Downtown Oshawa
As the only urban environment of its kind east of Toronto, Downtown Oshawa (DTO) is located on the main transit lines for Durham Region and just minutes away from the planned downtown GO Train Station. Community members and visitors of Downtown Oshawa will not only find great value, but an excellent range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to suit every occasion. Downtown Oshawa conveniently hosts notable marquee attractions such as The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, McLaughlin Public Library, and Tribute Communities Centre, among many others.
DTO is for everyone
DTO: Oshawa's visual identity for Downtown Oshawa
DTO, Downtown Oshawa’s visual brand identify, reflects the qualities that attract residents, businesses, students and visitors to our urban core.
DTO represents the strength and vibrancy of our downtown residents and businesses who have built and continue to evolve the area. The DTO visual identity features DTO forms inspired by the area’s bold architecture that provide a flexible and adaptable canvas to showcase the creativity, innovation, and humanity of Downtown Oshawa.
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We are DTO - Video series
Downtown Oshawa is built by the people of Oshawa.
The people of our downtown bring it to life and deliver a unique sense of community. We want to capture their spirit and tell their stories in authentic ways; celebrating those who believe in and love downtown.
The brand symbol, “DTO”, serves as a canvas for the creative expression of the downtown’s people, places, and experiences. A window to who we are, as told by those who know it most.
DTO photo gallery
Map of Downtown Oshawa
The boundaries are based on the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre identified in the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The area is comprised of a mix of uses and is intended to contain a concentration of retail, office, service, residential, cultural, institutional and transportation uses. All areas within the red outline below are considered Downtown Oshawa businesses. Looking to confirm if your business is located within the Downtown Oshawa boundary? Reach out to Oshawa Economic Development via business@oshawa.ca.
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Contact Us
Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca
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