75 West River St

History

Designated as part of the Bronte Harbour and Bluffs Cultural Heriage Landscape, an organically evolved harbour landscape that was initially the natural mouth of the Twelve Mile Creek at Lake Ontario. The landscape began its long evolution as a purpose-built harbour in 1856.

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

Heritage attributes

Part of the open space that forms part of Bronte Harbour with its natural open space.

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.