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“Best Spa” announced as next Talk of the Town Awards category

Indulge in relaxation and take advantage of this fresh new month by casting a vote for the Best Spa Talk of the Town Award!  The Best Spa 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 […]

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Ambassador Snapshot: Romantic getaways at local cafes

By: Karisa Simon I have been a #VOAmbassador for the past few weeks now. Since I feel like we have become well-acquainted during this time, I thought I would introduce to you all to my first love – coffee. We meet at university. I was having a terrible day, and when I thought I was […]

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Ambassador Takeover: Family day out in Oakville

By: Mrinalini Sundar After all these months of trying to manage work and handling a bored toddler in lockdown life, I finally decided to give all of us a break and enjoy a “family day out”. Our day had to include great food, fun activities for my little one, trying out something new as a […]

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Ambassador Blog: What to expect when visiting Oakville movie theatres

By: Karisa Simon Ever since I was a little girl, I loved going to the movie theatre with my family on the weekend. I was always so excited to see the large movie posters on the walk into the theatre, smell buttery popcorn in the concession area, sit in front of the gigantic movie screen […]

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Ambassador Snapshot: At-home Cameron’s beer tasting and pairings

By: Emilie Lapointe As summer is coming to a close and the nice weather is slipping through our fingers, my family and I have been determined to make the most of this time together. This weekend we decided to support local and have a BBQ featuring one of our favourite beverages – beer! All the […]

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Black Forest Pastry Shop wins Best Pies Talk of the Town Award

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.   Save room for dessert and grab a slice at our Best Pies Talk of the Town Award-winner, Black Forest Pastry […]

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Ambassador Takeover: Karisa’s long weekend adventure

By: Karisa Simon Normally whenever there is a long weekend in Ontario, my family and I head across the U.S. border to visit family or to shop and sightsee. However, our usual plan has been cancelled for obvious reasons. Change is good and I don’t give up easily, so I decided to get my adventure […]

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Ambassador Blog: Everything you need to know to spend a full day on Oakville’s waters

By: Emilie Lapointe Last week, I enjoyed Oakville’s outdoors on foot and this week I took to the water to get a different perspective. Labour Day Weekend is on the horizon and spending some time on the water is the perfect summer send-off. So let’s mark off kayaking or canoeing from our summer bucket lists […]

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Ambassador Snapshot: Long weekend trail rides at The Ranch

By: Mrinalini Sundar If you were to Google “Things to do in Oakville”, there is no way you would miss The Ranch. They have been hosting horseback riding experiences in Oakville since 1980 and are one of the best riding facilities in GTA. I personally recommend the trail ride for families or anyone who is […]

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Ambassador Takeover: How to spend an entire solo day at Lions Valley Park

By: Emilie Lapointe  Tell me, what could be better than birds chirping, the sun shining and the smell of fresh produce wafting through the crisp air? I found that this combination was hard to beat as I spent an entire day in Oakville’s natural spaces surrounded by wildlife, amazing views and a lot of […]

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