I absolutely love Dundurn Castle :) I've had two tours now and thoroughly enjoyed each one. I recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early to give yourself some time to peruse the gift shop; there's lots of great local items that are fun to check out. The staff is fantastically helpful and the tour guides are kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. You can tell how much they enjoy their job!

I highly recommend going at Christmas time when the house is all decorated inside and you get to hear about the holiday traditions of the family. It's like a different tour, so even if you've been before, you should go again in December. Though I haven't done this one yet myself, there are also special Christmas evening tours on certain dates in November and December that include some traditional dishes in the kitchen. I definitely want to check those out one year! And in the summer, there is outdoor Shakespeare performed on the grounds behind the house during the month of August.

Don't miss this historic site if you're travelling through Hamilton or a local looking for something fun to do!