185 Burnhamthorpe Rd W

History

Built by John Featherstone a prominent citizen in Oakville at the turn of the century who served as Mayor of Oakville, served on Council and served as Worshipful Master of the Oakville Masonic Lodge. Burned down in 1996.

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

Why it is listed

This property has potential cultural heritage value for its historic barn and former farmstead, historically associated with the agricultural development of Trafalgar Township.

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

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has historical value or associative value because it has direct associations with a theme, event, belief, person, activity, organization or institution that is significant to a community.

O. Reg. 9/06 sets the criteria a property must meet to be designated under Part IV; the Town recorded which one applies.

What the status means

Listed on the Town's register but not designated. Listing flags heritage interest; an owner must give the Town 60 days' notice of an intention to demolish or remove a building or structure (Ontario Heritage Act, s. 27(9)). Under s. 27(16), a property already listed at the end of 2022 must be removed from the register unless the Town gives notice of its intention to designate it by January 1, 2027; one listed since 2023 must be removed two years after listing unless the Town gives notice (s. 27(15)).

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.