540 Lakeshore Rd W

History

"c.1923 Appleby - Alumni House, c. 1911 Appleby - Coley house, c. 1919 Appleby - Memorial Chapel, c. 1919 Appleby - Powell's House, c. 1911 Appleby - Headmaster's House, c. 1913 Appleby - Old Barn"

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

Why it is listed

"Appleby College - This property has potential cultural heritage value as a cultural heritage landscape associated with a historic institution. It includes: Appleby Alumni House (c.1923); Colley House (c.1911); Appleby Memorial Chapel (c.1919); Appleby Headmaster's House (c.1911); Old Barn (c.1913).

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

Listed on the Town's register but not designated. Listing flags heritage interest; an owner must give the Town 60 days' notice of an intention to demolish or remove a building or structure (Ontario Heritage Act, s. 27(9)). Under s. 27(16), a property already listed at the end of 2022 must be removed from the register unless the Town gives notice of its intention to designate it by January 1, 2027; one listed since 2023 must be removed two years after listing unless the Town gives notice (s. 27(15)).

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.