I debated leaving a review of this park because I truly believe it is a hidden gem. But we're all…read morepals here and I'm happy to share. Most new parks I'm introduced to by my dad who walks anywhere and everywhere with our dog, Cooper. We were both feeling like an evening stroll and an ice cream and he suggested going down to Bronte - an area that is really nice, but not one I often go to! We parked at a waterfront park which seemed like the trail was very elevated but as we walked down I noticed a sign that said this spot was okay for swimming. I was a bit hesitant to believe that because...you know..lake Ontario? Swimming? Boy was I pleasantly surprised! This beach is adorable, well maintained, the perfect spot for an evening picnic. The shoreline was sandy and not full of rocks like many other beaches in this area. There is an area on the opposite side of the pier that is more rocky, but you could still sit on larger rocks or bring a chair on that side as well. The trail itself isn't too long, so if you're looking for more of a hike this probably isn't your jam.

Day or night, hot or cold.. This beach is stunning. Obviously the beach has hutch's and BARANGAS…read more(which has an immaculate view) and fun activities like mini put, go carting and a water park (weather permitting). It definitely is one of my favourite things about Hamilton.

This beach strip is a segment of a much longer beach/park, with Beach Boulevard Beach at one end…read moreand Confederation Beach at the other end. These beaches were created in the 1960s. This beach spans the length of Van Wagner's Beach Rd. The beach is long and narrow. The sand is gray and quite clean. The water quality passes its test 95%+ of the time. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail runs through it, which is used for walking, jogging, and bicycling. There is a large parking lot spanning part of the length of the beach. The parking will be quite full when the day has temperature 18C+ and sunny. There are 4 spots for charging electric vehicles and very few disability spots. An insistution is Hutch's on the Beach, which is an extremely popular restaurant for burgers, fish & chips, ice cream, and milk shakes. Expect long line ups during nice weather days. There is no free WiFi. The park is wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms, but you could try using the restaurant's washrooms. There is free parking in the private parking lot with a few disability spots. Review 2023-074

After visiting a few conservation areas, this is by far my favourite so far. The admission fee is…read more$15 for car and driver + $5 for each passenger. If you are looking for a place to have a family outdoor gathering with plenty of space for the kids to play, this is the place. The best part is the view of the lake is spectacular. It was so quaint and peaceful! We strolled along the lake and then just relaxed in the Marina picnic area for lunch. Considering it was a Thanksgiving long weekend, this place was relatively quiet. It's definitely a hidden gem.

My friend told me about this park and I planned a day out with my family. We packed our own food as…read morewe didn't see any BBQ pits, but you can make bbq there if you'd like with your own equipment. It's an enormous park which has plenty of trails, picnic benches, and activities to do such as a small beach, kayaking or swimming in the lake, or playing sports or games with friends and family in the parks. There is even a horse trail! Pet friendly and even when the park is full, it does not feel congested. Parking is $15 for vehicle and driver plus $5 per passenger. I found this to be a bit expensive.

It aint Colorado but Kelson is a cool place to hike or mountain bike…read more You have to pay but for a one and done its okay

Close beach to the West of Oakville- nice for a day get away that is not too far. Great for small…read morechildren at the beach- as it is not huge.

First the good. Lots of parking, the beach is well kept. The swimming is nice and the quarry is…read morenice and cool. I wish the customer service were better because the location is stunning. Now the not so good. You have to purchase your tickets online ahead of time. We have an Ontario parks pass and you can not use this for tickets online as they ask you for a parks pass number (the Ontario parks passes do not have these) Because of this we were unaware there was time slots. We arrived at 1:30pm and were not told at the gate that we would have to leave at 2pm. We paid for parking ($16) and set up our site. We had about maybe 10-15 minutes before we were told we had to leave the beach. I asked one security person if we were able to hike the trail while we were waiting for the beach. She told us that we could and asked us to get our afternoon passes for 3pm. We cleared our site and were ready to hike the trail. When we did we were yelled at by another security guard that we had to leave the park and would not be allowed back in until 3pm. This person was very rude. We tried to explain our situation and were very rudely and abruptly brushed off. Staff do not communicate with each other or you. Security is very rude and do a poor job of explaining the situation. It's a shame, the quarry is very pretty but is not worth the hassle. I would have taken a photo to add to this review but I was rushed so quickly out of the area that I didn't have time to.

Pro: nice scenery Con: small beach area that is crowded…read moreCon: water is gross -- weird foam & slime on the surface in some areas -- and signs warm swimmers that bacteria in water can make people sick Con: bathroom is just a fancy outhouse that smells disgusting Con: the wind carries the disgusting smell from the outhouse and you're sunbathing to the aroma of human excrement Not at all worth the $10 entrance fee (children 6-14 years pay $5) My cousins (12 & 14 years of age) enjoyed swimming in the quarry. They'd give it 2.5 or 3 stars.

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The park is great for a walk, run, skating, biking or a picnic. They have great stuff to offer…read moreevery season: festivals during the summer and light festivals during the winter time. The park is well-maintained and you can easily follow physical distancing protocols. The playground and splash pad are conveniently located side by side and would be great for kids to spend time there and enjoy summer. There are many restaurants and cafes in the area; especially the waterfront restaurants are a great place to enjoy both your meal and Skyway Bridge and Lake Ontario view.

Just wanted to add that the town has a 40km/h speed trap, so drive slow when passing through!read more

I visited the Rockwood Conservation with the Toyota funded GRCA annual pass made available and free…read moreat the library. This conservation is roughly $7 at admission, but free for a vehicle full if you have the annual pass. The hiking trail features trees and trekked paths near the water over the glacial deposits. You can even walk by the water. The access for boat is very easy to get to, there is a parking lot nearby. The boating looks fun as there are mini lagoon like areas and even caves to explore, reminds me of a lagoon theme park. By the way for the non hikers there is a putting green at the entrance, price is for adult and child but there are leaves and debris and it's full sun. Definitely worth checking out. The GRCA charges for admission because it is not funded by tax payers.

Did this trail three times, once clockwise about quarter way, once counter clockwise about quarter…read moreway and just recently the complete 8km trail. The complete 8 km walking trail was boring for me as much of it is not covered be trees and it was a hot day. The part that is covered is good. But the only issue is it relatively flat and this does not add any challenges. There is paid parking and many people also park near Home Hardware and a grocery store.

We have booked Island Lake Conservation Area for our wedding ceremony later this year and we…read morecouldn't be more excited about this as our venue. Our contact, Meghan, has been super awesome about handling all of our random questions leading up to the ceremony and has been super accommodating. The park itself is really lovely, right on the lake. They also have an amphitheatre over the water at the beach area which is available to book for functions (this is where we are going to get married). We really wanted to find a place in nature without having to drive too far from the city - this was the perfect spot for us!