126 Bath St

History

Originally one storey, built by William Cantley, retired bank director and trustee to the Halton County Grammar School. Purchased by Percy A. Bath family in 1905 and named "Belair Farms". Bath was an original member of the Saint Jude’s Advisory Board, active in the Trafalgar Agricultural Society, Boy Scout Council and Oakville Club and as Clerk Treasurer of the Town of Oakville. The property remained in the Bath family until 1949.

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

Heritage attributes

2 storey Georgian brick home. Significant features include quoins, lintels, brick wash treatment of the exterior and two identical north and south six panel entrance doors.

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.