BRONTE (WEST)

BRONTE (WEST)
 
 

Bronte is one of the oldest communities in the Burlington-Oakville Area. Founded by United Empire Loyalist in 1834, it began as a small fishing village. One of the early industries in Bronte was stonehooking. Boat ‘hooked’ large stone slabs from Lake Ontario to be used in construction. The first marina was built in 1856, and continues to this day as Bronte Outer Harbour Marina – a full service marina & boatyard.

An ideal commuters homebase, the rail and bus service operate from Bronte GO Station (with over 1,700 parking spaces). As part of the Lakeshore West line connecting Bronte to communities along the shore to Toronto and Hamilton.

  • Public Schools: Gladys Speer PS | Eastview PS

  • Catholic Schools: St. Dominic Elementary

  • Attractions: Bronte Outer Harbour Marina | Coronation Park