Downtown Oakville is a sophisticated shopping and cultural district, recognized for its upscale retail mix, professional business services, and exceptional dining nestled amongst the natural and built heritage of Olde Oakville. The Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area encompasses six-city blocks (12 north and south) along Lakeshore Road East and is home to over 450 businesses, situated amongst fascinating heritage, art and entertainment.

Visitors who saunter along downtown Oakville’s authentic streetscape can experience downtown’s fine collection of retail boutiques including art galleries, restaurants, gourmet food purveyors, high-style fashion and design houses, and health and beauty centers. Downtown Oakville also is home to a wealth of professional services from banking, finance, and real estate to renovation and construction; one can DO IT all in downtown Oakville.

As a modern, fun, and happening place there is always something to do in downtown Oakville. For 2008 the Downtown Oakville BIA will be hosting a number of events throughout the year, including the ever-popular Midnight Madness, legendary Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival, and the newly added Taste of Downtown Oakville in both February and September.

Enjoy your visit to downtown Oakville, where the neighbourhood storeowners and restaurant owners keep Oakville’s history alive and offer you a shopping experience second to none.