2411 Ontario St

History

Bronte Police Station. In the 1850s a group of slaves from the United States settled in the Bronte Area. They built small wooden cabins along both sides of Bronte Creek. This structure was an outbuilding at Taylor’s Sawmill. Duncan McDonald, a widower, moved the cabin from Taylor’s sawmill to its current location where he used it as his residence. It was later used as the Bronte Police Station.

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

Heritage attributes

A simple 1 storey vernacular building with shiplap exterior finish and wooden eaves. Symmetrical façade with central entranceway with simplified Doric pilasters, trim and window pediment mouldings.

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.