COVID-19 Information

Updated: June 9, 2022

Most masking requirements to be lifted on June 11

On June 8, the province announced most masking requirements that have remained in place at select indoor settings are to be lifted on June 11, including public transit.

Masks will no longer be required on Oakville Transit as of 12 a.m. on June 11, however the town recommends wearing a mask when physical distancing is a challenge.

Masks are still required in the following settings:

long-term care homes and other high-risk congregate care and living settings such as shelters and group homes
when isolating or self-monitoring due to COVID-19
when returning from international travel
when attending businesses or organizations with mask policies

The town supports residents and their choice to continue the personal practices that make them feel comfortable and encourages residents to continue following public health guidance:

Get vaccinated for COVID-19, including getting your booster shot
Stay home if you are sick
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently

Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton’s Medical Officer of Health, strongly recommends Halton residents to continue wearing high quality masks in indoor settings where physical distancing may be a challenge.

Please remember to remain kind, considerate and respectful of each other’s individual choices.

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's open/closed

What’s open

All recreation and culture facilities including community centres, seniors centres, pools, arenas and Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Oakville Public Library
Select tennis and pickleball courts
Town parks and trails
Outdoor wedding ceremonies are currently being permitted at Nottinghill Park and the Butterfly Gazebo at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Photography in parks including Gairloch Gardens, Erchless Estate. Butterfly Gazebo requires a permit. Shell Park and Nottinghill Park do not require a permit.
Appointments for marriage licences and Commissionings/Affidavits
Civil marriage ceremonies can be booked in Council Chamber
Facility rentals
Municipal Greenhouse
Harbour offices

What’s closed

Service counters other than ServiceOakville at Town Hall are closed.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to continue using the town’s online services where possible.
Council and Committee meetings will continue to be held virtually until further public health measures are lifted.
Kinoak Arena (seasonal closure)

Recreation and Culture programs, events and facility bookings

Registered programs

Registration is now open for spring programs and summer camps. Registration for summer programs such as learn to swim, culture and more opens on June 1 at 7 a.m.

Drop-in programs

Residents can pre-book online one-week in advance. Pre-registration is recommended for drop-in programs but not required.

Fitness Centre access

Access to the fitness centre is no longer limited to the hourly time slots, pre-registration is not required.

Rentals

Facility rental requests are now being accepted.

Oakville Public Library (OPL) services

OPL branches are open. Please visit the Oakville Public Library website for more information about programs and services.

Events

Special Event applications are being accepted in compliance with all provincial and regional health and safety guidelines. For more information, please email events@oakville.ca.

What health and safety protocols are in place at Recreation and Culture facilities?

On March 19, Halton Region repealed the Regional Mask By-law. Effective March 21, mask wearing is no longer required to enter any town facility, with the exception of public areas within the transit facility and on town buses. While masking will no longer be mandatory, it is important to remember that people will have different comfort levels with the lifting of various COVID-19 restrictions. The town supports residents and their choice to continue the personal protective practices that make them feel comfortable and encourages residents to continue following public health guidance:

Get vaccinated for COVID-19, including getting your booster shot
Stay home if you are sick
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently

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).

ServiceOakville

Proof of Vaccine

In line with the province’s reopening plan, as of March 1, proof of vaccination is no longer required at town facilities.

Ontario vaccine certificate

Needle with vaccine

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

COVID-19 testing

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