Oshawa Travel Guide
Ontario, Canada
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, with a population of 247,989. It sits on the north shore of Lake Ontario, east of Toronto, and is served locally by Oshawa Municipal Airport (YOO).
The nearby Lake Ontario coastline includes several beaches within 40 kilometres. Pickering Beach is 13.0 kilometres away, followed by West Beach at 16.1 kilometres, East Beach at 17.4 kilometres and Willow Beach at 39.4 kilometres.
Local time
Population
Weather in Oshawa
Wed
Thu
Fri
Know before you go
Pays in CAD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.
Best time to visit Oshawa
Jan
0°13Feb
1°9Mar
5°12Apr
11°14May
17°12Jun
22°11Jul
25°11Aug
24°10Sep
22°5Oct
15°11Nov
8°11Dec
2°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Oshawa
Pickering Beach
13 km away
West Beach
16.1 km away
East Beach
17.4 km away
Willow Beach
39.4 km away
Things to do in Oshawa
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
art gallery
0.2 km
Canadian Automotive Museum
history museum
0.4 km
Canadian Tank Museum / Ontario Regiment Museum
history museum
3.2 km
Oshawa Museum
history museum
4.8 km
St George's Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.2 km
VIVA Church
christian place of worship
0.3 km
The Biltmore Theatre
music venue
0.3 km
Regent Theatre Ontario Tech
music venue
0.3 km
Getting there
Oshawa Municipal Airport · 3.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.