Hamilton International Airport isthe perfect choice for travelers

heading to or departing fromToronto, Niagara and otherlocations in southern Ontario.The City of Hamilton stands atthe hub of Canada’s majorpopulation centers – more than7 million Canadians live withina 1-hour drive. It’s also the gate-way to Niagara – only a 50-minutedrive by car or airport shuttle.

Hamilton International is the lower-cost alternative to Toronto’s PearsonInternational. Lower landing fees and terminal charges mean you’ll savethousands of Euros on every flight!

Hamilton International also offers greater convenience. Because we handle smaller passenger volumes than Pearson, travelers enjoyreduced wait times, faster check-in, quicker customs clearance, andshorter walks through our easy-to-navigate terminal.

Give Hamilton International a try. You’ll quickly see why we say “fly hamilton, fly easy”.

5 good reasons to fly 1. Perfect location – halfway between Toronto and Niagara2. Lower cost – save thousands of Euros per flight3. Less congestion, shorter wait times, faster service4. Twice as close to Niagara Falls as Toronto’s Pearson International5. Fully equipped to handle international arrivals and departures 24 / 7

Fast and friendly• Airport Congestion: none• Check-In: 30 minutes• Walk to Gate: 2 minutes• Security: 10 minutes• Gate Time: 30 minutes

No airport curfews or slot controls• 24 / 7 Customs

Lower cost than Pearson • Save 5,000 Euros per 757 landing • Save 7,000 Euros per 767 landing • Save 8,000 Euros per A330 landing• Equates to 35 Euros per passenger

Convenient driving times• To Toronto – 50 minutes• To Niagara Falls – 50 minutes• 7 million people within 1-hour drive

Airport services• Nationally recognized car rental companies –

AVIS, HERTZ, NATIONAL• Ground transport to Toronto from

25 Euros • Taxi and Shuttle service to Greater

Toronto/Niagara Areas• Licensed restaurant services• Wireless Internet• Tourism Information Centre• New Customs Hall 2006

Marketing Incentive Fund• 100% of landing fees and terminal charges

will be put into a Marketing Incentive Fund topromote a scheduled program to new destinations

Hamilton International Airport is at the centre of it all

Here’s what Hamilton InternationalAirport has to offer:

Domestic connections• Air Canada and WestJet

International connections• Via Air Canada from Montreal

and Ottawa

fly hamiltonfly easy

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

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Niagara FallsOne of the natural wonders of the world,Niagara Falls was formed about 12,000years ago when the retreating glaciers ofthe last ice age allowed water to spill overthe Niagara Escarpment. The waterfallwas originally located at Queenston, nearthe shore of the great glacial Lake Iroquois(now known as Lake Ontario), but has sinceeroded 11.4 kilometres southwards, creating theNiagara gorge. About 600 years ago Niagara Fallswas a single waterfall, but erosion since that timehas created two falls: the American falls andthe Canadian “Horseshoe” falls.

Niagara Parks Butterfly ConservatoryThe Butterfly Conservatory features over2,000 exotic butterflies of the world in atropical rainforest environment. Dozensof species fly free through the climate-controlled 1,022 square metre conservatory.Outside, visitors can meet some of the nativebutterflies in the outdoor Butterfly Garden,and beyond the garden there is a 40 hectareBotanical Garden. Audio tours are available in sixlanguages, including German.

The Niagara Escarpment – A World Biosphere ReserveThe Niagara Escarpment is one of theworld’s most unique natural wonders – amasterpiece of living art that has beenrecognized as a UNESCO WorldBiosphere Reserve. The diverse naturallandscape contains an incredible ecosys-tem. It is home to 36 species of reptilesand amphibians, 53 species of mammals,90 species of fish and more than 350 speciesof birds. Particularly remarkable are theancient Eastern White Cedars, some of thembetween 400 and 1,000 years old, which grow out ofcracks in the rock cliffs of the escarpment.

Six Nations Pow-wowNative pow-wows are traditional communalcelebrations among North AmericanIndians, which can last from one day to aweek or more. They feature dancing, dis-plays of arts and crafts, and traditionaltribal dress. The Six Nations pow-wow,held each summer at Ohsweken, attractsover 400 dancers from across NorthAmerica and features drumming, singing,native crafts and food. Six Nations, locatednear Hamilton, is the largest native Indian com-munity in Canada.

African Lion SafariAt African Lion Safari visitors enjoy a close-upview of more than 1,000 unique and raremammals and birds who roam free acrossthis vast reserve. In the comfort of your owncar, or as a passenger in the air-conditionedSafari Tour Bus, you will travel along the“Safari Trail” through prides of lions, troopsof baboons and herds of zebra. You will alsosee big cats, white rhino, ostrich, giraffe andmany other exotic species. Be sure not to missthe daily elephant swim and the exciting birds of prey flying demonstrations.

Royal Botanical GardensSurround yourself in the breathtaking spectacle of the Royal Botanical Gardens, 1,100 hectaresof cultivated gardens, indoor plantscapes andnatural lands. There are five distinct gardenareas, including the panoramic Rock Gardenwith its 100,000 tulips and daffodils; theLaking Garden, which features irises andpeonies; and the Hendrie Garden, whichpresents a dazzling display of roses. Explorethe 30-kilometre trail system which crisscrossesfour nature sanctuaries that are home to manynative species of plants, birds and animals.

CN TowerThe CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable and cele-brated icon. At a height of 553 metres, it is theWorld’s Tallest Building and the centre of tourismin Toronto. Each year, approximately 2 millionpeople visit the CN Tower to experience thebreathtaking views and enjoy the attractions.The award-winning 360 Restaurant, locatedat the 351 metre level, has a floor that rotatesonce every 72 minutes allowing a spectacu-lar unobstructed view of the city below. Thinkyou’re high enough now? Think again! Takethe elevator up to the Sky Pod, the World’sHighest Public Observation Deck, located at adizzying 447 metres.

John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportJohn Gibson, Vice President Marketing

Tel: 905-679-1999 ext. 243 • Fax: 905-679-2100Email: jgibson@flyhi.caWebsite: www.flyhi.ca

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