Courtyard and green space in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Street clock in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Old Oakville in Oakville, Ontario
Local shop sign in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Heritage home detail in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Lakeside Park sign in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Oakville sign near Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Old Oakville Post Office plaque in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Stacked stones on the Lake Ontario shoreline in Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Lighthouse on the Oakville waterfront near Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario
Close-up of the lighthouse near Old Oakville, Oakville, Ontario

About Old Oakville

Old Oakville is one of Oakville’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Old Oakville feels like a true downtown by the lake. It offers historic streets, walkable shops and restaurants, and quick access to the waterfront.

Life in Old Oakville

For a full overview of the city, see my Oakville community guide.

Old Oakville is where the town originally took shape, and you can still feel that pride in the streetscape and community vibe. Day to day, you can walk to downtown shops, cafés, galleries, and local restaurants.

You can head into downtown for boutiques, cafés, galleries, and local restaurants, then be at the lake and parks within minutes.

You also have plenty of green space close by, including Bel Air Promenade, Wallace Park, Lakeside Park, First Street Park, and Trafalgar Park. Throughout the year, Old Oakville stays lively with festivals and events that bring the downtown to life.

For commuting, you are close to major routes like Lakeshore Road, the QEW, Trafalgar Road, Cornwall Road, and Kerr Street. You also have transit connections and nearby GO options depending on your exact location.

If you are also comparing nearby areas, Southwest Oakville is close by and worth a look.

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Old Oakville Real Estate

Old Oakville real estate offers a mix of established streets with mature trees, character homes, and premium properties influenced by the waterfront location. You will see everything from renovated older homes to new custom builds, plus condominium options closer to the downtown core.

What type of homes are common in Old Oakville?

Old Oakville offers a mix of character homes on mature streets, renovated properties, new custom builds, and condo options closer to the downtown core.

Is Old Oakville walkable?

Yes. Many shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday services are close to downtown, and the waterfront parks are nearby.

What is the lifestyle like in Old Oakville?

You get a downtown by the lake lifestyle with local boutiques, dining, parks, and a strong community feel with year round events.

How is commuting from Old Oakville?

You are close to key routes like Lakeshore Road, the QEW, Trafalgar Road, Cornwall Road, and Kerr Street, plus transit connections and nearby GO options depending on where you live.

Who is Old Oakville a good fit for?

Old Oakville suits buyers who want an established neighbourhood with character, walkability, and quick access to downtown amenities and the waterfront.

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