Explore Oshawa Communities

Discover Oshawa neighbourhoods, schools, amenities and local lifestyles. Find the community that feels like home.

Find Your Place in Oshawa

Oshawa offers a wide variety of neighbourhoods, from growing residential communities in the north to established streets, family-friendly areas and Lake Ontario waterfront settings.

We've organized Oshawa into four community guides to make exploring easier. Choose an area below to discover neighbourhood profiles, school resources and available homes.

Explore Oshawa's Four Community Areas

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North Oshawa Communities

Explore Windfields, Kedron, Taunton and Samac. Discover newer residential neighbourhoods, schools, shopping and connections to Ontario Tech University and Durham College.

Explore North Oshawa Communities
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West & Mid-Town Oshawa

Explore established neighbourhoods including McLaughlin and The Glens, with mature residential streets, local parks, schools and everyday amenities.

Explore West & Mid-Town Oshawa
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East Oshawa Family Enclaves

Discover communities including Pinecrest and Eastdale, with residential neighbourhoods, parks, recreation facilities and local shopping.

Explore East Oshawa Communities
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South Waterfront & Rural Oshawa

Explore Lakeview, waterfront communities, established southern neighbourhoods and the quieter rural surroundings of Oshawa.

Explore South Waterfront & Rural Oshawa

Living in Oshawa

Choosing where to live involves more than finding a home. Explore some of the factors that make Oshawa's neighbourhoods different.

Schools & Education

Oshawa offers public and Catholic elementary and secondary schools, as well as post-secondary education at Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Trent University's Durham GTA campus. Confirm school eligibility and boundaries directly with the appropriate school board.

Transportation & Commuting

Oshawa is connected by Highway 401, Highway 407, GO Transit and Durham Region Transit. Transportation options vary by neighbourhood, making location an important consideration when choosing a home.

Parks & Recreation

Explore Lakeview Park, the Lake Ontario waterfront, conservation areas, community recreation facilities and neighbourhood parks throughout the city.

Housing & Neighbourhoods

Oshawa offers detached homes, townhouses, condominiums, established residential streets and newer subdivisions. Each area has its own character, amenities and housing options.

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