Oshawa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
About Oshawa
The name Oshawa originates from the Ojibwa term aazhaway, meaning "the crossing place" or just "(a)cross". While Oshawa is rapidly becoming merely the eastern edge of Toronto's sprawling surrounding urban area, it was long best known formanufacturingmotorcars. Col. Sam McLaughlin established the McLaughlin Motor Car Company Limited in 1907 as the successor to his father's McLaughlin Carriage Company. He became director and vice president of General Motors Corporation in 1916; the Oshawa factory became General Motors Canada in 1918. The last Oshawa-built Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles will hit the road in 2019, ending a 112-year history which inspired Oshawa's former mottos "The City that Motovates Canada" and "The City in Motion". Today, Oshawa
Top Attractions in Oshawa
Explore the best things to see and do in Oshawa:
- ★Canadian Automotive Museum
- ★Darlington Provincial Park
- ★Linton's Farm Market
- ★Ontario Regiment (RCAC) Museum
- ★Parkwood Estate Gardens
- ★The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Where to Eat in Oshawa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avanti Trattoria
- 🍴Berry Hill Food Company
- 🍴Teddy's Restaurant & Deli
- 🍴The Shawarma Spot
- 🍴The White Apron Restaurant
Where to Stay in Oshawa
- 🏨La Quinta Inn & Suites
- 🏨Paddington Place Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Travelodge
Oshawa Travel Guide Sections
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