A city of 152,000, Oshawa is ideally positioned at the eastern end of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada's “Engine of Growth”. Oshawa is modern city with a balance of residential, social, recreational, commercial, and industrial facilities.
The city is bicycle-friendly, with an extensive trail network with direct access to the Waterfront Trail. Lakeview Park features picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, waterfront pier and sandy beach and also includes Oshawa Community Museum's three restored nineteenth-century homes.
Oshawa provides musical performances, live theatre, art shows, museums and heritage sites. Parkwood Estate, a National Historic Site with 1930's architecture and magnificent gardens, was the home of Colonel McLaughlin and is a popular filming location in Ontario.
The General Motors Centre is situated in downtown Oshawa. The GM Centre is Durham Region's premiere entertainment centre and features an array of entertainment for all ages and interests.
The city is home to the Oshawa Centre, the largest shopping centre in Durham, and affords shoppers a well-rounded experience. Additionally, shopping malls and plazas can found throughout Oshawa's neighbourhoods.
