Tourism

The Oshawa Tourist Information Centre 2 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8S9 (Bloor & Simcoe) Open Victoria Day - Labour Day 7 days a week (9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.) 905-725-4523 OSHAWA & ONTARIO TOURIST INFORMATION Tourist information is available year round at the Chamber office

LOCAL LINKS

ONTARIO TOURISM LINKS

ACCOMODATION:

COMFORT INN
605 Bloor St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y6
Phone: 905-434-5000 or 1-800-228-5150
Located just south of the 401 highway west of exit 416 (Park Rd.), close to Oshawa attractions, 45 minutes from downtown Toronto.

RESIDENCE & CONFERENCE CENTRE
32 Commencement Drive, Oshawa, ON L1G 8G3
Phone: 905-728-8700 or 1-877-225-8664
Located in the north end of Oshawa, 675 guest rooms with kitchen/eating area and coffee maker, complimentary continental breakfast served each morning.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
180 Consumers Dr., Whitby, ON L1N 9S3
Phone: 905-665-8400 or 1-888-465-4329
93 guest rooms, including jacuzzi suites, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, conveniently located just off of the 401.

HOLIDAY INN OF OSHAWA
1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, ON L1H 7K6
Phone: 905-576-5101 or 1-888-465-4329
200 guest rooms, fully equipped Health Club with indoor and outdoor pool, and restaurant

HOWARD JOHNSON CLARINGTON HOTEL
143 Duke St., Bowmanville, ON L1C 2W4
Phone: 905-623-3373 or 1-888-468-3509
62 guest rooms, restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, conveniently located just off of the 401.

BEST WESTERN DURHAM HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y6
Phone: 905-723-5271 or 1-888-247-2201
This distinctive, newly renovated Oshawa, Ontario hotel can accommodate any type of business or social event!

MOTEL 6 WHITBY
165 Consumers Dr., Whitby, ON L1N 1C4
Phone: 905-665-8883 or 1-800-466-8356

SOUTHWOODS BED AND BREAKFAST
71 Southwood St., Oshawa, ON L1G 6L7
Phone: 905-576-3455 or 1-866-785--2469
Luxurious comfort in a modern setting, ensuite bathrooms in each room, and secluded park-like surroundings on beautiful Harmony Creek

TRAVELODGE OSHAWA WHITBY
940 Champlain Ave., Oshawa, ON L1J 7A6
Phone: 905-436-9500 or 1-800-578-7878
120 guest rooms, indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary continental breakfast.

ATTRACTIONS:

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.

SHOPPING MALLS
Open Mon. - Fri. to 9:00 p.m.; Sat. to 6 p.m.; Sun. to 5 p.m.
Bank hours Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Oshawa Centre
419 King St.W., (at Stevenson Rd.), Oshawa
Phone: 905-728-6231
Contains The Bay, Sears, Zellers, and more than 170 other stores.

Five Points Mall
285 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-1333

Midtown Mall
200 John St.W., Oshawa
Phone: 905-723-5933