Eastlake is a community in Oakville with a waterfront or lakeside dimension that helps distinguish it from more inland residential areas. Its identity is influenced by proximity to the water, shoreline parks, trails or nearby lake-oriented destinations. The amount of direct waterfront access varies by address, but the broader community benefits from a recreational and lifestyle character that distinguishes it from more inland areas. Oakville combines established neighbourhoods, newer growth communities, employment areas, parks and trails, with the Lake Ontario waterfront contributing strongly to the town's overall character.