This park is a wonderful get away from the "city" life of Burlington. It's not like say Algonquin park with dense forests and a remote escape but it's more prairies and fields which has a beauty in all its own and perfect for sun and breeze. There are several trails here but the catch is that Bronte creek splits the park into day - use and camp ground. You cannot cross over to one side or the other without a car and it is about a 5 minute drive. There is a huge 1.8 acre public pool with good facilities and picnic area at its entrance. There is plenty of parking but limited areas to park bikes if you plan on biking in. There are also two farms and a really great nature centre for kids and even several play grounds. As well as a radio controlled plane area for RC enthusiasts. Its well worth a day visit or a camping stay, you just need to plan accordingly if you want to camp on-site and make full use of the facilities on the other side of the creek.
Went to Bronte Creek Provincial Park to take some footage for my YouTube channel. The park is nestled right in the city and has plenty of things to do. There is a barn with horses, cows, sheep etc. There are lots of space for picnic, fishing and of course plenty of hiking trails. Campsites are available as well. Every year around end of September salmon crossing can be seen in the creek and it provides a great opportunity for fishing. If you want to access the creek faster, Id recommend that you park at the F parking lot which is all the way at the end and follow the Half Moon Trail. If you are arriving via QEW westbound, make sure to exit on Burloak drive and turn right(north).The park entrance will be on your right. Park fees are applicable.
We've visit a lot of parks and conservation area. Bronte creek just made it to the bottom of my list. It may be good for picnics but not for hiking. The trails are not clearly marked, no blazes to be seen and the trails are all flat and gravel surface. Not exactly "being close to nature". The cost was the most expensive one I've encountered so far, unless you pack your car with 5 - 10 people, it's not worth getting in. Surprising that this park has 'provincial' status.Responding to your comment on my review here: the tone of your comment is exactly the experience we've had on your trails. I DID pay the $18 to get in and parked legally. Would you like me to send you the receipt as proof? I DID get the booklet with the map that was insufficient for directions. The trails are NOT clearly marked to match the map. Why don't you take a hike in a conservation area where you will pay only $13 dollars per car and educate yourself on what blazes look like. I find your accusations disgusting from a customer point of view. You are obviously incable of taking feedback unless it's all positive. Further I would be reporting my review AND your response directly to Ontario Parks and Parks Canada. Hopefully they will provide you with some much needed training.
Surprising place considering you are near from Toronto! Loved the place, it's quiet, friendly staff, showers are great and clean. Feels like you are really in the woods but in the middle of a suburban. From my tent site, I didn't hear much the hwy. It is dog friendly, which I really appreciated. A little bit pricey (47$) but I assumed it is like that to rest near of a big city like Toronto... will return for sure!
As a day use park, we live close by and our daughter loves coming here, for the past four years we have purchased the yearly pass. As far as amenities they have a large barn with the indoor playground as well as a large outdoor pool (This does cost extra -- Would be nice if there was a discount for non swimming parents, but I understand that would be hard to manage) some older houses and many farm animals and trails.Bronte Creek regularly has special large and small events going on that keep my daughter entertained throughout the year and not feeling bored (Check the "friends of Bronte Creek" web page, they have a calendar)As far as hiking and the like, we aren't really into that, so less of an issue for us, but we still have been on the trails with a larger sized stroller which was relaxing for us.Hosting a party here was cost prohibitive for us, because there was no large group discount, each guests car would be forced to pay the $20 fee to get in and park, and some rental locations don't have power (these are listed, so not a surprise), additionally, sound systems are prohibited. (On the "Friends of Bronte Creek" page, they have a Picnicking/Shelter Rentals section with more information. You might want to also find out exactly what constitutes a "sound system" if you are planning on bringing in your own music for said party.)Some time ago I did have a concern about bringing in a 6V electric ride on toy for my daughter to play on. I wanted to do the right thing, so I called, and at first, they tried to classify the toy as an ATV, after some discussion, they did allow us to bring it, but we only ended up using it in the parking lot because 6V. It would be helpful to other patrons if they had some guidelines around ride on toys (Any ride on toy that's unmodified, equal to, or less than 12V, has plastic tires, not more than N KM/h etc)
Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Day use Entrance) is a Canadian Park based in Oakville, Ontario. Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Day use Entrance) is located at 1219 Burloak Dr, Oakville, ON L6M 4J7, Canada.
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