Walter Hamilton Dickson

Walter Hamilton Dickson (January 4, 1806 – July 30, 1885) was a lawyer and political figure in Canada West.

He was born in Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake), Upper Canada in 1806, the son of William Dickson.

In 1813, his home was burned with the rest of the town by American Brigadier-General George McClure.

He articled in law with his brother Robert and was called to the bar in 1830.

Dickson represented Niagara in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1844 to 1851.