Heritage

Preserving History

In order to preserve the unique history of the century homes in Old Oakville, Oakville has identified 4 Heritage Districts. The Homes in these Districts are categorized as "Properties Designated within Heritage Districts" and some homes are "Properties Individually Designated as Heritage".

Heritage Districts

See below for a map of the 4 Heritage Districts.

Heritage Property Register Map

The Heritage Property Register Map provides information on individual Heritage homes in the Town of Oakville. These properties are categorized as Part IV and Part V and Listed. See the Heritatge Property Map Register below for more information:

HERITAGE DISTRICTS

4 Districts

There are 4 Heritage Districts in Old Oakville: Downtown, Trafalgar, First/Second Street and Old Oakville, each area identified in the map to the right. Heritage District Designation enables the municipality to manage and guide future change in the district.

History Preserved

The Old Oakville Heritage District (Green Outline) remains relatively unaltered and provides an outstanding example of the architectural styles that significantly pertain to the Town's beginning. The district is a predominantly residential area with one and two storey houses. The houses represent a range of architectural styles dating from the 19th century including Neoclassical, Gothic, Georgian and Italianate. The extensive variety of both age and style of buildings also speaks to the distribution of wealth and is complimented by the close mingling of both the workers' cottages and the merchants' townhouses.

heritage property register map

The Map

Click the button below to access the interactive Heritage Property Register Map. (The map to the left is a representation of what it looks like.

HERITAGE PROPERTY REGISTER

On the Map:

HERITAGE PART IV PROPERTIES (Blue Dots)

Properties Designated within Heritage Districts.

HERITAGE PART V PROPERTIES (Pink Dots)

Individually Designated Heritage Properties.

HERITAGE LISTING PROPERTIES (Orange Dots)

Listed Properties are Properties that have been identified as having cultural Heritage Value but have not yet been Designated Heritage.

Heritage Permits

A Heritage Permit is required to undertake changes to Designated Properties (IV and V). Properties that are Listed (not Designated) do not require a Permit. The Town of Oakville recommends that you contact a Heritage Planner for a Consultation to find out if you need a Heritage Permit, call: TOWN OF OAKVILLE 905-845-6601 or email: planning@oakville.ca

Click on the Button below for more information on Heriage Permits.

PERMIT INFORMATION

Heritage Grants

The Heritage Grant program makes Funds available to owners of Heritage Properties to cover up to half the cost of eligible conservation work to a maximum of $15,000. The Heritage Grant must be matched by a contribution from the property owner. TOWN OF OAKVILLE 905-845-6601.

Click on the Button below for more information on Heritage Grants.

HERITAGE GRANT INFORMATION