable community […]

The Spirit of Rotary in Hamilton, Ontario For more than 112 years, the Rotary Club of Hamilton has been at the forefront of civic engagement, philanthropy, and leadership in Hamilton, Ontario. Far from being routine luncheons, Rotary meetings are dynamic gatherings where professionals, community leaders, and volunteers unite with one shared purpose—service above self. Every […]