Good morning! This is The Oakville Digest, your trusted guide to everything happening in the beautiful town of Oakville, Ontario.
Here is what to expect in today’s issue:
🏠 Housing update
🧑🍳 Unique opportunity for home chefs in Oakville
📅 A list of events to keep you busy!
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🏡 Oakville Home Prices Nudge Upward
Oakville’s average home price inched up to $1.45 million in June, rising 0.1 per cent from May, but still sits 2.3 per cent below last year’s mark. Detached homes saw the biggest monthly gain, climbing to nearly $2 million. Semi-detached homes also jumped 7.1 per cent, while attached homes and apartment-style condos dipped slightly.
Sales activity remains strong, with 257 homes sold and active listings up nearly 49 per cent year-over-year, giving buyers more options.
🍽️ Food Network Seeks Oakville Home Cooks
Food Network Canada is on the hunt for five bold and talented Oakville home chefs to star in a future episode of Come Dine with Me Canada. If you’ve got a signature dish, a flair for hosting, and a competitive streak, this is your moment. Contestants take turns throwing dinner parties, scoring each other’s efforts, and battling it out for cash + serious bragging rights.
To apply, you’ll need to be 19 or older, a Canadian resident, and available to film for two days and four evenings sometime between August and October. The deadline is Friday, July 25. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
🚨 Oakville Issues Warning on Parking Scam
The Town of Oakville is alerting residents to a scam involving fake parking penalty texts. Messages claim to be from the “City of Oakville” and include a link about a supposed parking fine. The town confirms these are fraudulent and notes the use of “City” is a red flag since Oakville is officially a town.
Residents are urged not to click any links or respond to the texts. If you've been targeted, report it to Halton Police’s non-emergency line at 905-825-4777.
📘 Oakville’s 2024 Report
The Town of Oakville has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting key strides in housing, climate action, accessibility, and community engagement. From launching a new Housing Secretariat to earning LEED Gold certification and hosting the first Oakville Youth Awards, the town showcased a year of action aligned with its Strategic Plan and net-zero goals.
Oakville also maintained strong financial footing, receiving a clean audit from KPMG and delivering the lowest property tax increase among nearby municipalities. Recognition as Ontario’s most livable community and continued Culture Days leadership capped off a year of meaningful progress.
Wednesday, July 9
⛅ Partly sunny, PM storm
High: 25°C | Low: 19°C
Thursday, July 10
⛅ Partly sunny, humid
High: 26°C | Low: 19°C
Friday, July 11
☀️ Sunny and pleasant
High: 26°C | Low: 20°C
Summer Splash at Valleyridge Park 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | July 9 (more info)
Location: Valleyridge Park, 2524 Valleyridge Drive, Oakville
Description: Join Oakville Fire crews for a fun family evening at the splash pad with fire truck tours, safety tips, and interactive activities.
Dance Essentials Class 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | July 9 (more info)
Location: Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Road, Oakville
Description: Weekly class to strengthen your body, enhance flexibility, and master technique through ballet-inspired movement. Free venue parking; bring workout attire, water, and runners or socks.
Business Networking Meet-Up 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | July 9 (more info)
Location: Staples Studio, 320 North Service Road, Oakville
Description: Join fellow entrepreneurs for a structured networking event to build valuable business connections.
Thursday Coffee & Conversation 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | July 10 (more info)
Location: The Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly gathering for women to enjoy coffee, meet new people, and build connections in a welcoming environment. A great introduction to programs at The Women's Centre of Halton.
Thursday Night Trivia 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | July 10 (more info)
Location: The Hungry Italian, 1911 Ironoak Way, Oakville
Description: Free all-ages trivia night hosted by Jamie Bernard, featuring interactive visual questions on venue TVs with digital scoring.
Thursday Night Hit Music Video Bingo 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | July 10 (more info)
Location: Boston Pizza, 499 Dundas Street West, Oakville
Description: Free all-ages music bingo night hosted by Neal McFarlane, featuring hit music videos streamed on venue TVs.
Bronte Lake Notes | Freedom Train 7:00 PM | July 10 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor concert featuring Freedom Train, a Hamilton-based trio playing classic hits across rock, R&B, funk, country, and reggae. Enjoy live music and celebrate together with harbour views.
2025 Sunset Kino Outdoor Film Festival 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM | July 10 (more info)
Location: Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Garden, 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Description: Canada’s only outdoor avant-garde film festival returns every Thursday, showcasing curated films and videos exploring themes of perception and change.
Fresh Air Fitness 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | July 11 (more info)
Location: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Outdoor Zumba class as part of a six-week fitness program led by Town of Oakville staff. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes for this free, energizing workout.
Friday Night Jazz in Towne Square 7:00 PM | July 11 (more info)
Location: Towne Square, Oakville
Description: Enjoy live jazz performances by John Canham and his quartet, bringing classic jazz vibes to life. Perfect for music lovers and date nights every Friday night this June and July.
SensoryLIS Art Class 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | July 12 (more info)
Location: Joshua Farm Gallery, 1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville
Description: Biweekly mindfulness-based art class exploring sensory experiences and creative techniques. All ages welcome.
Oakville Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | July 12 (more info)
Location: Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville
Description: Hands-on workshop to craft a traditional Turkish mosaic lamp. All materials provided; take home your finished creation.
Free Community Outdoor Workout 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM | July 13 (more info)
Location: GritLabs Fitness, 3350 Fairview Street, Burlington
Description: Weekly coach-led bodyweight workout open to all fitness levels. Free drop-in session—bring water and a friend.
Morning Yoga 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | July 13 (more info)
Location: Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Outdoor yoga session led by a certified instructor, suitable for all experience levels. Bring your mat and enjoy a morning of mindful movement and community connection.
Community Plant Swap 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | July 13 (more info)
Location: Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Eco-friendly plant swap with hands-on activities, Q&A sessions, and hourly raffle prizes. Bring healthy plants or cuttings to exchange; all ages welcome.
Bronte Farmer’s Market 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | July 13 (more info)
Location: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Weekly outdoor market featuring local vendors, fresh produce, artisan goods, and live performances at the Market Music Hub.
TD Summer Music Series 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | July 13 (more info)
Location: Multiple Downtown Oakville Locations
Description: Free outdoor live music across three central Oakville venues. Performances include Dale Ross, Bourbon & Co, and RON throughout the afternoon.
Samba Basics Workshop 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | July 13 (more info)
Location: Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Introductory samba dance workshop featuring foundational Brazilian Samba no Pé technique. Led by three experienced dancers.
Thank You!
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