This dataset includes over 910 heritage properties included in the Oakville Heritage Register. Each heritage property information contains street address location, ByLaw, designated year, built year, status, history and description. This heritage property dataset is linked to Oakville address point dataset, and other datasets such as various bulding permits, property information, etc.
| 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/ |
All heritage properties in Oakville are included in the Oakville Heritage Register, an official list of properties which are identified by the town as having cultural heritage value or interest. This is required in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The Heritage Register includes the following types: (1) individually designated properties which fall under Part IV of the OHA; (2) properties designated within Heritage Conservation Districts which fall under Part V of the OHA; (3) properties which are not designated but believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest (listed properties).
This dataset includes 910 heritage properties in the Oakville Heritage Register. The data fields of properties include street address location, ByLaw, designated year, built year, status, history, description, etc. Each property data is linked to its address point data, and also other data such as various building permits.
Built Year: 1828 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: The western portion of this structure forms one of the oldest buildings in Oakville. The "Oakville Shop" or the "Oakville Establishment" was in operation in 1828 as a merchant's shop and ship chandlery. In 1891 it was enlarged and made into a house which was purchased by Capt. James Andrew, a yacht builder who constructed several boats which were winners of the Canada Cup. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: Home of James Arnott who emigrated with his family from Scotland around 1832. After a time of farming, he moved to Oakville in 1841 where he became a prominent merchant. After his death, the house was occupied by his son-in-law, John Barclay. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: One of the most authentically preserved houses in the Old Oakville area, this cottage forms a vital focal point in the district. |
Built Year: 1830 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: Built by William J. Sumner and purchased in 1855 by George Sumner who served as the chief constable of the town for 37 years. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: This house has served as the rectory for St. Jude's Church. Description: Architectural details include segmented transom and sidelights and segmentally arched windows. |
175 WILLIAM ST ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
173 WILLIAM ST ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
Built Year: 1830 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: This building originally formed part of a store on the northwest corner of Lakeshore Road and George Streets, which was built in the 1830s. After 1880, the building was divided in two with the front section being moved to 225 William Street and the rear living quarters forming this double house. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: The home of Stafford Marlatt, a framer in Nelson Township who became a general merchant and grain buyer in Bronte. His interests in Oakville included the tannery on Forsythe Street. He purchased the house from John Barclay and called it "Ferndale". Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
Built Year: 1850 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: In 1850, the Canada Presbyterian Church opened its first church here which was built by James McDonald. When the congregation built Knox Church in 1887, the old church was given to the builder as partial payment, who remodelled it into two houses, this one and the one at 295-297 William Street. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
169 WILLIAM ST ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
Built Year: 1870 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: Unique features of this house include pattern fretwork bargeboard and drop pendants, round-headed gable window and segmentally arched window and door openings. |
Built Year: 1830 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: This building originally formed part of a store on the northwest corner of Lakeshore Road and George Streets, which was built in the 1830s. After 1880, the building was divided in two with the front section being moved to 225 William Street and the rear living quarters forming this double house. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
Built Year: 1850 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: In 1850, the Canada Presbyterian Church opened its first church here which was built by James McDonald. When the congregation built Knox Church in 1887, the old church was given to the builder as partial payment, who remodelled it into two houses, this one and the one at 301 William Street. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
171 WILLIAM ST ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |
Built Year: 1854 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: John Gallie, a carpenter and joiner who came from Stirling, Scotland, built this house. Description: It is a small cottage form house with hipped roof and central hall plan. |
Built Year: 1830 ByLaw: 1981-144 Status: Part V History: Originally built as a store on the northwest corner of George Street and Lakeshore, this house was moved here after 1880. Description: Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District |