540 Lakeshore Rd W

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 before demolition. Under provincial changes, listings lapse unless the Town designates them, which is why the Town is reviewing its listed properties.

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.