History of The Tour
The first St. Andrew’s Christmas House Tour was held in 1981. A member of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) had read about a similar tour in the United States and thought it would work well in Oakville with its stately homes and history. There were nine homes on the tour plus the Gairloch Gallery. Tickets were $5, with the opportunity to buy wine, coffee, and sandwiches at École Ste. Marie (a sign by the church parking lot marks this demolished landmark). Eighteen hundred tickets were sold.
In 2009, the tour was expanded to include a Friday night candlelight tour. The tour has been held every two years, with the exception of 2021, welcoming guests from the GTA and beyond.
Each year proceeds from the tour benefit the church and local charities. Thousands of dollars have been distributed to charities including the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Canine Vison Canada, Kerr Street Mission, Fareshare Food Bank, Home Suite Hope, and Ian Anderson House - just to name a few.
Thank You For Making A Difference
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Home Suite Hope
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville