McLaughlin Travel Guide
Oshawa
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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 Valley Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Oshawa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Top hotels in McLaughlin
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
Very clean and quiet
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
Nicely renovated rooms at this hotel. Clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Good value
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG
Easily accessible, pool was nice and clean
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
yes
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Great Blue Heron Hotel
Clean room, courteous staff!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around McLaughlin
Vanier
While Vanier isn't home to many top sights, Oshawa Centre and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Centennial
When in Centennial, you can plan a visit to Neb's Funworld and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Tribute Communities Centre and Canadian Automotive Museum.
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.
