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OAKVILLE MUSEUM

(5.0 Score)
8 Navy Street,
Oakville, ON L6J 2Y5 Directions

Since 1858

Specialty:

✓Guided Museum Tours ✓Historical Exhibitions ✓Local History Programs ✓Educational Programs ✓School Programs ✓Group Tours ✓Special Events ✓Heritage Interpretation

"Oakville Museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, along with changing exhibitions, special events, and programs that recount the fascinating stories of their town. Visitors can enjoy magnificent views and explore the buildings and gardens of Erchless. Additionally, Oakville Museum offers guided or self-guided tours. Their rentals provide access to the outdoor terrace during the season if the weather is good, and only free-standing tents can be used on the terrace. Guests can embark on engaging tours through this beautifully preserved 19th-century home, complete with period furnishings that transport you to another era. This historical lakefront estate-turned-museum offers tours, exhibitions and local history programs.

2026 Highlights: Oakville Museum holds a diverse collection of objects reflecting the history of Oakville from its establishment to the present day, including costumes and textiles, fine and decorative arts, ethnological artifacts and Chisholm family-related materials."

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Contact:

(905) 338-4400

Tue-Sun: 1pm - 4:30pm
Mon: Closed

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GAIRLOCH GARDENS

(4.9 Score)
1308 Lakeshore Road East,
Oakville, ON L6J 1L6 Directions

Since 1978

Specialty:

✓Public Gardens ✓Waterfront Walking Paths ✓Rose Gardens ✓Seasonal Flower Displays ✓Pond and Fountains ✓Lakeside Views ✓Photography Location ✓Picnic Area ✓Art Gallery ✓Cultural Exhibitions ✓Wedding Photography by Permit

"Gairloch Gardens offers a place to enjoy Canada's incredibly diverse weather patterns. Colonel W.G. MacKendrick had the home built for his family in 1923. Upon his death, Toronto investment banker James Gairdner purchased the estate. Gairloch Gardens features beautiful flowers, streams, water fountains, and a pedestrian bridge. Visitors can also admire tropical flowers, which are rare in Canada. Take a virtual tour or walk through this favourite park. Gairloch Gardens is a good example of a Tudor-style residence.

2026 Highlights: Gairloch Gardens has Flower beds and a rose garden, with a pond with a fountain in a park with views from a lakeside path."

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Price:

Admission Free

Contact:

(905) 815-2000

Mon-Sun: 6am - 10pm

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OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

(4.9 Score)
130 Navy Street,
Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4 Directions

Since 1977

Specialty:

✓Live Theatre Performances ✓Concerts ✓Music Performances ✓Dance Shows ✓Comedy Shows ✓Family Entertainment ✓Community Performances ✓Ticket Sales ✓Box Office Services ✓Venue Rentals ✓Event Hosting ✓Accessible Seating Assistance

"Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has 2 theatres, an auditorium with 470 seats and a smaller studio theatre with 120 seats. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts welcomes local, Canadian, and foreign performers worldwide. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has hosted up to 260 shows a year. The Performing Arts Theatre is also home to several local-oriented performing arts groups. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is a division of the Recreation and Culture Department of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville that operates with additional support from the Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage and several generous sponsors. Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts includes local, Canadian, and international artists.

2026 Highlights: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts provides Oakville residents a place to learn about themselves and the world around them through dance, music, storytelling, and theatre."

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Contact:

(905) 815-2021 (905) 338-4161

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OAKVILLE MUSEUM REVIEWS

Worth visiting this museum. We came to Lakeside park and saw this museum. Thought of visiting it as it was very close to Lakeside park. General admission is through donation. Guided tour of museum is available. Our guide Natasha showed us the whole museum, tour was very informative. Other side if the museum can be visited on your own. It has ancient typewriters, sewing machine, telephone et,. My son was amazed to see typewriter. He typed a few words too. This section is great for kids.

Beautiful old structure with heritage value. The house with original furniture and some artifacts. The property is full of history. Beautiful garden with amazing landscape. Very interesting and informative guided tour we had a chance to enjoy at the museum. Also children learned the story about slavery in Canadian history. Highly recommended to visit it with Family.

Fun, neat, and donation paid, I recommend this historic museum for anyone in the area, though be warned it is not wheelchair accessible on the second floor. That aside it's a good little place to learn some history of Oakville, especially black history.

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GAIRLOCH GARDENS REVIEWS

I have been taking walks with my children here for 9 years. Beautiful site which features interactive artwork on the grounds, beautiful gardens and an abundance of local wild animals (ducks, geese, frogs and the occasional turtle). Excellent photo opportunities. Might consider my engagement photos here.

A beautiful place for an evening stroll, a photoshoot, or for someone looking for a peaceful place to spend time with friends or family or even read a book during summers.

A little bit of paradise surrounding Oakville Galleries with scenic views, the waterfront & lush gardens. Ideal sidetrack for runners on Lakeshore. Parking very limited & best to avoid peak times.

OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS REVIEWS

Nice theatre with comfy seating, good acoustics and an adequate sound and light system. Mic levels seemed low at times for the show we attended, but there were quite a few performers. Staff and volunteers are professional and friendly. We liked that they announced not to leave or enter the theatre during a song - just common courtesy! Will go again.

Front row for Classic Albums, Band on the Run, Paul McCartney and Wings. They were outstanding, absolutely brilliant. We would see them again in a heartbeat. Not a bad seat in the house , the sound was loud and clear. All the staff were extremely friendly and pleasant.

Great place to catch some local shows in the town of Oakville - the Oakville Symphony performs here and we have always enjoyed their performances. It's a small theatre perfect for your dose of live entertainment. Would recommend visiting this place when you find a show you'd like to see.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OAKVILLE MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GAIRLOCH GARDENS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

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