Vanier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
If Lakeridge Health Oshawa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oshawa.
Our pick of the best Vanier Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
Swimming pool out of order and hot tub, parkikg lot rough shape potholes, the 401 kept me up all night no sleep.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Cozy Home. Lovely 3 bedroom house near Restaurants, Park, Supermarket & 401"
Host was very quick to respond to any of my questions. House shows well and is clean.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
Front desk staff could have been more engaging when checking in. Breakfast was typical minus beef burgers vs a sausage, Ham or bacon. Was not typical. Pastry choices were very limited. It was nice and clean though.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
It’s a very good place to stay over at very affordable Price.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
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Reviewed on 19 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.
