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WELCOME TO HAMILTON

Supports

We are a group of volunteers that want to help international students thrive in all aspects of life. Our aim is to serve the practical, social, and spiritual needs of Hamilton's international students through various weekly and monthly events as well as providing connections to the services of other like-minded organizations in our city.

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Practical Supports

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Social Supports

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Spiritual Supports

  • Apr 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Mar 22, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Feb 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Feb 03, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Outdoor Skating Rink @ Pier 8, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4
    Join us on Pier 8 at the ice rink right in front of Williams on the Hamilton Waterfront.
  • Jan 19, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Christmas themed Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Dec 08, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Christmas themed Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Dec 02, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Plains at RBG, Burlington, ON L7T
    Winter Wonders, a unique outdoor evening experience, guides visitors along Hendrie Park’s picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights, interactive installations and magical displays that tell the stories of unique winter wonders.
  • Nov 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m. EST – Nov 18, 2023, 9:00 p.m. EST
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Nov 04, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    The Hanes Corn Maze, 1001 HWY 5, West Dundas, ON L9H 5E2
    Looking to get lost? The Hanes Corn Maze is a human size puzzle, carved into 20 acres of 12′ tall walls of cornstalks. Find checkpoints, solve the puzzle, and spin the wheel to win a prize!
  • Oct 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.
  • Oct 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Crawford Lake, 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, Ontario L7P 0G3
    As the weather cools down, it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy the gorgeous nature that Canada has to offer. Come hike, enjoy the lake, and learn more about Indigenous history!
  • Sep 30, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
    Get into the Fall spirit with a fun Canadian Fall experience - Apple Picking! Meet fellow international students from Hamilton while picking apples to eat, make sauce with, or bake into a pie!
  • Sep 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Churchill Park, 255 Glen Rd, Hamilton, ON L8S 3X2, Canada
    We are hosting a community BBQ for international students! Meet Canadian volunteers and other international students while enjoying great food and fun games and sports at Churchill Park.
  • Sep 09, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
    Get ready as McMaster, Mohawk, Redeemer and the City of Hamilton to welcome you to our city! Come for a tour of downtown Hamilton during Hamilton's Largest Festival "SuperCrawl! Complete Scavenger hunts to win prizes including a MacBook Air, x5 Ikea Start up Kits and Walmart Gift cards!
  • Sep 09, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Hamilton, 71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
    Join a team of passionate individuals showcasing Hamilton to the international students studying at McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer University!
  • Jul 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Churchill Park, 255 Glen Rd, Hamilton, ON L8S 3X2, Canada
    We are hosting a community BBQ for international students! Meet Canadian volunteers and other international students while enjoying great food and fun games and sports at Churchill Park.
  • May 19, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Churchill Park, 255 Glen Rd, Hamilton, ON L8S 3X2, Canada
    We are hosting a community BBQ for international students! Meet Canadian volunteers and other international students while enjoying great food and fun games and sports at Churchill Park.
  • Apr 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    Mission Baptist Church, 100 N Oval, Hamilton, ON L8S 3Z1, Canada
    Enjoy a Community Dinner for international students! This month our dinner will be end-of-semester-party themed! There will be great food for you and your friends followed by time for casual conversation and table games.

Up Coming Events

What H.I.S. means to me...

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

Andrea

These events allow to meet other students with a similar situation in a simple and easy manner. Keep going as you can do!

Bolojoko

Thanks for the wonderful experience. I’m really looking forward to other opportunities to work with you!

Leon

You all were soo friendly and helpful. I had a great day!

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