Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is a 6.4-square kilometre forest landscape through which the Bronte Creek runs. It features nature trails, resplendent flora and fauna and popular seasonal events.
This park is a go-to for local and visiting hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers and campers, and its large outdoor swimming pool is a hit for everyone in the summer. With roofed yurts and accommodations for RVs, trailers and tents, Bronte Creek Provincial Park camping offers something for everyone.
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How to get to Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Location: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
By car: The park is located at the western edge of Oakville, approximately 20 minutes drive from Hamilton and just under an hour west of Toronto. Parking is available.
By transit: GO Transit offers service to Burlington. Take the 11 Burlington Transit bus to Sutton at Upper Middle. The park is a 15-minute walk northeast.
Know before you go
Bronte Creek Provincial Park operates daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.To enter Bronte Provincial Park, you must buy a daily vehicle permit.
The park is divided into two activity areas: the day-use area and the camping area. The camping area can be accessed through the gates at 3201 Upper Middle Road West, while the entrance to the day-use site is located at 1219 Burloak Drive.
Things to do at Bronte Creek Provincial Park
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Observe the birds
Over 190 species of birds have been spotted in the park, including hawks, kestrels and eagles.
Explore the trails
Walk, bike or rollerblade along the paved Maiden’s Blush Trail, push a stroller through the Trillium Trail or adventure through the Ravine Trail that traces the top of the valley.
Enjoy summer programs
Witness live exhibits, aquariums and terrariums filled with reptiles, birds, fish, insects and amphibians at the Nature Centre during the summer.
Step into history
Learn about fruit farmers’ lives at the dawn of the 20th century at the Spruce Lane Farmhouse, a unique living history museum.
Go for a swim
One of Canada’s largest outdoor pools, the Bronte Creek Provincial Park swimming pool is designed for careful wading into the two-metre-deep centre.
Set up camp
Stay overnight in the park’s four campgrounds featuring electrical hookups, water taps, laundry facilities, comfort stations and playgrounds.
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Interesting facts about Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Evidence of human activity from the Archaic period in 5000 BC has been found in Bronte Creek Provincial Park, making it one of the oldest settlements in North America.
Early Oakville residents used the creek to power their factories and sawmills. In 1972, the Ministry of Natural Resources established the area as a provincial park.
Bronte Creek Park hosts various annual events, including the Maple Syrup Festival in March, Ghost Walks in August, Camper Halloween in October and Victorian Christmas in December.
Accessibility Features
Accessible recreation trails
Accessible washroom
Service animals welcome
Support persons welcome
Last updated: November 5, 2024