Living in Bronte - Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, Ontario

Living in Bronte - Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, Ontario

At the South-western corner of Oakville in the Community of Bronte, lays the beautiful Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.

Stretching along the Lake Ontario shoreline from Bronte Road to East Street, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park offers a peaceful get-away to residents and visitors in the Bronte Village area.

On a typical summer day, hundreds of people stroll along the wide sidewalks bordering the water and marinas as they take in the sights and sounds of lakeside ambience.

Gulls soar overhead crying out in greeting as they watch for a stray french frie or ice cream cone and the Canada Geese loll lazily about on the greens after feasting on the abundant grass the park has to offer.
Small children chase them in delight causing a stir amongst the gaggles as they reposition themselves on the beautiful expanse of grass that runs along the park.

Those who like to fish can be seen lounging in lawn chairs casting their line in hopes of catching a salmon for dinner.

Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, Ontario fronts on Bronte Outer Harbour Marina. Many Oakville and surrounding area residents choose to keep their boat docked here due to the peaceful, holiday atmosphere Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park offers.

Traveling boaters from distant ports make it a point to stop here in their travels and dock for the night, as they take in a gourmet meal at one of the fine Bronte restaurants within walking distance of the marinas.

Thousands of visitors descend on Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park during the waterfront festival and to take in the many other events that are held in the park.
In August 'Art in the Park' is held over a 3 day weekend with a travelers coming from far and wide to view and purchase original works of art from some of Canada's finest artists.

For those who like to sit by the water and watch the tossing of the waves and coming and going of the boats, numerous benches have been placed along the walkways.

Young and old alike take great delight in spending a few hours in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park and many families can be seen regularly walking along the sidewalks and piers within the park.

Those who watch closely are often delighted to spot a celebrity or two stopping by with their family as they seek to escape the public eye in a quiet waterfront village that still retains the feel of yesteryear when it was a bustling port on Lake Ontario's shore.

The beautiful gazebo in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park is the scene of many musical events throughout the summer months. Visitors and residents of Bronte gather around in lawn chairs and on blankets as they listen to bands from far and wide entertain the nimble dancers.

A jewel in the Community of Bronte, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park provides a focal point where Bronte residents and visitors can gather to relieve the stress of the day, re-connect with family and friends, take in nature's beauty, or exercise in a quiet, safe location.

Living in Bronte is greatly enhanced by Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville, Ontario.