COVID-19 Information
Proof of vaccination is required at indoor town facilities. The province has released a plan to safely reopen Ontario and manage COVID-19 for the long-term. Please continue to follow all current public health measures.
COVID-19 Information
Updated December 1, 7:30 a.m.
Safely reopening Ontario
On October 22, the province released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term. The province is slowly lifting the remaining public health and workplace safety measures over the next six months. The plan is guided by the ongoing assessment of key public health indicators. Please visit the province’s COVID-19 page for more information.
As part of the province’s plan, capacity limits have been lifted in venues where proof of vaccination is required. All other health measures remain in place. As of Monday, November 1, the Town of Oakville began transitioning to standard capacities in community centres for fitness, pools, gymnasiums and arenas. Seniors Services table games and music programs, as well as preschool drop-in programs resumed the week of November 8.
Proof of vaccination
In accordance with current provincial requirements, the Town of Oakville has implemented a proof of vaccination program at town facilities. The town’s program requires that anyone 12 years of age or older provide proof of identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) prior to entering or accessing any of the following:
- Indoor use of recreation and culture facilities, including arenas, community centres, pools, senior centres, the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, and Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
- ServiceOakville counter at Town Hall
The provincial regulation requires that access to recreation and culture facilities is limited to individuals who are fully vaccinated, with some exemptions. These regulations are a baseline requirement and organizations have the authority to go beyond these requirements to strengthen regulations in the interest of public and worker safety.
The town has taken steps to provide additional protection to the community and its employees by requiring anyone 12 years of age or older, including those aged 12-17, to be fully vaccinated to enter town recreation and culture facilities and Town Hall.
Please note: Following direction from Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Hamidah Meghani outlined in the amended letter of instructions for indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities, the town will allow youth born in 2010 a 12-week “grace period” from their 12th birthday in which they will not be required to provide proof of vaccination to participate in organized sports and to enter town recreation and culture facilities.
Learn more on the town’s Proof of Vaccination page.
We will continue to follow direction from the Province of Ontario and Halton Public Health. For more information on Halton Region’s COVID-19 Vaccine program, please visit Halton Region's COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page.
Online services
Did you know you may not need to attend Town Hall in person for services? To assist you, the town conducts a wide variety of programs and services online. Visit the Find Town Services page for more information.
What open
- Sports fields - organized sports and leagues resume
- Fitness centres
- Indoor pools
- Oakville Museum pre-booked indoor tours
- Facility rental applications for indoor facilities
- Picnic areas, on a first come first serve basis
- Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies are currently being permitted with availability at Nottinghill Park.
- Photography in parks permits - Nottinghill Park requires a permit
- Harbour offices
- Special Event applications are currently being accepted
- Group exercise classes
- Ice arena drop in skates at Sixteen Mile Sport Complex, Maple Grove, River Oaks Rink B, Trafalgar Park and Glen Abbey
- Seniors Centres for limited in-person activities. Register online using Active Oakville or call 905-815-2000
- Oakville Centre for Performing Arts for in-person and live-streamed events
What remains closed
- All service counters other than ServiceOakville within Town Hall. Online services and electronic applications are available.
- Municipal Greenhouse
- Pool spas, saunas and slides
- Outdoor pools (closed for the season)
- Kinoak Arena
Capacity limits at indoor recreation and culture town facilities
On October 22, the province released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term. As part of the province’s plan, capacity limits have been lifted in venues where proof of vaccination is required. All other health measures such as wearing a mask or face covering remains in place.
As of Monday, November 1, the Town of Oakville is beginning to transition to standard capacities in community centres for fitness, pools, gymnasiums and arenas. Seniors Services table games and music programs, as well as preschool drop-in programs will resume the week of November 8.
The following services have already increase capacity limits based on the province’s October 8 announcement about capacity limit changes in select settings:
- Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts: Ticket capacity increased to 100 per cent. Modifications to the show format includes eliminating intermission and staggered use of the lobby space.
- Special Events: The town is working with event organizers to ensure COVID-19 safety requirements are met at confirmed mid-sized events including Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 7 and 11, and the Kerr Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market Celebration on December 3 and 4.
- Sport Spectating: Up to 100 per cent of spectating capacity is permitted in arenas and other indoor sporting areas with designated spectator space.
- Permitted meeting room rentals: Recreation and Culture facilities has increased up to 100 per cent of capacity of the room based on physical distancing requirements.
What health and safety protocols are in place at Recreation and Culture facilities?
In accordance with provincial requirements, the Town of Oakville has implemented a proof of vaccination program at town facilities. The town’s program requires that anyone 12 years of age or older provide proof of identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) prior to entering or accessing any of the following:
- Indoor use of recreation and culture facilities, including arenas, community centres, pools, senior centres, the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, and Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
- ServiceOakville counter at Town Hall
Anyone entering town facilities must pass a COVID-19 screening, wear a mask and follow physical distancing rules in place. All programs and activities must be pre-booked in advance.
Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes.
We encourage you to review the town’s detailed Recreation FAQs for a complete list of program offerings, current health and safety protocols in place, and to assess comfort levels before visiting a town facility or pre-booking an activity. Learn more about the Recreation and Culture Facility Emergency Safety Plan (pdf).
Fitness centres
Fitness centres are open for pre-booked sessions and group classes with capacities based on two-metre distancing requirements.
Indoor pools
All indoor pools are now open.
Culture programs
In-person culture programs are now being offered.
Pre-booked drop-in programs for select cultural studios (ceramics and woodworking) at QEPCCC are now available.
Events
Special Event applications will be accepted in compliance with all provincial and regional health and safety guidelines.
We continue to offer virtual events so you can enjoy safely from the comfort of home. For more information, please email events@oakville.ca.
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
While the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts is reopened for in-person events. Unique live stream performances will continue to be offered.
If you wish to connect with a Box Office representative, please email boxoffice@oakville.ca and staff will reply as soon as possible between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Proof of Vaccine
The Town of Oakville requires anyone 12 years of age or older to provide proof of identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) prior to entering or accessing indoor use of recreation and culture facilities, including arenas, community centres, pools, senior centres, the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate and the ServiceOakville counter at Town Hall.
Vaccine requirements Ontario vaccine certificate
Vaccine
The approval and availability of COVID-19 vaccines is an important step in our collective response to stop the spread of the virus. Learn more on the Halton Region website.
Vaccine information Vaccination clinics
Testing
Local hospitals are responsible for testing. Book a test at a Halton Healthcare Assessment Centre at 905-203-7963 or online. People without symptoms can book a test at approved pharmacies.
Testing locations
Enforcement
To report a violation, please call Halton Police COVID-19 hotline at 905-825-4722 or ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601.
Enforcement services Halton Police
Masks
Halton Regional Council adopted a mandatory mask by-law.
The town strongly encourages residents to wear a mask while participating in outdoor activities, such as skating at rinks.
By-law detailsHalton Region Public Health monitors individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts. Public Health will provide guidance to cases and their contacts, such as self-isolation protocols and monitoring for symptoms to minimize the risk of spread.
Learn more about Contact Tracing and What is a Close Contact (pdf).
Community services directory
Use the Halton Information Providers' community services directory to search for links to COVID-19 resources and information.
News releases
- September 21, 2021: Protecting staff and residents: Town to implement vaccination certificate program
- August 30, 2021: Oakville to consider employee vaccination policy
- August 11, 2021: Council approves COVID-19 Interim Recovery Action Plan
- July 17, 2021: Oakville enters Step 3 of provincial reopening plan
- June 10, 2021: Oakville moves into Step 1 of the provincial reopening plan starting Friday
- April 20, 2021: Update on town services in response to Province’s extended Stay-at-Home order
- April 1, 2021: What the new province-wide shutdown means to Oakville residents
- February 23, 2021: Town of Oakville supports vaccination site selected by Halton Region
- February 18, 2021: Town of Oakville ready to support vaccine rollout
- February 17, 2021: Town of Oakville moves to the Red-Control level
- January 22, 2021: What the provincial stay-at-home order means to Oakville residents
- December 21, 2020: Oakville moves into province-wide shutdown beginning Boxing Day
- November 13, 2020: Town of Oakville moves from Yellow to Red level in response to rising COVID-19 cases
- November 13, 2020: Mayor's statement on Halton moving to the Control level of Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework
- November 6, 2020: Team game play and group fitness activities resume in Oakville
- October 16, 2020: Oakville pausing indoor fitness classes and team game play on advice from Halton public health
- September 22, 2020: Oakville Museum reopens September 24, 2020
- August 25, 2020: Oakville community centres reopen September 8, 2020
- August 13, 2020: Town increases fines for parking violations around lakefront parks
- August 5, 2020: Town of Oakville to gradually reopen fitness centres
- July 22, 2020: Oakville enters Stage 3 of province’s reopening plan
- July 17, 2020: Halton Regional Council adopts mandatory mask by-law (Halton Region news release)
- July 17, 2020: Oakville to open more pools
- July 10, 2020: Town to allow permits for small weddings, photography and fitness training
- July 9, 2020: Oakville Council passes motion supporting mandatory region-wide mask by-law
- July 2, 2020: ServiceOakville counter at Town Hall now open for payments
- June 29, 2020: Mayor’s Economic Task Force launches support local marketing campaign
- June 24, 2020: Cool off this summer at Oakville splash pads and pools
- June 19, 2020: Town of Oakville gets approval to offer modified summer camp programs with limited spaces based on guidelines
- June 18, 2020: Celebrate Oakville’s Canada Day virtually from the comfort of your home
- June 18, 2020: Shop and dine in Oakville as more businesses reopen under Provincial Stage 2
- June 11, 2020: Masks mandatory when travelling on Oakville Transit and fare collection resumes starting July 2, 2020
- June 11, 2020: Mayor Burton repeals Oakville’s physical distancing by-law
- June 8, 2020: Mayor Burton welcomes Province’s announcements on patio expansions and ban on commercial evictions
- May 29, 2020: Oakville cancels summer Recreation and Culture programs, planning underway for modified programs
- May 27, 2020: Oakville Council Passes Commercial Recovery Initiative
- May 25, 2020: Oakville’s Recovery Framework: a roadmap to reopening and recovery
- May 20, 2020: More park amenities to open this week
- May 20: Halton Regional Council Support Freezing commercial evictions
- May 15, 2020: Oakville prepares to open amenities
- May 8, 2020: Oakville reopening town parkland for public use
- May 5, 2020: Community support pours in for Message in a Bottle project for isolated seniors
- May 1, 2020: Town to introduce comprehensive online processes to support economic recovery
- April 27, 2020: Online donation app helps support Oakville small business from a distance
- April 24, 2020: Mayor welcomes provincial and federal measures to support small businesses in Oakville
- April 23, 2020: Oakville beginning to plan for pandemic recovery but cautions emergency measures are still in place
- April 17, 2020: Mayor signs by-laws regulating disposal of personal protective equipment
- April 9, 2020: Closed means closed says Oakville Mayor Rob Burton
- April 7, 2020: Mayor Burton amends physical distancing by-law
- April 3, 2020: Oakville announces continued closures of town facilities
- April 3, 2020: Mayor Burton signs by-law to enforce physical distancing during COVID-19 Emergency
- March 31, 2020: Town of Oakville reminds residents all outdoor recreational amenities are closed for safety
- March 26, 2020: Town of Oakville takes action to support residents and businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
- March 24, 2020: Town of Oakville declares State of Emergency
- March 19, 2020: Town focusing efforts on delivering essential and critical services during COVID-19 pandemic
- March 13, 2020: Town of Oakville Recreation and Culture facilities to close in response to COVID-19
Stay informed
Halton Region Health Services
The Town of Oakville's health services are provided by Halton Region.
Visit the Halton Region COVID-19 web page before calling 3-1-1 for information on symptoms, prevention and when to contact Halton Region Public Health.
All COVID-19 public health update videos from Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health are available on YouTube.
Halton Region services
For information on all regional services, such as waste collection, visit the Halton Region website.