515 Esplanade
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 515 Esplanade, Oakville is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
At a glance
- Year built
- 1908
- Existing land use
- Residential
- Designation
- Part IV (individual property)
- By-law
- 2026-060
- Ward
- Ward 3
- Location
- Matched to the municipal address
The Lillie House has cultural heritage value for its direct associations with the theme of the development of the local residential area known as ‘Orchard Beach’ and then ‘Orchard Park’, an early 20th century subdivision of Oakville. The property has historical value for its associations with its builder Charles D. Carson, a local builder and contractor who ran the Carson Brothers Planing Mill on Trafalgar Road. The…Statement of cultural heritage value, from Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties · full text at the source
Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.
At council
- May 4, 2026 · Planning and Development Council: Designation by-law.By-law 2026-060: Heritage Designation By-law 2026-060 - 515 EsplanadeAgenda itemStaff report
- February 17, 2026 · Planning and Development Council: Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate – 515 EsplanadeAgenda itemStaff report
- January 27, 2026 · Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee: Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate – 515 EsplanadeAgenda itemStaff report
An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.
Municipal notices
- February 18, 2026 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intention to Designate - Lillie House - 515 EsplanadeRead the notice
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
History on this site
- First recorded as designated
Source: Town of Oakville — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence — Town of Oakville.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.