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CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
99 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa
Phone: 905-576-1222
In 1961, a group of Oshawa businessman decided to create the Canadian Automotive Museum to preserve the automotive history of Canada. Currently on display are approximately 65 vehicles dating from 1898 to 1981. Bicycles, motorcycles, gas pumps and other memorabilia related to the period of various vehicles are used throughout the building.
Hours of Operation:
April to September: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October to March, the museum is open by appointment only.
Admission:
Adult - $5.
Seniors (60 and over) - $4.50
Ages 12 to18 - $4.50
Ages 6-11- $3.50
Under 6 free
Family rate - $13.50 THE OSHAWA MILITARY AND INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa (Oshawa Airport)
Phone: 905-728-6199
This museum displays wartime uniforms from around the world; guns, medals and photographs of soldiers in the Ontario Regiment; and several restored vehicles, including an ambulance, jeeps and tanks. Currently house the Largest Collection of running and Otherwise Operational Military equipment in Canada.
Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Friday to Sunday
Tours can be arranged and are always welcome.
Admission:
Adults - $4
Seniors and Students - $2.50
Under 12 free OSHAWA COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
(Formerly Oshawa Sydenham Museum)
1450 Simcoe St. S., Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-7624
Includes the restored 19th-century Robinson House, Henry House and Guy House. Guy House includes the Oshawa Community Archives and Sydenham Country Store gift shop.
Hours of Operation: All year tours.
Mon - Fri, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Sat & Sun, - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults - $3.00
Seniors & Children - $2.00
Family rate - $7.00 OSHAWA ZOOLOGICAL PARK
3377 Grandview St. N., Oshawa
Phone: 905-655-5236
Over 35 species of Exotic and Domestic animals in a spacious, green environment conducive to animal reproduction.
Hours of Operation: Spring - Thanksgiving
Admission:
Adults - $6
Seniors & Children - $4.25
Season passes available. Group rates available: $3 per person, tour included. PARKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS
270 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
Phone: 905-433-4311
Prior home of R.S. McLaughlin, a pioneer in the automotive industry. Now a National Historic Site, Parkwood comprises a 55 room mansion filled with original furnishings and artwork, and a 12 acre landscape of garden spaces from the serene to the spectacular. Parkwood is a rare surviving example of a grand estate of the "inter-war" years. Guided one hour mansion tours are available year round, as well as the Garden Teahouse restaurant or Greenhouse Tearoom (according to season).
Hours of Operation: All Year.
June - September, Tues. - Sun. 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
September - May, Tues. - Sun. 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults - $6.75
Seniors & Students (5-18) - $5.00
Under 4 free
Family rate - $14.50 (2 adults, up to 2 children) ROBERT McLAUGHLIN GALLERY
72 Queen St., Oshawa
Phone: 905-576-3000
The gallery presents changing exhibits of the works of contemporary Canadian artists. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery's expanded building opened in 1987. It has the largest collection of Painters Eleven, the first abstract painting group in Ontario (1953-60). The permanent collection includes works from the Victorian era, the Group of Seven, the Canadian Group of Painters and the Automatistes. There is also an art reference library. Food is available.
Hours of Operation:
Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri., - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Jan. 1, Dec. 25 and between exhibitions.
Admission: Free - Donations welcome. OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE
62 Russett Avenue, Oshawa
Phone: 905-723-0282
Oshawa's oldest community theatre has offered a season of plays for 50 years. It opened its own 362-seat theatre in Oshawa in 1983. Individual tickets are available two weeks before the start of each production at United Way Info Services in the Oshawa Centre. Call or check out our website for details on hours of operation, current productions and ticket prices. OSHAWA GENERALS HOCKEY CLUB INC.
99 Athol St. E., Oshawa
Phone: 905-433-0900 or 1-877-526-9482
The Oshawa Generals play their home games at the General Motors Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa.
Admission: Ticket prices range from $6.00 to $11.25
To order tickets call Ticketmaster at 416-872-5000 or call the General Motors Centre Box Office at 905-438-8881. OSHAWA'S DOWNTOWN MURALS
Phone: 905-404-8007 Ext. 202 for more information.
Step Back Into History. Many who shop, bank or dine downtown are familiar with the beautiful wall murals painted by talented Canadian artists which have transformed blank walls into scenes depicting Oshawa's history and multicultural diversity.
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. DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET
Phone: 905-576-7606
Shop for farm fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and crafts in the heart of downtown. Located at Queen’s Market Square, Simcoe Street North at Richmond Street.
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May to October. OSHAWA CENTRE FARMERS' MARKET
Oshawa Shopping Centre, East parking lot.
Hours of Operation: Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., May to October. OSHAWA TRAILS
An extensive trail system along the Oshawa and Harmony Creek Valleys and Lake Ontario waterfront. Used year-round for walking, cycling, jogging, fishing, bird-watching and cross-country skiing.
Oshawa Trails Guide McLAUGHLIN BAY WILDLIFE RESERVE
Phone: 905-644-1966 - General Motors of Canada Ltd.
A natural area adjacent to Lake Ontario between the Second Marsh Wildlife Area and Darlington Provincial Park/McLaughlin Bay. Once a forested woodland, the area will be returned to its original state through a long-term reforestation program. Walking trails and picnic area. Located at the east end of Colonel Sam Drive. FIESTA WEEK
Phone: 905-725-1624 - Oshawa Folk Arts Council
Oshawa's week long fun festival welcomes more than 100,000 people. Enjoy the hospitality, international cuisine, entertainment, public dancing, boutiques, cultural displays and good cheer. Fiesta Week held the third full week of June each year.
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