Oshawa is the largest city in Durham and the eastern anchor of the GTA. Its identity was built on General Motors, whose Parkwood Estate and assembly plant are still landmarks, but the growth now comes from Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Lakeridge Health Oshawa in the north end. Downtown is revitalising around the Tribute Communities Centre and the Regent Theatre.
The housing market runs from century homes and bungalows in the south and central neighbourhoods to the newer subdivisions of Windfields, Taunton and Kedron near the campuses and Highway 407. Oshawa GO on the Lakeshore East line offers all-day trains to Union, and the 401, 407 and 418 serve drivers.
Why people choose Oshawa
- Older homes downtown and in the south, 1990s to 2010s subdivisions in the north (Windfields, Taunton, Kedron)
- Oshawa GO with all-day trains to Union
- Lakeview Park and the waterfront, Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, Second Marsh
- Two post-secondary campuses and the region's largest hospital
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Why do investors look at Oshawa?
Two post-secondary campuses, a large hospital and prices below the rest of the GTA support steady rental demand.
Which Oshawa neighbourhoods are newest?
Windfields, Taunton, Kedron and the streets around Ontario Tech in the north.
How long is the GO train from Oshawa?
About 55 to 60 minutes to Union, with all-day service and VIA Rail from the same station.