Forty Hamilton Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
With social media being a modern tool in helping people discover cities, it’s no surprise that Hamilton’s fast growing arts and culture scene is dominating local’s Instagram feeds. If you’re new to McMaster or maybe aren’t as involved in the #HamOnt scene as much as you’d care to admit, it can be daunting and tough to find relevant-to-you accounts to follow. Here is your go-to guide for some of Hamilton’s most interesting, most helpful and most quirky Instagram accounts!
1. @awakemcmaster - You know those little delicious chocolates infused with caffeine? Well Awake McMaster’s IG account tells you where to get them for free on campus!
2. @macssc - The Student Success Center’s account is prime for seeing various academic opportunities for students!
3. @maccampusstore - Keep up to date with all sales, giveaways and new merch!
4. @bruhaexclusive - Hamilton’s online ticket selling platform has a colourful feed that informs you of all the cool events happening in the city.
5. @mydogscafe - For all your dogs-in-coffee-shop needs.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZUI3x_llGZ/?taken-by=mydogscafe
6. @HamiltonVintageCollective - An IG account that reposts exciting items from all of Hamilton’s online vintage sellers.
7. @sexdrugshamont - Not as dirty as it sounds, sexdrugshamont’s feed is full of landscapes, Hamilton architecture and photography.
8. @933cfmu - Our media sibling here at Mac, CFMU is McMaster’s local radio station!
9. @mcmasterbiogreenhouse - Find out about exciting McMaster greenhouse events, like when the rotting corpse plant is in bloom or when the plants sales are happening!
10. @hamontmarket - Peep the deliciousness and local goods of the Hamilton Farmer’s Market!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYkzmphW6h/?taken-by=hamontmarket
11. @gwgshop - A cool local clothing brand that has a fiery IG feed.
12. @munchkinslime - Slime accounts are all the rage right now! Check out Hamilton’s only slime specific IG!
13. @cakeandloaf - This local bakery makes the most aesthetic baked goods for your Instafeed.
14. @so_beerboys - Into beer and Southern Ontario brews? This account is for you!
15. @rabit.Tiger - A weird gem of an account, Rabbit Tiger is a stuffed tiger “taking on [HamOnt] one paw at a time” (I think this is run by a child, but let’s give them some love.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZWi0lVhHie/?taken-by=rabit.tiger
16. @redchurchcafe - Pictures from one of the most aesthetically pleasing coffee shops in the city!
17. @girlonthewing - Patches, plants and femme apparel, Girl on the Wing’s IG feed is exactly like stepping into her store on King St East.
18. @hairythelonghair - Missing your family’s fur baby? Hairy the Cat can help quell your sadness.
19. @donutmonsterhamilton - Hamilton’s fave donut shop only does limited runs! Turn on IG notifications so you can be up-to-date with which flavours are available.
20. @nolunchmoney1280 - Find out where to get free food on campus!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZZjEv-B04y/?taken-by=nolunchmoney1280
21. @hamiltontigercats - Go sports! If you like Football, go support our local CFL team!
22. @hamiltonflea - Need to furnish your student house on a budget? Check out Hamilton Flea.
23. @herecomesthebrain - Into dark, candlelit bars with craft beer? The Brain is here for all your eclectic needs. (Also they show their daily pie selection on IG.)
24. @cheapiesrecords - Stay up to date on what awesome vinyl’s are in stock at Hamilton’s favourite record store!
25. @brdtattoos - Need a sick line tattoo in Hamilton? Brett Davis Tattoo’s has your back (or literally any other part of your skin.) Tell him Susie sent ya!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYwJjdaAY0Z/?taken-by=brdtattoos
26. @sugarbone - A McMaster alumni student of the Multimedia program, and Insta famous artist, Cheyanne of Sugarbones has all your kawaii patches, pins and apparel needs covered.
27. @ihearthamont - Kristen Archer is HamOnt’s biggest fan. Her Instagram shows you in the ins and outs of new and old Hamilton businesses and events.
28. @hamiltonstreetart - Hamilton is home to many artists, some of which take their art to the streets, literally! Hamilton Street Art documents the beautiful murals and graffiti around the city.
29. @awesomehamont - The Academy of All Things Awesome brings you the most unique pop-up events in Hamilton!
30. @havnode - Havn’s IG account gives you an inside look of what's happening in the gallery and event space.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZFFjhmBoKh/?taken-by=havnode
31. @rebuildhamilton - Interested in checking out unique architecture around the Hammer? Rebuild Hamilton has you covered.
32. @TasteofHamilton - Looking for HamOnt’s tastiest foods? Check out Taste of Hamilton.
33. @hamilton_tool_library - Into DIY projects but don’t want to buy expensive tools? For $29 a year, you can rent them out at the Hamilton Tool Library!
34. @hamfemprenerus - Connecting Hamilton's women identifying entrepreneurs!
35. @hamiltonburlingtonspca - Dogs, puppers, fluffers and kittens! Check out all the local animal friends that are ready to be adopted!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZaAWoUHf9D/?taken-by=hamiltonburlingtonspca
36. @cupofhamilton - Trying to find the best coffee in the city? Look no further, as Cup of Hamilton does all the work for you.
37. @meetmeinhamilton - Kind of like Humans of New York or Humans of McMaster, Meet Me in Hamilton photographs and shares stories of Hamilton locals.
38. @hauntedhamilton - Feeling spooooooky? Get in the Halloween mood with ghost tours of Hamilton!
39. @hamiltonskies - Hamilton skies are way too beautiful not to take pictures of. Submit yours to this IG account!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYtEF0YlQjT/?taken-by=mcmastersilhouette
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