Many of Oakville’s heritage buildings from the 19th century are still standing. Locals often visit these structures to celebrate the town’s history.

Oakville’s first post office is a modest bungalow-type building with a small front patio.

The office is open for the summer months when visitors enjoy tours and hands-on postal-related activities such as quill-writing and creating wax seals.

Oakville also has a museum within the Erchless Estate, a building once belonging to Oakville’s founding family, the Chisholms.

The historic home has numerous exhibits relating to Oakville’s history including textiles, family-related artifacts, and multimedia presentations concerning the Underground Railroad.