Something special is happening in Hamilton. Once known as Canada’s steel industry hub, skimmed through en route to the Niagara Peninsula, Hamilton’s revitalized downtown has rebounded with unexpected hipness. A pocket of cosmopolitan life thrives with good eateries, quirky stores, independent galleries and cool bars. Yet the pace remains calm, with a haborside park, where you can clamber up a mansion for some sweeping harbor views, just a short stroll away.