105 Robinson St

History

The Granary is a rare surviving example of the simple stone warehouse constructed during the mid 19th-century. The Granary is the only building of its type to stand on its original location in Ontario. Built by Peter McDougald and William Francis Romain, it is a reminder of the prosperous wheat trading days in Oakville. It is a well-proportioned building made of warm brown local stone and light gray Kingston limestone, imported as ballast on wooden ships plying Lake Ontario.

The Town of Oakville’s account, reproduced from its heritage register.

Heritage attributes

It is a well-proportioned building made of warm brown local stone and light gray Kingston limestone, imported as ballast on wooden ships plying Lake Ontario.

The Town of Oakville’s description, reproduced from its heritage register.

What the status means

Designated individually under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by a Town by-law. Alterations to the heritage attributes and demolition need Town approval.

Whether a specific alteration needs a heritage permit is the Town’s call; ask its heritage planning staff before starting work. See permits and by-laws.

Sources

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville. Licence. Register checked September 24, 2026; the Town’s record is authoritative.