Oshawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large stately building with a green roof, columns, and shutters.
A coastal town with a marina, surrounded by forested hills and a clear blue sky.
A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of trees.
A coastal residential area with houses and a body of water during sunset.
A lighthouse, a pier, and the ocean.

Our guide on where to stay in Oshawa

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Vanier

While Vanier isn't home to many top sights, Oshawa Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a pier and a distant shoreline.

Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Tribute Communities Centre and Canadian Automotive Museum.

A modern building with a glass facade, a large white triangular sculpture, and a paved walkway with metal railings.

Stevenson

While visiting Stevenson, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Intrepid Park.

A suburban neighborhood with houses, green spaces, and a central building complex.

O'Neill

Though O'Neill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tribute Communities Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens.

A large tree in front of a body of water with a clear sky.
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Lakeview

If you're spending some time in Lakeview, Lakeview Park Beach and Lake Ontario are top sights worth seeing.

Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby

Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby

2 out of 5
940 Champlain Avenue Oshawa ON
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$141
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
Spark by Hilton Oshawa

Spark by Hilton Oshawa

2.5 out of 5
605 Bloor St West Oshawa ON
The price is NZ$141 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$141
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Oshawa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (669 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
67 Simcoe Street North Oshawa ON
The price is NZ$185 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$185
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oshawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good breakfast, restaurant attached, YuK Yuks attached, great time and didn’t have to leave the hotel!"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite

2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Oshawa Little Theatre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"This was my first time ever using vrbo, and we were very pleased with our stay. CC is an excellent host and hopefully I'll be able to secure this spot again for my next trip."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, basement, private suite
Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa

Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Harmony Creek Golf Centre ...
Entire 1 bedroom basement suite with separate entrance in North Oshawa
Cozy Oshawa Family Escape

Cozy Oshawa Family Escape

Oshawa ON
Stay at this holiday home in Oshawa. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Oshawa Centre and Lakefront West Park are located ...
Cozy Oshawa Family Escape
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Lakeview Park Beach

8.4/10 (60 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lakeview Park Beach during your trip to Oshawa?
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