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Town Talk - Known (Or Lesser Known) Facts About Oakville, Ontario

By Jenny Kotulak

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage

March 15, 2010 11:28 AM

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 town
Oakville attracts 1.4 million tourists annually
The size of Oakville is over 130 Sq. kilometers
58% of Oakville residents have a post secondary school education, 38% greater than the Province of Ontario average
Manufacturing industries account for 15% of employment in Oakville
Managerial, business & administrative occupations make up 36% of the Oakville work force
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning provides post secondary education to 13,000 full time students and 37,000 continuing education students.

Oakville harbour, Downtown Oakville, Oakville real estate, Jenny Kotulak, Oakville Lakeshore, Erchless Estate, Oakville pier, towne square Oakville, TOWARF Oakville

There is a lot more to know about Oakville. If you are considering a move to or from this vibrant community let my knowledge and experience work for you. www.oakvilleontariorealestate.ca is open 24/7 for your convenience.

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Brian Madigan

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON

LL.B., Broker

Jenny,

Interesting facts. And isn't it the wealthiest community in Canada?

From time to time some other spot will be #1, but I thought that the title usually goes to Oakville.

Brian

Mar 15, 2010 11:35 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Jenny, I appreciate you giving us these stats about Oakville. I was looking at some of your Flickr pics to get a clue about your recent mystery city and I loved the shots of the Oakville area and those two waterfalls. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I also loved those icy shots of Lake Ontario! If you haven't shared these before would it be possible to do so in the future? I also loved your pictures of the cardinals!

Mar 15, 2010 11:37 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Jenny. Great local post.

And no, I didn't know one of those facts about Oakville!:)

Ken

Mar 15, 2010 11:58 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Excellent Localism post, Jenny - Sounds like a great place to live!

Debi

Mar 15, 2010 01:10 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Oh, CONGRATULATIONS Jenny on reaching a 200,000 point milestone! We have enjoyed your miles and miles of smiles, excellent photography and outstanding blogging!! Can't wait to read more and see more through your eyes! BTW - Still love your wallpaper!!

Mar 15, 2010 01:52 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Woohoo 200K! C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S! on reaching a well-deserved milestone Jenny! I look forward to being a part of the journey for your next 200K! Go Jenny Go!

Mar 15, 2010 02:35 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Jenny,

Congratulations on 200,000 (instinctively wanted to put a dollar sign there - LOL). I need to increase the pace, or you are stepping on my toes

I remember the video about your wonderful town. And all the photos. Gorgeous place. i would love to live there if you had Florida winters (even the one was cold as this year - LOL)

Mar 15, 2010 04:25 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Hi Jenny... I love this kind of "fun facts" post! I always learn something interesting... and as a geography nut, they're fun!

Mar 15, 2010 04:42 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Oh... I forgot to mention... CONGRATULATIONS on 200K!!! Way to go!

Mar 15, 2010 04:43 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Hi Jenny - Great idea for a localism post.

Congratulations on reaching 200,030 points and 401 posts (to match good ol' Highway 401!!!) :)

Mar 15, 2010 06:07 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Jenny..that that many people near you you could throw one helluva of Party...and a lot of Buyers are near to Buy Homes..lots of homes, so go out and get lots of listing so you can put up lots of Sold signs, then come and help me :O)

Mar 15, 2010 06:21 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Hi Jenny, your Oakville is a bit larger than the Oakville in our area, which is actually connected to Watertown, Ct. Congratulations on the 200,000 point milestone. It shows a lot of dedication and you did it by using your skills especially with the camera.

Mar 16, 2010 12:13 AM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

Jenny, I didn't know all those cool facts about Oakville. I never thought of it as a tourist destination before, I usually associated it with the Ford plant.

Mar 16, 2010 05:36 AM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Hi Brian, you are right. It has flip flopped back and forth as the wealthiest community but shh, I want people to think it is still affordable to live here lol.

Hi Bruce thanks for the kind words about my photos. I will perhaps do a photo blog again soon. I live a half hour from Hamilton Ontario and believe it or not there are 125 waterfalls of various sizes in that area. Of course I'm only an hour away from Niagara Falls too but I don't like crowds lol.

Hi Ken, thanks for stopping by. Now get back to Facebook lol.

Hi Debi - I think it is easier to sell real estate when you really like your community. I love the fact that I can be at the lake in 10 minutes and just let all my troubles float away. Well.....you know what I mean.

Hi Al and Ms. Peggy - And I thank you for the 2 reblogs that pushed me over the 200,000 edge.

Mar 16, 2010 10:22 AM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Thanks Wanda - I'm enjoying the ride with you here lol. Honestly when I first started I didn't even think 100,000 was attainable. There is no way I can keep up with the Cunninghams though. Darn over achievers.

Hi Jon - we actually lucked out this year with winter. Not one school or business closure day here. Florida wasn't so lucky this year but I'm sure it is warming up nicely now. You have been a great support to me during my time here.

Thanks Steve - funny you should comment right after Jon. I really appreciate the both of you for being big brothers to me at times here.

Mar 16, 2010 10:30 AM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Hi Marc - good ol' highway 401 - And as Wikipedia says:

Provincial Highway 401, also known by its official name of the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway and colloquially as The 401, is a freeway in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is the longest of the 400-Series highways, stretching 815.0 kilometres (506.4 mi) from Windsor to the Quebec border, the busiest highway in North America,^[2] and one of the widest and busiest in the world.^[3]

But you knew that right?

Mar 16, 2010 10:33 AM

Ty Lacroix

Envelope Real Estate Brokerage Inc - London, ON

Jenny

Interesting post and the facts were many things I did not know.

Mar 16, 2010 10:59 AM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Hi Fred bring on the buyers and sellers lol. You are right, that is a LOT of warm bodies.

Thanks Ed - I'm glad I got to know you. I think I picked you up on Al and Peggy's posts lol. You are AR's super contest and quiz winner.

Hi Malcolm, you are right, the Ford plant is a long time fixture here. I think the 2 harbours here attract people plus our summer Jazz Festival and Midnight Madness. And then there are all the soccer tournaments, etc. Great restaurants also. Jeez I sound like an ambassador lol.

Mar 16, 2010 12:05 PM