downtown oakville: Oakville Ontario - The Heritage Districts - 01/17/12 07:04 PM
The Town of Oakville has three heritage districts as designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District First and Second Street Heritage Conservation District Map of Oakville's 3 Heritage Districts
These three districts are all located in the real estate area called Old Oakville. Each individual neighbourhood is situated within walking distance of Oakville's vibrant downtown core, Lake Ontario and the Oakville Harbour. Many homes on Trafalgar Road back onto the 16 Mile Creek.
All three very desireable neighbourhoods are located on leafy tree lined streets. Stately century old homes sit amongst new custom … (5 comments)
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downtown oakville: Window Shopping In Downtown Oakville - Me, My Dog & My Camera - 12/15/10 03:24 PM
It's that time of year again. The windows of downtown Oakville's shops and boutiques are decorated in anticipation of shoppers on the hunt for that perfect holiday gift for their loved ones (or maybe even themselves).
As my dog Lola gave me "the look" last night I decided that instead of just walking the neighbourhood we would head downtown and take photos of the decorated store windows. Oakville has a very vibrant downtown core with lots of unique boutiques and great restaurants.
Many of the stores have gone to great length to fill their windows with glitz and glam and others … (13 comments)
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downtown oakville: Midnight Madness - Oakville Ontario - 07/08/10 12:43 PM
Midnight Madness - Downtown Oakville 2010
Friday July 16, 2010
Downtown Oakville will celebrate it's 33rd year of midnight madness on July 16th. Lakeshore Road will be closed to traffic from Navy Street to Allan Street to accommodate the 50,000 plus crowd of Oakville residents and visitors for this huge annual retail event.
All of the downtown shops and boutiques will keep their doors open until Midnight and many restaurants will offer up food and drinks on outdoor patios. Various Charitable Organizations will also have tents and barbecues set up so the sounds and smells and sights will be awesome.
It is like a … (19 comments)
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downtown oakville: Oakville Ontario - Signs Of Spring - 04/24/10 12:14 AM
Spring is in the air in Oakville. It is also in the forests, on the trails and gracing Oakville's streets and yards. Everywhere you go you see and smell sweet blossoms, fresh new leaves, and spring flowers such as tulips, daffodils and trilliums.
There is no better time than now to get out and enjoy these early spring blossoms before they are gone. The magnolia trees are in full bloom and for such a sweet short time. This is April. Aren't we supposed to be getting the April showers before we get the May flowers?
No rain to speak of this month but … (32 comments)
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downtown oakville: Neighbourhood Watch - Old Oakville Real Estate - 03/29/10 12:04 AM
Neighbourhood Watch - Oakville Ontario - Old Oakville
When you mention the words Old Oakville, it conjures up thoughts of heritage homes, a vibrant downtown core, rich history, Lake Ontario and the 16 Mile Creek and harbour. This area closest to the downtown boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops is one of the most sought after for high end real estate.
Stately homes on large lots are mixed with small quaint cottage style homes. Luxury townhomes are popping up as infill projects. You pay the price to walk to town and the lake. This is not a haven for starter homes, … (10 comments)
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downtown oakville: Town Talk - Known (Or Lesser Known) Facts About Oakville, Ontario - 03/15/10 06:28 PM
Did you know?
Oakville is only a one hour drive from the U.S. borders at Lewiston, Niagara Falls or Buffalo, New York More than half of the population of the U.S.A. and Canada (135 million) are located within 500 miles of Oakville Oakville is located along the shores of Lake Ontario 30 minutes away from downtown Toronto and 5.3 million residents of the Greater Toronto Area Oakville has chosen to remain a Town although the population of over 171,000 would classify it as a City Oakville boasts over 2400 acres of parkland Over 400 shops, boutiques and restaurants are spread throughout the … (18 comments)
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downtown oakville: It's Almost March But Winter Has Arrived - Oakville Is Now SN'Oakville - 02/26/10 10:52 PM
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Winter that is. I mean the calendar said it officially began on December 21st. In three weeks spring will have sprung. This afternoon's rain turned to snow as soon as the temperature dipped below the freezing mark. Tonight the trees are sagging under the weight of the white stuff and there is some serious driveway shovelling going on.
I had to show a house this afternoon so my son chauferred me due to my broken ankle and afterwards I asked him to take me to the harbour so I could take a few … (17 comments)
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downtown oakville: Take Me Home - To Oakville, Ontario - 01/07/10 11:01 PM
I've done my share of promoting the Town of Oakville with my past blogs and photos. I happened to find this video on Youtube that I thought I would share.
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton narrates this short snapshot of our beautiful and vibrant town. I find it very easy to promote Oakville's virtues to out of town clients. Leafy neighbourhoods, quality schools and a charming downtown core are just a few reasons to call Oakville home.
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downtown oakville: Out With The Old - In With The New - Year That Is - But What Say You? - 12/31/09 05:27 PM
Okay I know tomorrow is 2010 but I'm not quite sure how to pronounce it. Do I say two thousand and ten or just two thousand ten, or twenty ten? Which is the politically correct way? Or better yet, which way do teachers teach their students? Or does it REALLY matter?
How did you say 2009? I started saying it to myself today to see how it spilled out. Two thousand nine. Two thousand and nine. I had no clue which way I had been pronouncing the outgoing year. I tried to think how many times I might have even spoken the … (23 comments)
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downtown oakville: Window Shopping In Oakville Ontario - 12/20/09 11:12 PM
Oakville's downtown shops and boutiques are full of wonderful gifts to surprise your loved ones with this holiday season. Many of the shops will gift wrap your purchases in a way that I could never duplicate.
At this time of year there is nothing more enjoyable than to stroll down Lakeshore Road on a cold, frosty evening and gaze into the brightly lit storefront windows. These magic Christmas displays offer a wonderful photo opportunity.
Although my hands were frozen by the time I got my fill of festive fotos, I finished up my Friday evening outing with a frothy, foamy … (22 comments)
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downtown oakville: Holiday Happenings In Oakville, Ontario - 10/28/09 12:49 AM
It's that time of year and downtown Oakville is getting prepared for many upcoming festivities. Oakville's downtown core welcomes residents and visitors alike with its' unique boutiques, cafes, popular restaurants and the Towne Square which is always a hub of activity.
Other large attractions in downtown Oakville are the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, the Oakville Harbour and Pier and Erchless Estate Museum.
Here's what's coming up in Downtown Oakville
October 30, 2009 - Tiny Tots On Parade
This annual event celebrates year number 15 with little ghosts, goblins and munchkins all dressed up and taking to the streets all for … (10 comments)
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downtown oakville: Downtown Oakville Ontario - The Heritage Districts - 07/27/09 10:25 PM
The Town of Oakville has three heritage districts as designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District First and Second Street Heritage Conservation District heritage conservation districts map (pdf, 60 kB)
These three districts are all located in the real estate area called Old Oakville. Each individual neighbourhood is situated within walking distance of Oakville's vibrant downtown core, Lake Ontario and the Oakville Harbour. Many homes on Trafalgar Road back onto the 16 Mile Creek.
All three very desireable neighbourhoods are located on leafy tree lined streets. Stately century old homes sit amongst new … (7 comments)
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downtown oakville: Good Friday In Downtown Oakville, Ontario - It Was HOPPING! - 04/10/09 08:34 PM
It was a relatively balmy 48 degrees F ( 9 celsius) in Oakville today. The sun was shining bright so it was a great opportunity for my friend an I to take our dogs for a walk downtown and by the Lake (Ontario).
It seems we weren't the only ones who had the same idea. Lakeshore Road was full of people, dogs, strollers, cars, bicycles and motorcycles. People were feeding the ducks and geese at the harbour. Bad idea as the Canada Geese end up staying here for the winters now and making lovely messes in our parks. My dog just loves to … (8 comments)
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downtown oakville: Old Oakville, Ontario - 01/04/09 10:28 PM
Travel south on Trafalgar Road from the Queen Elizabeth Way and you will enter into Old Oakville, an area of character homes on mature tree lined streets. Many historic homes are located between Lakeshore Road and the shores of Lake Ontario. Downtown Oakville offers upscale boutiques, world class restaurants, century old churches, cosy cafes, Oakville Harbour and much more. The price of real estate in Old Oakille ranges from $500,000 + to multi - million dollars. Most of the homes in Old Oakville are older detached but there is also a selection of upscale townhomes and condos. Because this area is … (0 comments)
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