Carlisle is a community in Flamborough, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The small town of Carlisle balances businesses, farms, century-old housing, modern subdivisions and estates nestled along Bronte Creek and woven throughout extensive conservation areas. The town lies about north of Waterdown.Notable attractionsThe downtown of Carlisle is located at the crossroads of Carlisle and Centre Roads. The downtown area includes: Two corner-stores,TD Bank, Zoro's Dry Cleaners, a flower shop, dvd rental store, LCBO/ Beer Store, Edward Jones investment branch, The Linemen Draught Beer Services, Cascata Bistro (formerly a bakery, meat shop, and residence), Yes Pizza, Bates and Green Napa Auto Parts Dealer and Garage, the Community Hall (which currently hosts yoga classes) and Canada Post. Just outside the "downtown" area is the Carlisle Medical Centre and pharmacy, two private chiropractic offices, a hair salon and the Carlisle Community Centre.The Community Centre includes an ice rink, where many events and fundraisers are held by both local churches and the Optimist Club. The surrounding grounds include a baseball diamond, tennis court, swings and a play structure. The Hamilton Public Library, Carlisle Branch shares the same parking lot.To the east of the crossroads on Carlisle Road is the well-loved Dutchman's Gold honey company where all natural honey is cultivated and sold.On the nearby 8th Concession Road, just off Centre Rd. lies Somerset Farm Store where locals and visitors can pick up fresh produce and homemade pies. West Avenue Cider is part of the Somerset Orchard family.The Carlisle Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole public golf course that is part of the KANEFF group which also has various golf courses across the Golden Horseshoe, including Lionhead, Royal Niagara, Century Pines, and Royal Ontario.
