2463 Lakeshore Rd E

History

Isaac Cort Wilson bought the property where the building now stands in the 1880s and established a market garden farm on the 100 acre property providing such crops as raspberries, beets, peas etc. In 1902-03 he built the present building. Isaac Wilson was active in church life and was a founder, Sunday School leader and superintendent of the Non-Denominational Church called St. Cuthberts which eventually became an Anglican Church. In 1918 Ernest Lancaster Wilson, son of Isaac Wilson, took ownership of the farm, house and property. The property may be the location of a prehistoric Aboriginal encampment.

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

Heritage attributes

Excellent example of the Canadian-Italianate style with its square form, richly decorated boxed cornice with frieze, large brackets, original slate hip roof and paired tall chimneys.

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.