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.
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.
Neb's Funworld
Enjoy an outing to Neb's Funworld during your stay in Oshawa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Our pick of the best Vanier Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Oshawa Whitby
"Clean room kitchen"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pickering Casino Resort Hotel
"Room was fantastic"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
"The room was very hot and I couldn’t get the air conditioner to work."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Ajax/Toronto On
"No more comment"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax
"Room and hallways were despicable dirty. Carpets were nor vacuumed since building was opened. Hotel manager was hostile and rude. Front desk staff just waved you off without words. Walking on the carpet in the room was like walking on sand. Pieces of paper and cramps were on the floor under the sink ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Oshawa
"No issues! Popped in and out for one night."
Reviewed on 16 May 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 Ontario Regiment Museum and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens.
