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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Jo-Anne Smith, the author of this article, is a REALTOR® with Brekland Realty Group, Oakville, Ontario and welcomes your real estate inquiries. To contact her, visit www.oakville-burlingtonhomes.com |
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Jo-Anne Smith, the author of this article, is a REALTOR® with Your Choice Realty , Mississauga, Ontario and welcomes your real estate inquiries. To contact her, visit www.oakville-burlingtonhomes.com |
Jo,
That's good to hear. I haven't been to Bronte Creek since the kids were little.
Brian
Terrific! Thanks for sharing this. Although I'm really from Vancouver, now living on a Gulf Island, I've also spent time in Ontario...you live in a great space!
Brian,
Bronte has changed in many ways, however the heritage has been preserved as much as possible. It's a very popular spot in the summer...
Jo
Jo - as a person who has lived in, renovated and modernized century homes I am glad that some areas are preserving more of them. Wthout preservation ther would soon be no heritage buildings to see.
Jo, I wish they would consider preserving these incredible places of architecture here. Most often they are torn down. What a wonderful designation and I'd love to see some of these places one day!