Oakville, Ontario
Oakville is a town in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada, on the north shore of Lake Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton.
It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and had a population of 213,759 in the 2021 Canadian census.
What it is
Oakville is a town on the north shore of Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Hamilton. It serves as the seat of Halton Region and is part of the Greater Toronto Area.
Why it matters
Oakville is Ontario’s largest town by population, with 213,759 residents in 2021. It is a major suburban and commuter hub in the GTA.
Key details
Incorporated in 1857, Oakville expanded in 1962 through amalgamation with Trafalgar Township and the Village of Bronte, forming its present boundaries.
In short
- Oakville is Ontario's largest town by population (213,759 in 2021).
- It is located on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton.
- Incorporated in 1857, amalgamated in 1962.
- Serves as seat of Halton Region.
Oakville is a major suburban municipality in the Greater Toronto Area and a significant commuter, residential, and business centre for Canadian readers in southern Ontario.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakville,_OntarioSupports: population, land area, location, incorporation year, and amalgamation history
- The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/oakvilleSupports: municipal status, location, population, and amalgamation history
- Town of Oakville — https://www.oakville.ca/community-events/community-resources/about-oakville/Supports: town profile and founding/incorporation context
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/OakvilleSupports: geographic location, founding, incorporation, and historical context