The city of Burlington lays at the foothills of the Niagara Escarpment and is surrounded by conservation areas, vineyards and Lake Ontario. Credit Valley, Halton and Hamilton Conservation Authorities all have sites near Burlington. Bronte Creek Provincial Park and the Bruce Trail also provide residents with fun and picturesque nature areas to further explore around Burlington.
Hop on the Bruce Trail at Limehouse Conservation Area in Halton Hills. This area (with admission paid by donation) is great for bird watching and walking the dog. Open daily, from sunrise to sunset, come see the historic structures at Limehouse Conservation Area, 12169 Fifth Line, Limehouse, Ont.
Visit “Scotch Block Winery” on 10th Sideroad just outside Milton and view the escarpment as never before and even enjoy a wine tasting. Pop into the farm in the heart of Halton and try free samples and maybe find dad’s Father’s Day gift! Visit http://scotchblockwinery.com/ for this Milton vineyard’s full wine list.
Kelso Conservation Area, immediately north of Burlington, has changed over from a nordic to summer playground. Camp, boat, rock climb, mountain bike and more at one of the most breathtaking vantage points of the escarpment there is. Visit Halton Parks online for information about all of their parks as well as upcoming events at http://www.conservationhalton.ca/parks.
Sitting between Oakville and Burlington, Bronte Creek Provincial Park is another year-round venue for outdoor enthusiasts to take up their hobby. This provincial conservation site has a 50m deep ravine, disc golf course, children’s farm, heritage Spruce Lane Farm House (c. 1899) with loads of interactive programs and of course, not to be forgotten is the huge outdoor pool. Sign up now for Ghost Walks happening at the park this August. Visit https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/brontecreek for more on Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
Burlington is surrounded by the beautiful escarpment and conservation sites, beaches and parks — discover it this summer!
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