By: Karisa Simon Oakville, the town by the harbour. I met you just three short months ago as I took on one of the roles as Visit Oakville’s Tourism Ambassadors and I never knew that I would be so in love. Your beautiful harbour, historic architecture, friendly residents and unique businesses all make you special […]
By: Emilie Lapointe Dear Oakville, I want to extend a sincere thank you for welcoming me into your charming shops, eateries, parks and small businesses. This opportunity came at a challenging time, both personally and collectively, and re-instilled some faith in being able to lead a somewhat normal life through this unique situation. Thank you […]
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, so we’ve decided to make “Best Local Shopping” our next Talk of the Town Category! The Best Local Shopping Talk of the Town Award survey can be found through Visit Oakville’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts or the Visit Oakville website. You can access the questionnaire from any of […]
By: Karisa Simon As the classic song says, “there’s no place like home for the holidays”. This year those lyrics have a special significance, as many families across Oakville will be staying local and celebrating the holidays with their immediate household. If this is the case for you and your family, there are still plenty […]
Reposted from The Town of Oakville Expanded outdoor, indoor and virtual recreation and culture experiences While COVID-19 might be restricting many facets of our lives, the Town of Oakville’s There’s Snow Place like Home initiative will allow residents to safely participate in expanded winter recreation and culture experiences in their own community. “In line with public health […]
By: Emilie Lapointe Despite new restrictions coming into effect this week, there are still ways to safely explore local neighbourhoods with members of your household while supporting your favourite local businesses. This week, we are headed to the eclectic part of town: Kerr Village. With over 50 restaurants and many shops to discover, there is […]
By: Mrinalini Sundar I know most of us are going to be landlocked this holiday season, so I wanted to learn more about ways to enjoy this time of year with my household in our own town. I wanted to explore Oakville’s outdoors and make a list of places that are perfect to spend quality […]
By: Emilie Lapointe Before our streets and trails are blanketed with snow and we become inundated with a whole host of new outdoor activities (snowshoeing, tobogganing, skating, cross-country skiing…), I’ve created a scavenger hunt to make exploring Oakville’s great outdoors a little more interactive. Please remember to be respectful and social distance when exploring Oakville. […]
Note: Each business listed below has made changes and are taking precautions to ensure customer and employee safety during this time. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm up-to-date products, offers, hours and safety procedures. This category was a slam dunk, sending Puckz Pub home with our 2020 Best Sports Bar Talk of the Town […]
By: Mrinalini Sundar We have been lucky to see some “sunny days” in November, so I wanted to make the most of it and spend time outdoors in Bronte Village. I have included a little bit of everything in my itinerary, including park time, shopping, patio dining, lakeshore walks and some hiking. There are also […]
