Winter is here whether we are ready or not. What better way to enjoy the winter than by indulging in some seasonal activities? We’ve compiled a list of the most fun places to visit this winter in Oakville. Visit one or make this your guide for your winter excursions!
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
There are a lot of things to enjoy at Bronte Creek Provincial Park! You can join skating, snowshoeing, and hiking activities all winter long and cap it off with the Maple Syrup Festival in March. Young children will love the annual Homestead Christmas featuring Victorian Christmas on a farm set in the 1900s for the décor as well as the costumes!
Glen Eden
If you’re a snowboarder or a skier, you’ll surely love to go to the Ski Hills at the Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre. The centre has plenty of amenities and attractions for everyone. There are skiing and snowboarding lessons for novices while the experienced ones can explore a half pipe, a terrain park, five lifts, twelve slopes, and more!
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum
Not everyone is a fan of the outdoors so for those who aren’t, then a visit to the Canadian Gold Hall of Fame and Museum will surely be appreciated. Oakville is commonly thought of as “the home of the Canadian Open” by tourists and residents alike so it is expected that the town loves golf. The museum celebrates gold in all its forms, from history, technical specifications, love of the game, and more.
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
Anyone who is interested in history shouldn’t miss a visit to the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate this winter. The Erchless Estate was built by the Chisholm family, Oakville’s founding family. Their home is now the Oakville Museum which is open year-round. There are several historic buildings on the Estate as well as artifacts for viewing.
iFly Toronto
For the adventure-seekers out there, iFly Toronto is a must-visit this winter, The iFly Toronto facility uses Skyventure technology, the most advanced and safe technology in the world for indoor skydiving. This is the second indoor recirculating skydiving simulator in Canada, making iFly Toronto a training facility for both certified and future skydivers and military personnel.
Various Parks
Oakville boasts of plenty of green spaces that are available to the public year-round. There are gardens, trails, and parks for everyone to enjoy. The trails alone are estimated at about 150 kilometres making them perfect for nature walks in the cold weather.
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s has a long and endearing history. In the 1970s, Dave opened an entertainment and gaming place and Buster opened a restaurant that became known for friendly service and amazing food. They both noticed that people love both of their places and usually rotate between the restaurant and the gaming place. They then decided to join their businesses under one roof and Dave & Buster’s came into being. To this day, Dave & Buster’s is a great place to hang out for some fun and good food, especially when everything is blanketed in the snow outdoors!
Thinking of adding home shopping in Oakville as one of your fun winter activities? Then be sure to take a look at our list of Oakville luxury homes for sale! Contact us for viewings and any questions you may have!
