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OAKVILLE BRIEF:

Oakville A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside city 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.

This thriving municipality of about 183,000 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.

30-minute drive from downtown Toronto, and an hour's drive from the U.S. border, Oakville boasts an $88 million tourism industry, with over 1.4 million visitors annually.

Residents and visitors enjoy theatre, dance, music and comedy performances at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. They can visit the museum at Erchless Estate, located in the home of the Chisolms, Oakville's founding family. Other points of interest include galleries, historical societies and local architecture, especially in heritage neighbourhoods.

Among the many special attractions and activities for the whole family, Oakville's annual Waterfront Festival, Festival of Classics and Jazz Festival draw crowds from around the GTA. The community also provides plenty of recreational opportunities. Golfers can play at one of seven golf courses, including PGA-recognized Glen Abbey Golf Course, which has hosted the Canadian Open for many years. .

Enjoy over 2,400 acres of park space, many with groomed hiking trails, or join a recreation centre which provides programs for all ages. For boaters, Oakville features two picturesque harbours with docks and slips for sail and powerboats.

This historic Town, founded in 1827, has preserved its rich heritage, especially in the downtown area where many 19th Century buildings house over 350 fine shops, services and restaurants.

Oakville is also fully serviced by passenger rail service to Union Station in Downtown Toronto, including commuter GO Transit and inter-city VIA Rail. Commuter GO Trains leave Oakville every ten minutes to Union Station during peak times.Rail Passengers can also transfer in Toronto to Amtrak rail services to cities in the USA.