On the shores of Lake Ontario
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada rests on the shores of Lake Ontario and is considered to be part of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). The region is blessed with waterfront parks, conservation areas, a network of trails and a good selection of year round activities.
Activities most enjoyed in the community and surrounding areas include biking, golfing, boating, sailing, fishing, hiking, swimming, walking, rollerblading, camping, birding, wine touring, zip lining, skiing, and snowboarding.
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing destinations in the region include McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve, Lakeview Park, Butterfly Garden, Cordova Valley Park, Oshawa Valleylands Conservation Area, Cedar valley Conservation Area, Lakefront Park West, Darlington Provincial Park and the Second Marsh Wildlife Area.
Some of the attractions, history and cultural venues in Oshawa, Ontario and the surrounding regions to visit includes Parkwood Estate National Historic Site of Canada, Regent Theatre,Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Museum, Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum and the Canadian Automotive Museum.
Services important in and around the community include casino, accommodations, boutiques, gift stores, restaurants, pubs, shopping malls, gas stations, cell service, grocery stores, liquor stores, internet, and transportation services including car rentals, taxi, marina, bus, rail, and the nearby Toronto Pearson International Airport.