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Bronte Outer Harbour Marina In Oakville ~ Re-Awakening After a Long Winter's Nap.

By Jo-Anne Smith

Industry Observer

March 09, 2009 02:15 AM

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

One of the most picturesque and relaxing
places to visit in Oakville is Bronte Outer Harbour Marina.

Resting serenely on the shores of Lake Ontario, Bronte Outer Harbour Marina has a myriad of services to offer local boaters and visitors as well as beautiful areas to walk or spend some time contemplating the sounds and sights of nature.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

Bronte is now re-awakening from a long winter's nap and anxious boaters are counting down the days to when their boats will leave dry land and once again float gently in their water homes.

Canada Geese have returned and the gulls are once more gliding gracefully on the upland drafts and breezes coming off the lake.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

The boat slips are thawing and a myriad of migrating waterfowl stop over daily to rest in the sheltered waters of the marina.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

Local residents once
again can be seen walking along the peer and fishermen can again be seen casting their lines in hopes of landing a prize catch.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

A lonely harbour lays in wait.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville

Bronte Outer Harbour re-awakening after a long winter.

Patient slips await their boats.

Bronte Outer Harbour Marina-Oakville
Overlooking Bronte Outer Harbour ~ A beautiful place to call home.

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Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Sally!

Yes, we look forward to spring greatly here....I imagine Hawaii is green and warm as ever?

The waterfowl do seem to have the life, don't they?

Mar 09, 2009 05:46 AM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hello Jo,
And it will soon be boating time! Yeah! We had a glorious week-end here with temps in the mid 70s--wish I thought it was here to stay but I know we'll have more cold days before that happens.

Mar 09, 2009 08:28 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hi Jo, The pictures remind me of several marina's in NW Indiana- until I saw the one with several buildings high rise apartments/condos? The population is probably much greater there I'd guess? than near our marina's.

Lovely photos and great localism info Jo - we visit the local marina's along Lake Michiagn in summer during Venetian night and other fests...looks like it's still cold there from your photos!

Sincerely,

Grace

Mar 09, 2009 11:33 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Looks like the snow and ice are on their way out and spring is on the way. Spring is such a hopeful time and the rebirth and return are always a pleasure to observe.

Mar 09, 2009 11:39 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

That marina sure looks inviting today from Wisconsin

Tom

Mar 09, 2009 11:45 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Thanks Gary!

You're always so kind with your comments. How are things in Texas?

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Mar 10, 2009 11:35 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Cynthia,

wow, I'm so envious. I would love to have a warm sunny day....guess it will be here soon enough.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your beach pictures this summer.

Mar 10, 2009 11:36 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Grace,

Yes, Oakville is a city and actually part of the Greater Toronto Area. There are thousands of high-rise and rowhouse type condos here. The ones facing the water start at prices that exceed one million.

Venetian night sounds interesting! What does that entail?

Perhaps you and Jeff can make it here for a visit sometime. We'd love to have you as guests...and we could go sailing.

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Mar 10, 2009 11:43 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

hi Norma,

We've had a lot of rain here lately and our snow is all gone. It's supposed to go down to freezing tonight though....

Spring is one of my favourite times of the year.

thanks for stopping by!

Mar 10, 2009 11:44 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

hi Tom,

The marina is still quite cold with the brisk breeze coming off of Lake Ontario....likely similar to Lake Michigan and Washington Island.

thanks for visiting this post,

Mar 10, 2009 11:45 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Jo-Anne this looks like such a great community and your photos really highlighted this. Yes we are all waiting for spring.

Mar 10, 2009 03:48 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Jennifer!

Thanks so kindly for stopping by with such a lovely comment....

Mar 11, 2009 06:36 AM

Glenn Shong

Re/Max Realty Center - Oconomowoc, WI

Jo Anne

What a peceful looking marina

Glenn Shong

Mar 11, 2009 11:17 AM

Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Jo Anne,

What beautiful photos!

Now a question from someone who lives in a warmer climate, where are all the boats? Stored/warehoused inside somehwere because of the ice, correct?

Mar 11, 2009 06:10 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Glenn,

Yes, it's very peaceful, indeed. thanks for stopping by,

Mar 12, 2009 04:59 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Lynda!

In the second picture you can see the boats on dry land all covered over with their winter tarps/plastic, etc. Some people actually leave their boats in the water all winter long and live on them.

thanks so much for your kind comment...it's great to see you!

Mar 12, 2009 05:01 AM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

I'm so glad spring is coming. I love walking in this area and through Old Oakville. Add the shops on Lakeshore Rd. and you have a perfect day. Bring on the warm weather!!!

Mar 13, 2009 05:56 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

hi Janice,

We often walk in the Bronte Outer Harbour area as well....and I'm often in Old Oakville as my office is on Trafalgar in Oakville (and we plan to move to downtown Oakville).

I think spring is making it's appearance bit by bit...

thanks for stopping by!

Mar 15, 2009 03:43 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Jo, things are warming up here in Texas real estate wise and temperature wise as spring has just started with some cool 50 to 70 degree temps. I love how in your photos it shows the ice breaking up.

Mar 21, 2009 03:56 AM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Hi Gary,

I'm glad to hear that spring has found you. I noticed some small purple crocuses in bloom not too far from where I live last week....and the temperatures are at least above 0 now. ((-:

Mar 27, 2009 10:36 AM