Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Site: Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Record #: BTN0309
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Office 905-827-6911; 
Campground 905-827-3228
Toll Free Phone Ontario Parks (camping reservations only) 1-888-668-7275
E-Mail BronteCreek@ontario.ca
Website www.ontarioparks.com/park/brontecreek
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Sheila Wiebe, Park Marketing and Education Specialist; Phone: 905-827-6911 * 289-242-3947; Email: sheila.wiebe@ontario.ca
Alternate Contact Christine Prince, Park Superintendent; Phone: 905-827-6911 ext 223; Email: christine.prince@ontario.ca

Site Information

Site Location Day use area: N of QEW at Burloak Dr (exit 109) * Campground: N of QEW at Bronte Rd (exit 111)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Bronte Creek Provincial Park Administration Office
1219 Burloak Dr
Oakville, ON L6M 4J7
Intersection Burloak Dr and Upper Middle Rd
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Washrooms, Nature Centre, Children's Play Barn, Recreation Complex, Snack Bar, Spruce Lane Farmhouse (first floor) are accessible * also certain trails and some campsites

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A 682 hectare provincial park that includes: 
 
Day use and hiking trails (Burloak Drive entrance) 
 
Campground

  • open May to Oct
  • access via Bronte Rd and Upper Middle Rd 

Fishing 
 
Outdoor sports facilities

  • 18-hole Disc golf course
  • basketball courts
  • baseball diamond 

Winter activities

  • toboggan hill
  • cross-country skiing 

Garden plots - available for rent 
 
Nature Centre

  • open May to Sept
  • educational facility with live animals and hands on displays  

Spruce Lane Farmhouse

  • museum built in 1899
  • open Victoria Day (in May) to Sept

Camp store (in campground office)

  • sells merchandise and and small camping supplies
  • seasonal hours 

Picnic areas and shelters (in day use area)

  • picnic tables and 11 shelters with a barbecue on site
  • shelter MUST be reserved

Play barn and Children's farm (in day use area)

  • sheltered play area for kids 10 yrs and under
  • see a variety of farm animals
  • open year round (except Christmas Day) 

Discovery School Program
Hours
  • Day-use area: 8am - dusk year round
  • Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed on Statutory Holidays)
Dates

Annual events:

  • Jan: First Day Hike
  • Feb: Family Day activities
  • Mar: Maple Syrup Festival 
  • Apr: Victorian Easter
  • May: Springtime on the farm & Victorian Tea
  • Jun: Knot Just a Knit in Public Day
  • Jul: HPHP Day
  • Aug: Ghost walks
  • Sep: British Car Day
  • Sep: Harvest Festival 
  • Oct: Hand Made Crafts Market
  • Oct: Camper Halloween
  • Dec: Christmas Holiday activities 
  • Dec: New Year's Eve Coyote Howl
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

No application required
Languages English
Fees Admission ; campsite permit, or daily vehicle permit required * seasonal or annual passes available * extra fees apply for shelter rentals, special events, food etc * Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who reside in Ontario, are eligible to enjoy free, weekday (Mon to Fri), day use in provincial parks

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Campgrounds ; Community Gardens ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Public Parks ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons

Agency Overview

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Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks