In 2026, Council approved the introduction of a Veterans Commemorative Banner Program to honour the service and sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans and complement the Town’s existing commemorative initiatives.
The launch of the program coincides with the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion, recognizing a century of supporting Veterans and their families, strengthening communities and preserving the tradition of Remembrance.
The first phase of the program will feature 12 general commemorative banners displaying a Remembrance message and poppy design. The banners will be installed at or near Oakville’s three cenotaph and memorial locations: George’s Square, Trafalgar Memorial and Chris Vokes Memorial Park.
The banners will be displayed from mid-October through to mid-November.
The second phase of the program will provide opportunities for customized banners, recognizing Veterans with connections to the Oakville community. A review committee, including representatives from Royal Canadian Legion Branches 114 and 486 and other community interest holders, is being convened to support the development and review of this phase.
Additional information about the second phase, including eligibility and application details, will be available in early 2027.
The Veteran’s Wall memorials at George’s Square continue Oakville’s tradition of honouring and recognizing those who have served their country in active, military conflicts.
Construction of the Veterans' Memorial at George's Square, located on Trafalgar Road at Palmer Avenue, was completed in 2010. The memorial lists the names of those who served in the First and Second World Wars and who resided in Oakville at the time of their enlistment. It consists of two curved walls at the north and south ends of the existing cenotaph, complimented by benches and landscaping. The original monument lists the names of Veterans who died during their service to this country.
A third memorial wall honouring local military Veterans who served Canada since the end of the Second World War was added at a later date. This newest addition to the Veterans’ Memorial sits adjacent to the existing cenotaph at George’s Square and is intended for those who are not already included in the First and Second World War tributes.
From October to December 2008, the Town created honour roll lists of names available to the public to confirm existing details and gather information before the names were permanently attached to the memorial.
The final honour roll lists were updated in 2011:
During the research of the Oakville Veterans' lists, a number of errors and omissions were found on the previously established lists for the Trafalgar Township Memorial, which includes the names of all veterans who were residents of the Trafalgar Township at the time of their enlistment. Corrections to the plaques on the Trafalgar Memorial will also be made.
For Veterans who were living in Oakville at the time of their enlistment; and a person who has served in, or with, one of the three recognized branches of the Canadian Armed Forces including the Army, Navy or Air Force, during an active armed conflict.
The Trafalgar Memorial, located at the east end of Memorial Park, at the corner of Oak Park Boulevard and Central Park Drive, recognizes Trafalgar Township veterans who served during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
The memorial features the names of almost 700 men and women who served their country.
The final comprehensive list of names compiled by the Trafalgar Memorial Committee as well as a boundaries map of Trafalgar Township is available below:
The Bronte Cenotaph at Chris Vokes Memorial Park commemorates those who served in the First World War, Second World War and Korean War. The park is named in honour of Major-General Christopher Vokes, a distinguished Canadian Army officer who served during the Second World War and later lived in Oakville.
The cenotaph was constructed as a larger memorial near Bronte’s original war memorial, which remains at Bronte Gore Park at the corner of Bronte Road and Lakeshore Road West. The original cenotaph was built by the Breeman brothers of Bronte and was dedicated on July 22, 1956. Following restoration of the memorial, it was rededicated on July 1, 1996.
The inscription on the front of the cenotaph reads: “A tribute to the dead, an admonition to the living, lest we forget.”
The Royal Canadian Legion Bronte Branch 486 holds its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the site, continuing its longstanding role as a place of community remembrance in Bronte.
If you require assistance understanding the map or would like to request the information in an alternate format, please contact Frank Loconte at 905-845-6601 ext. 3158.
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