THE RUNNING TOURIST

Gairloch Gardens 1306 Lakeshore Rd. E.

Situated right by the lake, the gravel paths winding through the rose gardens are perfect for a light summertime jog. Pop into the gallery for a dose of arts and culture.

Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Dr.

Hovering along the town’s western edge, the historic park offers 6.4 square kilometres of grassy meadows and ravines for trail running and hiking.

Coronation Park 1426 Lakeshore Road W.

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the park offers beautiful views of the lake.

Sixteen Mile Creek Trail

Snaking through the centre of Oakville and flanked by deep ravines, the trail from the Oakville Harbour to Dundas St. at Lion’s Valley Park. The foliage is especially stunning in the autumn.

Glen Abbey Golf Club 1333 Dorval Dr.

Oakville is synonymous with golf. One of the town’s most famous landmarks, the Glen Abbey course, was designed by Jack Nicklaus and plays frequent host to the Canadian Open. Tiger Woods’s winning shot at the 18th hole in the final round of the 2000 tournament is regarded as one of the best of his career. Follow in Woods’s footsteps and take a break from running to play a round or tuck into a meal at the club restaurant.