Oshawa, Ontario: Not just a Motor City

Oshawa's early Native American inhabitants participated in the fur trade with the French who considered Oshawa so important that they established a trading post there in the 18th century. While not much fur trading happens at the old trading post town today, visitors are still attracted to the harbour that made the area famous in the first place. 

 During the fall season, Oshawa offers visitors the opportunity to view the beautiful array of colours that result from the changing of the plentiful maple tree leaves. It is an attraction in itself to spend crisp days outdoors and snuggle by an evening fire during the autumn season, however, the tourist season peaks in the summer. Oshawa enjoys its most temperate climate during the summer months with an average temperature of 25 degrees (C) / 75 degrees (F). This is the perfect time to enjoy the many outdoor activities that Oshawa has to offer for singles, couples, and families. 

Because so many of Oshawa's attractions are nature based, there is much to see and do for single travellers. In addition to the lake shore, Oshawa has beautiful creeks, rivers, and tributaries that provide the perfect backdrop for a scenic hike or an exciting fishing trip. Buttermilk Creek located near King's Forest is just an example of one of the many creeks whose lush greenery surrounds beautiful waterfalls. Bike and camping rental equipment is available for singles to explore all Oshawa's shoreline and hiking trails. Single travellers may also join guided hiking tour groups arranged by Oshawa locals. 

Couples visiting Oshawa find that it is a perfect marriage anniversary get away. Oshawa has something to offer for all budgets. The opportunity to discover hidden waterfalls and pools around the many parks often keeps visitors coming back year after year. Couples interested in art can visit the McLaughlin Art Gallery and the Oshawa Down town murals. Oshawa has become a special draw for couples interested in photography as well as those who enjoy boating activities. Sailing vessels may be chartered for day trips around the harbour. 

Family fun is to be had throughout Oshawa. A must see attraction is the Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park which provides its visitors a chance to interact with animal friends in their natural or nearly natural habitat. Camping opportunities abound for families that enjoy outdoor activities. For sports enthusiasts, Oshawa seasonally holds basketball, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse games. The Oshawa's hockey team the Oshawa Generals also provides family friendly entertainment. 

Fine restaurants and accommodations may readily be found in Oshawa. For those who do not wish to camp for the entire vacation, Oshawa hotels offer rooms ranging from comfortable to plush. Besides the hotels, there are also pleasing bed and breakfast establishments interspersed throughout the city. 

Oshawa is also home to many quaint museums because of its rich history. It may have begun as a lake side fur trading post, but it has evolved into a manufacturing hot spot. The infrastructure was built to accommodate the automotive industry as early as the 1900s. Oshawa was in the forefront of car manufacturing and is home to Canada's division of General Motors Company. Museums such as the Oshawa Community Museum and Archives and the Canadian Automotive Museum attract singles, couples, and families alike.

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Parkwood National Historic Site