Oakville in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

West Harbour

— Sixteen Mile Creek Trail —

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023

1. West Harbour Marker

Inscription.
Oakville Heritage Trails
Tannery Park

Oakville founder William Chisholm's 1827 grant of land included about 300 acres of land west of Sixteen Mile Creek. By buying a parcel owned by James and Susannah Brock, he was able to extend the western boundaries of the town site to what is now Brock Street.The northern boundary was Rebecca Street, named for William's wife, Rebecca Silverthorn.

Although the bulk of the town and early development was on the east bank of the Sixteen, from the start the major industries were located on the west side. It was usual for the workers in the shipyards, brewery, sawmill and tannery to live there, too.

Since property was cheaper, enterprises requiring large tracts of land located on the west side. Besides the many industries, there were a cemetery, an orphanage, Oakville's first water treatment plant and the Oakville Fairgrounds. By the early 21st Century, West Harbour had become primarily a residential community, sought after for its proximity to lake, boating facilities and the nearby downtown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 43° 26.405′ N, 79° 40.106′ W. Marker is in Oakville, Ontario

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, in Halton Region. It is on Walker Street 0.1 kilometers east of Chisholm Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in Tannery Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Walker Street, Oakville ON L6K 3R7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Temperance Movement (here, next to this marker); The Tannery (here, next to this marker); Life “Over the Creek” (here, next to this marker); H.M.C.S. Oakville (within shouting distance of this marker); HMCS Oakville (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Lighthouse (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Colonel William Chisholm (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lyon’s Log Cabin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, November 30, 2023

2. West Harbour Marker

West Harbour marker detail image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

3. West Harbour marker detail

West Harbour marker photo detail image. Click for full size.

circa 1894

4. West Harbour marker photo detail

5. West Harbour marker photo detail

Oakville, ca 1948 image. Click for full size.

circa 1948

6. Oakville, ca 1948

West Harbour area is shown at bottom left

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 18, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.