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Canada

Oshawa / Where maple syrup flows freely

MeowScore 😸85/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

August

Oshawa Ribfest and great summer weather.

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january

Celebrate Oshawa's Scottish heritage with the annual Robbie Burns Supper & Ceilidh.

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february

Participate in Winter Wonderlearn, a month-long celebration of arts, culture, and winter activities.

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march

Cheer on the Oshawa Generals in the playoffs.

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april

Take part in Oshawa's annual Earth Day Festival, featuring live music, local food, and eco-friendly vendors.

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may

Visit Oshawa's botanical gardens and see the tulips in full bloom.

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june

Watch classic cars in action at the annual Autofest car show.

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july

Catch the Canada Day parade and fireworks display in Lakeview Park.

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august

Attend the Oshawa Ribfest and enjoy tasty food, live music, and family-friendly activities.

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september

Explore Oshawa's history during the Doors Open Oshawa architectural tour.

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october

Get spooked at the Oshawa Museum's Haunted Walk event.

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november

Visit the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Oshawa Cenotaph.

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december

Celebrate the holiday season with the Oshawa Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical/shopping situation in Oshawa is moderate, with prices being neither extremely cheap nor excessively expensive.

Visit the local farmers market for wallet-friendly produce, and explore the numerous vintage shops for affordable shopping options.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Oshawa is a small city with limited tourist attractions.

Tipping

10-20%

Commonly 15%

Tipping

10-20%

Commonly 15%

Credit cards and cash accepted. Splitting the bill on request. No surcharge for larger groups.

internet situation

great Speed

Good infrastructure, fast broadband options

excellent Availability

Most areas covered with high-speed options

great Cellular

Decent coverage but some areas with weak reception

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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LGBTQ tolerated

Some support, room for improvement

As a cat, Oshawa is a place where I can stretch my paws and explore. Lots of furry friends to meet!

Cat-tastic food, culture and entertainment options make Oshawa the purrfect spot for a feline getaway.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Lakeview Park
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Tribute Communities Centre
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Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
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Canadian Automotive Museum
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Parkwood National Historic Site

The mainstream

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Lakeview Park

Take a relaxing stroll along Oshawa's waterfront at Lakeview Park. Cats will love gazing out over the lake and feeling the breeze in their whiskers. Don't forget to visit the park's playground and splash pad for some feline fun!

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Tribute Communities Centre

This state-of-the-art arena is home to the Oshawa Generals, a major junior ice hockey team. Cheer on the Generals or catch a concert or show. Cats will enjoy the excitement and energy of the crowd.

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Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens

Spend a peaceful day strolling through these beautiful gardens. Marvel at the colourful flowers and plants, and the adorable birds and bees pollinating them. This is one attraction that even the laziest cats will appreciate!

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Canadian Automotive Museum

This museum showcases Canada's automotive history. See over 65 cars and learn about their impact on society. Cats will love the purring engines and shiny chrome.

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Parkwood National Historic Site

Visit this historic mansion and gardens once owned by the McLaughlin family, founders of General Motors of Canada. Take a guided tour of the elaborately furnished home and imagine the cats of the past lounging on the antique furniture.

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LGBTQ tolerated

Some support, room for improvement

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Canadian Automotive Museum

Discover the evolution of automobiles in Canada through a variety of interactive exhibits and vintage cars

Try the famous Oshawa strawberry

The city is known for its annual strawberry festival and locally grown berries, try them fresh or in different desserts

Explore Lakeview Park

Enjoy walking trails, playgrounds, and stunning views of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America

Discover Canadian art at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

The gallery showcases an extensive collection of Canadian art, from contemporary to historical works

Visit the Oshawa Zoo

See and interact with over 40 exotic and native animal species, from zebras to wallabies

Useful external sites

visitoshawa.ca

Visit Oshawa↗

Official tourism website for Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

www.parkwoodestate.com

Parkwood Estate↗

National Historic Site that was once the home of auto baron R.S. McLaughlin

oshawacentre.com

Oshawa Centre↗

Largest shopping centre in the Durham region of Ontario

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