Thoughts & Happenings

As one of the most affluent communities in Ontario, Oakville is home to a lot of families who are looking for the best private schools for their children. Nothing but the best be it for a Christian program, a traditional education, or a modern curriculum based on the 21^st century. We’ve compiled a list of the best private schools in Oakville. Take a look at what makes each school special below.

Oakville Canada is a lovely town located on the North Shore of Lake Ontario. It features a mix of metropolitan and small-town feel making it one of the most ideal places for most people to live in. Oakville’s geography and location make it a great summer destination for those living in Toronto and nearby. Not only does it have a vivid cultural atmosphere, it also features a vibrant art scene plus lots of green spaces just waiting to be explored and enjoyed. If you're planning to visit Toronto or Oakville, below are some up the best places to go to and things to do.

Few communities can match the sense of togetherness and closeness that Oakville has, a trait that draws more people to it by the day. With the upcoming Oakville Community Awards, the people that make Oakville extra special will be given due recognition.

Glen Abbey Golf Course might be turned to a residential and commercial area soon if ClubLink succeeds in taking away its heritage designation. ClubLink, the company that owns the Glen Abbey Golf Course, filed an application in late December 2018 wanting the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to take away the heritage designation of Glen Abbey Golf Course.

The weather may still be cold but you really shouldn’t miss this month’s Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival at the Bronte Creek Provincial Park! This annual spring tradition is well-loved in Ontario because of its flowing Ontario maple syrup and delicious bacon, pancakes, and taffy as well as lots of fun!

Bronte Creek Provincial Park’s Natural Heritage Education Specialist Sheila Wiebe couldn’t agree more with the above. She thinks that Bronte Creek’s Maple Syrup Festival is one of the best ways to celebrate Ontario’s heritage. If you’re not yet convinced by this, then be sure to check out the other best reasons below!

The Brown Family Estate is one of the most culturally significant sites in Oakville and as such, the Oakville town council recently passed a notice of intention meaning to designate the Brown Family Estate as a place of cultural heritage and interest.

The newest fire station and community centre will be having their grand opening this coming Saturday, September 22. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the grand opening of the Trafalgar Park Community Centre and Fire Station #3 from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon at 133 Rebecca St!

The first thought that usually comes to mind when someone mentions Oakville, Ontario is that it is an affluent community wherein the average home is at around $1.2 million, placing it as the 13^th most expensive in terms of real estate in Canada. Though this is true, Oakville is a lot more than that.

The 2018 RBC Canadian Open is underway and you won’t want to miss a single moment of the action!

Oakville’s very own Glen Abbey Golf Club has been selected again to host this year’s RBC Canadian Open and once again is heralded as the home of Canada’s National Men’s Open Golf Championship, marking the 30^th time for Glen Abbey to play host to notable persons and players of the PGA Tour. The championship is currently on-going and will play-out from July 23 to July 29. If you have time, you’d be able to catch some of the action well into this weekend!

Active and outdoorsy Oakvillians will love this post on Cycle, Walk Oakville! With weeks of fair weather ahead, it is only fitting that our Town has made summer even more enjoyable. Read on to know more about what makes cycling and walking around Oakville a lot of fun!