Location Ontario, Canada Governing body Ontario Parks Phone +1 905-827-6911 Established 1975 | Nearest city Oakville, Ontario Area 6.4 km² Province Ontario Management Ontario Parks | |
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Address 1219 Burloak Dr, Oakville, ON L6M 4J7, Canada Hours Open today · 8AM–6:30PMSaturday8AM–6:30PMSunday8AM–6:30PMMonday8AM–6:30PMTuesday8AM–6:30PMWednesday8AM–6:30PMThursday8AM–6:30PMFriday8AM–6:30PM Similar Coronation Park, Lions Valley Park, Ontario Parks, Joseph Brant Museum, Ireland House Museum | ||
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Ontario Parks system.
Contents
- Bronte creek provincial park pool
- History
- Spruce Lane Farmhouse
- Nature centre
- Childrens Farm
- Disc Golf Course
- References
The 6.4-square-kilometre (2.5 sq mi) park is located at the western edge of Oakville, bordering on Burlington. The park features hiking and biking trails, cross country skiing, and a play barn. During the summer, swimming is available in a large outdoor swimming pool. In the winter, ice skating can be enjoyed in a large outdoor skating rink. Camping in the park is permitted, including sites with electrical hookups.
Bronte creek provincial park pool
History
A provincial park was proposed as early as 1956, with the proposed 32-hectare (79-acre) site being rejected for reasons of size and location. A subsequent proposal for a larger 219-hectare (540-acre) was also rejected; this time due to costs and jurisdiction with the Halton Region Conservation Authority. The current park came into being with help of James W. Snow persuading the Ontario Parks Integration Board in a meeting on Jul 27, 1971.
Spruce Lane Farmhouse
Built in 1899, the Spruce Lane Farmhouse is a turn-of-the-century historic house museum near the remaining original apple orchards. Open in the summer, the house features costumed interpreters. Special events and group programs feature historical themes. The park's Maple Syrup Festival in March is held at the Spruce Lane Farmhouse.
Nature centre
The nature centre offers live animals and exhibits on natural history, and includes aquariums, terrariums,and displays on local reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and insects. The centre is open from May to September and offers natural history and environmental programs for the general public and visiting groups.
Children's Farm
The Children's Farm is located next to the nature centre, and features a mid 19th century barn that has been converted to a play loft and activity area, and stalls with different barnyard animals. Animals on display in the barn and nearby include pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats and sheep. Park staff farm wheat, oats, soybeans and other crops on park land. The Children's Farm is open year round.
Disc Golf Course
The disc golf course is located near parking lot F in the day-use half of the park. The course winds through pine forest and hilly marshland, offering 18 holes of disc golf with both amateur and professional teepads. The course is maintained by the Bronte Creek Disc Golf club which meets on Sundays at 10:30 am for league, which is open to everyone.