Oakville

Welcome to Oakville

A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside city 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 183,000 residents provides all the advantages of a well- serviced urban centre, while also maintaining its small-town ambiance. Along historical downtown streets, Oakville offers a mix of converted 19th century buildings which accommodate over 400 fine shops, services and restaurants. With only a 30-minute drive from downtown Toronto, and an hour's drive from the U.S. border, Oakville is a great destination for visitors and residents.

What to Love

• An attractive mix of historic charmed homes, east coast inspired custom homes and new contemporary homes.
• Downtown Center shopping and dining.
• Waterfront parks - Coronation Park, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park and Dingle Park
• Art festivals and Jazz Festival
• The Santa Clause Parade

People & Lifestyle

I’ve lived in Oakville for 11 years and truly believe it is one of the best neighborhoods to raise a family. The mix of historic and contemporary homes gives Oakville a unique flavor. A great neighborhood to walk and take in all the unique architecture Oakville has to offer. Take in the summer festivities  among the waterfront parks are some of the top attractions in Oakville.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

There are many excellent dining options in Oakville, Ontario. Here are a few suggestions for places to dine out in the area:

• Coriander Green: This popular Indian restaurant serves a variety of delicious dishes made with fresh, authentic ingredients.

• Paradiso: This cozy Italian restaurant serves a range of classic dishes, including pasta, seafood, and pizza.

• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar: This chain restaurant serves a variety of steaks, seafood, and other hearty dishes in a casual atmosphere.

• Kibo Sushi House: This highly rated sushi restaurant is known for its fresh fish and creative rolls.

• Bahn Thai: Known for its delicious and authentic Thai cuisine. Some popular menu items at Bahn Thai include pad Thai, green curry, red curry, and tom yum soup. If you're in the mood for delicious Thai food in Oakville, Bahn Thai is definitely worth checking out.

These are just a few suggestions, and there are many other great dining options in Oakville to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for fine dining, casual eats, or something in between, you'll be able to find something to suit your tastes.

Things To Do

Art in the Park​ which takes place in August is held at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Also in August brings dozens of musicians to Downtown Oakville for the ​Oakville Jazz Festival​. Kerrfest​ is a musical festival which takes place in September and held in Kerr Village which offers outdoor musical acts. Other festivities during summer months in the Downtown area include a​ ​Sidewalk Sale​,​ ​Midnight Madness​ where local retailers and restaurants keep open till midnight.

Schools

Oakville offers access to highly rated schools across all neighborhoods, operated by the Halton District School Board. Oakville is also home to several top rated private schools. Parents are assured that their children are receiving an excellent education across the board.