Parkwood Estate
Designated a National Historic Site in 1989, the sprawling Parkwood Estate was home of the McLaughlin family (the founders of McLaughlin Motors, which would eventually become General Motors of Canada). Tours are available year round. Film enthusiasts may recognize the estate... it has been used as a film set for a number of movies and TV shows, including Billy Madison and X-Men. For more information on Parkwood Estate, click here.
The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum
Military history buffs won't want to miss a visit to the Ontario Regiment Museum, located next to the Oshawa Airport off of Stevenson Road. The museum features over 100 operational military vehicles, the largest collection in North America. Tanks, jeeps, armoured cars and trucks are all on site. For more information, click here.
Canadian Automotive Museum
Located in downtown Oshawa, the Canadian Automotive Museum is a must see for automobile enthusiasts. The museum focuses on Canadian automotive history, and features a variety of cars manufactured in Canada. For more information, click here.
Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Featuring an important collection of Canadian art, Robert McLaughlin Gallery is located in downtown Oshawa, next to Oshawa City Hall. For more information on the Gallery, click here.
