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    A view of the Central Branch of the Oakville Public Library from Water Street. Built in 1967 and is part of Centennial Plaza.

    Two paddlers heading north on the 16 Mile Creek back to the Burloak Canoe Club. One of the first things when I moved to the area is that 16 Mile Creek is so named as it is 16 miles from Burlington Ba

    Busby Park is located on Water St. and is an oasis of shade, flowers and quiet just steps away from the concrete.

    One of Oakville's pioneer cemeteries is located on Lyons Lane, within view of the QEW, Home Depot and the public garden plots.

    I like cemeteries. They're usually quite peaceful and are the home to many stories that have been buried along with the residents there. This particular cemetery is the final resting place of many we

    The lilacs were just starting to bloom in the cemetery when I was there on May 28, 2016, and I caught sight of another visitor as I was walking along. He seemed to be enjoying the solitude and lilacs

    These are the stairs at the end of Waterworks park that lead you from the greenspace up to the street and homes above.

    I've heard about the Cairn erected in honour of the HMCS Oakville in Tannery Park, but it's the first time I've had a chance to visit.

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    Tannery Park is one of the newest parks in Oakville and is home to an observation deck, this funky artwork, the HMCS Oakville Cairn and an information plaque commorating the importance of the HMCS Oa

    This information plaque was unveiled earlier in May 2016 and is based on the information in the book Oakville's Flower: The History Of HMCS Oakville by Sean E. Livingston.

    Just one of the views from the Tannery Park Observation deck on May 28, 2016.

    You can always tell that the nicer weather has arrived with all the boats back in their moorings in the harbour area.

    In memory of the Bronte Commercial Fishermen who ventured onto the Lake in good weather and bad to set and lift their nets to earn a living catching fish: ciscoes, herring, whitefish and lake trout.

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