291 Reynolds St

History

The property was purchased by the School Board in 1908. In 1909 the Oakville High School first opened, designed by the noted firm Chapman and McGiffin Architects, and built by Carson and Elliot Builders. After WWII, the Oakville and Trafalgar High School Districts were amalgamated. As a result, the school added the Township to its original name and became the Oakville Trafalgar High school.

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

Heritage attributes

Well-proportioned composition with the main street elevation featuring three prominent stepped gables and a central revised entrance with stone trim in the Collegiate Gothic form. End elevations feature a much smaller gable above a canopied student entrance.

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.