For commuters, the best neighborhood is Old Oakville which is part of the downtown core, known for its historic shopping district, heritage homes and being the closest to QEW.

For families, West Oakville, Glen Oaks or Glen Abbey are very popular. They have a tight-knit community feel with everything a growing family may need. It has the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, which has an indoor pool and a variety of arts and craft studios perfect for families. Nearby is the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre and some top-rated schools. Furthermore, they are cyclist friendly and highly walkable for families.

As a coastal city, Oakville has many amazing waterfront communities to offer. One of the overall best is Bronte–a hidden gem–boasting one of the most vibrant harbors bordering Lake Ontario. Bronte is one of the oldest and most scenic lakeside communities with inner and outer harbors. Complete with plenty of waterfront parks, restaurants, owner-operated shops and galleries and recreational activities. It features a trail system with exceptional views of the pier, boardwalk, lighthouse, beach, bluffs, trails and harbor. Living in Bronte provides an ideal lifestyle for many.

Known for its open space and upscale lifestyle, Oavkille offers many unique recreational experiences like iFly Oakville Indoor Skydiving, Oakville Museum, 5 Drive-in Theater, Bronte Heritage Park. Downtown Oakville is a sophisticated area known for its upscale retail and exceptional dining, and is a must-visit for lifestyle enthusiasts.

Oakville is known for some of the most prestigious private and public schools in Ontario. Some notable primary, elementary, secondary and high schools with high ratings in Oakville include St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn Elementary, St. Luke Abbey Park and Iroquoi Ridge High School.

With children as a priority, some top rated daycares in Oakville are Kinder Buddies Childcare Development Centre, Alpha’s Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare with many already trusting them with childcare.

Individual parking spot rentals are not very common in Oakville, as most apartment/house rentals will include at least one parking space in the price or utility. One of the perks of “out of city core” living is the population isn’t oversaturated and there is no need to rent a separate parking space.

There is only one major hospital in Oakville, being the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, with a renowned medical team ready to attend to all your needs

53% of public transit is accessible, making it slightly inconvenient to commute using the transit system, due to large gaps in stops and area coverage. Most residents in Oakville drive vehicles to commute

With many small local parks and recreation scattered all over, Oakville offers some of the best green spaces and top notch recreational centers like Lions Valley Park, Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Glen Abbey Community Centre and Coronation Park.

Oakville has an exceptional livability score of 84/100, #20 ranked city in Ontario and #83 in Canada