Whitby and Oshawa

In Oshawa, car lovers can check out the Canadian Automotive Museum to browse the most extensive collection of Canadian-built automobiles. Home to General Motors Canada founder, Samuel McLaughlin, Oshawa has enjoyed a long, rich automotive history. Spend a sunny day perusing Parkwood Estate, donated by the McLaughlin family and one Oshawa’s most alluring attractions with its breathtaking gardens, tea room, and architecture. The stately home and grounds have served as the backdrop for numerous film and television productions over the years.

Whitby is rich in architectural and war history. The impressive Centennial Building built in the mid-1800s was the county’s courthouse until the 1960s. Today, the photogenic location is home to the Whitby Courthouse Theatre and is a popular wedding venue. The Camp X memorial at Intrepid Park in Whitby commemorates the men and women who trained at the British spy school located there during World War II. While Camp X’s buildings are nowhere to be found today, the beautiful lakeside park memorial tells the fascinating story.

Whitby's Station Gallery and Oshawa's Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery showcase the work of area artists, many of whom were inspired by the area's lovely landscape. See those views for yourself nearby Lynde Shores Conservation Area, which includes several trails of varying difficulties, and on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail that connects Whitby and Oshawa and many other lakeside communities along its impressive 3,600 kilometre route. In Oshawa, the Oshawa Creek Trail stretches from Oshawa Harbour north for nearly 10 kilomentres and is popular among hikers and cyclists for its riverside views.