Oakville moves to designate Meadowridge Park's commemorative barn structure

What Council proposes

The Town of Oakville has published a notice of its intention to designate the commemorative structure at Meadowridge Park, 3160 Meadowridge Drive, as a property of cultural heritage value under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The notice was published on October 2, 2026, following Council's consideration on September 28.

Why the structure is considered heritage

The designation rests on materials salvaged from the historic Welsman barn that are incorporated into the structure — barn boards, hand-hewn and sawn beams, and a metal pulley — together with bank-barn construction featuring a gambrel roof and concrete blocks. The Town ties the barn to the agricultural history and early development of the former Trafalgar Township.

How to object, and by when

Any person may object to the designation. Objections must be filed in writing no later than November 2, 2026, with the Town Clerk — by email to townclerk@oakville.ca or by mail to 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3 — and must set out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. Questions can go to Heritage Planner Kristen McLaughlin at 905-845-6601, extension 3908, or kristen.mclaughlin@oakville.ca.