City: Oshawa
Top Things to do in Oshawa
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Oshawa, Canada
Oshawa (2016 population 159,458; CMA 379,848) is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario, approximately 60 kilometres east of Downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area and of the Golden Horseshoe. It is the largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham. The name Oshawa originates from the Ojibwa term aazhaway, meaning "the crossing place" or just "(a)cross".
Restaurants in Oshawa
1. Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
The RMG is a vibrant, engaging public art museum located in Oshawa's civic centre between City Hall and the McLaughlin Public Library. The largest gallery in Durham Region, the RMG occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson. Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4000 works, and four galleries of diverse and changing exhibitions, the RMG holds a significant collection of Modern and Contemporary Canadian art, and the largest collection of works by Painters Eleven in Canada. Creative education programs, an eclectic gallery shop, fun monthly events, inspiring event spaces, an art archive and library, and two art studios are found at the RMG.
Reviewed By Banff2013 - Banff, Canada
Great place with exhibit of Tom Thompson there was approximately 20 of his work. Loved the layout and art. Not huge fan of modern art. Nice coffee/gift shop.
2. McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By HappyTraveller0723 - Ontario, Canada
Kayak, fish or hike around the trails. Lots of wildlife around. Great spot to spend an afternoon. Park at the bottom of the GM HQ parking lot. Free parking.
3. Linton's Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By doodledogsx3
We did the you-pick strawberries. We enjoyed the experience and the berries were juicy and delicious.
4. Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By HappyTraveller0723 - Ontario, Canada
Tucked away on a quiet side street, these beautiful gardens seem to go on forever! Huge shade trees, a creek, arbour and a bridge make this the perfect spot for wedding and prom photos.
5. Lakeview Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By 223joei - Oshawa, Canada
Lakeview Park is the crown jewel of Oshawa. A quiet place to enjoy green spaces... and or take up a local soccer game. Great place to look over the lake and appreciate the finer times of life. Joe Ingino CENTRAL NEWSPAPER
6. White Feather Country Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Curlygal2013 - Toronto, Canada
Haven't been here in a while, glad I went back. From baked goods, delicious goodies, jewelry and great gift options -this is the place. Had wonderful breakfast options to sit and relax with a coffee too. Prices really good too.staff very friendly and helpful. Will be back for more Christmas shopping!
7. Oshawa Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 83 reviews
Since 1956, Oshawa Centre has grown into a 1,219,962 square foot super-regional shopping centre serving as Durham’s fashion, service, and entertainment hub. With a growing retail mix now up to 260 stores, Oshawa Centre is a one-stop-shopping experience where you can find both affordable and trendy Spring fashion options. Oshawa Centre houses a wide range of retailers and restaurants including Uniqlo, Hudson's Bay, Victoria's Secret, lululemon athletica, Pandora, Roots, Sephora, Indigo, Sport Chek and many more. For over 55 years, Oshawa Centre has been the hub of the community and go-to place for shoppers to explore.
Reviewed By MeridianTester
Security staff are friendly, professional and as accomodating as I could expect. Store staff are friendly and helpful. One of the better malls I have been to
8. Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path
9. Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Shawk420 - Oshawa, Canada
Live music. Activism rallies. High school kids. Homeless people. Seniors. You will find all of these things at Memorial Park in Oshawa. A place welcome to everybody. Some of my fondest memories are putting dish soap in the fountain, causing a massive bubble fight. The time that Toronto punk rock group The 3tards got a permit to play on behalf of Breast Cancer Awareness, but was shut down by police for noise complaints. Attending as a child on Remembrance Day to honor the soldiers, and so many more. I've eaten lunch here as I attended school. I spent years of my life living with my mother at the YWCA down the street, in poverty, eager any time music was being played. But never have I been given a hard time, robbed or assaulted at Memorial. I feel safe there.
10. The Bulldog Pub
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By CorrieCrazy - Oshawa, Canada
Great little pub. Family atmosphere. Lots of "Celebrations" eg: Burns Night, St. Patrick's Day, Canada Day, etc. Absolute best wings in Durham Region. Food specials daily - the Friday Night Curry specials are authentic! Staff are warm and friendly.
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