This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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Walk the Moccasin Trail Along Bronte Creek - Self Guided
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Nature & outdoorsDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Bronte Creek, Kiosk at Rebecca Road & Mississaga Street.
Mississaga Street
Oakville, ON
Directions: Kiosk at the corner of Rebecca and Mississaga Street. Start at the kiosk and follow the trail along Bronte Creek. There will be 13 trail signs to read along your walk. The walk ends just before the Lakeshore Road West Bridge.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Explore the history of the lands in the Oakville area from an Indigenous perspective. Take a relaxing walk amongst the beautiful colours of the Oakville Trail system along Bronte Creek. The Moccasin Trail features an Indigenous history kiosk and a series of 13 plaques containing Indigenous stories, verses and information relating to the land, water and sky, giving visitors a deeper understanding of Indigenous heritage.
Organizer
Town of Oakville
A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Founded in 1857, this striking town has become one of the most coveted residential and business centres in Ontario. This thriving municipality of about 215,000 residents provides all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre, while also maintaining its small-town ambiance. Ideally located in a beautiful natural setting, Oakville offers first-rate facilities and amenities.