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Must-see attractions

Parkwood National Historic Site
Parkwood National Historic Site

Parkwood National Historic Site is one of Canada's last remaining grand estates, featuring architectural, landscape and interior designs of the 1920s and 1930s. The former home of R.S. McLaughlin and his family, it is now a National Historic Site.

Learn more
Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Robert McLaughlin Gallery

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is the most extensive public gallery in Durham Region with a permanent collection of over 4000 works of art, four galleries of exhibitions; programs; and two art and education studios. 

Visit the RMG
Canadian Automotive Museum
Canadian Automotive Museum

The Canadian Automotive Museum is Canada's only museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Canada's automotive industry. Housed in a 1920s car dealership, visitors explore the development of the automobile with vehicles and artifacts.

Visit the Canadian Automotive Museum
Oshawa Regiment Museum
Oshawa Regiment Museum

Located on the historical south field of the Oshawa Executive Airport, Oshawa Regiment Museum is home to Canada's most extensive collection of operational, historic military vehicles. In addition, find an extensive static display section with artifacts dating up to 200 years ago.

Visit the Ontario Regiment
Oshawa Museum
Oshawa Museum

The Oshawa Museum illustrates our rich heritage from the earliest Indigenous inhabitants to present day. Featuring a collection of 50,000+ objects and records stored and displayed throughout three homes, Henry House (1840), Guy House (1845) and Robinson House (1856).

Step into history
Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame and Museum exhibits Oshawa's rich sports history and achievements made by inductees. Check out the wide variety of sporting artifacts, memorabilia and photographs.

 

 

Learn about sports history

Check out the Oshawa Community Events Calendar for various events happening in and around the city!

Entertainment opportunities

  • Tribute Communities Centre, one of the world's top-rated venues of its size, hosts the Oshawa Generals, concerts and conventions.
  • Ontario Philharmonic is one of Canada's most respected professional regional Orchestras. Listen to a performance at Ontario Tech's Regent Theatre.
  •  Regent Theatre hosts many cultural events and entertainers in downtown Oshawa.
  • Biltmore Theatre hosts concerts, special events, wedding parties, corporate functions and more.
  • Catch a performance from Oshawa Little Theatre, Driftwood Theatre and Durham Shoestring Performers.
  • Join us for a local festival or event, including:
    • Peony Festival
    • AutoFest
    • Canada Day
    • Doors Open Oshawa
    • Kars on King
    • Purple Woods Conservation Area's Maple Syrup Festival
    • Show and Shine 
    • Tank Saturdays

Shopping

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From cute boutiques to high-end fashion, Oshawa has it all!

Find something unique from our local businesses and share it on social media with #OshawaLovesLocal.

Explore the Oshawa Centre, the largest and busiest shopping centre in Durham Region!

Get outside

  • Explore city gardens such as the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, site of North America's largest Peony collection.
  • Visit the Oak Ridges Moraine, home to Treetop Eco-Adventure Park, a zip-line and outdoor adventure park.
  • Enjoy a day visiting animals at the Oshawa Zoo.
  • Hike through Pumphouse Marsh, Second Marsh and McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve.
  • Plan the day at Lakeview Park, offering several picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, a waterfront pier and a beach.
  • Cycle along 70+ km of bike lanes and 27 km of paved trails on our trail network.

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Looking for a bite to eat? Oshawa is home to a variety of culinary options. 

Discover your new favourite food

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Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7

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