The best hikes from bus stations in Bronte Creek Provincial Park

Nipigon Trail leaves Memorial Park and follows a surprisingly green corridor south through Oakville, with mature trees and the creek valley running alongside much of the route. The trail continues roughly parallel to Sixth Line until Upper Middle Road, where it becomes the McCraney Valley Trail. It’s an easy stretch to settle into, with the surrounding neighbourhoods often hidden behind the trees once you’re down beside the ravine.

The pedestrian bridge carries you across the pond in Memorial Park, with open views over the water and trails continuing around the shoreline on either side. It’s a nice little spot to pause before heading onto the Nipigon Trail. The Trafalgar Memorial is also nearby at the eastern end of the park, commemorating almost 700 Trafalgar Township veterans who served in the First World War, Second World War and Korean War.

The Crosstown Heritage Trail is a long green thread, stretching about 12 kilometres, linking parks, creek valleys, and neighbourhoods. Walkers and cyclists can follow it east-west while dipping in and out of quieter natural pockets, with heritage stations along the wider network adding stories about Oakville’s land and people. It's a lovely place for a stroll or for a nice run, mostly away from traffic.

Munn’s Creek is a nice green corridor in Oakville’s River Oaks area, with a trail following the creek through woodland. The name reaches back to the Munn family, who established nearby Munn’s Corners in the early 1800s.

Glen Abbey Trail is the backbone of a green community network, linking parks, creek valleys, and woodlots through the neighbourhood. From Montrose Abbey Park, it winds north and west past connections to Indian Ridge, Taplow Creek, McCraney Creek, and Fourteen Mile Creek, making it easy to extend your walk, ride, or winter ski through a surprisingly natural corridor in the city.

The Indian Ridge Trail is a useful southern link in the Glen Abbey trail network, connecting creek valleys, woodlots, and parks. The route helps tie together Taplow, Glen Oaks, McCraney, and Fourteen Mile Creeks, offering an easy way to walk, ride, or even ski through a surprisingly green community corridor.

A leafy neighbourhood park in the Glen Abbey area of Oakville, Nottinghill Park spans about 4.29 hectares and features four perennial flower beds, a playground, a softball diamond, and two mini-soccer fields. Easy flat surfaces and wide open green spaces make it ideal for a short, relaxed loop or family outing.

Morrison Creek, a tributary of Sixteen Mile Creek, winds through northeast Oakville, forming a beautiful forested ravine between several residential neighbourhoods. The creek supports diverse wildlife and mature native trees, including sugar maple, red oak, and white pine, some of the oldest in the area. The Morrison Valley Trail runs along both sides of the creek, with beautiful views that change depending on the season.