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Date: October 23, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Add to CalendarDate: October 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Add to CalendarFriday night drop-in at the Amphitheater - 6:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday evening guided hike - 7:30pm meet at the amphitheater.
Other activities and schedule will be handed out to campers upon registration.
More information? See our facebook page - link can be found on our park webpage.
Date: October 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Add to CalendarDate: October 24, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Add to CalendarDate: October 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Add to CalendarDate: October 31, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Add to CalendarStaff will be lurking through the campground looking to judge jack-o-lanterns. Staff will be awarding ghoulish prizes for best adult and child carvings. Ensure your pumpkins are visible at the entrance of your site.
Best Costume Contest
Staff will be judging costumes; awarding prizes for best child and best adult costume. Stop them and say boo for entry into the contest with your site number ready.
Trick-Or-Treating
Candy! Candy! Candy! Walk campsite to campsite through our Holmes Bay Campground getting your fill of goodies. Pick up your participation slip at the Park Office and prepare to have those little sugar zombies heading your way!
Campsite Decorating Contest
Pack your Halloween decorations and come help make the woods spooktacular. Love Prizes? Staff will be on the hunt for the best decorated campsite.
Date: December 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarStep back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.
There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.
Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.
No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.
This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.
**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.
Date: December 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarStep back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.
There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.
Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.
No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.
This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.
**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.
Date: December 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarStep back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.
There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.
Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.
No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.
This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.
**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.
Date: December 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarStep back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.
There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.
Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.
No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.
This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.
**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.
Date: December 31, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Add to CalendarA truly unique way to welcome the new year. Gather around as we talk about the mysterious life of urban Coyotes. We will go on a short walk to see if we can get a response from our resident pack then return to the campfire for a new years eve countdown for kids.
The Friends of Bronte Creek will have marshmallows to roast (donation) as you warm up by the fire.
Program will begin at 6:30pm and wrap up by 8:00pm
Logistics:
Great for all ages.
No dogs please.
Outdoor event - dress for the weather - then add another layer.
Ground may be snow covered/ icy or muddy.
May not be great for wheels.
Washrooms will be open.
No event registration required - although you may wish to reserve your Daily Vehicle Permit.
Date: January 1, 2027 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Add to CalendarWe offer 13km of multi-use trails to walk, jog, ski or cycle along.
Remember to take along a park map or use your mobile phone map app to keep track of your location, it's easy to get turned around.
Stay on marked trails. Dress in layers. Take some snacks along.
Plan to start your hike either in parking lot A in our Day-Use Only area or the Campground main lot on our campground access area. (incase of inclement weather park hours may be adjusted. We will notify visitors through Facebook and Instagram, stories/ posts).
Date: January 2, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Add to CalendarStep back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.
There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.
Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.
No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.
This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.
**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.
Date: March 6, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to CalendarPlan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival! Join a guided tour of Maple Lane, watch as maple candy or taffy is poured and tour the 120+ year old house. Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite. Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop. The Pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and those yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.
$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Date: March 7, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to CalendarPlan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival! Join a guided tour of Maple Lane, watch as maple candy or taffy is poured and tour the 120+ year old house. Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite. Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop. The Pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and those yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.
$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Date: March 13, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to CalendarPlan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival!
We specialize in the Victorian Era - our park interpreters are dressed in period attire!
Join a guided tour of Maple Lane
Maple candy and/ or taffy making demonstrations
Visit farm animals
Play old thyme games in the Family Centre or sing along with the maple shows. (11am and 1:30pm)
Roast Marshmallows
Saw a branch with a cross cut saw.
Tour the 120+ year old house.
Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite.
Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop.
The pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.
$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Wagon ride to and from pancake house is not stroller friendly.
Date: March 14, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to Calendar$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Dates and times may be changed or adjusted without notice.
Date: March 16, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to CalendarJoin a guided tour of maple lane and watch as a fresh batch of maple sugar or taffy is poured.
Kids will enjoy seeing the farm animals and singing along with during the Maple Show.
Then hop on a wagon ride that will take you to the pancake house, where meals are served up with fresh maple syrup!
See our Facebook or Instagram accounts for further information.
A daily vehicle permit is required to access Bronte Creek by vehicle. You can purchase your daily vehicle permit up to 5 days before your visit on our reservation website.
Date: March 21, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to Calendar$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Date: March 26, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to Calendar$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Date: March 27, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to CalendarPlan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival!
We specialize in the Victorian Era - our park interpreters are dressed in period attire!
Join a guided tour of Maple Lane
Maple candy and/ or taffy making demonstrations
Visit farm animals
Play old thyme games in the Family Centre or sing along with the maple shows. (11am and 1:30pm)
Roast Marshmallows
Saw a branch with a cross cut saw.
Tour the 120+ year old house.
Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite.
Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop.
The pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.
$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Wagon ride to and from pancake house is not stroller friendly.
Date: March 28, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Add to Calendar$21 per car
Food and purchases extra
Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.
Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Date: July 16, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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