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.
Neb's Funworld
Enjoy an outing to Neb's Funworld during your stay in Oshawa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Vanier
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
Elevator was not working. No hot water at all for shower.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
Awesome
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
Clean. Comfortable room. The pool was a good size for kids. The breakfast was lacking.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
Started with the signage not being lit so we missed it the first time. Then pulling into the parking lot there were multiple police cars and multiple officers in the hotel sitting in the hallways. Check in was easy. Friendly staff but when we got up to the room, key cards didn’t work so we had to ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Room was in good condition. A bit surprised that there was no glass of paper cup in the room to get a drink of water or brush my teeth. Also try eating cereal out of a small bowl with a wooden teaspoon. A couple of hot breakfast choices would be nice as well. Staff were courteous.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa Downtown - Toronto Area by IHG
Gross Small Terrible Over priced
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 Canadian Automotive Museum.
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.
Lakeview
If you're spending some time in Lakeview, Lakeview Park Beach and Lake Ontario 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.
