Top 10 Amazing Facts about Oakville, Ontario

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Oakville, Ontario

Downtown Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Oakville, Ontario, is a town based in Halton Region, Ontario Canada. It is located on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton towns.

At has had a census population of 213,759 people as of the census taken in 2021. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and one of the most densely populated areas in Canada.

Built on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the early European settlement of Oakville centred around its vast shoreline. 

Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing facts about this town;

1. It was Founded in 1857

Fonds 1244, Item 1071 (from City of Toronto Archives)
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The town of Oakville was founded in 1857 by William Chisholm, who purchased the land at the mouths of the 16-mile and 12-mile (now known as Bronte Creeks).

The town was initially a port for entry of merchants and sailors and their goods into the then British North. America.

The Township of Trafalgar, the Village of Bronte and the Town of Oakville merged in 1962, creating present-day Oakville.

Oakville offers 1,420 hectares of parkland, 150 kilometres of trails and more than 200 parks, garden plots, dog parks, playgrounds, skateboard parks, splash pads, sports fields, tennis courts, and two harbours and 31 waterfront parks.

2. It is One of the Safest Towns in Canada with the Least Crime Rate

Exterior shots of Delta Bingo and Gaming. Located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Photo by: Alan Spencer. WIKIMEDIA

Oakville is regarded as one of the safest places to live in the whole of Canada. For 14 consecutive years, the town of Oakville has recorded the lowest crime rate in the country.

It also has the lowest crime rate among all the municipalities with a population of over 100000 citizens.

Among Ontario’s big 12 police services it has the lowest overall crime rate, lowest violent crime rate and lowest property crime rate.

Law enforcement in Oakville is performed by the Halton Regional Police Service. Fire service is provided by the Oakville Fire Department with its nine fire stations.

The Town of Oakville’s Waters Air Rescue Force is a volunteer organization that provides marine search and rescue service in Western Lake Ontario

3. It has one of the Best Education Systems and the Best Medical systems in Ontario

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Residents of Oakville are one of the best-educated people in Ontario. The school system in Oakville is regarded as the best in Ontario.

The public school system and public health services are one of the most trusted in the country.

The renowned Sheridan college which is famous for its animation program is also located in Oakville.

Canada’s renowned music theatre program at Sheridan College produces world-class theatre professionals and shows, including the smash hit and seven-time Tony nominee, Come From Away.

4. Oakville has some of the Best Recreational and Fun Activities

Looking east from Berta Point park in Bronte, Oakville, Ontario.
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The town also has some of the best recreational activities. It hosts more than 250 performances of music, drama and other art each year.

Its town hall holds a lot of events every year with residents meeting to plan, arrange, and attend these events. it provides a wide range of programs and recreation activities for all ages.

It also operates and maintains the Oakville Museum, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts 

There is an abundance of waterfront parks, playgrounds, garden plots, dog parks and skateboard parks with are part of the larger recreational and fun activities.

5. Oakville is Home to 3 Olympic Gold Medalists

The town is home to 3 of Canada’s Olympic gold medalists namely Larry Cain(canoeist), Donovan bailey (sprinter) and Adam Van Koeverden(kayacker).

Adam Van Koeverden won four Olympic medals in 2004 and he is been Canada’s flag bearer in both opening and closing Olympic ceremonies. He is also the liberal mp for Milton.

Five athletes from Oakville competed in the 2022’s Olympic games, with each demonstrating the incredible determination and skill it takes to compete at the Olympic games. 

6. The Majority of Houses in Oakville are Single Detached Residences

Shot of Fourteen Mile Creek and single detached houses looking from Bronte Road.
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The majority of houses in Oakville are single detached residences. Though there are also condos and townhomes.

The houses are valued from $200,000 for a 1 bedroom Condo to Toa whopping $65 million for a lakeside mansion.

The value of an average primary residence is about $1.2 million as of 2018. In terms of style, the architecture of houses could range from the historic 1800s to ultra-modern.

7. The Town Houses is one of its Kind and Largest Soccer clubs in Northern America

Southern Ontario, 2010
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Oakville soccer club is the largest club of its kind in North America and it is housed in Oakville town. The Oakville crusaders Rugby club also holds the same distinction.

Oakville soccer club is the largest community soccer organization in Canada with over 12000 members and 900 volunteer and professional coaches.

It is currently the largest amateur soccer club in the whole of Canada and North America. It is housed in Oakville town.

8. Oakville has the Best Climate in the Whole of Canada

Oakville has the best climate in Canada with the perfect amount of precipitation and the ideal number of days with sub-zero temperatures.

The climate is cold and temperate. Oakville is a city with significant rainfall. Even in the driest months, there is a lot of rain.

The climate is classified as humid continental with comfortable summers and freezing dry, and windy winters rarely below 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

With an average high temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and an average low temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), July is the warmest month in Oakville. 

9. The Town is Easily Accessible

The multi-level parking structure for the Oakville GO Transit and VIA Rail station. Photo by: William Mewez. WIKIMEDIA

Oakville is very easy to access public transit because it has easy access to 3 highways that is the Queen Elizabeth way, Highway 403 and Highway 407.

This makes commuting to and from comfortable. A well-designed network of internal roads also contributes to this.

The Toronto Pearson international airport is about a half an hour’s drive away from Oakville. The world-famous Niagara Falls is also barely an hour from Oakville.

10. Oakville Welcomes More than 1.4 Million Tourists Annually

Oakville is a smaller and more beautiful tourist destination that is worth a visit. It welcomes more than 1.4 million tourists annually.

It has the best restaurants, entertainment hubs, and Hotel Accommodations which have flourished over the years.

The town has some of the best picturesque harbours, vibrant shopping districts, active arts community and some of the best dining options in the entire greater Toronto area.