Oakville received the Lieutenant Governor's 'Ontario Heritage Award' 
for 2009.
Mayor Rob Burton received the award at Queen's Park yesterday. The award is given to the city in Ontario that devotes the most outstanding effort in the preservation of their municipal heritage.
In addition, former Mayor Harry Barrett received the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award of Lifetime Achievement due to his devotion to Oakville's heritage for more than 55 years.
The City of Oakville and it's citizens are avid supporters of the city's heritage properties and history. In July the city added 354 properties to the Oakville Heritage Register.
Oakville currently has over 600 properties that fall under the heritage designation. When a property is designated as a heritage property and is included in the heritage register, no demolition of the property can take place until a 60 day waiting period has passed. This gives the municipality time to examine whether the building is worthy of permanent preservation.
Oakville is reknowned for it's numerous heritage buildings, homes and conservation areas. Numerous walking trails and markers enable residents and visitors to learn more about Oakville's unique history and to explore some of the beautiful heritage buildings and lands.
Congratulations to the City of Oakville and to former Mayor Harry Barrett on being awarded the 2009 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards!
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