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
The breakfast was not satisfactory and could have been better
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Cozy Home. Lovely 3 bedroom house near Restaurants, Park, Supermarket & 401"
Lovely properly. Host was friendly and very helpful. Be happy to stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
A minute away from Trent University!!
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
Gteat
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
The staff here were great and the hotel is clean, bright and easy to navigate. The location off Hwy 401 was easy to get to. It was a great find.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Whitby, ON - Toronto East
The room was clean. The concierge was pleasant and professional. Comfortble beds and nice hot shower.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vanier
McLaughlin
McLaughlin might not have many top sights, but Oshawa Centre and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens 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 All or Nothing Brewhouse & Distillery.
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 Parkwood Estate.
Lakeview
If you're spending some time in Lakeview, Lake Ontario and Lakeview Park Beach 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 Parkwood Estate.
