Described as a big city with a small-town heart, Hamilton is a welcoming and peaceful community that combines the best of nature and culture, urban living and rural escape. It has internationally recognized schools, excellent health care, thriving businesses, a vibrant arts community, friendly residents, a moderate climate and beautiful natural areas. Nestled between the sandy shores of Lake Ontario and the forests of the Niagara Escarpment (which is a World Biosphere Reserve), the city has been nicknamed the waterfall capital of the world.
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With a population of just over 500,000 people—almost a quarter of whom were born outside Canada—Hamilton is both the third largest city and third most popular destination for newcomers in Ontario. The diverse neighbourhoods, restaurants, shopping and cultural events in the city make it an exciting and inspiring place to live. And it is centrally located only an hour away from both Toronto and Niagara Falls.
美姬社区 enriches the cultural landscape of the city with its students, who come from more than 70 countries across the globe. At the same time, Columbia’s students benefit from the welcoming and safe atmosphere of the city and the opportunity to explore both its urban and natural side.
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