2038 Lakeshore Rd E

Heritage attributes

The MacKendrick House is a representative example of a 1930s Colonial Revival style home with Arts and Crafts influences. Heritage attributes include: the massing of the historic two-storey portion of the house; the gable roof with minimal roof overhang; the use of 6/6 and 8/8 sash windows; and the refined front entrance with detailed roof overhang and decorative door surround with Colonial style pilasters. Heritage attributes that define the Arts and Crafts era include: the mix of stone veneer and wood cladding; the original stone chimneys; and the mix of windows including bay windows, sash windows and stained-glass windows.

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

Criterion met under Ontario Regulation 9/06

The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method.

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

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.