311 Macdonald Rd

Heritage attributes

The Snyder House is a representative and early example of a Bungalow style home with Queen Anne, Edwardian and Period Revival style influences. Architectural elements typical of the era include its: two-and-a-half storey ground-hugging massing, broad, gently-pitched side gable roof covering an expansive porch, red brick and wood shingle cladding, and a mix of window designs and sizes. The Queen Anne style influence can be seen in the building’s asymmetry and its shingle-clad oriel window. Edwardian influence can be seen in the extensive use of brick cladding, heavy brick pillars on the front porch, and the large stone sills and lintels throughout.

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

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.