Edgemere Promenade — Attraction in Oakville

Winter wonderland run or anytime! For the visual runners who enjoy landscapes & waterfront views, this spot is ideal:) Entrance from either Maple Grove (south) or the Lakeshore with a hidden wooded path, opening up to the expansive waterfront with backdrops of gorgeous residences. Lively in the summer, quiet in the fall & almost desolate in the winter. Likely, will only come across local residents depending on time of day. Nice side trail or supplement to Lakeshore east run. Choose to double back, run west on Lakeshore to Howard (south), along stunning waterfront of Esplande and north on Park to continue along...

One of the secluded hidden gems of Oakville. It's a very short walk (~10mins) but you get very close to Lakeshore and the views are beautiful like most parks near Lakeshore. Visited last summer and there were a loooot of flies as it was near sunset time, so we had to leave after a bit because it was kind of annoying. But a great place to visit for a bit. Last time I checked in December, the park was closed to visitors though so not sure what the...

Somewhat secluded, the promenade offers sweeping views of Lake Ontario... from Toronto to Niagara to Hamilton.

As a teenager, I worked two summers on the estate. For the history buffs, Edgemere Estate was establish in the early 1900s by John Ryrie, business partner of Henry Birks, of the famous Birks Jewelers fame. Edgemere was famous for its Great Gatsby-like parties...