Live an Adventure - Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce

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Ardently steeped in history
with beautiful parklands, trails,
swimming, sailing, windsurfing,
camping, live theatre, art shows,
museums and special events.
Close to you...
FAR FROM
ORDINARY!
DISCOVER O SH AWA
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545 Slots • 60 Table Games
All You Can Eat Buffet
We have a winner.
www.greatblueheroncasino.com
Port Perry, ON
Must be 19 years of age or older. License # 13.
BAAGWATING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
Patrons with self-excluded, archived, or
trespassed status detected at Great Blue Heron
Charity Casino will be removed and trespassed.
OSHAWA
Canlan Ice Sports
Oshawa is Durham
Region’s most popular
Sports Complex
2000
4
square foot full service restaurant,
Thirsty Penguin Grillhouse. Including
Durhams largest patio bar look over
beautiful Lake Ontario
championship beach
volleyball courts.
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Where the
experience is
everything
[email protected]
www.icesports.com
905 725 6951
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professional ice surfaces
with the best ice in
Oshawa.
P R E PA
RE TO BE AMAZED
CANLAN ICE SPORTS
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ARE TO BE AMAZED
WHY SHOULD YOU
OSHAWA IS HOME TO...
Durham Region’s largest art gallery and largest shopping centre
sandy beachfront, acres of parkland and top ﬁshing - all on Lake Ontario
2 of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario
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3 Universities, 1 College and more than 15,000 students
food inspirations from 12 countries, in Downtown alone
the world-unique Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)
the 2013 Women’s Lacrosse World Cup
the GTA’s newest Eco-Adventure Park
an entertainment centre ranked #12 in the world
and...
DISCOVER O SH AWA
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PREPARE TO BE AMAZED
SO MUCH MORE.
Connect with us:
oshawa.ca I @oshawacity
IT’S TIME TO REDISCOVER
ONTARIO, CANADA
TANK Chaffee w. Wiltin Wilton, c. 1980s
CONTENTS
Visitor's Guide
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, with members throughout Durham Region, looks forward to welcoming you
to the many events, attractions and sites awaiting your exploration. This Visitor’s Guide provides you with an extensive list of
things to do throughout the year. Our Tourist Information Centre maintains an extensive array of accommodation listings
to ensure your stay is comfortable and can provide you with assistance to plan your visit, whether it’s for a day, a week or
longer. Enjoy your stay and prepare to be amazed at what Oshawa and the surrounding communities have to offer.
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CONTENTS
Greater Oshawa Area
Attractions & Events
Calendar of Events........................ 8
Area Attractions .......................... 10
GARDENS & MARKETS ...................... 13
FESTIVALS & EVENTS ......................... 14
restaurants..................................... 16
Community Fairs............................. 17
RECREATION......................................... 20
ACCOMMODATIONS ........................... 22
WINERIES ............................................. 23
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Oshawa Tourist Information Centre
2 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 8S9
Phone: 905-725-4523 Email: [email protected]
www.oshawachamber.com
Published by: THE GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Produced by: James Publishing, Bowmanville.
Photo Credits: Thank you to our local event organizers.
Advertising: Michelle Lea, 905-728-1683.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, the
Publisher assumes no liability for loss or damage due to errors or omissions
in this Guide, and the Publisher cannot be held accountable for any claims or
results thereof as advertised in this publication.
Copies of the Guide are distributed throughout the community at Special Events,
the Oshawa Tourism Centre and across Ontario at Tourism Outlets.
GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
905-725-4523 or visit us at www.oshawachamber.com 905-723-9898
753 Farewell St., Oshawa
Serving
Oshawa &
Surrounding
Area
Radio dispatched 24 houR seRvice • Flatbed, light & heavY dutY towing
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Museums & Historical Sites....... 18
OSHAWA TOURISM
GREATER OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
44 Richmond Street W. Suite 100, Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7
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GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE
Visit www.oshawa.ca
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We generate
more than
electricity.
We also generate partnerships and opportunities
to better the communities where we live and
work. Ontario Power Generation supports
charitable organizations and actively participates
in community, educational and environmental
programs. And, we will continue to deliver clean,
low-cost and reliable electricity for today and for
the future.
Learn more at opg.com or call our Information Centre
at Darlington Nuclear 905-623-7122 or
Pickering Nuclear 905-837-7272.
Tuesdays on the Trail “Animal Adaptations” participants.
opg.com
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1. Tourist Information Centre
2. Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
3. Regent Theatre
4. Canadian Automotive Museum
5. Durham College & University of Ontario Institute of Technology
6. Farmers Market • Oshawa Centre
7. Memorial Park
8. Purple Woods Conservation Area
9. Lakeview Park – beach, picnic, harbour, marina
10. Camp Samac
11. Oshawa Community Museum
12. Oshawa Military Museum
13. Oshawa Municipal Airport
14. Parkwood Estate & Gardens
15. Robert McLaughlin Gallery
16. Treetop Eco-Adventure Park
17. Second Marsh, Pumphouse Marsh & McLaughlin Wildlife Sanctuary
18. Harmony Valley
Conservation Area
19. Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
20. General Motors Centre
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Lakeridge General Hospital
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MAP INDEX
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WILSON ROAD
HAMLET OF
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CALE
NDAR OF EVENTS
What 's Happening in
& around
JUNE
MAY 30 – JUNE 2
Brooklin Spring Fair
Brooklin Fairgrounds
www.brooklinspringfair.com
JUNE 7
RMG Fridays: Welcome Summer
Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa
Phone: 905-576-3000
www.rmg.on.ca
JUNE 8
Tank Saturdays – M4 Sherman
The Ontario Regimental Museum
Phone: 905-728-6199
www.ontrmuseum.ca
JUNE 8 – 9
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9th Annual Peony Festival
Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
Phone: 905-436-3311
www.oshawa.ca
JUNE 9
Downtown Walking Tour
Oshawa Community Museum
Phone: 905-436-7624 ext. 106
www.oshawamuseum.org
JUNE 12
Concerts in the Park (free)
Hymns of the Highlands with
Pipes & Drums RCL Branch 43
Memorial Park, Oshawa - 7:30PM
www.oshawacivicband.ca
JUNE 13
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Aloha Elvis Tribute
Class Act Dinner Theatre, Whitby
Phone: 1-877-426-5697
www.class-act.ca
JUNE 14 – 16
Canadian Historic Grand Prix
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Phone: 1-800-866-1072
www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
JUNE 15
9th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Palmer Park, Port Perry
www.thedragonflies.org
JUNE 15
Artists in the Garden
Gardens throughout Oshawa
Phone: 905-579-4833
www.hearthplace.org
JUNE 15
Rocky Horror Show
Regent Theatre, Oshawa
Phone: 905-721-3399
www.regenttheatre.ca
JUNE 16
Fiesta Parade
Downtown Oshawa
www.fiestaweek.ca
JUNE 16 – 22
Fiesta Week
Various Pavilions in Oshawa
www.fiestaweek.ca
JUNE 22
NASCAR Fastest ½ Mile
Phone: 1-800-866-1072
JUNE 22 – 23
7th Annual Métis Heritage Celebration
Memorial Park, Oshawa
Phone: 905-668-1612
www.oshawadurhammetis.com
JUNE 22 – 23
JULY 5
Bee Gees Night Fever
Phone: 1-877-426-5697
www.class-act.ca
JULY 5
RMG Fridays: Serious Play
Phone: 905-576-3000
www.rmg.on.ca
JULY 10
Silver Screens - Big & Small
Strawberry Festival
Pingle’s Farm Market, Hampton
Phone: 905-725-6089
www.pinglesfarmmarket.com
JULY 10 – 20
JUNE 23
JULY 11 & 25
7th Annual Stellar Literary Festival
Parkwood Estate, Oshawa
Phone: 905-721-2232
www.stellarliteraryfestival.com
JUNE 26
Canadian Eh?
JUNE 29
Dinner Cruise – Joe Fischer
Scugog Island Cruises, Port Perry
Phone: 1-877-877-2091
www.scugogcruises.com
JUNE 29
Alice in Wonderland: A Bollywood
Spectacular
Phone: 905-721-3399
JUNE 29
ABBA Mania
Phone: 1-877-426-5697
www.class-act.ca
JUNE 29 – 30
Strawberry Festival
Phone: 905-725-6089
2013 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup
Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex
www.2013worldlacrosse.com
Victorian Tea
Phone: 905-436-7624
JULY 12
Elvis Tribute Dinner Cruise
Phone: 1-877-877-2091
JULY 13
Broken Arts Fest
www.brokenarts.ca
JULY 13
Driftwood Theatre - The Odyssey
Outdoor Theatre - Parkwood Estate
www.driftwoodtheatre.com
JULY 13
Tank Saturdays – Roll Past Day
Phone: 905-728-6199
www.ontrmuseum.ca
JULY 18 – 21
Mobil 1 The Grand Prix of Mosport
Phone: 1-800-866-1072
JULY 20
JULY
Summer Circus Spectacular
General Motors Centre
Phone: 1-877-436-8811
www.generalmotorscentre.com
JULY 1
JULY 24
Canada Day Celebrations
Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-3311
www.oshawa.ca
Song & Dance
JULY 26 – 28
The Highlands of Durham Games
Elgin Park, Uxbridge
www.highlandsofdurhamgames.com
AUGUST
AUGUST 1 – 4
Boots and Hearts Music Festival
www.bootsandhearts.com
AUGUST 2
Caribana Dinner Dance Cruise
Phone: 1-877-877-2091
AUGUST 2
RMG Fridays: Country Fair
Phone: 905-576-3000
www.rmg.on.ca
AUGUST 7
Bright & Brassy
AUGUST 8 & 22
Summer Victorian Tea
Phone: 905-436-7624
AUGUST 9 – 11
Superbike Doubleheader
Phone: 1-800-866-1072
AUGUST 10
Tank Saturdays – M551 Sheridan
Phone: 905-728-6199
www.ontrmuseum.ca
AUGUST 11
Summer Corn Festival and Jamboree
Courtice Flea Market
Phone: 905-436-1024
www.courticefleamarket.com
AUGUST 18
Autofest Soap Box Derby Races
Downtown Oshawa
Phone: 905-668-2027
www.autofestoshawa.com
AUGUST 21
Songs by Request
AUGUST 23
Autofest Kickoff
Downtown Oshawa, 4:00 – 11:00 pm
AUGUST 23 – 24
Blackstock Fair
Blackstock Fairgrounds
www.blackstockfair.ca
AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Phone: 1-800-866-1072
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2
SEPTEMBER 20
Celtic Thunder Mythology
Phone: 1-877-436-8811
SEPTEMBER 27 – 29
Culture Days
Throughout Durham Region
www.culturedays.ca
SEPTEMBER 28
Port Perry Fair
Port Perry Fairgrounds
www.portperryfair.com
Doors Open Oshawa
Throughout Oshawa
Phone: 1-800-667-4292 ext. 2945
www.heritageoshawa.ca
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER 5 – 8
OCTOBER 3 – 19
Orono Agricultural Fair
Orono Fairgrounds
www.oronofair.com
SEPTEMBER 6 – 8
12th Annual Oshawa Rotary Ribfest
www.oshawaribfest.com
SEPTEMBER 6 – 8
Uxbridge Fall Fair
www.uxbridgefair.ca
SEPTEMBER 8
Union Cemetery Tour
Phone: 905-436-7624
SEPTEMBER 10 – 11
The Sunderland Fall Fair
Sunderland Fair Grounds
www.agfair.ca
Savour the Season
Restaurants throughout Durham Region
www.durhamsavourtheseason.ca
SEPTEMBER 13
Mad Hatter Tea
Phone: 905-436-7624
SEPTEMBER 13 – 15
Beaverton Fall Fair
Beaverton Fair Grounds
www.beavertonfallfair.ca
SEPTEMBER 14
Tank Saturdays – APC & LYNX
Phone: 905-728-6199
www.ontrmuseum.ca
SEPTEMBER 14 – 29
Pingle’s Fall Fun Weekends
Phone: 905-725-6089
OCTOBER 4 – 6
32nd Annual Fall Art Festival
Camp Samac, Oshawa
www.oshawaartassociation.com
OCTOBER 5
Tank Saturdays – Roll Past Day
Phone: 905-728-6199
www.ontrmuseum.ca
OCTOBER 5
Fab Four
Phone: 1-877-426-5697
www.class-act.ca
OCTOBER 5 – 27
Pingle’s Fun Fall Weekends
Phone: 905-725-6089
OCTOBER 6
The Stampeders
Phone: 905-721-3399
OCTOBER 19
Harbour Walking Tour
Phone: 905-436-7624
OCTOBER 19
Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 905-721-3399
OCTOBER 26
Halloween At The Harbour – Evening Haunt
Phone: 905-436-7624
NOVEMBER 2
Elton Rohn – Yellow Brick Road
Phone: 1-877-426-5697
www.class-act.ca
NOVEMBER 2
Phone: 905-721-3399
NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day Service
www.oshawa.ca
NOVEMBER 16
Oshawa Santa Claus Parade of Lights
Downtown Oshawa - 6:00 PM
www.oshawasantaclausparade.org
NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 14
A Christmas Carol – The Musical
Oshawa Little Theatre
www.oshawalittletheatre.com
NOVEMBER 29
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Phone: 905-436-3311
www.oshawa.ca
NOVEMBER 29
Highlights
Concerts in the Park
Durham Philharmonic Choir
www.durhamphilharmonic.ca
Durham Shoestring Performers
www.durhamshoestring.org
Durham Youth Orchestra
www.dyomusic.com
Ontario Philharmonic
www.ontariophil.ca
Oshawa Farmer’s Markets
www.durhamfarmfresh.ca
Oshawa Generals Hockey Club
www.oshawagenerals.com
Phone: 905-721-3399
Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame
www.oshawasportshalloffame.com
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 7
Annual Lamplight Tour
Phone: 905-436-7624
DECEMBER 7
Phone: 905-721-3399
DECEMBER 14, 17, 19
Victorian Christmas Tea
Phone: 905-436-7624
DECEMBER 31
Oshawa Celebrates 2014
Legends Centre, Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-3311
www.oshawa.ca
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Oshawa Military and
Industrial Museum
www.ontrmuseum.ca
Oshawa Municipal Airport
www.oshawa-airport.com
Oshawa Zoological Park
www.oshawazoo.ca
Parkwood Estate
www.parkwoodestate.com
Regent Theatre
The Driftwood Theatre Group
www.driftwoodtheatre.com
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
www.rmg.on.ca
Treetop Eco-Adventure Park
www.treetopeco-adventurepark.com
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SEPTEMBER 11 – 22
The Importance of Being Earnest
NOVEMBER
R OF EVENTS
Autofest Weekend
Phone: 905-666-2307
CALENDA
AUGUST 24 – 25
AREA ATTRACTIONS
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BOWMANVILLE ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Established 1919
You can’t get any closer! Experience one-on-one animal encounters, take an
Animal Ride, be amazed by the AnimaTheatre Show, witness the feeding of
the Famous Carnivores and get wet and wild at The Animal’s Splash Bash.
Full Day Eco-Adventure Camp available for children 5 to 12 years old.
OPEN: May to September open 7 days a week. April and October until
Thanksgiving, weekends only. Open at 10 a.m., closing times vary.
ADMISSION: Adults $21.00; Seniors & Youth $17.00; Children $15.00;
Children under 3 free.
340 King Street East, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-623-5655 • www.bowmanvillezoo.com
BRIMACOMBE
Rated “The Best in the Snow Business” by the Canadian Ski Council,
Brimacombe caters to the traditional skier as well as the snowboarder.
Only one hour from Toronto. Open six days and five nights a week.
Lessons, rentals and retail store available onsite.
OPEN: January to March, weather and snow conditions permitting
4098 Durham Road 9 (Ganaraska Road), Orono
Phone: 1-877-672-2582 • www.brimacombe.ca
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CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK
Formerly Mosport International Raceway. Canada’s largest automotive
performance and motor sport facility is home to motor race event weekends
consisting of major North American Championships, weekly stock car
racing, a karting circuit, formula car racing school and advanced driver
training programe.
OPEN: May long weekend to Thanksgiving weekend
CINECHATS FILM SERIES
Weekly series of the best films from around the world. Most movies are
never seen outside festivals or big-city “art-houses;” some are exclusive
screenings of films not available anywhere else in North America. Hosted
by Artsforum’s film critic, John Arkelian.
OPEN: Year Round. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
UOIT Campus, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
www.artsforum.ca
CLASS ACT DINNER THEATRE
Durham Region’s premiere entertainment destination! Dinner theatre,
concerts, special events! Plenty of parking.
104 Consumers Drive, Whitby
Phone: 905-668-2229 • 1-877-426-5697 • www.class-act.ca
ADMISSION: Rates and admission varies by event. See website for details
3233 Concession Road 10, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-983-9141 • 1-800-866-1072
CEDAR PARK RESORT
Unique Aqua Play Centre with Pool and Water Park, including Water
Slides, Splash Pad and Aqua Playgrounds, miniature golf, tennis court, park
playground areas and 30 acres of parkland. RV and trailer camping available.
OPEN: Daily June 7 to September 2. Open at 10 a.m., closing times vary.
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ADMISSION: Adults $9.50, Children 12 and under $8.50, Children 2
and under free. Waterslide and Miniature golf additional. 6296 Cedar Park Road, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-263-8109 • www.cedarparkresort.ca
Get your Sector 57
Paintball Park
1195 Coates Rd E
Oshawa
905.924.2867
Membership and
Save Money!
Plus exclusive
Member
Appreciation days!
Join today!
AREA ATTRACTIONS
JUNGLE CAT WORLD WILDLIFE PARK
There’s always something fun happening in downtown Oshawa. From
unique shopping to ﬁne dining, from family activities to special events,
there are over 250 businesses to serve you.
OPEN: Year round
Located on 15 acres near historic Orono, just 25 minutes east of Oshawa,
the park is home to a variety of rare and endangered wildlife from around
the world. Meet the Zoo Keepers during the guided daily feeding tour at
1:30 p.m. Residential Safari Zoo Camp for children.
OPEN: Year Round. 7 days a week, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone 905-576-7606 • www.downtownoshawa.ca
Located in the heart of Oshawa, it is the home of the Oshawa Generals (OHL)
hockey team, has two ice pads and a 5400 plus seat venue for hockey and
seating for 6,400 for other events, various concerts, local events and trade
shows are held throughout the year. See website for detailed list of events.
OPEN: Year Round.
99 Athol Street East, Oshawa
Phone: 905-438-8811 • 1-877-436-8811
GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITY CASINO
There is something for everyone, no matter your game! Join in the action at
any of their 60 casino table games and spin the reels on any of their 545
state-of-the-art slot machines. Enjoy the award-winning all you can eat buffet
at the Waters Edge Buffet or linger for a drink at the Lucky Stone Bar.
OPEN: 24 hours, 7 days a week
21777 Island Road, Port Perry
Phone: 905-985-4888 • 1-888-29-HERON
www.greatblueheroncasino.com
ADMISSION: Adults $15, Teens/Seniors $10, Children $7.50, Children
under 2 free. Group rates are available.
3667 Concession Road 6, Orono
Phone: 905-983-5016 • www.junglecatworld.com
OLG SLOTS AT AJAX DOWNS
Enjoy a day of Live Quarter Horse races, try your luck at over 800 slot
machines and indulge in the fare at the 24/7 full service Getaway Restaurant.
OPEN: Year Round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A R E A AT T R A C T I O N S
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA
50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax
Phone: 905-619-2690 • 1-866-445-3939 • www.ajaxdowns.com
ONTARIO PHILHARMONIC
Enjoy the world’s greatest music as you experience the thrill of Oshawa’s
world-class symphony orchestra, the Ontario Philharmonic.
OPEN: Year Round
ADMISSION: Varies depending on events and seats
BOX 444, Oshawa
Phone: 905-579-6711 • www.ontariophil.ca
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DISCOVER THE THRILLS AT OLG SLOTS AT HANOVER RACEWAY.
You’ll love the sights and sounds of OLG Slots at Ajax Downs. Step onto the lively gaming floor to experience the lights, jackpot
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Getaway Restaurant. Plus, there’s free parking! So let the fun begin and visit OLG Slots at Ajax Downs today.
OLG Slots at Ajax Downs
50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax, ON
905-619-2690 or 1-866-445-3939
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
olg.ca
Must be 19 years of age or older. Valid government-issued photo identification may be required.
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OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE
REGENT THEATRE AT UOIT
Oshawa Little Theatre has brought playful moments to life in Durham
Region for over 60 years! Durham’s longest running community theatre
presents outstanding live theatre throughout the year.
OPEN: Year Round
Restored to its former glory, the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa is
a spectacular 600-seat lecture theatre by day and a performance venue
during the evening and on weekends.
OPEN: Year Round
62 Russett Ave, Oshawa
Phone: 905-723-0282 • www.oshawalittletheatre.com
50 King Street East, Oshawa
Phone: 905-721-3399 • www.regent.uoit.ca
OSHAWA VALLEY BOTANICAL GARDENS
SCUGOG ISLAND CRUISES
Featuring over 300 peony varieties, hosta and lilac collections, a water
feature, annual beds and the fall blooming Memory Garden.
OPEN: 7 days a week, dawn until dusk
Come aboard the 100-passenger, award winning, enclosed double-decker
boat, MV Woodman, for narrated historical tours on Lake Scugog. Enjoy
two hour sight-seeing tours, brunch, lunch, dinner and dinner/dance cruises.
Wedding packages and private/corporate charters also available.
OPEN: May to October, cruises daily.
ADMISSION: Varies depending on event
ADMISSION: Free
155 Arena St., Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-3311 • 1-800-6-OSHAWA
www.oshawa.ca/tourism/ovbg.asp
OSHAWA ZOO and FUN FARM
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If you’re looking for a Zoo that offers a clean, rural, child friendly experience
for your whole family, look no further. Featuring 45 species of tame
exotic and domestic animals that feed from your hand in an interactive
environment, it is situated on Oshawa’s Oak Ridge Moraine.
OPEN: May toThanksgiving. Call ahead to confirm daily open hours.
ADMISSION: Adults $11, Seniors & Students $10, Children $8,
Family $38. Season passes and group rates available.
3441 Grandview St. N., Oshawa
Phone: 905-655-5236 • www.oshawazoo.ca
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640 King St. E, Oshawa • Phone: 905 436-6267
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Phone: 905-982-1106 • 1-877-877-2091
TREETOP ECO-ADVENTURE PARK
Find your inner monkey at the GTA’s newest zip-line AERIAL tree top outdoor
adventure park, with 4 treetop courses, 58 games and zip lines. Reservations are
required, starting at 8:30 a.m., every 30 minutes. Camp and school rates available.
OPEN: Year Round.
53 Snow Ridge Court, Oshawa
Phone: 905-655-1113 • 1-855-655-1113
www.treetopeco-adventurepark.com
Price’s Country
Market &
Greenhouse
Price’s
COUNTRY MARKET
• Fresh Home Grown Produce • Greenhouse
• Garden Supply Centre
Visit our Caboose Farm Museum!
Sweet Corn I Vegetables I Herbs I Plants I Apples
Pears I Pumpkins I Christmas Trees
2895 Hwy. 2 Bowmanville
Corner of Lamb’s Rd., & Hwy 2
Open Daily: May-December
Phone: 905 623-5043
JANET DOWSON
Broker ABR ASA
Direct Line: 905-242-7828
Email: [email protected]
Office: 905-433-5500 Ext. 221
Fax: 905-433-0500
1051 Simcoe St. N.,
Oshawa, ON L1G 4W3
www.urbanlandmark.com
Urban Landmark Realty Inc. Brokerage
Toronto Office: 416-863-5000
GARDENS & MARKETS
OSHAWA FARMER’S MARKET
Gourmet Market offers 28 varieties of farm fresh amazing apples, Apple
Cider, In-store Bakery, In-store Deli, Fresh Produce, Gourmet Foods,
Catering, Giftware and more.
OPEN: Year Round, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Pick-up your fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, baked goods, maple syrup,
home made items and more. Located at the Oshawa Centre Southeast
Parking Lot.
OPEN: May to October. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
201 Regional Road 42, Newcastle
Phone: (905) 987-4961 • www.algomaorchards.com
419 King Street West, Oshawa
Phone: 905-686-6408 • www.durhamfarmfresh.ca
COURTICE FLEA MARKET
PINGLE’S FARM MARKET
Browse the indoor and outdoor market, which features 242 vendors
offering a wide selection of products. From a farmer’s market, antiques and
collectibles, to new and used goods, they have it all. It is one of the few
remaining authentic flea markets left in Ontario.
OPEN: Year Round, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A fully operational farm growing plants, strawberries, apples and pumpkins
also offers seasonal events. Market features fresh produce, jams, crafts,
etc. Play area and activities on special events. Amazing mazes created in
late fall for Halloween fun.
OPEN: Easter Weekend, then Daily May 1 to December 24.
Outdoor Farmer’s Market: Every Sunday between May and November.
1696 Bloor Street, Courtice
Phone: 905-436-1024 • www.courticefleamarket.com
LINK GREENHOUSES
Link Greenhouses are now growing 13,000 tomato plants and 3,000
English cucumber plants plus Boston lettuce and spinach. Asparagus and
potatoes are available in the store while in season. You can taste fresh
produce from the end of March until late November.
Hours: March to November. Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Sunday Closed.
1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton
Phone: 905-725-6089 • www.pinglesfarmmarket.com
GARDENS & ARKETS
M
ALGOMA ORCHARDS
PRICE’S COUNTRY MARKET
Family operated farm market and greenhouse situated at the corner of Hwy.
2 and Lamb’s Road. Visit the apple orchard, pumpkin patch, Christmas
tree farm and Caboose Farm Museum!
OPEN: Daily May to December.
2895 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-623-5043
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3990 Bragg Road, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-983-9003 • www.linkgreenhouses.ca
Open every
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am - 4:30pm
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
Over 200
Indoor and
Outdoor
Vendor Spots!
Antiques
Bargains
Collectibles
Fresh Farm Goods
Free Parking
and Admission
Special Event
Weekends
Booths Available
Call for Vendor
Information
905-436-1024
1696 Bloor Street, Courtice
Just off the 401 - Between Oshawa and Bowmanville
Take Courtice Road exit and travel north
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FESTI
VA L S A N D E V E N T S
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
TANK SATURDAYS – May 11 – October 5
9TH ANNUAL PEONY FESTIVAL June 8 – 9
Visit the Ontario Regiment RCAC Regimental Museum on the first Saturday
of each month from May through October to see live demonstrations of
the Museum’s operational historic armoured fighting vehicles from Canada
and its Allied Forces. You won’t have a better opportunity to see or hear
these vehicles up close and in person. The museum is located just west of
the main entrance to the Airport’s South Field.
Location: 1000 Stevenson Road North, Oshawa
Located in the heart of the beautiful Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens,
this free event displays 300 types of Peonies in the gardens and 100’s
more in Children’s Arena. Artisans, live music, food, gardening seminars,
community displays and more are all part of this remarkable flower festival.
Locations: Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden
Admission: $5.00 per person. All ages welcome.
Demonstration Times: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 905.728.6199 • www.ontrmuseum.ca
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK (FREE)
June 12 – August 29
A FREE Outdoor Concert Series at Memorial Park Bandshell on Wednesday
& Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Listen to the sounds of opera,
country, rock, Rock n’ Blues, jazz music and “Songs in the Key of Elvis”. Visit
the website for schedule and times.
Location: Memorial Park, Oshawa
Time: Wednesday Concerts: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.;
Thursday Concerts: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Phone: 905-436-3311 • 1-800-6-OSHAWA
www.oshawa.ca • www.oshawacivicband.ca
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 905-436-3311 • 1-800-6-OSHAWA • www.oshawa.ca
14TH ANNUAL ARTISTS IN THE GARDEN June 15
The Annual “Artists in the Garden” is a tour of beautiful gardens featuring
local artists selling their work and musicians playing music, while people
stroll through the gardens. All proceeds benefit Hearth Place, Durham
Region’s only Cancer Support Centre.
Location: Various Gardens throughout Oshawa, Clarington, Whitby and Ajax
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 905-579-4833 • www.hearthplace.org
FIESTA WEEK June 16 – 22
A Taste of Durham! Visit various pavilions during the week-long event in
Oshawa where people are able to watch cultural entertainment and sample
ethnic cuisine. A passport is required for entrance and can be purchased
at all pavilions. Don’t miss the Miss Fiesta Competition, Fiesta Parade and
Fiesta Concert.
Admission: Pavilion passports: Adults $8.00, Seniors $4.00
Children 14 and under are free
Fiesta Parade (June 16th) starts at 12:30 p.m., Fiesta Concert held in
Memorial Park after parade.
Phone: 905-436-3311 • www.fiestaweek.ca
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Durham’s largest variety of Christian Books & Vegetarian Foods
Bibles ◊ Music ◊ DVD’s ◊ Gifts ◊ Cards ◊ Health Foods ◊ Children’s Resources
18 King Street East, Oshawa 905-571-3511
Kingsway College Dr.
www.thegifthouse.ca
Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:30 and Sat. 10:00-4:00
Shankel Rd.
Clarence Biesenthal Dr.
*
ABC
Church
KING ST. E.
Kingsway
Greenhouse
TOWNLINE RD. N.
ADELAIDE ST. E.
HARMONY RD. N.
DISCOVER O SH AWA
Gifts for all
occasions
Store Sunday 11am - 5pm;
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday - 10am - 7pm; Friday 10am - 1pm
95 Clarence Biesenthal Dr., Oshawa ON
905-579-2311
Toll Free: 800-263-3791
Fax: 905-579-5686
www.adventistbookcenter.com
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
7TH ANNUAL MÉTIS HERITAGE CELEBRATION June 22 – 23
GM Triple Crown Award Winning Dealer
BOB OWEN • President
Toll Free: 1-866-885-8822
Tel: 905-436-2222
Fax: 905-436-0985
Phone: 905-668-1612 • www.oshawadurhammetis.com
Celebrate being Canadian at Lakeview Park. The park is filled with
displays and interactive activities and the day culminates with a spectacular
fireworks display at dusk.
Location: Lakeview Park, Oshawa
2728 Courtice Rd., Courtice, ON L1E 2M7
AUTOFEST 2013 August 23 – 25
Celebrating 20 years! Canada’s biggest & best with over 1400 vehicles.
The annual event has live bands, a Soap Box Derby and the Show & Shine.
Hosted by the Motor City Car Club, with kick-off event on Friday with streets
closed in Downtown Oshawa for live entertainment, then a whole weekend
of fun for the whole family at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. The Annual Soap
Box Derby will be held on the weekend before on August 18th.
Kemp Travel Group
221 King St. E., Oshawa
905-433-8611 or 1-888-881-5367
Bowmanville / Clarington Travel
19 King St. W., Bowmanville
905-623-3182
Phone: 905-666-2307 • www.autofestoshawa.com
12th ANNUAL OSHAWA ROTARY RIBFEST September 6 – 8
Come out and try some of the best ribs that North America has to offer,
as the “ribbers” compete for the “Best Ribs” trophy. The Annual Ribfest is
hosted by Oshawa Rotary Club; the weekend includes live entertainment
and festivities. This year’s theme is country music.
Location: Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Phone: 905-579-1323 • www.oshawaribfest.com
LS AND EVENTS
[email protected]
www.roynicholsmotors.com
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS July 1
F E S T I VA
Experience the Métis culture at its finest. Free, fun, family affair with cultural
entertainment, arts, crafts, fiddling, drumming and dancing.
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
MOTORS LTD.
A FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1922
Wesley’s / Donald Travel
3940 Brock St. N., Whitby
905-668-7955
[email protected]
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www.kemptravel.com
DOORS OPEN OSHAWA September 28
Doors Open is a province-wide celebration of community heritage
designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage.
Doors Open provides residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to
explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting places and
spaces in our cities, towns and villages – all free of charge!
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Phone: 1-800-667-4292 ext. 2945 • www.heritageoshawa.ca
This is the 32nd year for this art festival, where local artists display their
work for sale. This is a popular art show for Durham Region, bringing
together talented painters, designers and sculptors. A not-to-be-missed
weekend for artists and art lovers alike.
Location: Camp Samac, Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
www.oshawaartassociation.com
OSHAWA SANTA CLAUS PARADE OF LIGHTS
November 16
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A spectacular night time parade with colourful and brightly lit floats,
dancers, and marching bands winding their way through the streets of
Oshawa much to the delight of little boys, girls and the young at heart.
Location: Downtown Oshawa. Begins at 6:00 p.m.
www.oshawasantaclausparade.org
OSHAWA ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
November 29
Annual lighting of the tree at Memorial Park. Free refreshments starts at 6:45 p.m.
with live on-stage entertainment beginning at 7:00 p.m. The evening culminates
with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a special visitor from the North Pole.
Phone: (905) 728-1600
Toll Free: 1-888-732-1600
www.remaxjazz.com
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
OSHAWA FALL ART FESTIVAL October 4 – 6
FREE
R E S TA U R A N T S
DONUT OR
COOKIE
Family Owned & Operated
Great Coffee • Fresh Soups & Sandwiches
A delicious selection of baked goods
1648 Taunton Rd. E., Hampton
(at Trulls Road & Mitchells Corner)
905.404.0056
with the Purchase of any
Medium Hot Beverage.
One coupon
per customer.
Not Valid with any other
offer. Exp. May 31/14
Call to order your special occasion
DESSERTS & PLATTERS
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
COMING THIS FALL
75 KING STREET EAST, OSHAWA
DISCOVER O SH AWA
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175 Consumers Dr, Whitby 905-666-1411
555 Laval Drive, Oshawa 905-728-8621
50 Taunton Road East, Whitby 905-655-5333
HOME DELIVERY 1-866-439-0439
Open 7 days a week
Mon.-Sat. 11:30am - 10pm;
Sun. 11am-9:30pm
DINE IN or TAKE OUT
175 Consumers Dr,
Whitby 905-665-9261
DINE IN or TAKE OUT
COMMUNITY FAIRS
Serving Oshawa & area for over 34 years
MAY 30 – JUNE 2 BROOKLIN SPRING FAIR
Brooklin Fair Grounds
www.brooklinspringfair.com
Good Food, Good Service,
Best Prices!
Serving Breakfast • Lunch
• Dinner • Kids Menu
Blackstock Fairgrounds
www.blackstockfair.ca
AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2 PORT PERRY FAIR
Port Perry Fairgrounds
www.portperryfair.com
1100 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 905 433-0369
SEPTEMBER 5 – 8 ORONO FAIR
Orono Fairgrounds
McDonald’s Family
Restaurants of Oshawa
www.oronofair.com
SEPTEMBER 6 – 8 UXBRIDGE FALL FAIR
www.uxbridgefair.ca
SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 SUNDERLAND FALL FAIR
Sunderland Fair Grounds
•1349 Simcoe St. N. 905-579-2751
www.agfair.ca
(at Taunton Rd.)
SEPTEMBER 13 – 15 BEAVERTON FALL FAIR
Beaverton Fair Grounds
www.beavertonfallfair.ca
C O M M U N I T Y FA I R S
AUGUST 23 – 24 BLACKSTOCK FAIR
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•1369 Harmony Rd. N. 905-436-6277
(at Taunton Rd.)
•1471 Harmony Rd. N. 905-720-3339
(in Walmart)
20 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa
289 240-8720
www.thetablebycarol.ca
Open: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Sat 9am-4pm
All meals are made from scratch with whole foods using
as many seasonal and local ingredients as possible.
(at Townline Rd.)
•501 Ritson Rd. S. 905-579-2122
(North of 401)
•Oshawa Centre 905-576-3400
(West Entrance)
•450 Stevenson Rd. S. 905-579-9444
(in Walmart)
905-723-5219
Oshawa & Surrounding Area
753 Farewell St., Oshawa
Radio dispatched 24 houR seRvice • Flatbed, light & heavY dutY towing
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
Vegan, Non Vegan, Glutten Free.
Soups, Salads, sandwiches,
daily specials along
with a coffee & juice bar
•1300 King St. E. 905-434-7111
MU
SEUM
S
S & HISTORICAL SITE
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
CAMP X EXHIBIT
OSHAWA MILITARY & INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
The Lynn Philip Hodgson Camp-X Collection memorializes the contributions
of the air force during World War II. In addition, the exhibit details the
once highly secret exploits of Camp X, a nearby spy school that operated
during the war, sprawling over the town lines of Oshawa and Whitby. This
permanent collection is located at the Region of Durham Headquarters.
The museum houses the largest collection of operational tanks and military
equipment in Canada. On display is the Ontario Regiment’s (RCAC) long
history of service and gallantry. Also on display is the Ontario Regiment’s
Ferret Club’s extensive collection of restored military vehicles, which
includes a number of tanks, wheeled and tracked vehicles. Check the
website for “TANK DAYS” where history comes to life.
OPEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays (noon to 4 p.m.)
from May until 11 November or by appointment.
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
www.camp-x.com CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
In 1961, a group of Oshawa businessman created the Canadian
Automotive Museum to preserve the automotive history of Canada.
Currently on display over 65 vehicles dating from 1898 to 1981. Bicycles,
tools, musical instruments, radios, televisions, graphics, photos, etc.,
relating to the periods of the cars are used throughout the building.
OPEN: Year round except Christmas Day. Special rates and hours can
be arranged for group tours - call for details!.
99 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa • Phone: 905-576-1222
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA MURALS
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Downtown Oshawa displays various murals, painted by top Canadian
artists, which help celebrate Oshawa’s history, culture, and people – from
the early days of the automotive industry and its influence on the City of
Oshawa, to the famous Oshawa Generals to Northern Dancer. The mural
beside the Cenotaph depicts the military history of the area including the
famous spy school – Camp X. This is a self-guided walking tour.
DISCOVER O SH AWA
weekends worth exploring
Whether you’re planning a family outing, outdoor adventure or
weekend escape, there’s so much to discover in Durham Region.
Find us on:
www.durhamtourism.ca
I 1-800-413-0017
ADMISSION: Adults $5.00, Veterans/Seniors/Students $3.00, children
under 12 free. Group Tours available. * $5.00 per person on Tank Days
1000 Stevenson Road North, Oshawa
South Field, Oshawa Municipal Airport
Phone: 905-728-6199 • www.ontrmuseum.ca
OSHAWA COMMUNITY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Located in Oshawa’s beautiful Lakeview Park the museum depicts
local history through the interpretation of three restored historic homes,
providing a greater understanding of the lifestyles of Oshawa’s early
inhabitants. Henry House portrays the lifestyle of the minister’s family from
1850 through 1890s and gives insight into Thomas Henry, an activist in
the development of early Port Oshawa. Gift Shop, archives, group tours,
changing displays and children’s programs are offered year round.
OPEN: Year round, hours vary.
ADMISSION: Adults $3, Children $1, Students/Seniors $2, Family $7
1450 Simcoe Street South, Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-7624 • www.oshawamuseum.org
Open Year Round
Sunday - Friday 12pm - 4pm
~ School & Group Tours Available
~ Special Events & Changing Displays
~ Archives
~ Birthday Parties
~ Museum Shop (local history publications)
~
One Complimentary Adult Admission
Simcoe
St. S., Oshawa
(Lakeview
Park)Museum
~ 905.436.7624
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MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES
99 Athol Street East, Oshawa
www.oshawasportshalloffame.com
PARKWOOD ESTATE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
AND HERITAGE GARDEN
ADMISSION: By donation
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre, Oshawa
Phone: 905-576-3000 • www.rmg.on.ca
Historical home of R.S. McLaughlin, a pioneer in the automotive industry
and founder of General Motors of Canada, it is now a national historic
site. Features include the famous 55 room mansion filled with original
furnishings and artwork, and a 12 acre landscaped garden with walking
paths, greenhouse and gazebo. Enjoy guided tours, heritage gardens,
special programs, Summer Garden Teahouse Restaurant, Greenhouse
Tearoom and much more.
OPEN: Year round. October to May: Closed Mondays, all other days,
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guided Tours: June 1 to September 2: Open 7
days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: The Parkwood House & Garden Experience: Adults
$10, Seniors $9, Youth $8, Children $7, Family $25. Self-Guided
Garden Tour free.
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& HISTORICAL SI
Durham Region’s largest public art gallery, the RGM holds a permanent
collection of over 4000 works of art, four galleries of diverse & changing
exhibitions, a significant collection of Modern and Contemporary Canadian
art, including a collection of works by Painters Eleven, the Group of Seven
and Douglas Coupland.
OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Guided Tours: By reservation.
SEUMS
ROBERT McLAUGHLIN GALLERY
Located inside the General Motors Centre, the Museum displays an
impressive collection of artifacts, photographs and memorabilia depicting
Oshawa’s sports scene and honours the achievements of Oshawa individuals
and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in sports.
OPEN: Year round, at no charge on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
except July & August, call 905-723-3811 or 905-433-2192 for availability.
MU
OSHAWA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
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270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
Phone: 905-433-4311 • www.parkwoodestate.com
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA MURALS
THE R.S. MCLAUGHLIN ESTATE
Parkwood
N AT I O N A L H I S TO R I C S I T E
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
Learn the stories of McLaughlin’s achievements
and lavish lifestyle – at one of Canada’s last grand estates..
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55-roommansion,stilladornedwithoriginalfurnishingsandart
12-acrelandscapewithbreathtakinggardens
Gardenrestaurantbythemagnificentfountains,orgreenhouseTearoom
Giftsforhome&garden
And check out this specialty program – Tuesdays only, June through Labour Day
Grand Estate Gardener
Learn your place as part of the large household staff during the 1930’s.
Carry out a few daily orders and gossip with staff about your life in service.
Advance registration required.
$25 per person. Refreshments included. 2 hours+
OPEN
YEAR ROUND
Visit us today!
270 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa (just five minutes north of HWY 401) 905.433.4311
For coming events and programs visit www.parkwoodestate.com
R E C R E AT I O N
CAMPING AND HIKING TRAILS
DARLINGTON PROVINCIAL PARK
McLAUGHLIN BAY WILDLIFE RESERVE TRAIL – 1.5km
Enjoy camping, birding, hiking and a groomed sandy beach along Lake
Ontario. Just minutes from downtown Oshawa, and the Oshawa Centre.
Conveniently located at Exit 425 off Hwy. 401, just east of Oshawa.
OPEN: Park open year round. Camping May to October.
Owned and maintained by GM for community enjoyment. Located within
the Reserve is a 1/2 km ‘multi-sensory’ (touch, smell and hearing) trail
loop for partially sighted or visually impaired individuals. A series of 11
trails in the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve — connected to Second
Marsh Wildlife Area and Darlington Provincial Park — part of the provincial
waterfront system. No camping, open fires or dogs* are permitted (*except
for certified guide dogs on the Dogwood trail).
OPEN: year-round, free of charge, and is wheel-chair accessible.
1600 Darlington Park Road, Bowmanville
Phone: 1-800-667-1940
www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/darlington-provincial-park
DARLINGTON NUCLEAR WATERFRONT TRAIL – 7.5km
Come out and have some fun along the OPG Waterfront Trail. Explore
hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat with wetlands, meadows and woods.
Come to bike, jog, hike, bird watch and just get in touch with nature.
OPEN: Year Round.
Access Points: Located south of Hwy. 401 in Courtice (from Toronto
exit 425; from Kingston exit 431 Waverly Road) travel on South
Service Road to Park Road.
Phone: 905-623-7122
www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/darlingtonnucleartrail
HARMONY CREEK TRAIL – 4km
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This paved trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and meanders through
the valley along Harmony Creek. Discover native plants such as Jack
the Pulpit, Ostrich Fern and Horsetail. Bird watching and sport fishing
opportunities also exist.
Access Points: Farewell Park, Donevan Recreation Complex and
Eastbourne Park, Oshawa.
www.oshawa.ca/mun_res/trails.asp
Access Point: GM Head Office, east end of Colonel Sam Drive
Phone: 905-644-1689 c/o General Motors of Canada Ltd.
www.mclaughlinbay.org
MICHAEL STARR TRAIL – 5km
This urban trail follows a former CN Rail spur line that once connected
Oshawa industries with the rest of North America. The trail recognizes
Colonel Michael Starr’s many contributions to the City of Oshawa and
Canada. This trail provides quick access to Downtown Oshawa. Relatively
flat in nature, the trail has many road crossings.
Access Points: City of Oshawa Tourist Information Centre and Cowan Park
OAK RIDGE MORAINE TRAIL
This geological phenomenon stretches across the top of southern Ontario,
covering a major stretch through Durham Region. Hikes are coordinated
at various points throughout the year by the Oak Ridges Trail Association.
Phone: 1-877-319-0285 • www.oakridgestrail.org/hikes.htm
JOSEPH KOLODZIE OSHAWA CREEK BIKE PATH – 7km
The Oshawa Creek is home to the spring and fall trout and salmon runs;
truly a spectacular event that everyone will enjoy. Surrounded by lush
vegetation this paved path meanders along the picturesque Oshawa Creek
valley with connections to Downtown Oshawa. A number of parks along
the trail provide both passive and active recreational activities.
PURPLE WOODS CONSERVATION AREA
DISCOVER O SH AWA
Purple Woods Conservation Area, the site of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority’s Annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival,
is a 17-hectare sugar maple forest and open meadow located in the
midst of the provincially significant Oak Ridges Moraine. Here one can
use the viewing platform that is only steps from the parking area to get a
tremendous view south all the way to Lake Ontario from the crest of the
Oak Ridges Moraine.
www.cloca.com/con_areas/CApurplewoods.php
SECOND MARSH WILDLIFE AREA
Mackie Harley-Davidson®
880 Champlain Ave.,
Oshawa, ON
905-434-6550 ~ (800) 668-5828
www.mackieHD.com
Facebook.com/Mackiehd ~ Twitter.com/mackieharley
140 hectare coastal wetland located on the north shore of Lake Ontario
in Oshawa. A series of hiking trails and viewing platforms overlooking
the Second Marsh provide visitors an opportunity to explore the unique
wetland environment. This wetland provides important habitat for an array
of bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile and insect species.
OPEN: year-round, free of charge
Access Points: Farewell Street, Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa.
Phone: 905-723-5047 • www.secondmarsh.ca
WATERFRONT TRAIL – 11km
Oshawa’s section of the 780 km Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail follows the
shores of Lake Ontario. The trails in Lakefront West Park and Stone Street
Park were built to meet accessible standards
Access Points: Lakeview Park, Pumphouse Marsh, Lakefront West Park
GOLF COURSES
CIDER HOUSE GOLF
OSHAWA AIRPORT GOLF CLUB
6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville
1145 Thornton Road North, Oshawa
Phone: 905-263-2396 • www.ciderhousegolf.ca
Phone: 905-723-5157 • www.oagc.ca
COLUMBUS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PEBBLESTONE GOLF COURSE
Phone: 905-655-6300 • www.columbusgolf.ca
DEER CREEK GOLF CLUB
2700 Audley Road North, Ajax
Phone: 905-427-7737 • www.golfdeercreek.com
HARMONY CREEK GOLF CENTRE
1550 Pebblestone Road, Courtice
Phone: 905-725-7452 • www.pebblestonegolfcourse.com
ROYAL ASHBURN GOLF CLUB
995 Myrtle Road West, Ashburn
Phone: 905-686-1121 • www.royalashburngolfclub.com
1000 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
R E C R E AT I O N
3622 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
Phone: 905-433-0211 • www.harmonycreekgolf.com
KEDRON DELLS GOLF CLUB
Since 1990
2400 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
Phone: 905-728-6641 • www.kedrondells.com
LAKERIDGE LINKS GOLF CLUB
1355 Brawley Road, Brooklin
Phone: (905) 428-6321 • www.lakeridgelinks.com
OSHAWA GOLF & CURLING CLUB
160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa
Phone: 905-723-4681 • www.oshawagolf.com
Bicycles Clothing
Accessories
Service Events
21
843 King St., W. Oshawa ON
905-436-6040 • www.bicyclesplus.com
(905) 427-7737 x 300 • [email protected] • eventsdeercreek.com
2700 Audley Rd. Nor th
Ajax, ON L1Z 1T7
(905) 427-7737
deercreekgolfclubs.com
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
C O R P O R AT E E V E N T S • W E D D I N G S • S P E C I A L E V E N T S • B A N Q U E T S
GOLF MEMBERSHIPS • GOLF TOURNAMENTS
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
CAMP SAMAC POOL (outdoor)
Open June 28 – August 30
D AT I O N S
Pool entrance off Conlin Rd. E., Oshawa 905-725-8383
CENTENNIAL POOL (indoor)
Civic Recreation Complex
99 Thornton Road South, Oshawa 905-436-5454
ACCOMO
DONEVAN POOL (indoor)
Donevan Recreation Complex
171 Harmony Road South, Oshawa 905-725-3536
OSHAWA BEACH - LAKEVIEW PARK
LEGENDS CENTRE POOL (indoor)
1661 Harmony Road North, Oshawa 905-436-5455
DURHAM FAMILY YMCA (indoor)
99 Mary St. North, Oshawa 905-438-9622
22
Quality Hotel &
Conference Centre
(formerly Holiday Inn Oshawa)
Free Parking I Free Internet I Free Local Calls I Pool I Sauna I Restaurant
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, On L1H 7K6 I 905.576.5101
fax: 905.576.3296 email: [email protected]
ROTARY POOL (outdoor)
Open June 28 – August 30
Rotary Park, Centre St. South, Oshawa 905-723-1214
SOUTH OSHAWA COMMUNITY CENTRE POOL (indoor)
1455 Cedar Street, Oshawa 905-436-5474
DISCOVER O SH AWA
www.qualityhoteloshawa.com
• 1 & 2 bedroom Kitchenette suites
• Free deluxe hot & cold
buffet breakfast
• Salt water pool and hot tub
• Free LAN/Wireless internet
• Mini fridges/microwave
in the rooms
• Free local calls/long distance
access within Canada
• Meeting facilities 2-60 people
• Children stay free when sharing a
double occupancy room with parents
• Drive up patio rooms/use of BBQ
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking, as well as RV,
bus & truck parking
PARKWOOD, R.S. McLAUGHLIN ESTATE
WINERIES
ARCHIBALD ORCHARDS & ESTATE WINERY
EVERY KNIGHT. JUST RIGHT®
6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville
Phone: 905-263-2396 • www.archibaldswinery.com
OCALA ORCHARDS FARM WINERY LTD.
When you visit Ocala you will discover a countryside winery housed within
a turn of the century dairy barn complete with timber beams, board floors
and oak doors. Ocala produces grape, orchard fruit and berry wines as
well as non-alcoholic sparkling juices. Tour the winery, sample the wines or
browse the Wine Boutique for interesting gift ideas.
Season: Open daily from mid May to December. January to April, limited
Retail Store Hours. Call or check the website for hours of operation
971 High Point Road, Port Perry
Phone: 905-985-9924 • 1-866-985-9924
www.ocalawinery.com
Located within the city of Oshawa, the Knights Inn is close in
proximity to all amenities and Highway 401.
Our efficiency rooms and suites are perfectly suited to accommodate
a vacationing family and a team and group event. We are also the
place of choice for a short term stay with the out-of-town worker.
• Free parking • Free wireless high speed Internet
• Rooms with fridge, microwave and coffee maker
• Free local calls • Cable TV • Rooms with AC • Pet friendly
DAILY - WEEKLY - CORPORATE RATES
Knights Inn - Oshawa
Visit www.oshawa.ca
A C C O M O D AT I O N S
Taste award-winning fruit wines ranging from dry to ice types! Located
45 minutes east of Toronto with 40 acres of orchards nestled in the Oak
Ridges Moraine. Browse the winery boutique full of preserves, specialty
cheeses and beautiful gift ideas for all occasions and budgets. Seasonal
activities include apple picking, cider demonstrations and children’s play
area. Daily tastings! Tours by appointment.
Season: Year Round. Spring to December – Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
January to Spring – Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
23
695 King Street East, Oshawa
905.436.1020
www.knightsinn.ca
D I SCOVER OS H AWA
DISCOVER O SH AWA
24
MALL HOURS
MON-FRI 9:30AM-9PM
OSHAWACENTRE.COM
SAT 9:30AM-6PM
SUN 11AM-6PM
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 401 AT STEVENSON & KING
OVER 200 STORES
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