Travel through time on this digital Historical Walk presented by the Oakville Historical Society in partnership with the Downtown Oakville B.I.A. Many historic buildings in Downtown Oakville have fascinating stories to share.
During the Summer of 2022, there were five sidewalk decals throughout Downtown. Each decal had a QR code. Once scanned a short video would play. The focus was on historic buildings and landmarks in Downtown Oakville. This is a self-led walking tour. You may enjoy seeing the videos with the free public WIFI Downtown.
For 2023, there are five more video vignettes.
During the Summer of 2022, there were five sidewalk decals throughout Downtown. Each decal had a QR code. Once scanned a short video would play. The focus was on historic buildings and landmarks in Downtown Oakville. This is a self-led walking tour. You may enjoy seeing the videos with the free public WIFI Downtown.
For 2023, there are five more video vignettes.
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Video Starting Points:
1. Centennial Centre Plaza 2. Lakeshore & Thomas 3. Davis Block 4. Bank of Nova Scotia 5. Dunn's Pharmacy 6. Lakeshore & Trafalgar 7. Hardware Stores 8. Town Square 9. Leather Goods 10. Urquhart Medical Plaque 11. The Corner of Navy St. 
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Centennial Centre Plaza
Hardware Stores
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Lakeshore & Thomas
Town Square
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Davis Block
Leather Goods
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Bank of Nova Scotia
Urquhart Medical Plaque
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Dunn's Pharmacy
The Corner of Navy St.
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Lakeshore & Trafalgar
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Oakville was founded in 1827, which makes it 196 years old. It was known as Oakville within a year of the 960 acre purchase in 1827. It was incorporated as a town in 1857.
Oakville now includes Trafalgar Township which goes back to the Mississauga Purchase of 1805. Could 1805 be considered the year of founding?
Oakville now includes Trafalgar Township which goes back to the Mississauga Purchase of 1805. Could 1805 be considered the year of founding?