Bronte Provincial Park is unique as being the only urban provincial park in Ontario, being situated on the border between Oakville and Burlington in Halton, just west of Toronto. It has many important features in it including many archaelogical sites and historical buildings, a provincially significant valley corridor, extensive forest as well as meadows, as well being the least disturbed and most continuous river valley system on the north side of Lake Ontario. The park is divided into two parts, the east and west side, which are seperated by the river. Right now only the west side is developed and it requires an entrance fee, right now there is a children's farm, family and group picnics, a working turn-of-the century farmhouse and mueseum, nature programs and exhibits, trails, and a variety of sports amenities and seasonal activities, including swimming, tobogganing, and skating. The park was created in 1972 and was extended in 1979, now it occupies a total of 689 hectares.
To reach the west side of Bronte Provincial Park take the QEW to Burloak Road (exit 112) and go north, and it is on your right side. To reach the east side of Bronte Provincial Park take the QEW to Bronte Road (exit 113) go north and at Upper Middle Road turn left, this road dead ends and simply park at the end of the road well off to the side. For a map of the area please click here.
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