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Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Oakville

  • Farm
  • Ages 2–10
  • Half a day
  • Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Hours and prices on the official site ↗
Spruce Lane Farm buildings behind a green fence in fallRedtc · CC BY-SA 4.0
A split-rail fence along a sunny fieldMustang Joe · CC0
Iron kettles steaming over a fire at the Maple Syrup FestivalPerry Quan · CC BY-SA 2.0
Picnic tables under big trees on a summer meadowWiki4vidya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bronte Creek in bright fall coloursRedtc · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why bring the kids

  • The big red Playbarn, open all year, with indoor equipment to jump, climb and slide on
  • Spruce Lane Farm: heritage animals, restored barns and a farmhouse from about 1899
  • Seasonal events, from the Maple Syrup Festival in March to a Victorian Christmas in December

Before you go

Fees
Every visit needs a day-use permit; rates are on the Ontario Parks site.
Booking
Day-use permits can be reserved online; the park page does not say when booking is required.
Parking
Park only in the marked lots, with a valid permit.
Washrooms
Barrier-free washrooms with flush toilets in the day-use area.
Strollers
The Maiden's Blush and Trillium trails, about 1 km each, are paved or stroller friendly. Halfmoon Valley has steep climbs.

From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-07. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.

Good to know

  • In winter there is a toboggan hill (bring your own sled or tube), plus ungroomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
  • The Nature Centre has turtles and a discovery room.
  • The outdoor pool is closed for the 2026 season.
  • Dogs stay on a leash of 2 m or less and out of the beach and swimming area.