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.
Ontario Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe at Ontario Tech University as part of your travels around Oshawa.
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.
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
"Great location. Would like improvement on breakfast meal. Sausage rounds were gross."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
"Hotel room and parking were great. Disappointed to find out most of the ‘restaurants’ listed on their website were kiosks with the two main restaurants being located in the casino itself, meaning children couldn’t eat there which wasn’t clear on the website"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
"All good and enjoyed very much"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
"La chambre était mal entretenue et il y avait de la moisissure dans la douche. Le système de cable ne fonctionnait pas et le mobilier était dans un état lamentable."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
"Propreté et confort du lit"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
"The Hotel and hotel room were very clean with comfortable beds. The staff was friendly. The cost was a very good value as it also included a complimentary breakfast. The location is excellent for those attending events in Toronto and planning to use the GO Train to get downtown."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vanier
McLaughlin
McLaughlin might not have many top sights, but Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and Oshawa Centre 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 Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens.
