BOWMANVILLE ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Established 1919

You can’t get any closer! Experience one-on-one Animal Encounters,

take an Animal Ride, be amazed by the Animatheatre Show, witness the

feeding of the Famous Carnivores and get wet and wild at The Animal’s

Splash Bash.

OPEN: April 22 thru September 30 open 7 days a week - weekends

only during October until Thanksgiving. Open at 10 a.m.,

closing times vary.

ADMISSION: Adults $19.50; Senior/Youth $16.50; Children $13.50;

Children under 3 free.

340 King Street East, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5

Phone: 905-623-5655 • www.bowmanvillezoo.com

BRIMACOMBE

One of southern Ontario’s largest ski and snowboard facilities, featuring

21 trails, 11 lifts and two terrain parks. Only one hour from Toronto.

Open six days and five nights a week. Lessons, rentals and retail store

available onsite.

OPEN: December to March

4098 Regional Road 9, Orono, ON

Phone: 1-877-672-2582 • www.brimacombe.ca

CEDAR PARK RESORT

Unique Aqua Play centre with 3 giant waterslides, 2 children’s water

play areas, public swimming pool, tennis court and miniature golf plus

30 acres of picnic grounds with plenty of room for families and large

groups. RV and trailer camping available.

OPEN: Daily June10 thru September 6. Open at 10 a.m.,

closing times vary.

ADMISSION: Adults $9.50, Children 12 and under $8.50,

Children 2 and under free. Waterslide and Miniature golf additional.

6296 Cedar Park Road, Hampton, ON

Phone: 905-263-8109 • www.cedarparkresort.ca

CINECHATS FILM SERIES

The world’s best cinema films that will engage your mind and your

emotions with powerful stories and award-caliber performances. Hosted

by John Arkelian, film critic for Artsforum Magazine.

OPEN: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., year round

UOIT Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, ON

Phone: 905-576-0359 • www.artsforum.ca

COURTICE FLEA MARKET

Browse the indoor and outdoor market, which features 242 vendors

offering a wide selection of products. From a farmers market, antiques

and collectibles, to new and used goods, they have it all. Also, the

friendly vendors consider price haggling as part of the fun!

OPEN: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Year Round

1696 Bloor Street, Courtice, ON

Phone: 905-436-1024 • www.courticefleamarket.com

DOWNTOWN OSHAWA

There’s always something fun happening in downtown Oshawa. From

unique shopping to fine dining, from family activities to special events,

there are over 250 businesses to serve you.

OPEN: Year round

Phone 905-576-7606 • www.downtownoshawa.ca

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE

Located in the heart of Oshawa, it is the home of the Oshawa Generals

(OHL) hockey team, has two ice pads and with a 5400 plus seat venue

for hockey and seating for 6,400 for other events. Various concerts,

local events and trade shows are held throughout the year. See website

for detailed list of events.

OPEN: Year Round.

99 Athol Street East, Oshawa ON

Phone: 905-438-8811 • 1-877-436-8811

www. generalmotorscentre.com

GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITY CASINO

There is something for everyone, no matter your game! Join in the

action at any of their 60 casino table games and spin the reels on any

of their 545 state-of-the-art slot machines. Enjoy the award-winning all

you can eat buffet at the Waters Edge Buffet.

OPEN: 24 hours, 7 days a week

21777 Island Road, Port Perry, ON

Phone: 905-985-4888 • 1-888-29-HERON

www.greatblueheroncasino.com

JUNGLE CAT WORLD

Located on 15 acres near historic Orono, just 25 minutes east of

Oshawa, the park is home to a variety of rare and endangered wildlife

from around the world. Meet the Zoo Keepers during the guided daily

feeding tour at 1:30 p.m. Residential Safari Zoo Camp for children.

OPEN: 7 days a week, year round, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: Adults $15, Teens/Seniors $10, Children $7.50, Children

under 2 free. Group rates are available.

3667 Concession Road 6, Orono, ON

Phone: 905-983-5016 • www.junglecatworld.com

MOSPORT INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

Canada’s largest automotive performance and motor sport facility

is home to motor race event weekends consisting of major North

American Championships, weekly stock car racing, a karting circuit,

formula car racing school and advanced driver training programs.

OPEN: May long weekend –Thanksgiving weekend

ADMISSION: Rates and admission varies by event. See website for details

3233 Concession Road 10, Bowmanville, ON

Phone: 905-983-9141 • 1-800-866-1072 • www.mosport.com

ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC

Enjoy the world’s greatest music as you experience the thrill of

Oshawa’s world-class symphony orchestra, the Ontario Philharmonic.

OPEN: Year Round

ADMISSION: Varies depending on events and seats

BOX 444, Oshawa, ON, L1H 7L5

Phone: 905-579-6711 • www.ontariophil.ca

OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE

Oshawa Little Theatre has brought playful moments to life in Durham

Region for over 60 years! Durham’s longest running community theatre

presents outstanding live theatre throughout the year.

OPEN: Year Round

ADMISSION: Varies depending on event

62 Russett Ave, Oshawa, ON

Phone: 905-723-0282 • www.oshawalittletheatre.com

OSHAWA VALLEY BOTANICAL GARDENS

Featuring over 300 Peony varieties, hosta and lilac collections, a water

feature, annual beds, hardscaping by local metal artist James Pronk

and the fall blooming Memory Garden.

OPEN: 7 days a week, dawn until dusk

ADMISSION: Free

155 Arena St., Oshawa, ON

Phone: 905-436-5636 Ext. 2107 • www.oshawa.ca/ovbg

OSHAWA ZOO and FUN FARM PARK

If you’re looking for a Zoo that offers a clean, rural, child friendly

experience for your whole family, look no further. Featuring 45 species of

tame Exotic and Domestic animals that feed from your hand in an open

interactive environment, it is situated on Oshawa’s Oak Ridge Moraine.

OPEN: May – mid-September, daily, including weekends and holidays

(weather permitting), hours vary.

ADMISSION: Adults - $10, Seniors - $9, Children - $7 Season passes

available. Group rates available.

3441 Grandview St. N., Oshawa, ON

Phone: 905-655-5236 • www.oshawazoo.ca

PINGLE’S FARM MARKET

A fully operational farm growing plants, strawberries, apples and

pumpkins also offers seasonal events. Market features fresh produce,

jams, crafts, etc. Play area and activities on special events. Amazing

mazes created in late fall for Halloween fun.

OPEN: Daily May 1 thru December 24. Hours vary, call or visit website

to verify prior to arrival.

1805 Taunton Road, Hampton, ON

Phone: 905-725-6089 • www.pinglesfarmmarket.com

PRICE’S COUNTRY MARKET

Family operated farm market and greenhouse with apple orchards,

pumpkin patch, Christmas tree farm, Caboose Farm Museum and so

much more!

OPEN: Daily May thru December

2895 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville, ON

Phone: 905-623-5043

REGENT THEATRE AT UOIT

Restored to its former glory, the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa

is a spectacular 600-seat lecture theatre by day and a performance

venue during the evening and on weekends.

OPEN: Year Round ADMISSION: Varies depending on event

50 King Street East, Oshawa, ON

Phone: 905-721-3399 • www.regent.uoit.ca

SCUGOG ISLAND CRUISES

“Come aboard” the 100-passenger vessel for narrated historical tours on

Lake Scugog. Enjoy sightseeing, brunch, lunch, and special dinner & dance

cruises. Wedding packages and private/corporate charters also available.

OPEN: May to October, cruises daily.

ADMISSION: Family and group rates are available.

166 Water Street, Port Perry, ON

Phone: 905-982-1106 • 1-877-877-2091

www.scugogcruises.com

WAR MEMORIAL
Near the junction of John and Simcoe St.'s., is a monument dedicated to Canadians who served in World War I. It was built using stones from the battle fields where Canadians served and from the countries of all the World War I Allies.