Oakville central cafes and creeks (6.3 km)
Details
Most of Oakville is either forests, low-rise homes, or cookie-cutter strip malls. However, the downtown area (and Bronte waterfront) is an exception. It has a vacation vibe with historic buildings, galleries, cafes, and lake breeze. It hosts an assortment of brunch restaurants and even more places for nibbling pastries, sandwiches, ice cream, and the like. Not to mention a premium milk bar.
Sixteen Mile Creek is the spine of the area. We'll follow it downstream as it empties into Lake Ontario. Then upstream to Kerr Village where we end with a choice of brunch restaurants: Lebanese, Italian, or Canadian.
This is the second of a two-part hike on the same day. This hike is for those who prefer urban attractions, culinary comforts, or a shorter hike. Or for those who can't drag themselves to Sixteen Mile Creek in the morning.
Highlights
- Cornwall Road and Trafalgar Rd, next to Oakville GO parking building (depart 1:15pm)
- Old Mill Parkette
- MacLachlan College
- Mercato Sociale
- Knox Presbyterian Church / Chocolate and Love
- Oakville Inn sign / Velvet Moo
- Oakville Museum
- Oakville Central Library (depart 2:30pm)
- Mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek
- Tannery Hill Beacon
- Tradition de France
- Maro's
- The Sweetest Thing
- ColorEat / Stoney's Bread Company (arrive 3:10pm)
Neighbourhoods
Central Oakville > Downtown Oakville > Kerr Village
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1VPvGC8eFZHNGp8iQ4kRa4O0S6MfNADE&usp=sharing
Tip: $10 GO transit pass to get to Oakville GO station. Enjoy unlimited travel throughout the GO network.
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
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