Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Site: Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Service: Ontario Parks
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0309 | Last Full Update: 15 Oct 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Limited services available, see website for the most up-to-date services available |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Office 905-827-6911; Camping 905-827-3228 |
| Toll Free Phone | Ontario Parks (camping reservations only) 1-888-668-7275 |
| Fax | 905-827-8706 |
| BronteCreek@ontario.ca | |
| Website | www.ontarioparks.com/park/brontecreek |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/OPBronteCreek Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/ontarioparks/sets/72157656282038652 Instagram: instagram.com/opbrontecreek/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/OPBronteCreek/ Twitter: twitter.com/OPBronteCreek |
| Primary Contact | Sheila Wiebe, Park Marketing and Education Specialist; Phone: 905-827-6911 ext 228; Email: sheila.wiebe@ontario.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Luke Coady, Park Superintendent; Phone: 905-827-6911; Email: luke.coady@ontario.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Mindy Cassleman, Senior Park Interpreter; Phone: 905-827-6911; Email: melinda.cassleman@ontario.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1975 |
| Primary Executive | Luke Coady, Park Superintendent |
| Alternate Executive | Christine Prince, Assistant Superintendent; Phone: 905-827-6911 ext 225; Email: christine.prince@ontario.ca |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees - admission ; User fees: day use permits, camping permits and shelter rentals |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Limited services available, see website for the most up-to-date services available ----------------------------------------------------- A 682 hectare provincial park that includes: Day use and hiking trails (Burloak Drive entrance) Campground * open April to October * access via Bronte Road and Upper Middle Road Fishing Outdoor sports facilities * rollerblading, 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 Sep * educational facility with live animals and hands on displays Spruce Lane farmhouse * museum built in 1899 * open Victoria Day to September Outdoor Swimming Pool (in day use area) * open July 1-Labour Day * 1.8 acre pool * lifeguards on duty Park store/snack bar (in day use area) * open during pool season * sells merchandise and rents equipment including roller blades Picnic areas and shelters (in day use area) * picnic tables and 11 shelters with a barbecue on site Play barn and Children's farm (in day use area) * open year round (except Christmas Day) Naturalist in the Classroom * park staff visit your class to lead curriculum linked education programs For more information visit Friends of Bronte Creek Park |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed on statutory holidays) |
| Dates | Annual events: * Mar: Maple Syrup Festival * Apr: Victorian Easter * May: Springtime on the farm * Jun: Plein Air Paint and Picnic * Jul: HPHP Day * Aug: Ghost walks * Sep: British Car Day * Sep: Harvest Festival * Oct: Camper Halloween * Dec: New Year's Eve Coyote Howl |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| 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 swimming pool, rentals, special events, food etc |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Sports ; Parks, Trails & Gardens ; Swimming |
| Service Categories | Campgrounds ; Community Gardens ; Public Parks ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons |
