This community is made up of the Village of Bronte as well as the neighbourhoods that have been developed to the west of the village in the past 30 years. Waterfront properties and others south of Lakeshore are significantly more expensive than the average home in the area.

There are three distinct areas within Bronte: The Village itself, which is home to many condo and townhome developments which many seniors find desirable; numerous older, detached homes surrounding the village (between Third Line and Burloak and south of Rebecca to Lake Ontario); and the newest development of Lakeshore Woods (located at the most westerly point of Oakville, stretching from Rebecca Street to Lakeshore Road West). Lakeshore Woods is a trendy newer development of single family homes and townhomes.

Bronte also offers high rise condos. The prestigious Ennisclare condominiums are made up of 4 buildings, and attract a large senior population. They enjoy the lake views, short walking distance to the shops and amenities in the village, and the walking trails along Lake Ontario.

Two new condo developments are in the works in the Bronte area. Fernbrook’s “The Shores” is under construction with occupancy expected in 2012. The Pemberton Group’s “Bluwater Condominiums” has just begun construction, to be completed in 2014. Both are large projects with multi-storey buildings and impeccable views of Lake Ontario. Bronte is known for some great restaurants and parks. The most notable park is Shell Park, which boasts a skateboard park, dog walking park and many sports facilities.

• Boundaries: East = Third Line Road; West = Burloak Drive; North = Rebecca Street; South = Lake Ontario
• 2012 Mid-Year Range of Sales DETACHED HOMES: $419,000-$1,665,000*
• 2012 Mid-Year Range of Sales TOWNHOUSES: $386,650-$741,000*
• 2012 Mid-Year Range of Sales CONDO APARTMENTS: $195,000-$835,000*
• Shopping: Bronte Village shops and restaurants, Bronte Village Mall
• Community Centres: N/A
• Parks & Promenades: Samuel Curtis Parkette, Shell Park, South Shell Park, Shelburne Promenade, Sheldon Creek Park, Shoreline Promenade, Harbourside Promenade, Bronte Bluffs Park, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Water’s Edge Park, Village Wood Park, Chalmers Park, Mohawk Park, Westbrook Park, Riverview Park, Bronte Harbour Park, Bronte Beach Park, Bronte Gore Park, Lawson Playground, Bronte Athletic Park, Thornlea Park, 12 Mile Lookout Park
• Private Schools: Oakville Christian School
• Public and Catholic Elementary Schools: Eastview
• Public and Catholic Secondary Schools: N/A
• Facilities and Points of Interest: Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre, Oakville Sailing Club, Bronte Outer Harbour Marina, Bronte Yacht Club, Fisherman’s Wharf, Metro Marine, close to Bronte GO Station

**Stats are based on OMDREB data from January 2012-July2012.