The Oakville center is around the area of Glen Abbey Golf Club and 1 mile west of Oakville Amtrak Station.
The weather in Oakville tends to be cool and rainy. The average annual high in Oakville is about 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low is around 37. Every year, Oakville sees around 31 inches of rain and about 110 rainy days per year. While temperatures in Oakville have peaked at over 100 and dropped as low as -22, the weather is fairly predictable and finding a time of year that fits your needs is easy.
The balmiest days in Oakville are during the summer months. Highs between June and August range in the upper 70s, making for a very pleasant outdoor environment. Lows are between the middle 50s to the upper 50s. As far as spring is concerned, you'll find cooler temperatures — anywhere from the 40s to the low 60s, dropping into low temperatures just above freezing during April.
From spring to summer, Oakville has consistent amounts of rain. About a third of the days during these months will see some rainfall. Summertime and springtime months all get about 2 to 3 inches of rain apiece, with the heaviest precipitation arriving in July and August. Though the rain is consistent, it's not particularly heavy. Massive downpours are uncommon in Oakville.
Wintertimes, as you may expect, are cold. The months between December and February tend to be the chilliest, with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens to low 20s. These months are when the annual snow makes its first lush appearance. December's snowfall is 6 inches on average, peaks in January at about 11, and drops back to 6 inches for the months of February and March. Once April hits, the snow subsides until returning near the end of the November. It's always a white Christmas in Oakville — the cold air may chill your skin, but the lovely views will warm your heart.
Oakville loves AAA members, and many of its hotels offer great discounts for card carriers. Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn, Country Inn, Sandman Hotel, and Homewood Suites all provide AAA price breaks. For budget-savvy seniors, special discounts just for you can be found at Fairfield Inn, Country Inn, and Sandman. Combine this with your AAA savings and bag some great rates!
For a full suite without the full price, go to the south end of town to Quality Suites Oakville. With rates beginning at well under $100 a night, you'll gape at the majesty of the lobby as you take in the graceful curved staircase, Grecian decor, and rich balcony. This is one of the few places in town where you can enjoy a full indoor saltwater pool. The convenient Tim Hortons location makes up for the missing free breakfast.
One of the most affordable places in town, with rooms as low as $90 USD, is the Sandman Hotel. They offer an indoor pool, exercise room, and free Wi-Fi. Though there's no free breakfast, you'll enjoy their delicious diner offerings. In the evenings, you'll love their on-site steakhouse. The rooms at Sandman are clean and modern, and their hospitality is wonderful.
Oakville's creative spirit shines through its many cultural offerings. For example, the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival has been going on every year since 1992. This absolutely free event centers around the stages set up along Lakeshore Road where music lovers can bask in the free-flowing elegance of jazz. There's nothing like an evening stroll under the stars with live jazz music as your personal soundtrack.
"For the Love of the Arts" Festival has taken place since 2002. Here you'll find more than the crafts and other physical representations of art you usually see at a festival. Dance, music, theatre, and literary arts all fuse in ways you would never dream possible. Imagine a city-wide event in which the streets are stages and every performer has their own unique offering. This vision of culture and unity might give you an idea of what this festival is like.
Annual events aside, Oakville's immersion in the arts scene is defined by its many cultural organizations. The Oakville Arts Council, the Oakville Children's Choir, and the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts are but a few of the local groups that place the city squarely in the realm of the creative and contemporary.
Oakville, with its sound commerce, central location, and intense art scene, has a lot to offer. Next time you're in town for business or visiting loved ones, check out the art, the style, and the music that emanates from this amazing town. You'll soon know why Oakville residents are some of the happiest people on the planet.
Below are reviews of the city of Oakville, ON from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lake Ontario!
I was there to visit family who were nearby. Oakville is a very pretty city and I enjoyed it's main street.
There seem to be several interesting choices for fine and casual meals. Also, there are two restaurants at the hotel.
Hockey arena.
I have always liked Oakville. Oakville Place and Lakeshore Park are just two of the great facilities and places to visit.
Great restaurants close by.
Great restaurants close by.
Quiet and easy to get around.
Nice waterfront park at the end of the road. Mall nearby.
Nice waterfront park at the end of the road. Mall nearby.
We didn't have the chance to explore Oakville and due to Covid we were limited on enjoying the restaurants surrounding the hotel. None the less the hotel stay was worth it!