Oakville Ontario Map

About Oakville, Ontario

Oakville is a town in Halton, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a city. Oakville is located at 43.4565°N, 79.7138°W.

Oakville, nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient glacial retreat and the steady flow of its creeks. It lies 15.1 km south-south-west of Mississauga, ON (from Mississauga, ON: bearing 198°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-east of Burlington. Historically, this land was home to Indigenous peoples for millennia before European settlement began to carve out farms and villages, eventually coalescing into the vibrant municipality it is today. The economy of Oakville has transformed from its agrarian roots to a dynamic hub embracing technology and innovation, while still cherishing its connection to the Great Lakes' natural bounty, a presence felt in the crisp air that often carries the scent of water and distant shores. The gentle slopes and fertile soil have long supported growth, both of crops and of a thriving community. The cultural character of Oakville is a blend of established traditions and modern influences, offering a welcoming spirit to those who call it home. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the picturesque waterfront and the historic downtown, where the spirit of community life often finds expression in local gatherings. While Oakville itself boasts no major universities, it is a stone's throw from renowned institutions of higher learning, and its proximity to larger urban centres allows for easy access to a wealth of cultural and sporting events. Among its notable figures, Oakville has been a launching pad for internationally recognized talent in various fields, underscoring a quiet ambition that often blossoms here. The rhythm of daily life in Oakville often mirrors the gentle lapping of the lake against its shore, a constant, soothing presence.

About This Oakville Map Page

Explore Oakville, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.45649, -79.71378. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Oakville includes the postal code (L6K), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Oakville is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.