Real Estate Oakville Ontario

There is plenty of real estate Oakville Ontario for those seeking to become new residents. One of Canada’s most livable towns, Oakville offers much to do for its residents. The town is big enough to give people a city feel, yet small enough to give you the down home atmosphere of the small town. With a population of just under 200,000, it’s a small city that just feels a lot like home. For those looking to settle somewhere, there are a lot of jobs available. The local economy does pretty well, especially with several major corporations that have their headquarters in Oakville. Businesses from the automobile industry to the pharmaceutical industry have their homes right in Oakville.

 

The town of Oakville began years ago in the late 1700s when it was settled by British immigrants. The town developed into a haven for shipbuilding and later a foundry was built. With work available, more and more people moved into the area until the foundry closed in the 1850s. Other new businesses, including basket-making, evolved and more and more people moved into the area. Real estate Oakville Ontario has always been readily available. Several towns developed around Oakville as well. Towns like Palermo, Sheridan, and Bronte grew and then merged into the town of Oakville in the early 1960s. Today, there are 13 separate, distinct neighborhoods that make up the larger town of Oakville.

 

Depending upon your preference, you can find real estate Oakville Ontario on the lake, in the heart of the downtown area, or in a more rural-type setting. Being a lakeshore community, the water is an important factor on the culture of Oakville. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts love the area for all that is has to offer. There are seven beautiful golf courses including the Glen Abbey Golf Course, located in the neighborhood of the same name, where the annual Canadian Open is held. More than 200 parks and 31 water parks exist in Oakville as well as nearly 100 miles of trails. There are plenty of outdoor activities for residents.

 

If you happen to work in the Toronto or Hamilton area, finding real estate in Oakville Ontario is an option if you want to live outside of the city. Oakville is located directly between the two cities and each is just a 30-minute drive away. Three major highways - Highway 403, Highway 407, and the Queen Elizabeth Way - run through Oakville and provide easy access to Toronto and Hamilton. There is local bus service through the Oakville Transit and commuter rail service which operates along the line between the Quebec and Windsor corridor.

 

New residents to Oakville will love the small-town atmosphere of the community. Nothing says small town like summer festivals that bring out family and friends in droves. The annual summer Downtown Jazz Festival is free to the public and brings in all sorts of national music acts. The Waterfront Festival, also held in the summer, brings in all kinds of entertainment and with it, over 100,000 visitors. To experience one of Canada’s finest towns, check out available real estate Oakville Ontario.

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