As mentioned in the Chruschill Park Community Garden post, the Aviary is within the same compound as the community garden plots, so whenever I go down to do some gardening I also get the opportunity  to visit with some amazing birds. There’s not much to say as far as a review goes for the aviary, so I’ll share some pics with you.

If you’re looking for a great way to spend some time with your family on the weekend, why not drive down to the aviary? There’s lots of parking and you’re also free to walk around the garden plots to see who’s growing what. BTW, there’s also a great trail just steps from the aviary and if I’m not mistaking there’s also one of those free range (no leash) areas for dogs. Unless it’s just people doing as they please with their dogs and it’s not really meant to be leash free.

The Aviary holds a mixed collection of birds. These include large parrots, smaller parrots and parakeets (including common pet species, as well as rarer and more exotic), many species of finches and doves. At present the aviary is not equipped to handle softbills or waterfowl in any numbers, nor do they house birds of prey.

The main building of the aviary…

Contacting The Friends of the Aviary.
Phone: 905-546-4842
Fax: 905-575-0950
Email: info@friendsoftheaviary.ca

Getting there.

Located in west Hamilton on Oak Knoll Drive. From Hamilton centre, the mountain and the east, follow King Street westward to the stoplight at Marion Avenue. Turn right, continuing around the bend to The Aviary.

From Ancaster, Dundas and west, follow Main Street eastward, left on Haddon, across King and Sterling Streets to the Aviary.

From Burlington and points east and north, take Plains Road, exit from the QEW. Continue on Plains Road, which becomes York Boulevard (Hwy. 2) to Hamilton. Turn right on Dundurn Street and right again on King Street West to the stoplight at Marion Avenue. Turn right, continuing
around the bend to the Aviary.