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      History:

      Bronte Village was originally settled by United Empire Loyalist who were granted parcels of land by the British Crown to build homesteads and a community. These first settlers immediately seized upon the opportunities that the creek and harbour provided. A saw and grist mill were erected on the banks of the creek which was the first industry in the village. By the 1850s the Bronte harbour was dredged and made suitable as a port which coincided with with the emergence of shipbuilding and commercial fishing as the lifeblood of this community for many years. Between 1960 and 2000 Bronte Village was known for building some of the finest yachts in the world. Bronte Village would become part of Oakville Township in 1962 however to this day it has retained the ambiance of a quaint waterfront community.

      Editors Note: Sovereign House located at 7 West River Street was constructed between 1825-1846. It tells the story of what life was like for Bronte’s earliest settlers.

      Also: The Bronte Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial is located in Bronte Heritage Park overlooking the harbour. This interpretive display celebrates Bronte’s storied fishing history.

      Overview:

      Bronte Village is a hidden gem located on the western border of Oakville.  This quaint waterfront community has one of the nicest harbours on the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The Bronte Harbour features picturesque waterfront parks and trails, two lighthouses, a pier and a large marina with moorings that accomadate hundreds of sail and motor boats. The quaint Bronte Village shopping district along the waterfront adds to the overall ambiance of the community.

      Lifestyle:

      The Bronte Village main street shopping district is centred along Lakeshore Road West. It is anchored by the Bronte Village Mall which features a Longos grocery store. The small shopping plazas and mixed use commercial buildings along Lakeshore Road include a myriad of businesses ranging from fashion boutiques and home decor to professional and health services. There are also a number of restaurants offering fine cuisine

      Homes:

      Bronte Village has a nice mix of older homes as well as new home subdivisions and condominium buildings. Many residences enjoy beautiful waterfront vistas. The generous size lots in Bronte with their big backyards are perfect for families. The Lakeshore Woods subdivision and surrounding new condominiums will appeal to buyers who prefer newer homes.

      There are also a large number of entry level townhomes, rental apartment buildings and seniors residences in Bronte Village making for a very diverse housing mix.

      Recreation:

      Bronte Village is blessed with literally dozens of waterfront parks that are perfect for family picnics an afternoon stroll or in some cases a game of beach volleyball. Shell Park North situated off Lakeshore Road West. is a large picturesque park with strolling paths, community gardens, tennis courts, a colourful skateboard park and a fenced in off-leash dog area known as WOOF Park. Shell Park South situated on the Lake Ontario shoreline features some magnificent vistas. There is also a children’s playground. Just to the north of Bronte Village is Bronte Creek Provincial Park situated on Bronte’s western border at Burloak Drive. This park features five hiking trails, an outdoor pool, picnic areas, a frisbee golf course, snowshoeing and tobogganing, and cross-country skiing. This provincial park also has overnight campgrounds.

      Arts:

      The Sovereign House located at 7 W River St is owned and operated by the Bronte Historical Society. It is open on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays from late May to late October. Admission by donation. The exhibits are changed annually. The north wing is dedicated to a series of art shows by local artists titled Art on the Bluffs. Queen Elizabeth Park Cultural Community Centre located at 2302 Bridge Road offers a myriad of arts programs for the young and the getting older. Why not try your hand at dancing in one of their studios or speaking of studios; the recording studio is where you may produce Canada’s next great song. Warm up your voice with the band in the rehearsal hall. If art is more your thing there are also fine art studios and galleries for displaying your work. There is even live theatre for those who prefer drama. Something for everyone here.

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          Bronte Village Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          High

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          15 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          15 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          30 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          10 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.