So far in Walkability Month, we’ve visited King West, a booming neighbourhood full of new condos, and The Junction Triangle, an up-and-coming neighbourhood with a number of condos in the preconstruction phase. This week, we figured we would change things up a bit and explore Downtown Oakville.

Downtown Oakville on WalkScore.com

Like any other neighbourhood, the boundaries of Downtown Oakville are debatable. For the purpose of our feature, Downtown Oakville is anywhere along or near Lakeshore Road East, between Trafalgar and Navy.

If you type in “downtown Oakville” on WalkScore.com, the neighbourhood only has a score of 68, but that’s because the website considers Speers and Queen Mary Drive downtown Oakville, which we know isn’t the case.

Anyone who lives in Oakville knows that downtown is around Lakeshore Road East between our set boundaries. WalkScore.com gives this area a 90, ranking it as a “Walker’s Paradise,” meaning your daily errands do not require a car.

The amenities of Downtown Oakville

The Town of Oakville was established in the early 1800s, and its history has been well preserved. If you venture south of Lakeshore Road, you will find that many of the first homes ever built in the area are still standing, many with their first residents noted, such as the home of George King Chisholm, the first mayor of Oakville.

Along Lakeshore Road East, there are many restaurants, cafes, bakeries, grocery stores, and independent shops. The selection of amenities caters to people of all ages, and The Oakville Club offers a variety of sporting activities, such as tennis and boating.

In addition to the wide spectrum of great neighbourhood amenities, Downtown Oakville also offers a beautiful waterfront on Lake Ontario. There are many parks along the waterfront and a trail traverses the water’s edge. On any sunny day, families head down to the lake to enjoy the weather and the cool wind off the waves. Not many walkable neighbourhoods can offer a view like this.

New developments in Downtown Oakville

Listed below are a few developments that are currently in the works in and around Downtown Oakville. There are many boutique condos planned, as well as townhome and detached communities.

The Randall Residences by Rosehaven Homes

The Chelsea by Queensgate

West Harbour Residences by Del Ridge Homes

Windermere Manor by Matas Homes

The Wave by Matas Homes

Royal Oakville Club by Fernbrook Homes

Avalon by HUSH Homes

Then, if you venture further north, you will discover Rain Condos by Empire Communities, Princeton Manor by Green Hill Homes, and OpArt Lofts by Neilas Inc.

More photos coming soon to our Facebook page!