Heritage Properties in Oakville
Step into history and uncover Oakville’s most treasured landmarks! The Oakville Heritage Register is an official record of properties recognized for their cultural and historical significance, as outlined in the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). This collection highlights a diverse range of heritage sites, including:
- Designated Properties (Part IV OHA): Individually recognized for their exceptional historical or architectural importance.
- Heritage Conservation Districts (Part V OHA): Areas where multiple heritage properties preserve the unique character of a neighborhood.
- Listed Properties: Places identified for their cultural heritage value, even if not formally designated.
Explore this dataset of 900+ heritage properties, each offering fascinating insights into Oakville’s past. Find key details like street addresses, designation status, construction years, historical backgrounds, and more. Plus, access linked data on building permits and property information for a deeper dive into Oakville’s architectural and cultural history.
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Statistics
This dataset from Oakville Heritage Register contains a total of 900+ heritage properties, offering a comprehensive view of the town's architectural and historical treasures. This data provides insights into the locations, construction periods, histories, and designation years of these significant properties.
Street Distribution
Lakeshore Rd E (12.66%) stands out as the street with the highest concentration of heritage properties, reflecting its historical significance and architectural richness. Following closely are Trafalgar Rd (8.95%) and Reynolds St (6.55%), each contributing significantly to Oakville’s heritage landscape.
Other notable streets include Allan St (4.91%), William St (4.26%), King St (3.60%), Spruce St (3.38%), Thomas St (3.28%), Forsythe St (2.73%), Lakeshore Rd W (2.62%), Second St (2.51%), and First St (2.51%). Each of these streets plays a vital role in shaping Oakville’s historical tapestry.
Construction Timeline
The dataset reveals a rich history of building in Oakville, with properties spanning from the 1810s (0.11%) to the 2000s (0.22%). The most significant construction periods were the 1850s (5.02%) - 1870s (4.04%) and 1910s (4.69%) - 1920s (4.80%), showcasing pivotal moments in Oakville’s development.
Other notable periods include the 1830s (2.51%), 1840s (2.18%), 1860s (2.73%), 1880s (2.07%), 1890s (1.42%), 1900s (2.95%), 1930s (1.97%), 1940s (1.31%), 1950s (1.20%), 1960s (0.76%), 1970s (0.87%), and 1980s (0.98%). These periods highlight the evolution of Oakville’s architectural styles and community growth.
Designation Years
The majority of designated heritage properties were recognized in the 1990s (8.84%), reflecting a period of heightened awareness and preservation efforts. The 1980s (4.26%) also saw significant designation activity. More recent designations occurred in the 2010s (1.75%) and 2000s (0.87%). Designations in the 1970s (0.76%) also contribute to the register.
This data illustrates Oakville’s ongoing commitment to preserving its historical and cultural heritage. Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into Oakville’s heritage properties, showcasing the town’s rich architectural history and the ongoing efforts to protect its cultural identity.
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Stats on Properties by Street Name
| Street Name | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| LAKESHORE RD E | 116 | 12.66% |
| TRAFALGAR RD | 82 | 8.95% |
| REYNOLDS ST | 60 | 6.55% |
| ALLAN ST | 45 | 4.91% |
| WILLIAM ST | 39 | 4.26% |
| KING ST | 33 | 3.60% |
| SPRUCE ST | 31 | 3.38% |
| THOMAS ST | 30 | 3.28% |
| FORSYTHE ST | 25 | 2.73% |
| LAKESHORE RD W | 24 | 2.62% |
| FIRST ST | 23 | 2.51% |
| SECOND ST | 23 | 2.51% |
| DOUGLAS AVE | 19 | 2.07% |
| MACDONALD RD | 18 | 1.97% |
| NAVY ST | 16 | 1.75% |
| PALMER AVE | 16 | 1.75% |
| DUNN ST | 14 | 1.53% |
| MAPLE AVE | 13 | 1.42% |
| CHISHOLM ST | 13 | 1.42% |
| RANDALL ST | 12 | 1.31% |
| Status | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Part V | 435 | 47.49% |
| Listed | 257 | 28.06% |
| Part IV | 190 | 20.74% |
| Part IV / Part V | 29 | 3.17% |
Stats on Properties by Built Year
| Built Year | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 0.22% |
| 1990s | 4 | 0.44% |
| 1980s | 9 | 0.98% |
| 1970s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1960s | 7 | 0.76% |
| 1950s | 11 | 1.20% |
| 1940s | 12 | 1.31% |
| 1930s | 18 | 1.97% |
| 1920s | 44 | 4.80% |
| 1910s | 43 | 4.69% |
| 1900s | 27 | 2.95% |
| 1890s | 13 | 1.42% |
| 1880s | 19 | 2.07% |
| 1870s | 37 | 4.04% |
| 1860s | 25 | 2.73% |
| 1850s | 46 | 5.02% |
| 1840s | 20 | 2.18% |
| 1830s | 23 | 2.51% |
| 1820s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1810s | 1 | 0.11% |
Stats on Properties by Designation Year
| Designation Year | Properties | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 | 1.75% |
| 2000s | 8 | 0.87% |
| 1990s | 81 | 8.84% |
| 1980s | 39 | 4.26% |
| 1970s | 7 | 0.76% |
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Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-041 Status: Part IV Owner Name: SCHIRALLI MARY ANN Owner Address: 10 BURNET ST, OAKVILLE ON L6K 1B4, History: Built in the mid-1870s by Alfred Mapes, a carpenter involved in the construction of a number of buildings in Oakville during the 1860s and 1870s. The property was originally owned by a large Montreal mercantile firm of Forsythe, Richardson and Company who became involved in an unsuccessful business venture with Colonel William Chisholm to develop waterpower from the Sixteen Mile Creek. In 1837, the property was sold to Willett Miller and from there the property had a number of owners. Description: Victorian Gothic style frame and stucco clad 1 ½ storey house with front projecting bay window and supporting brackets. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1880 Designation Year: 2009 ByLaw: 2009-074 Status: Part IV Owner Name: FORMAT LAKESHORE INC Owner Address: 5050 DUFFERIN ST SUITE 120, NORTH YORK ON M3H 5T5, History: McCraney-Robertson House. Associated with William McCraney, a prominent historical figure in Oakville who was the Mayor of Oakville from 1872 to 1874. The property is also linked to various local industries, including the Marlatt and Armstrong Leather Company. Many of these workers, including Duncan Robertson, were residents at the subject house. Description: Vernacular 1 1/2 storey stucco house typical of modest housing built at the time for local tradespeople. Notable features include the side porch with decorative brackets, front gable roof, wood windows, wood doors, wood trim. Designation also includes the magnolia tree, estimated to have been planted in the 1920s. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1903 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-048 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: WILLMOTT JOHN PERCY Owner Address: CENTRAL ERIN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 151 RANDALL ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1P5 History: Built in 1903 in conjunction with the adjacent Davis Block. This building housed a number of businesses over the years including a dental office, a private school for girls established in 1914 by Miss Willis and Miss Boulton, and Byers Drug Store, owned by John R. Byers an active figure in the public life of Oakville. Description: Italianate style brick commercial building with stone details. |
Built Year: 1889 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-162 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: Oakville Lighthouse. The lighthouse was the second to mark the entrance to Oakville harbour. Henry George built this lighthouse in 1889 after the first lighthouse toppled into Lake Ontario during a severe storm in 1886. Description: The lighthouse is hexagonal, 3 storeys high, constructed of wood and sheathed in wood shingles. It has a door and three windows, all capped with classical pediments. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-001 Status: Part IV Owner Name: EAST JAMES MICHAEL Owner Address: 1341 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L7, History: The building was originally constructed in the 1820s by John C. Harris. In 1850 George W. Griggs, an early settler, purchased the property and undertook the first major renovation. The second renovation occurred when the property was owned by William Blackwell during the time 1871-1873. After 1910 the house was stuccoed. In the 1900s the house was converted into a residence for the elderly, operated by the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Description: Loyalist/Georgian style with interior detailing. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1907 Designation Year: 2009 ByLaw: 2009-080 Status: Part IV History: In 1906, James Ryrie, a famous Toronto jeweller, purchased the subject property, later naming it “Edgemere”, meaning the edge of the sea. Ryrie commissioned Edmund Burke and John Horwood of the renowned Burke & Horwood firm in Toronto to design the estate mansion. Three years later, prominent Canadian landscape architect Charles Ernest Woolverton was commissioned by Ryrie to complete the landscape plan for the estate. After the development of this estate, others followed to lay out large estates along the lakeshore in what became known as “Canada’s Newport.” Description: The elements included in this designation are the prominent entrance gates and wall along Lakeshore Road. The highly visible gate and wall serve as a unique example of a construction method which displays a high degree of craftsmanship and is representative of an early style. The main entrance is an English style timber gate constructed of wooden pegs and includes a brass plaque that reads “Edgemere”. The property wall has a rubble stone foundation and is crowned with cut stone and at regular intervals its length is interrupted by rubble stone pillars with cut stone caps. |
Built Year: 1911 Designation Year: 2009 ByLaw: 2009-079 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 5025056 ONTARIO INC. History: Built in 1911, the Smith houses are a rare pair of shale stone houses constructed to reflect the architecture of the Smith ancestral home in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. These homes are rare survivors of the early 20th century settlement of the Kerr Street Area. Description: The two storey house has an intersecting gable roof with three triangula dormers on the front facade. A thrid bay with matching dormer was later added to the south end of the house. The original portion and all additions are included in this designation |
Alias: Regional Road 5 Built Year: 1850 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-185 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: Known as the “Squire” James Applebe House who built the house in 1850. James Applebe taught school at Munn’s Corners, was the owner of a store and the post office, and was one of the most successful figures in this area of Trafalgar Township who came to own most of the land in the village. James assumed a number of important positions during his life including one of the first Directors of the Bank of Toronto, Justice of the Peace, Treasurer of Trafalgar Township, an ardent Methodist, president of the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company, and recording steward of the Nelson circuit. The children of James Applebe also became important figures in their own right. Description: Rural Oakville vernacular. 1 1/2 storey farm residence with a central gable dormer and 5 bay façade. Four unique French-style full-length windows with transoms distinguish the front elevation. |
Built Year: 1880 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-098 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Oakville Basket Company Steam Engine is associated with the Oakville Basket Company and its connections to the agricultural productivity of early Oakville. The steam engine was manufactured by the Galt firm Goldie & McCulloch Co. Ltd. The Oakville Basket Company was one of the most important early industries of Oakville. The company was formed as a response to the need for local fruit and vegetable baskets for transportation of Oakville strawberries, stone fruits and other produce at a time when Oakville was the largest producer of strawberries in the Dominion. Description: The steam engine is a remnant from the steam engine that powered the machinery at the Oakville Basket Company factory, and is an example of the “Wheelock” stationary steam engine, named for the inventor of the Wheelock valve that made steam engines more efficient. The steam engine was moved from the original factory to its current site on Cornwall Road. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1886 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-051 Status: Part IV Owner Name: O'DONNELL BRIAN Owner Address: 1189 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L3, History: The house was built by brothers John, James and Peter Morrison in 1886. It was the second house on the property. The Morrison brothers were natives of Scotland and were large exporters of cattle to Scotland. They ran a butcher shop next to the Romain Block on Lakeshore Road and kept their stock on their farm surrounding the house at 1189 Lakeshore Rd E. The farm and house were later run by William Morrison, a son of one of the brothers. Description: Victorian Gothic Revival style. The house is L-shaped, 2 storeys with a centre hall plan, steep pitched gables, decorative bargeboards, projecting bay windows and an ornate verandah and balcony. |
Built Year: 1937 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-112 Status: Part IV Owner Name: CLUBLINK CORPORATION Owner Address: ATTN BRIAN BROWN, 15675 DUFFERIN ST, KING CITY ON L7B 1K5 History: Built as an estate house in 1937 by Andre Dorfman, one of the most influential figures in the Canadian Mining Industry. Description: A good example of an estate home built in Oakville in the early part of the 20th century. With its steeply pitched roof, flared eaves and symmetrical wings, the building is a good representation of the French Eclectic style, a rare style in North America. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1930 Designation Year: 2010 ByLaw: 2010-173 Status: Part IV Owner Name: AKINSOLA ZAINAB Owner Address: 17 LAMBERT COMMON, OAKVILLE ON L6K 2P1 History: The property is associated with both the Lambert family and the Smye family who owned the property. The property was built for Sidney and Mary Lambert who were both immigrants to Canada and owned the property until 1954. It was then owned by Fred T. Smye, President of Avro Aircraft and a leader in the development of Canada’s post-war aviation industry, which culminated in the AVRO Arrow program. Under Smye’s leadership, AVRO Canada became one of the largest corporations in Canada in the immediate post-war years. The AVRO Arrow project was one of major national significance in the 1950s. Description: The design of the house is based on traditional forms and styles such as neo-Georgian and English Arts and Crafts, but also exhibits influences of contemporary 1930s design, including Art Moderne. The property has design and contextual value for its designed landscape, which possesses numerous significant heritage attributes including the landforms, vegetation, viewscapes, circulation and built features. |
Built Year: 1833 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-020 Status: Part IV History: Cox Estate Cemetery. Two of the three marked graves are for the infant children of Samuel and Sophia Harris, who were probably related to John C. Harris, who once owned the property in 1823. The earliest marked grave is for Mahettable Fish who died in 1833. It is believed that there are a number of unmarked graves existing in the cemetery. Description: Consists of 3 marble stones laid flat in the ground surrounded by trees. |
Built Year: 1850 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-104 Status: Part V History: Charles Davis, a shoemaker from England, bought the property in 1845 and constructed the house five years later. After the death of Davis, the property went into the ownership of many different people including William Sinclair Davis, one of Oakville's most successful businessman and William Buckle, a long established butcher in Oakville. Description: Oakville Vernacular style. The building was originally clad in narrow weatherboard and later covered with stucco. Features include the steeply pitched central gable, ornate Roman arched window and symmetrical façade. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1830 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-048 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 1475 LAKESHORE RD EAST INC Owner Address: SUITE 375, 35 STONE CHURCH RD UNIT 3, ANCASTER ON L9K 1S4 History: Originally purchased in 1806 by John Bradley Sr. and sold to Barnett Griggs, who constructed the building. Griggs used it as an inn called the Halfway House, given its name because of its halfway location between Toronto and Hamilton. Barnett Griggs sold the property to Thompson Smith, and in 1866 Smith sold it to Barnett Griggs Moore (grandson of Barnett Griggs). James Ryrie, a jeweler from Toronto, purchased the property and moved the house back from the road. His son Harry occupied the house and developed excellent orchards on the property. Description: Characteristics of the Georgian style and some Neoclassical features. |
Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-43 Status: Listed History: Built by John Featherstone a prominent citizen in Oakville at the turn of the century who served as Mayor of Oakville, served on Council and served as Worshipful Master of the Oakville Masonic Lodge. Burned down in 1996. Description: This property has potential cultural heritage value for its historic barn and former farmstead, historically associated with the agricultural development of Trafalgar Township. |
Built Year: 1909 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-011 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The property was purchased by the School Board in 1908. In 1909 the Oakville High School first opened, designed by the noted firm Chapman and McGiffin Architects, and built by Carson and Elliot Builders. After WWII, the Oakville and Trafalgar High School Districts were amalgamated. As a result, the school added the Township to its original name and became the Oakville Trafalgar High school. Description: Well-proportioned composition with the main street elevation featuring three prominent stepped gables and a central revised entrance with stone trim in the Collegiate Gothic form. End elevations feature a much smaller gable above a canopied student entrance. |
Built Year: 1880 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-020 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MERTON UNITED CHURCH Owner Address: C/O KEN GILES, 3020 GLENCREST RD APT 1102, BURLINGTON ON L7N 2H2 History: Merton Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery. Established to serve the Merton community, a hamlet at Second Line (Bronte Rd.) and Lower Middle Road (QEW). After the turn of the century, the congregation of Mount Pleasant Church began to decline. By 1918, the congregation was so small that it became necessary to close the church and split the congregation between the Palermo and Bronte churches. Nine years later, the church was demolished, however, the cemetery was retained. Description: On grounds of the former Mt. Pleasant Church. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1844 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-052 Status: Part IV Owner Name: FOLLOWS HEIDI Owner Address: 1493 LAKESHORE RD E , OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L9, History: Joshua Leach House. Joshua Leach, a carpenter, bought the original 200 acres of the property and built his home, a sawmill and a threshing mill. In 1844, the mill was taken over by his son William. In 1922, the house was moved to its current location by Mr. James Ryrie for use by his estate manager. Description: One and a half storey cottage with Georgian details. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-045 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: 1094262 ONTARIO INC Owner Address: 20 SUNNINGHILL DR, PORT DOVER ON N0A 1N6, History: Former Bank of Montreal. Originally the location of the first St. Jude’s Anglican Church which served Oakville for over 45 years until the congregation outgrew the church in 1879. The church was then sold to Samuel McGiffin who converted it into a hardware store until 1898 when the building was secured by the Merchant’s Bank. Eventually the bank was torn down and the existing building was constructed on the site, designed by Robert McGiffin. In 1922 the Merchant's Bank amalgamated with the Bank of Montreal. Description: Beaux Arts style, typical for many bank buildings during the early part of this century. Notable features include stone sills, brick voussoirs and keystones and large pilasters on the front façade. |
Built Year: 1845 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-103 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: SAGESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Owner Address: 72 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3X8, History: Built by John Brown, a local shoemaker, in 1845. In 1896, the property was sold to Bernard Jennings and then in 1900 to John Wales, a grain and feed merchant. In 1911, the property was sold to David Edwyn and Martha Jane Lawrence. After David Lawrence passed away, the property was sold to their daughter Margaret May Lawrence who owned the property until 1966. Description: Oakville Vernacular style. Features include the symmetrical 3 bay façade of the original building, and original 6/6 windows on the lower level and second storey. The front porch is believed to be an exact copy in proportion and detail of the original porch. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1881 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-075 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ACHESON MARY CATHERINE Owner Address: 233 KING ST , OAKVILLE ON L6J 1B6, History: William Busby Store. In 1884 William Busby purchased the lot and joined two old buildings together to create a long narrow structure, the existing building. William and his family lived over the shop. William Busby served on the Board of Education for 40 years and was a member of the Board of Trustees of St. John’s Church. He was interested in beautifying Oakville and after his death Busby Park was constructed in his honour. Description: Built in the Picturesque style with decorative cornice, large paired brackets, and wood shutters. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-045 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ERAMO DOMENIC Owner Address: 7200 TRANMERE DR, MISSISSAUGA ON L5S 1L6, History: Former Bank of Montreal. Originally the location of the first St. Jude’s Anglican Church which served Oakville for over 45 years until the congregation outgrew the church in 1879. The church was then sold to Samuel McGiffin who converted it into a hardware store until 1898 when the building was secured by the Merchant’s Bank. Eventually the bank was torn down and the existing building was constructed on the site, designed by Robert McGiffin. In 1922 the Merchant's Bank amalgamated with the Bank of Montreal. Description: Beaux Arts style, typical for many bank buildings during the early part of this century. Notable features include stone sills, brick voussoirs and keystones and large pilasters on the front façade. |
Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1997 ByLaw: 1997-062 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: DABREMA CORPORATION Owner Address: 210 RANDALL ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1P7, History: Purchased by William Chisholm in 1835 and later conveyed to William Robinson in 1835, Patrick O’Boyle in 1857 and George Busby in 1873. Busby was one of the founding members of the Salvation Army in Oakville. In 1890 the property was controlled by the children of George Busby and then sold to Thomas Harker in 1895. Description: Regency style cottage with rectangular form and 3-bay façade. Building is 1 1/2 storey stucco, but likely wood framing is underneath. A finely detailed single storey porch runs along the façade. |
Built Year: 1946-48 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-096 Status: Part IV Owner Name: GENERAL ELECTRIC CANADA INC Owner Address: MEIGHAN WEST, 1919 MINNESOTA CRT, MISSISSAUGA ON L5N 0C9 History: The General Electric Company operated a lamp factory on the site for over 60 years. The plant opened in 1948 with 50 employees and expanded throughout the 1950s and 1960s with over 500 employees at the height of its production. The office building was constructed between 1946 and 1948 and was one of the first buildings to be completed on the site. Originally housing offices and a lunchroom, the building was continually used as office space for the factory with numerous interior alterations completed over the years to accommodate minor changes in use. In 2009, the lamp plant was decommissioned due to changes in the market; this development resulted in the heritage designation of the office building in order to retain this important heritage attribute and to recognize and commemorate the history of the site. Description: A 20th century industrial building designed in the Art Moderne style, designed by Beck and Eadie Architects. The two-storey structure is constructed of load-bearing masonry and has a low, horizontal emphasis with three projecting bays. The building is clad in buff brick with precast parapet coping. The windows and doors are framed with pre-cast concrete surrounds. Above the front entrance, a unique round window provides architectural interest. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1853 Designation Year: 2009 ByLaw: 2009-075 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: St. Jude's Cemetery. Significant as a rural 19th-century church cemetery. This lot was purchased in 1853 by St. Jude's Church for the development of a rectory and cemetery. A large rectory known as 'Holyrood' was constructed on the south portion of the original lot closer to Lake Ontario. The cemetery continues to serve the congregation of St. Jude's Church. Description: This designation includes the older part of the cemetery on the westerly portion of the site. This area is characterized by mature trees and historic graves arranged in a grid pattern. |
Alias: Regional Road 25 Built Year: 1860 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-045 Status: Part IV Owner Name: VGR INVESTMENTS LTD Owner Address: 2525 OLD BRONTE RD UNIT 575, OAKVILLE ON L6M 4J2, History: Built by Dr. Anson Buck, a descendant from a family of United Empire Loyalists who came to Upper Canada in 1776. Dr. Buck was a prominent local physician in Palermo and Trafalgar Township and was a Trustee of the Palermo Circuit of the Methodist Church. Description: Asymmetrical L-shaped Italianate style house with Gothic Revival influences. Notable features include wide overhanging eaves supported by large decorative paired brackets, small round vents in gables, and stone lintels and sills. |
Built Year: 1874 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-043 Status: Part IV Owner Name: CROUCHER DONALD Owner Address: 59 CHISHOLM ST , OAKVILLE ON L6K 3H6, History: The house was built by Thomas James Cavan, a carpenter who built many fine ships from the Oakville Shipyard. Description: The house is simple vernacular expression of the Gothic Revival style with a symmetrical façade and front central gable above the front door. |
Built Year: 1848/2014 Designation Year: 2016 ByLaw: 2016-054 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Kaitting House Parkette has cultural heritage value for its features and design which commemorate the former Kaitting House which was destroyed in a fire in 2009. The salvaged brick wall originally formed the southwest corner of the Kaitting House. The house was part of a 200-acre farm on Lot 18, Concession 1 NDS settled by John and Elizabeth Kaitting in 1808. The primary feature on the site is a section of brick wall which was salvaged from the original house and reconstructed within the parkette in 2014. Other features include the historical plaque, the placement of ornamental fruit trees to the east of the wall, the view of the wall from Ellen Davidson Drive, and the curved design of the path which references the original curved lane on the farm. |
Built Year: 1840 Designation Year: 1992 ByLaw: 1992-024 Status: Part IV Owner Name: O'TOOLE PATRICK Owner Address: 2333 ONTARIO ST, OAKVILLE ON L6L 1A5, History: Originally a blacksmith shop situated along the stage coach route between York and Hamilton. One of the three remaining lakeshore properties outside of some harbour properties and considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Bronte. Description: Visual landmark and one of the oldest buildings in Bronte. |
Built Year: 1858 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-043 Status: Part IV Owner Name: JAKHAR AMANPREET KAUR Owner Address: 2031 NORTH SERVICE RD W, OAKVILLE ON L6M 3H8, History: Built around 1858 by the Hilton family who were farmers on the southern half of the property since 1831. Between 1861 and 1871 an apple orchard was planted on the property and would come to characterize the farm. The Hilton family resided on this property from 1831 for over 68 years. Description: Vernacular design incorporating Neoclassical and Gothic Revival elements. 1 1/2 storey rectangular structure with a 3 bay façade, central gable and projecting front porch. Notable features include a bracketed cornice, rubble stonework, stone voussoirs and rusticated stone quoins. |
Built Year: 1922 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-003 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: BRAD CAMPBELL DENTISTRY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Owner Address: 181 CHURCH ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1N3, History: Served for forty-five years as the Oakville Fire Hall. The fire hall was the center for fire fighting in all of Oakville and the surrounding district and was the focal point of a yearly fireman’s street dance. The building was converted to commercial use in 1967. Description: Arts and Crafts style 2-storey stucco and brick building with decorative brackets. Alterations to the front façade and roof were made in the 1960s. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1870 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-163 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ROYAL OAK HOTEL OAKVILLE LIMITED Owner Address: 485 THE KINGSWAY, ETOBICOKE ON M9A 3W5, History: Erected in 1870 as the home and bakery shop of the Ferrah family. The business was operated for three generations of Ferrahs. Within the building the first soda fountain in Town was installed. Description: Commercial vernacular style with Italianate influence. Symmetrical design and masonry detail are typical of 1870's main street buildings. |
Built Year: 1860-1890 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-002 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: 153 CHURCH STREET INC Owner Address: 74 CHAPLIN CRES, GEORGETOWN ON L7G 6G1, History: Built by John Wales, a successful grain dealer and grocer who was an active figure in community activities in Oakville. He was secretary of the Halton Grange and Master of the Omagh Orange Lodge, member of the Town Council, assessor of Trafalgar Township, a life member of the Methodist Church and leader in the local Liberal Association. Description: Gothic Revival/Italianate style 2 storey brick house with front porch. Details include decorative bargeboard, bracket and wood windows. |
Built Year: 1850 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1994-104 Status: Part IV / Part V History: Charles Davis, a shoemaker from England, bought the property in 1845 and constructed the house five years later. After the death of Davis, the property went into the ownership of many different people including William Sinclair Davis, one of Oakville's most successful businessman and William Buckle, a long established butcher in Oakville. Description: Oakville vernacular style. Contributes to the heritage character of the area. |
Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-054 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: The Lyon's Log Cabin was moved from Trafalgar Road adjacent to the former village of Vernerville to the Oakville harbour. Description: Lyon's Log Cabin is an excellent example of a pioneer log cabin with its square simple form, small multi-paned windows, and wooden shingle roof. |
Built Year: 1848 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-033 Status: Part IV Owner Name: GLENBROOK ESTATES INC Owner Address: 91 DELTA PARK BLVD 4 , BRAMPTON ON L6T 5E7 , CANADA History: The property is associated with the prominent Boulton family, as well as the Bowbeer and Biggar families, both early settler families in Trafalgar Township. D’Arcy Boulton was a prominent lawyer, politician, merchant and served as the Director of the Bank of Upper Canada and as Auditor General in Upper Canada. William and Mevira Bowbeer came to live on the property in 1824 and raised eleven children together and likely built the existing house. There is a strong association between this property and Lot 10, Concession 1, now 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road. In 1853, William’s son William Somerset built the existing brick house on Lot 10, which is similar in age, design, material and architectural details as the Bowbeer House. The property was later owned by the Biggars, a Loyalist family who were among the first settlers in Trafalgar Township and contributed greatly to the early settlement and development of the Township. Description: "The house is a unique example of a 1 ½ storey brick farmhouse with a side gable roof with front dormer. The house is constructed with dichromatic Flemish Bond brickwork, including brick “quoins”, ornamental bands of brick “roses” and brick voussoirs over the windows. Other details include 6/6 wood windows, wood sills and wood cornices. |
Built Year: 1855 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-056 Status: Part IV Owner Name: PENDRITH JENNIFER LYNN Owner Address: 457 MAPLE GROVE DR, OAKVILLE ON L6J 4V9, History: Built during the mid to late 1850’s by James Wesley Hill, who was born a slave in the southern United States and came to Canada in 1850 as a result of the “Fugitive Slave Law”. Hill rented farmland where he built his original farmhouse and employed other slaves from the United States. Description: 1 1/2 storey frame structure with 3 bay façade and a Gothic influenced central gable window. |
Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1994 ByLaw: 1995-043 Status: Part IV Owner Name: BIELSKI VIOLET WANDA Owner Address: 40 COX DR APT 3B, OAKVILLE ON L6J 4P9, History: Built for Coplin Cox, President and later Chairman of the Board of Canada Life Assurance Company. He was involved in a number of other enterprises. Description: An excellent example of the grand estate houses that were constructed by the wealthy up to the 1930s. The building is a white stucco clad structure built in a style reminiscent of the early Colonial mansions of the southern United States. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1916-17 Designation Year: 2010 ByLaw: 2010-098 Status: Part IV Owner Name: 1750235 ONTARIO INC Owner Address: 1167 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L3, History: The Peterkin House is associated with Charles Peterkin, a local Fenian Raids veteran and Toronto businessman, who purchased the property in 1915. Peterkin, along with his wife Annie Josephine, had the house constructed c.1916-1917 as a home in which to retire. The house is also associated with Albert Edward Gooderham, a philanthropist and member of the prominent Gooderham family of Toronto, who owned the house in the 1930s and 1940s. Gooderham created a home for children with tuberculosis, and funded the University of Toronto’s Anti-Toxine farm, which supplied serum for the Second British Army during World War I. The house reinforces the character of an area of Oakville known locally as “Millionaire’s Row” where a number of wealthy Toronto residents built estates in the early 20th Century. Description: The Peterkin House is a rare and early example of a stone house inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, with elements of both Queen Anne and Bungalow style architecture, built circa 1916-17. It features stone exterior walls, a 2 1/2 storey form with a front and side porch, chimneys, lintels and sills all executed in stone. The house features a gambrel roof, corner tower, dormers and wood windows with decorative lead-pane glass. |
Built Year: 1922 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-097 Status: Part IV Owner Name: SIDHU LOVEREEN Owner Address: 376 DOUGLAS AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3S9, History: The property is directly associated with the development of the local residential area known as ‘Brantwood’, an early 20th century subdivision of Oakville. The property was built in the mid to early phase of the subdivision and contributes to the value of this relatively intact historic development. Thomas and Alice Thornton likely constructed the house sometime between 1913 and 1922. Thomas was a local printer and the property was in Alice’s name until her passing in 1944. The property purchased by Peter Rea in 1952, a local bank manager, and remained in the Rea family until 2011. Description: The Thornton House is a good representation of a vernacular 1920s Oakville bungalow inspired by the Arts and Crafts design movement. These characteristics include the use of brick and textured stucco cladding, grouped multi-paned windows and broad roof sweeping over the large verandah with recessed entrance. |
Built Year: 1906 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-022 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MAIN CHRISTINE Owner Address: 74 ALLAN ST, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3M8, History: Originally built during the mid-nineteenth century and located at 39 King St and occupied by Dr. John Austin Worrell, Chancellor of Trinity College. It was moved to current location shortly after William Sinclair Davis, one of Oakville's wealthiest men purchased the property in 1920. Description: Originally built in the Oakville vernacular style. |
Built Year: 1905 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-058 Status: Part IV Owner Name: MACDONELL WINSOR JAMES Owner Address: 85 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3Y1, History: Built by George Hughes, a carpenter. The land had originally been part of the Estate of Reverend James Nisbet, who resided at 10 Park Avenue. Mrs. Hughes lived in the house at 85 Park Avenue until 1938. In 1947 the property was sold to David H.P. Row, then in 1955 it was sold to Peter and Stella Newton. In 1972 the home was sold to James and Elizabeth Harris. During their ownership in 1978 the filming of a major motion picture took place at the house. Description: Queen Anne Cottage style with steeply pitched gables, asymmetrical form and horizontal wood cladding. |
Built Year: 1835 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-049 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: ZIEMBA LOIS Owner Address: 184 LAKESHORE RD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1H6, History: Built in 1835 by Richard Tucker. In 1839, the store was sold to William Creighton, a general merchant. In 1853, the store was sold to David Arnott, a prominent merchant. Due to economic depression, the building remained vacant from 1869 to 1873 when it was purchased by William Joyce, a general merchant. In 1924 the William Joyce General Store closed. In the following years, the building was occupied by a series of merchants. Description: Classical Revival style 2-storey frame building clad in siding. |
Built Year: 1820 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-021 Status: Part IV Owner Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF OAKVILLE Owner Address: 1225 TRAFALGAR RD, OAKVILLE, ON, L6H 0H3 History: Established in 1820 on land that had originally been owned by Daniel Munn, at the intersection of Sixth Line and Dundas Street became known as Munn¿s Corners after Daniel Munn, one of the earliest settlers in this part of Trafalgar Township. Daniel Munn and his wife¿s grave lie in Munn¿s Cemetery along with the names of many of the area¿s earliest families. Description: Important reminder of the Hamlet known as Munn¿s Corners. |
Built Year: 1910 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-057 Status: Part IV Owner Name: SANCHEZ JOSE BERNARDO Owner Address: 65 PARK AVE, OAKVILLE ON L6J 3Y1, History: The house was built in 1910 by Francis Coombs. In 1923, it was purchased by Dougall B. McCunn, and soon after was occupied by Miss Ruth Lightborn's School. Description: Excellent example of the Queen Anne Cottage style with cedar shingles, narrow weatherboard siding, steeply pitched gables and asymmetrical design. The intricate front porch, central chimney and decorate second storey windows enhance the house. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1866 Designation Year: 1993 ByLaw: 1993-023 Status: Part IV Owner Name: FLETCHER LARRY MICHAEL Owner Address: 1118 LAKESHORE ROAD E, OAKVILLE ON L6J 1L2, History: Originally patented from the Crown in 1828 to King’s College which was given substantial land grants in Trafalgar Township in the 1820’s to finance their learning institution. In 1831, the property was sold to Robert Kelley, and later ownership was transferred to Robert Kelley’s wife Mary who later was remarried to Richard Hopgood. During Hopgood’s ownership the building that exists now was built. The Hopgoods lived in a farmhouse north of Lakeshore Road E. and rented the house to W. E. Hagaman, who ran the firm of Gage and Hagaman Company with James Gage. These men imported grain and manufactured American goods. From 1880 the property had many owners including John Robinson, a farmer from Ireland, Phillip Triller Kelley, Sarah Page, wife of one of Oakville’s respected doctors, Dr. Andrew William Porte, and Melville Ross Gooderham. In 1959 the property was subdivided with the main house retained on one of the lots and the barn on its own lot later converted into a residence. Description: This 2 storey stucco clad house was built in Italianate style with features of the Neoclassical Revival style. Recorded for the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings as the "The Bush House". |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1883 Designation Year: 1990 ByLaw: 1990-230 Status: Part IV / Part V Owner Name: 1000130279 ONTARIO INC. Owner Address: 3280 BLOOR ST W SUITE 902, TORONTO ON M8X 2X3, History: Former site of the Romain Block, or Navy Block, erected by W.F. Romain in 1855. In 1883, this block was destroyed by fire and the existing structure was built in its place. John Barclay, who dealt in dry goods, groceries and clothing, occupied the lower westerly portion of the building while the Masons occupied the space above the store. The Oddfellows occupied the upper easterly half of the block with the local newspaper The Star below them. Description: Ornate example of the Commercial Vernacular period with influences of Renaissance Revival. Notable features include a strongly articulated parapet cornice supported on paired brackets, formal spacing of the ground floor windows and the broad architrave with projecting cornice banding on the original shop fronts. There is a strong symmetrical order created from classical elements, with a central pediment and supporting pilasters. |
Alias: Highway 2 Built Year: 1887 Designation Year: 1991 ByLaw: 1991-164 Status: Part IV Owner Name: KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Owner Address: ATTN BOARD OF MANAGERS, 89 DUNN ST , OAKVILLE ON L6J 3C8 History: Originally the White Oak Hotel existed at this site. The church was built in 1887 by James McDonald Jr., son of the builder of the first Presbyterian Church in Oakville. It is the tallest heritage structure in Oakville and is an important landmark along Lakeshore Road in Old Oakville. Description: An example of the Gothic Revival period with a traditional English Plan, consisting of narthex, a central nave with galleries on either side, chancel and transept. The frontal elevation is of asymmetrical design, characteristic of the later "Gothic Revival" period, with a central entry portal and corner bell tower. |
Built Year: 1911 Designation Year: 2011 ByLaw: 2011-062 Status: Part IV Owner Name: RANDALL ROSE HOMES CORP Owner Address: 145 REYNOLDS ST, SUITE 400, OAKVILLE ON L6J 0A7 History: The subject house has historical value for its associations with Thomas Aston Blakelock, whose construction company built the house. Built c.1911, the house was constructed as a home for Blakelock and his family. In addition to being a prominent businessman, Thomas A. Blakelock worked for 40 years in public service as Mayor of Oakville, as a Member of the Provincial Legislature for Halton, and as Warden of Halton County. The Blakelock Brothers, Contractors and Builders Company built more than 400 buildings in Oakville, including the subject house which was one of the first houses built by the company. Description: The house is a representative example of a 2 ½ storey Edwardian red brick house with influences from the Queen Anne architectural style. These architectural styles are evident in the square form of the house with its hip roof, front gable and projecting bay windows. Architectural details include wood dentils and shingles in the front dormer, wood windows and doors, and stone sills. |
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Dataset
Discover Oakville's rich history! Explore over 900 heritage properties listed in the Oakville Heritage Register. Learn about their stories, architectural styles, and historical significance. Each property includes details like address, designation year, build year, and fascinating historical descriptions. Plus, explore how these properties connect with other Oakville datasets for a deeper understanding of our town's past.
Dataset Information
| Subject | Landuse and Development |
| Jurisdiction | Planning & Development, Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |