Bronte Creek Provincial Park
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Bronte Creek shoreline
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| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Nearest city | Oakville, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°24′50″N 79°46′0″W / 43.41389°N 79.76667°WCoordinates: 43°24′50″N 79°46′0″W / 43.41389°N 79.76667°W |
| Area | 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Governing body | Ontario Parks |
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Ontario Parks system.
The 6.4-square-kilometre (2.5 sq mi) park is located at the western edge of Oakville, bordering on Burlington. The park features hiking and biking trails, cross country skiing, and a play barn. During the summer, swimming is available in a large outdoor swimming pool.Camping in the park is permitted, including sites with electrical hookups.
Campground Located off Bronte Rd, 142 electric service sites, 3 yurts, 4 group camping. Open April - October. Reservations recommended. Learn to Camp Program in the summer.
A provincial park was proposed as early as 1956, with the proposed 32-hectare (79-acre) site being rejected for reasons of size and location. A subsequent proposal for a larger 219-hectare (540-acre) was also rejected; this time due to costs and jurisdiction with the Halton Region Conservation Authority. The current park came into being with help of James W. Snow persuading the Ontario Parks Integration Board in a meeting on Jul 27, 1971.
Built in 1899, the Spruce Lane Farmhouse is a turn-of-the-century historic house museum near the remaining original apple orchards. Open in the summer, the house features costumed interpreters. Special events and group programs feature historical themes. The park's Maple Syrup Festival in March is held at the Spruce Lane Farmhouse.
The nature centre offers live animals and exhibits on natural history, and includes aquariums, terrariums,and displays on local reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish and insects. The centre is open from May to September and offers natural history and environmental programs for the general public and visiting groups.
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