The Bronte Waterfront Strategy will be shaped through a collaborative process that includes community engagement, ensuring the final recommendations reflect the community’s vision for the waterfront.
Project timeline
The Bronte Waterfront Strategy will be completed in three phases. Timelines are tentative and subject to change.
- Phase 1: Understanding the Opportunities (August to October 2025)
- Phase 2: Exploring Options (November 2025 to January 2026)
- Phase 3: Developing the Preferred Plan (January to March 2026)
Public engagement opportunities
Thank you to everyone who completed the online questionnaire that was available January 7-21, 2026. Your input will continue to help shape the Bronte Waterfront Strategy and guide future improvements to this important community space.
- Review the summary of the online questionnaire feedback (pdf).
Phase 2 also included public workshops held on November 18, 2025, to present and gather feedback on design options.
- Review the public workshop presentation - November 18, 2025 (pdf).
What we've heard so far
Phase 1
During Phase 1 of the engagement process, community feedback highlighted strong support for many features to be included in the strategy, such as pedestrian connections, accessible kayak and canoe launches, and upgraded washroom facilities.
To learn more about what residents want to see, review the October 2025 - What We've Heard So Far infographic (pdf).
Phase 2
During Phase 2 of the engagement process, residents shared strong support for improving walkability, waterfront access, and year-round use of the Bronte waterfront. Feedback highlighted interest in features such as enhanced boardwalk connections, new park space, upgraded washrooms, and family friendly amenities including an adventure playground and skating loop.
Key areas of focus
Location
Areas included in the Bronte Waterfront Strategy project are:
- Berta Point
- Bronte Bluffs Park
- Bronte Beach Park
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
Relevant documents
Consultants
The Town of Oakville has retained Planning Partnership as consultants on this project.
- Parks Directory
- Destination Parks
- Splash Pads
- Sports Fields
- Dog Parks
- Gardens
- Outdoor Courts
- Outdoor Ice Rinks
- Skateboard Parks
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- Park Planning Projects
- Bridges, Stairs and Boardwalk replacements
- Bronte Waterfront Strategy
- Burnet Park Art Installation
- Crosstown Trail
- Martindale Park Culvert Replacement
- Meadowridge Park
- Oakville Harbour - West Shore Landscape Master Plan Implementation
- Palermo Park
- Playground Renewals
- Ridgeview Park Playground and Splash Pad
- Sixteen Mile Creek Heritage Trail Slope Remediation
- Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
- Tennis and Pickleball Court Renewal
- Towne Square
- Trail Accessibility Audit & Strategy
- Wallace Park Tennis Courts and Parking Lot Rehabilitation
Related projects
Bronte Village Streetscape Study
Bronte Beach Redevelopment (Completed)
Berta Point West Bank Seawall Improvements (Completed)
Contacts
Beth Barron
Strategic Business Advisor
Town of Oakville
905-845-6601 ext. 3581
beth.barron@oakville.ca
The Planning Partnership
bronte@planpart.ca