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Camping - Electrical Sites
After a day of adventure, settle into one of 144 electric
hookup campsites. Choose between treed, well-shaded and open area
sites. Group camping and children's programs available. Reservations
are highly recommended and are now being accepted (5 months in advance of arrival). Please note that the day use area can be accessed only by vehicle (6 km) at this time.
Group Camping
There are four group sites that accommodate
up to 25 people. Each site has its own mini comfort station that
has flush toilets and water taps just outside. There is no beach,
though there is a swimming pool on the day use side of the park.
To access the pool, driving is required as there is no pedestrian
access across the creek. Alcohol is not permitted in the group camping
area. Reservations can be made by calling the park directly at (905)
827-6911.
Children’s Farm and Play Barn
Children ten years of age and younger can jump, slide, hide and crawl for hours in a converted barn hayloft. They can also get up close and personal to learn about a variety of farm animals. The barn and play barn are open year round with extended hours in July and August. School groups and day camps can book ½ hour times to compliment their field trip to Bronte Creek. Call (905) 827-6911 ext. 288 to book your group.
Farms
In the buildings that surround the Play Barn (parking Lot C) you can find pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats and sheep. The Children’s Farm provides an opportunity for children to discover and learn about domestic farm animals. You will likely to see piglets, lambs and chicks in the spring!
The Spruce Lane Farm was built around 1899 and reflects the Victorian era lifestyle. Animals on the farm include peacocks, horses, cows and pigs. You will feel like you have become a part of history when you participate in authentic Victorian period chores, holiday traditions or participate in cooking demonstrations. A trip to Spruce Lane Farm will bring early settlement history alive (Parking Lot F).
Flush Toilets
Available at Campground comfort stations, the recreation complex and throughout the Day-use area
Barrier Free Access
The following facilities at Bronte Creek are barrier-free: washrooms, Nature Centre, Recreation Complex, Snack Bar, Trillium Trail, Logging Trail, Ravine Trail, Mice, Men and Maiden's Blush Trail, Spruce Lane Farmhouse (first floor). Barrier-free campsites are available.
Showers
Available in the Campground comfort stations and the Recreation Complex
Nature Centre
An education facility with nature in mind! In the Nature Centre special events, slide shows and exhibits highlight
the park's many features. The Nature Centre is also home to snakes,
turtles, and toads. You can also see one of North America's few
live observational honeybee hives. The Nature Centre is located near parking lot C in the day use area.
Park Store
Located at the Recreation Complex in the day use area, the Park Store offers fast food, beverages, Ontario Parks merchandise, equipment rentals and more. The Park Store is open daily during the pool and rink operating seasons.
The campground office, located at the Upper Middle road entrance also carries the complete line of Ontario Parks merchandise as well as basic camping supplies.
Rentals - available at the Park Store; rollerblades, bicycles, tennis equipment, basketballs, skates. Trailer storage is also available, contact the park office for more information at (905) 827-6911.
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