Oasis Drive-In, Drive-in restaurant in Caledonia, Ontario, Canada
The Oasis Drive-In is an outdoor dining space along Argyle Street South where guests eat from their cars while parked in designated spots. The site sprawls across a large lot with the classic layout of service windows and parking rows designed for car-side ordering.
The site opened in 1927 as Cone Cottage Refreshments to feed workers involved in building a major bridge across the Grand River. The current name arrived in 1956, reflecting the location's striking connection to the river and its landscape.
The kitchen preserves original recipes from the Richardson and Leousis families that have been passed down over multiple generations. These culinary traditions shape what visitors eat today and connect local history to the dining experience.
The site opens seasonally from April through November and prepares food to order throughout its operating period. Park in the designated spots and place your order at the service window or through car-side service when available.
The site holds the record as Ontario's oldest continuously operating drive-in restaurant, preserving a rare example of a vanishing dining style. Its survival from the early automotive era gives visitors a genuine window into how people once ate and socialized while driving.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1927
GPS coordinates: 43.07065,-79.95325
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41
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