Vanier Travel Guide
Oshawa
Popular places to visit
Lakeview Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lakeview Park Beach during your trip to Oshawa?
Purple Woods
Explore the great outdoors at Purple Woods, a lovely green space in Oshawa. Experience the area's live music or attend a hockey game.
Oshawa Centre
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oshawa Centre during your stay in Oshawa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Tribute Communities Centre
Catch an event at Tribute Communities Centre during your trip to Oshawa. Experience the area's live music or attend a hockey game.
Ontario Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe at Ontario Tech University as part of your travels around Oshawa.
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
If Lakeridge Health Oshawa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oshawa.
Top hotels in Vanier
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
I had a good stay overall. The hotel isn’t fancy, but the beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean, which is what I care about most. The rest of the staff were warm and helpful, and they even offered a noon checkout when I asked, which I appreciated. The only real downside was the breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
The hotel was very nice and comfortable. There was a doorperson who greeted us and was above and beyond helpful
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
The guy checking us in was lovely
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Breakfast needs to have gluten free options
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
Easy check in clean room, decent breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vanier
McLaughlin
McLaughlin might not have many top sights, but Oshawa Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stevenson
While there might not be top attractions in Stevenson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oshawa Centre and Lynde Shores Conservation Area.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Tribute Communities Centre and All or Nothing Brewhouse & Distillery.
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 Parkwood Estate.
Lakeview
If you're spending some time in Lakeview, Lake Ontario and Lakeview Park Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Northglen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northglen and surrounding area, you can visit Ontario Regiment Museum and Parkwood Estate.
Vanier Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Oshawa neighborhoods
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- Oshawa Centre
- Toronto Zoo
- Lake Ontario
- Ontario Tech University
- Centennial College
- Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- Lakeridge Health Oshawa
- Markham Village
- Ajax Convention Centre
- Deer Creek North Golf Course
- Newcastle Memorial Arena
- Rouge National Urban Park
- Guild Inn Gardens
- Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
- Morningside Park
- Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
- Millennium Square
- Herongate Barn Theatre
- Lakeview Park Beach
- Lakeridge Health Port Perry
