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.
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
If Lakeridge Health Oshawa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oshawa.
Top hotels in Vanier
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
Was wasnt very clean. Smelled like sirty carpet. Beds were ok. The bathroom needs work. And shower head barely sprayed and was full of calcium buildup. Walls need repair. Breakfast was gross. I even watched the worker microwave the eggs to warm them up then dump them right back into the serving dish. ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
I did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
Very nice affordable mid-week stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
Very outdated,we were disappointed in our room for the money. I would never recommend this place to anyone.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
Need coffee machine in the room
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
Staff was great, very accommodating!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and Parkwood Estate.
