Good morning Oakville. I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend, there are lots of fun activities out there today! Reply to this email if you attended the Emancipation Day Picnic or Art in the Park, and let us know how it was :)
Here is what to expect in today’s issue:
🌞 Patio map for Oakville
🇨🇦 Oakville Hockey stars headed to the Olympics
📅 Plans to keep you busy this week!
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🌞 Explore Oakville Patios
With summer winding down, Oakville has launched a handy interactive map to help you soak up the season on a sunny patio. The town’s Commercial Patio Program lets businesses register patios located on municipal property, making them easy to find for locals eager to enjoy outdoor dining before the chill returns.
Whether you’re after a lakeside lunch or a quiet coffee nook, the map highlights dozens of approved patios across town. It’s a simple way to discover new spots or revisit old favourites while the weather still plays along.
🏘️ Home Growth in Oakville
Oakville is part of a big housing surge across Halton, with nearly 5,500 new homes built in 2024, up 45% from the year before. Most of these were townhomes or apartments, with only 17% being single or semi-detached houses. Another 12,700 homes are under construction or just getting started, according to Halton Region’s latest State of Housing report.
Prices, however, remain high. In Oakville, the average resale home sold for $1.23 million last year. While some new apartments sold for under the town’s affordability target of $564,100, they were the exception. Rent also jumped nearly 10%, now averaging just under $2,000, and vacancy remains tight at 2.3%.
🛒 Opportunity to Save on Groceries
All Food Basics stores in Ontario, including Oakville locations, are now part of the “Too Good To Go” app, a platform that helps cut food waste by selling unsold items at steep discounts. Customers can now snag “surprise bags” of meat, bakery, dairy, or deli items starting at $5.99, with contents valued up to $30.
The app, already used by Metro and Super C stores, helps reduce waste while offering budget-friendly grocery options. Since launching in Canada in 2021, it’s helped save over 10 million meals.
🏒 Oakville Hockey Stars Eye Olympics
Four Oakville-born hockey players have been invited to Hockey Canada's Olympic Orientation Camp in Calgary ahead of the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. On the men’s side, Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers and John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs made the list. Bouchard, a rising NHL defenceman, has built an impressive playoff resume, while veteran Tavares is looking to make his second Olympic appearance after helping Canada win gold in 2014.
Oakville is also well represented on the women's side. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brianne Jenner, now with the Ottawa Charge of the PWHL, is aiming for her fourth Games, while forward Kristin O’Neil, currently with the New York Sirens, is hoping to make her Olympic debut. Both women have been key players for Team Canada at recent world championships.
Monday, August 4, 2025
☀️ Hazy sunshine
High: 28 °C | Low: 19 °C
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
☀️ Mostly sunny
High: 26 °C | Low: 21 °C
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
⛅ Humid with sun and clouds
High: 28 °C | Low: 20 °C
lululemon Oakville Lakeshore Run Club 6:30 PM | August 5 (more info)
Location: George's Square, Sumner Avenue and Reynolds Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly group run open to all levels, hosted by lululemon Oakville. Free to join; registration required to track attendance. (Free)
Oakville Wind Orchestra | Sounds of Summer 7:00 PM | August 5 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park (Butterfly Gazebo), 2409 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free Tuesday evening concert by Canada’s oldest community concert band featuring music through the ages.
Healthy Relationships Workshop 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | August 6 (more info)
Location: The Women's Centre of Halton, 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville
Description: Interactive workshop offering tools for building strong relationships through communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution.
LeadTribes Oakville 12:15 PM | August 6 (more info)
Location: Touchdown Coworking Space, 2030 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Description: Weekly networking event for entrepreneurs focused on leadership development and relationship-building in a supportive community.
Walk & Talk History with Bronte Historical Society 3:00 PM | August 6 (more info)
Location: Sovereign House, 7 West River Street, Oakville
Description: Guided walking tour of Bronte Village exploring its people and history, led by local historian Maryanne Mason.
Summer Splash at Valleybrook Park 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | August 6 (more info)
Location: Valleybrook Park, 1150 Valleybrook Drive, Oakville
Description: Family-friendly evening with Oakville Fire crews featuring splash pad fun, fire truck tours, and fire safety education.
Dance Essentials Class 6:30 PM | August 6 (more info)
Location: Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Road, Oakville
Description: Weekly movement class focused on strength, flexibility, and technique for dancers and non-dancers alike.
Yoga at Gairloch Gardens 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | August 6 (more info)
Location: Gairloch Gardens, 1308 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Description: Evening yoga session in a peaceful lakeside studio, featuring guided movement and a calming sound bath.
Thursday Coffee & Conversation Oakville 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | August 7 (more info)
Location: The Women's Centre, 1515 Rebecca Street, Oakville
Description: Weekly drop-in for women to share coffee and conversation in a welcoming setting. A great way to build local connections.
Movies in the Park: Moana 2 6:30 PM | August 7 (more info)
Location: Fowley Park, 106 Fowley Drive, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor movie night with family activities starting at 6:30 PM; Moana 2 screening begins at dusk.
Full Moon Women’s Circle with Dance Alchemy 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | August 7 (more info)
Location: My Vitae, 1155 North Service Road West, Oakville
Description: Somatic dance journey and cacao ceremony led by Brooke Yantzi to support movement, breath, and reconnection. Women only.
Bronte Lake Notes: Switchbeat 7:00 PM | August 7 (more info)
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor concert featuring local band Switchbeat. Family-friendly series with harbour views and live music.
Fresh Air Fitness: Zumba 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | August 8 (more info)
Location: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville
Description: Free outdoor Zumba class led by Town of Oakville fitness staff. Bring water and dress to move.
Friday Night Jazz in Towne Square 7:00 PM | August 8 (more info)
Location: Towne Square, 210 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Description: Outdoor jazz performance by John Canham & Joe Dukes with live quartet. Free Friday night concert series continues through August.
Spruce Lane Farmhouse Ghost Walk 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | August 8-9 (more info)
Location: Spruce Lane Farmhouse, 6600 Campbellville Road, Oakville
Description: Evening walking tour exploring Victorian-era death customs and reported hauntings.
Therapy x Yoga: Feel and Heal 9:30 AM - 11:20 AM | August 8 (more info)
Location: Inye Yoga, 2640 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Description: Therapeutic yoga session combining flow, breathwork, and creative workshops. Includes themes like inner child work, visualization, and empowerment.
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