Oakville
A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Founded in 1857, this striking town has become one of the most coveted residential and business centres in Ontario.
New To Oakville
This thriving municipality of about 215,700 residents provides all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre, while also maintaining its small-town ambiance. Along historical downtown streets, Oakville offers a mix of converted 19th century buildings which accommodate over 400 fine shops, services and restaurants.
Getting Around
Whether you're walking, driving, taking transit or cycling around Oakville, visit the following web pages for more information:
Active Transportation in Oakville map
Cycle Walk Oakville map
Maps
Oakville Transit
Parking
Smart Commute
Recreational Trails
Oakville's 200+ kilometres of recreational trails meander across all communities and connect all sections of the town. Use our interactive Recreational Trails map when you hit the trails, or visit the Cycle, Walk Oakville page to see how you can plan a connected cycling or walking route using a combination of town trails and roadways.
Visit the Parks Listings page to explore amenities by park.
Home & Property
The town offers a number of services for residents. Visit the links below to find information about services related to your home and property.
Construction projects and renovations
Garbage and recycling
Loose leaf collection
Snow clearing
Tree protection and removal
