Lottoya & Milena's Oakville Guidebook!
Sightseeing
The #1 reason to travel to Oakville - The view from Lake Ontario, especially in the morning at sunrise, is a luxury you get to enjoy every day when you stay with us. Checkout these gorgeous sights!
This is a gorgeous park right along the lakeshore with tower viewers available for long distance viewing. The sunrise is a fine prospect in the early morning either from the lookout point, or right on the boulders along the shore. Some history can be found on the stones along the path. A storybook with pictures can be followed along the lampposts. Seating on benches, picnic tables, and Muskoka chairs is scattered all along the park. You may just be lucky enough to spot a variety of wildlife resting along the water and dashing among the trees.
Tannery Park
5 Walker StThis is a gorgeous park right along the lakeshore with tower viewers available for long distance viewing. The sunrise is a fine prospect in the early morning either from the lookout point, or right on the boulders along the shore. Some history can be found on the stones along the path. A storybook with pictures can be followed along the lampposts. Seating on benches, picnic tables, and Muskoka chairs is scattered all along the park. You may just be lucky enough to spot a variety of wildlife resting along the water and dashing among the trees.
Tranquil, leafy spot with lakeside trails, plus an 1829 residence & Oakville's first post office. The lake is gorgeous first thing in the morning, the afternoon, or for an evening stroll. Seating on benches, picnic tables, and Muskoka chairs is scattered all along the park.
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Ipaki yaseLakhesayidi
144 Navy StTranquil, leafy spot with lakeside trails, plus an 1829 residence & Oakville's first post office. The lake is gorgeous first thing in the morning, the afternoon, or for an evening stroll. Seating on benches, picnic tables, and Muskoka chairs is scattered all along the park.
Post Park
291 Donessle DriveWide, open space for family and friends.
Post Dog Park
300 Chartwell RoadA wonderful, fully fenced park for your furry family members to play.
Coronation Park
1426 Lakeshore Rd WA lovely park right next to the water.
Drive 10 minutes to this fabulous provincial park! Complete with trails, campgrounds, and beautiful sights!
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Iparke yaseBronte Creek
1219 Burloak DrDrive 10 minutes to this fabulous provincial park! Complete with trails, campgrounds, and beautiful sights!
Have a blast at the beach less than 15 mins away!
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Iphakamisa yase-Bronte Beach
Have a blast at the beach less than 15 mins away!
Another gorgeous park exists 20 mins away from your space. Erindale is a beautiful park for picnic parties in summer, and tobogganing in the winter.
Erindale Park
Another gorgeous park exists 20 mins away from your space. Erindale is a beautiful park for picnic parties in summer, and tobogganing in the winter.
This place is a sanctuary, even a haven for peace and beauty, and only a 7 minute drive away. Flower beds & a rose garden, plus a pond with a fountain in a park with views from a lakeside path.
Gairloch Gardens
1308 Lakeshore Rd EThis place is a sanctuary, even a haven for peace and beauty, and only a 7 minute drive away. Flower beds & a rose garden, plus a pond with a fountain in a park with views from a lakeside path.
Less than a half hour away is the most beautiful oasis. The Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada, and a National Historic site. The beauty of the flora is definitely worth the visit.
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Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WLess than a half hour away is the most beautiful oasis. The Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada, and a National Historic site. The beauty of the flora is definitely worth the visit.
The Oakville Club
Book an event or schedule a tour - this country club is right on the water!
Neighbourhoods
There are several neighbourhoods to enjoy in Oakville! Here are my favourites.
Kerr Village is a vibrant community with a unique character nestled in the heart of Oakville, just outside of the calming waters of Lake Ontario. Full of fun places to eat, specialty shops, and hidden gems, this is a wonderful place to explore for any traveller. Adventure is steps away from your stay.
Kerr Village
Kerr Village is a vibrant community with a unique character nestled in the heart of Oakville, just outside of the calming waters of Lake Ontario. Full of fun places to eat, specialty shops, and hidden gems, this is a wonderful place to explore for any traveller. Adventure is steps away from your stay.
Welcome to Downtown Oakville! Home to many shops, specialty eateries, and the lakefront right on Lakeshore Road East. Excitement is mere steps away from stay.
Lakeshore Road East
Lakeshore Road EastWelcome to Downtown Oakville! Home to many shops, specialty eateries, and the lakefront right on Lakeshore Road East. Excitement is mere steps away from stay.
Special Occasion Dinning
These places are perfect for special occasions and making memories. Our absolute favourite places to eat. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, engagement parties, birthdays... you name it!
Our all-time, absolute favourite place to eat! Fine food and fine wine in a relaxed, stylish, upscale-casual atmosphere. Worth the 25 minute drive, and every delicious penny you'll spend.
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Pasqualino
248 Main St EOur all-time, absolute favourite place to eat! Fine food and fine wine in a relaxed, stylish, upscale-casual atmosphere. Worth the 25 minute drive, and every delicious penny you'll spend.
Another favourite, and only a 7 minute walk from your space! Pasquale’s Trattoria is an upscale casual restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. A simply divine hidden gem!
Pasquale's Trattoria - Upscale Casual/Fine Dining Italian Restaurant
50 Lakeshore Rd WAnother favourite, and only a 7 minute walk from your space! Pasquale’s Trattoria is an upscale casual restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine. A simply divine hidden gem!
This incredible restaurant is only an 8 minute walk away! Buca Di Bacco's menu is composed of simple, earthy ingredients – the foundation of Italian cooking. Served in a converted townhouse, with an outdoor patio & an old country vibe.
Buca Di Bacco
130 Thomas StreetThis incredible restaurant is only an 8 minute walk away! Buca Di Bacco's menu is composed of simple, earthy ingredients – the foundation of Italian cooking. Served in a converted townhouse, with an outdoor patio & an old country vibe.
Less than a 15 minute drive from your space, Trattoria Timone offers wonderful Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting. Worth a visit for a special occasion.
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Trattoria Timone Ristorante
2091 Winston Park DrLess than a 15 minute drive from your space, Trattoria Timone offers wonderful Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting. Worth a visit for a special occasion.
The name of this restaurant is Ce Soir. Less than a 10 minute walk away, amazing French Cuisine awaits. A delicious place for fine dinning and atmosphere.
Seasons
134 Lakeshore Rd EThe name of this restaurant is Ce Soir. Less than a 10 minute walk away, amazing French Cuisine awaits. A delicious place for fine dinning and atmosphere.
This is such an amazing restaurant, and so worth the drive. The Sunday brunch is exquisite (who would say no to bottomless Mimosas?!) The atmosphere is relaxed and upscale. Absolutely worth a visit! Reservation recommended.
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Ancaster Mill
548 Old Dundas RdThis is such an amazing restaurant, and so worth the drive. The Sunday brunch is exquisite (who would say no to bottomless Mimosas?!) The atmosphere is relaxed and upscale. Absolutely worth a visit! Reservation recommended.
A fantastic winery with unique experiences. The Grand Tour is worth a visit!
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Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant
290 John St EA fantastic winery with unique experiences. The Grand Tour is worth a visit!
Another one of our all-time favourite places to eat. Amazing food with incredible wine in the heart of Niagara-on-the-lake.
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Kitchen76 at Two Sisters Vineyards
240 John St EAnother one of our all-time favourite places to eat. Amazing food with incredible wine in the heart of Niagara-on-the-lake.
Casual Dinning
Here are a few awesome places to eat and relax in a casual setting.
Only a 4 minute drive away, enjoy the best and most authentic Korean food in Oakville.
The Famous Owl of Minerva
Only a 4 minute drive away, enjoy the best and most authentic Korean food in Oakville.
Just over a 5 minute drive away, Harper's serves absolutely delicious food in a comfortable upbeat setting. Great place to meet up with friends, colleagues, & family. Perfect for group/work outings for lunch or dinner.
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Harpers Landing
481 Cornwall RdJust over a 5 minute drive away, Harper's serves absolutely delicious food in a comfortable upbeat setting. Great place to meet up with friends, colleagues, & family. Perfect for group/work outings for lunch or dinner.
Walk less than 10 mins for sophistication and fun! Piano Piano serves deeply satisfying food that comes in just the right size. The menu features traditional Italian fare that’s been elevated.
Piano Piano Restaurant
Walk less than 10 mins for sophistication and fun! Piano Piano serves deeply satisfying food that comes in just the right size. The menu features traditional Italian fare that’s been elevated.
Located within Oakville Place mall, Goodfellas will romance you with their exclusive Italian wines and dishes that made southern Italy infamous!
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
240 Leighland AvenueLocated within Oakville Place mall, Goodfellas will romance you with their exclusive Italian wines and dishes that made southern Italy infamous!
Only a 10 minute walk away, this pint-sized restaurant is committed to serving fresh, authentic Thai cuisine made & spiced to order.
Salad Thai Restaurant
398 Kerr StOnly a 10 minute walk away, this pint-sized restaurant is committed to serving fresh, authentic Thai cuisine made & spiced to order.
Fresh seafood is just a 7 minute walk away! The Mermaid and the Oyster has provided the finest locally operated seafood market and restaurant in Oakville for over 20 years. Half price oysters on Thursdays!
The Mermaid And The Oyster
250 Kerr StFresh seafood is just a 7 minute walk away! The Mermaid and the Oyster has provided the finest locally operated seafood market and restaurant in Oakville for over 20 years. Half price oysters on Thursdays!
Walk 12 mins for incredible Greek food in an amazing upbeat atmosphere! A relaxed outfit with an old-world vibe offering a broad menu of classic cuisine & imported wines.
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Colossus Greek Taverna
221 Lakeshore Rd EWalk 12 mins for incredible Greek food in an amazing upbeat atmosphere! A relaxed outfit with an old-world vibe offering a broad menu of classic cuisine & imported wines.
Incredible Indian cuisine is only a 13 mins walk away! Delivering the taste of traditional & authentic dishes of India to everyone.
RIYASAT - Downtown Oakville
Incredible Indian cuisine is only a 13 mins walk away! Delivering the taste of traditional & authentic dishes of India to everyone.
Popular destination with an easygoing vibe & live music nightly, plus burgers, wings & drinks. All this less than a 10 min walk away!
The Moonshine Cafe
137 Kerr StPopular destination with an easygoing vibe & live music nightly, plus burgers, wings & drinks. All this less than a 10 min walk away!
Desserts
Everyone loves something sweet! Try these gems.
Want a special dessert? Walk 6 minutes to this Gelateria!
Located steps from beautiful Oakville harbour, La Dolce Vita brings offers you a wide variety of artisanal gelato made on site, using the finest ingredients available.
La Dolce Vita
22 Lakeshore Rd WWant a special dessert? Walk 6 minutes to this Gelateria!
Located steps from beautiful Oakville harbour, La Dolce Vita brings offers you a wide variety of artisanal gelato made on site, using the finest ingredients available.
Just a 13 minute walk away, this place is a French favourite! Since 2004, Crepe Delicious has been serving their unique menu of sweet and savory crepes.
Crepe Delicious Oakville
Just a 13 minute walk away, this place is a French favourite! Since 2004, Crepe Delicious has been serving their unique menu of sweet and savory crepes.
Your visit wouldn't be complete without amazing ice cream, and it's only a 10 minute walk away!
Baskin Robbins
Your visit wouldn't be complete without amazing ice cream, and it's only a 10 minute walk away!
ANNA CAKES
Stop by for a sweet treat - it's only a 7 min walk away!
Wineries
Sample award winning wines and walk along the grapes. The Niagara escarpment is always worth a visit.
Incredible wine on a beautiful vineyard nestled in the escarpment of Niagara on the lake.
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I-Two Sisters Vineyards
240 John St EIncredible wine on a beautiful vineyard nestled in the escarpment of Niagara on the lake.
This hidden jewel is an award winning winery that strives to produce premium VQA wine, handpicked and crafted with care and the love of a small family owned business.
De Simone Vineyards
865 Niagara Stone RdThis hidden jewel is an award winning winery that strives to produce premium VQA wine, handpicked and crafted with care and the love of a small family owned business.
Peller Estate Winery - a beautiful experience of wine and vineyard. Totally worth a visit.
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Peller Estates Winery And Restaurant
290 John St EPeller Estate Winery - a beautiful experience of wine and vineyard. Totally worth a visit.
Limited Distillery
14 Henegan RdAmazing drinks, mixes, and sauces.
Theatre/Museum
Checkout our history, or some live theatre!
The local theatre is always exciting. Check out what's playing! Hint: try to catch the Oakville Symphony Orchestra! You will be so glad you did!
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Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
130 Navy StThe local theatre is always exciting. Check out what's playing! Hint: try to catch the Oakville Symphony Orchestra! You will be so glad you did!
The symphony is always so incredible to take in. A mere half hour drive away, you can hear music of the higheat caliber, played by those dedicated to pleasing the ear. There is nothing comparable to such a splendid experience.
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra
60 Simcoe StThe symphony is always so incredible to take in. A mere half hour drive away, you can hear music of the higheat caliber, played by those dedicated to pleasing the ear. There is nothing comparable to such a splendid experience.
Cath and amazing performance at the Living Arts centre, directly beside Square One shopping centre.
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Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts DrCath and amazing performance at the Living Arts centre, directly beside Square One shopping centre.
This museum is a gem among stones. It is the heart of Oakville, holding the story of the founding of the city and its greater links to the development of this area as far as Toronto. The old mansion is a wonder to explore even in its simplicity.
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Oakville Museum
8 Navy StThis museum is a gem among stones. It is the heart of Oakville, holding the story of the founding of the city and its greater links to the development of this area as far as Toronto. The old mansion is a wonder to explore even in its simplicity.