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Old Oakville lighthouse considered one of town's first landmarks What was once a prominent fixture that marked the mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek at Lake Ontario, the old Oakville lighthouse now sits c o m f o r t a b l y, retired from its duty, at the grounds of the Oakville Yacht Squadron. There, at 1 Forsythe St., visitors can visit this historic relic, free of charge, during Doors Open Oakville on Saturday, Sept. 29. The history of the Oakville lighthouse is quite unique. The original lighthouse was built in 1837 and was in use until 1886 when a severe storm washed it away. Henry George, a contractor from Port Elgin, built the new lighthouse in 1889, which serviced the harbour until 1960 when it was deactivated and moved to its present site to be preserved. The 25-foot (eight-metre) high, hexagonal wood structure has a door and three windows on the lower section, all capped with classical pediments. The third storey is glassed in on all six tering the water within the creek. William Chisholm, considered to be the town founder, bought 960 acres of land that encompassed what would become the harbour. Chisholm recognized that the development of the area heavily relied on a viable harbour. To this end, he oversaw the construction of the original lighthouse in 1837, which marked the beginning of Oakville's first major industry as a bustling port town. Come enjoy the scenery at the old Oakville lighthouse and have an inside look at one of Oakville's first landmarks. -- Submitted by Doors Open Oakville 21 · Friday, September 21, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Old Oakville lighthouse sides. Stationed on the third storey was the light that was able to rotate a full 270 degrees within its beveled lens. A plaque at the tower reads: "The Old Lighthouse, built 1875, removed from the East Pier and preserved in this location, 1960, through the interests of the citizens of the Town of Oakville." The mouth of the Sixteen Mile Creek was a natural place to develop a harbour due to the practical benefit of natural barriers shel- Specialty ER SPECIAL OFF YOGA $ CLASSES nly 6 weeks for o New sessions begin Sept 24 Aerial Yoga is a combination of yoga, acrobatics and fitness designed to increase overall health, physical strength and flexibility while having fun! 99 Limited Space. Reserve Now! · Therapeutic · Prenatal Mommy & Me · Yoga 101 Don't Delay! Aerial Yoga 30 Day Challenge · $149 Commit to 30 days of daily yoga practice, learn how to fuel your body, meditate and drop what doesn't serve you. Form a healthy habit or two and pick up a few new ones. (It takes 30 days to form a new habit). 1. A Naturopathic approach to health & wellness Oct. 2 @7pm 2. Gluten/latose Intolerance - Oct. 16 @7pm 3. Demystifying Diets - Oct. 30 @7pm 4. Addressing Stress - Nov. 13 @7pm Fall Lecture Series · $60 · OAKVILLE'S TOP INSTRUCTORS · BEAUTIFUL STUDIO · FREE PARKING · GREAT LOCATION Helping you stay on your path to Wellness! Ignite your Inner Fire! 131 Kerr St. 905-845-YOGA (9642) somelikeithot.ca