With a city population of around 185,000 (and 415,000 in the metro area), Oshawa sits just 60 km east of Toronto on Lake Ontario’s shoreline.

TECHNOLOGY HUB

Oshawa has transitioned from its automotive roots with GM Canada to a diversified economy that includes healthcare, logistics, education, and an expanding IT sector centered around Ontario Tech University.

ARTS AND CULTURE

• Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is Durham Region’s largest public art institution with over 4,500 works

• Parkwood Estate, the 1920s–30s mansion of GM founder R.S. McLaughlin, is now a National Historic Site and museum

• The city also hosts the Ontario Philharmonic, Regent and Biltmore theatres, plus community theatre and live music events

 SPORTS

Oshawa offers extensive recreational facilities: 23 arenas, dozens of fields/courts, baseball diamonds, tracks, pools, golf courses, and pickleball courts across Durham Region.
Professional and university sports thrive here—the Oshawa Generals (OHL) have a storied history, while the Tribute Communities Centre hosts major sports events and concerts

 PLACES TO VISIT

• Tribute Communities Centre: entertainment hub for hockey (Oshawa Generals), concerts, and conventions.

• Lakeview Park: sandy beach, playgrounds, sports fields, piers and the Oshawa Museum.

• Canadian Automotive Museum, Ontario Regiment Museum (largest operational military vehicle collection in North America), Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Museum, and Parkwood Estate.

DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OSHAWA

• Oak Ridges Moraine with eco-adventure activities and scenic trails.

• McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and Second Marsh for birdwatching and nature walks.

• The broader Durham Region, boasting conservation areas, regional trails, and golf courses across Ajax, Whitby, and Clarington.

TRANSPORTATION

• Highway 401 provides direct access to Toronto and Montreal.

• Oshawa GO Station links via Lakeshore East line to Toronto’s Union Station.

• Durham Region Transit (DRT) connects Oshawa to the region, while Neuron e-scooters offer convenient local micro-mobility.

• Ample on-street and municipal parking, including free weekend and evening parking downtown.

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