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The downtown area has a quaint small-town feel. Lots of specialty stores as well as high-end boutiques and eateries.
Picturesque small park with flower beds next to a church.
Walking from downtown Oakville down Navy Street to Lake Ontario, you reach Oakville harbour. There is a pier which can be walked on, as well as a lighthouse. On clear days, Toronto's skyline can be viewed due to the curvature of Lake Ontario.
A museum chronicles 19th-century life and the Erchless family, founders of the town of Oakville.
The Merrick Thomas House was built in 1829, and is furnished with items of the era 1830–1840s. The Old Post office (1835-1856) stands next to the house. There is also an old-fashioned bandstand in the park.
Lyon cabin is a log cabin built in 1820. About 1974, the cabin was dismantled and reassembled at the harbour. As of 2022, its interior unfurnished and not open to the public, but its exterior is publicly accessible. Nearby, there is a lighthouse along a wharf.
Tannery Hill Beacon is the main landmark in the park overlooking the lake, Sixteen mile Creek and the marina. On a clear, one can see the Toronto skyline in the distance. WC available.
Bronte Historical Society
Sovereign House was built between 1825 and 1846, and today it is a heritage display centre with artifacts and photographs.
Collection of printing machinery from the 1830s to the 1950s.
One of the best animation colleges in the world. Animation fans should visit.
This course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, frequently hosts the Canadian Open. It is an attraction in itself with many dramatic holes that take advantage of the canyon-like valley of Sixteen-Mile Creek for abrupt elevation changes, natural hazards, and scenic beauty. There are hiking trails throughout the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley, and a walk or drive over the Upper-Middle bridge will give a view of the valley holes and forest which is especially appealing in fall when the colours change. Glen Abbey also houses the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and a restaurant (in the clubhouse) for fine dining.
The closest provincial park to Toronto, is located on Burloak Road north of the Queen Elizabeth Way at the western edge of the town. It boasts a large pool perfect for kids, trails, a barn converted to playstructure, historic farm and home and a campground area.
Sharing their passion "live to eat...", authentic Asian comfort food in a spacious and relaxing atmosphere.
Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian choices.
Rustic Italian and French cuisine.
One of the busier bars in Oakville, located right downtown. Open until last call (2AM) even on Sunday or Monday. Some nights features live music and acoustic sets. Also features a great outdoor patio.
Great food and service, excellent patio as well. Located in the heart of Oakville's Bronte area, by the lake.
Excellent selection of craft beer, many of them local. About six beers on tap and 30 in bottles. Also have good snacks and pub food. Free parking after 6PM.
Free Wi-Fi, in-room microwave and refrigerator.
The place to be, where Lakeshore Road is lined with a variety of fashionable stores and galleries in historic buildings.
Many shops including The Bay, H&M, Mexx, Roots, Purdy's Chocolates, The Body Shop.
Mostly modern buildings, but a small-town atmosphere. Street-front shops line parts of Bronte and Lakeshore Rds., and there is also the Bronte Village Mall, at the corner of Lakeshore and Jones.
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Amtrak, GO Transit, and VIA Rail provide rail services to Oakville:
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Oakville Transit operates bus routes around the city. Fares can be paid by exact cash fare or by the Presto card used by GO Transit and other municipal transit systems within the Greater Toronto Area.
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