Celebrate our Olympians

Canada flagSeptember 15, 2 p.m.

We've invited Oakville's 2012 Olympic athletes to a public reception! Please join Mayor Rob Burton and Members of Council as we celebrate their accomplishments.

Parade along Lakeshore Road

The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a parade along Lakeshore Road starting at Reynolds Street and ending at Centennial Square (Lakeshore Road and Navy Street).

Reception and autograph session at Centennial Square

Greet our Olympians in style at Centennial Square (Lakeshore Road and Navy Street) and get autographs from your favourite athletes.

Free Oakville Transit shuttle service

Parking in downtown Oakville is limited. That's why we're offering free Oakville Transit shuttle service from the Oakville GO Station to the celebration!

Shuttles leave the Oakville GO Station (transit bus loop) starting at 1 p.m.
Shuttles depart from the celebration (corner of Church Street and Navy Street) starting at 3:30 until 4:30 p.m.

For more transit schedule information visit the Oakville Transit website.

Our Olympians and their 2012 Olympic achievements

Adam van Koeverden
Silver medal in Men's Kayak Single (K-1) 1000m

Douglas Csima
Silver medal in the Rowing Men’s Eight

Diana Matheson
Winning goal and bronze medal in Women's Football

Mark Oldershaw
Bronze medal in the Men's Canoe Single (C-1) 1000m

Kyle Jones
Highest finishing Canadian in Men's Triathlon

Tera Van Beilen
Near berth in the finals of Women's 100m Breaststroke
Women's 200m Breaststroke
Women's 4x100m Medley Relay

Proudly supported by our sponsors

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.
Tim Hortons

With special thanks to

Budds' Group of Car Dealerships
Robert Boast-Cornish
B&B Decals

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