Oakville Hotels - Sport Travel Accommodations Article

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Oakville City Overview
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A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside city with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Founded in 1827, this striking town has become one of the most coveted residential and business centres in Ontario. And

This thriving city of approximately 145,000 provides all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre, while also maintaining its small-town ambiance. Along historical downtown streets, Oakville offers a mix of converted 19th century buildings which accommodate over 400 fine shops, services and restaurants.

A 30-minute drive from downtown Toronto, and an houršs drive from the U.S. border, Oakville boasts a $88 million tourism industry, with over 1.4 million visitors annually. Residents and visitors enjoy theatre, dance, music and comedy performances at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. They can visit the museum at Erchless Estate, located in the home of the Chisolms, Oakvillešs founding family. Other points of interest include galleries, historical societies and local architecture, especially in heritage neighbourhoods.

Among the myriad of special attractions and activities for the whole family, Oakvillešs annual Waterfront Festival, Festival of Classics and Jazz Festival draw crowds from around the GTA. The community also provides plenty of recreational opportunities. Golfers can play at one of seven golf courses, including PGA-recognized Glen Abbey which will host the 2004 Canadian Open.

Enjoy over 2,400 acres of park space, many with groomed hiking trails, or join a recreation centre which provides programs for all ages. For boaters, Oakville features two picturesque harbours with docks and slips for sail and powerboats.

Oakville Ontario has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of Oakville Ontario and it features a wide variety of sport tournament opportunities.