Oakville Memories: Old & New
On the Water
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Share Your Stories!Remembering Oakville's HistoryOakville Businesses & IndustryGrowing up in OakvilleSights & SoundsNews & HeadlinesLifestyles & TraditionsSports & RecreationOn the WaterOakville Men & Women AbroadBob Hughes RemembersJudy Wedeles Remembers...for further reading...
River Rat Race. Courtesy of the Town of Oakville Details
With its roots found in the shipping industry, Oakville has a long history on the water that continues to this day. Below are some stories that pay tribute to the wonders of Lake Ontario and its contribution to our community.
The Harbourmaster (1990s) By Doug Hines
Lake Ontario: The old lady sure has changed (1970s) By Judy Wedeles
The Story of the Harbour (1800s) By Lance Naismith, Oakville Historical Society
The Luckiest Man in the Navy (1940s) By Roy Allen, The Aspley Voice (July 2005)
