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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OshawaOshawa - Wikipedia

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   Oshawa (/ ˈ ɒ ʃ ə w ə / OSH-ə-wə, also US: /-w ɑː,-w ɔː /-⁠wah, -⁠waw; 2021 population 175,383; [4] CMA 415,311) [6] is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario, approximately 60 km (37 mi) east of Downtown Toronto.

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3. www.oshawa.caCity of Oshawa

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   The City of Oshawa is located on the shores of Lake Ontario with a lively downtown core, rustic countryside, historic sites, creative dining destinations, popular annual events and attractions, arts and cultural experiences.

4. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attractions-g155003THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Oshawa - Tripadvisor

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   Top Things to Do in Oshawa, Ontario: See Tripadvisor's 17,115 traveller reviews and photos of Oshawa tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Oshawa.

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5. www.durham.ca › en › tourismCity of Oshawa - Durham Tourism

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   Oshawa’s vibrant downtown core features unique gift shops, multicultural restaurants and entertainment. Enjoy compositions from the repertoires of the Ontario Philharmonic. Watch a play at the Oshawa Little Theatre or enjoy the award-winning Canada Day celebration.

6. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleOshawa - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Oshawa’s initial function as a transportation centre was based on its excellent harbour, good road connections and the Grand Trunk Railway, which was completed in 1856 from Toronto to Montreal. Manufacturingsoon took precedence. Especially notable was the Oshawa Manufacturing Company, owned by Joseph Hall, who developed it into the largest producer...

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   McLaughlin Carriage Works, developer of the McLaughlin-Buick automobile, soon became Oshawa’s dominant manufacturer. In 1918, the McLaughlin Motor Car Company and the Chevrolet Motor Car Company of Canada were merged into General Motors of Canada Ltd(GM). Local entrepreneur Robert S. “Colonel Sam”McLaughlinas president. In the years that followed, ...

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   For over a century, the automotive industrywas the principle employer in Oshawa. However, major issues began to arise due to outsourcing. Outsourcing is the practice of ordering materials formerly produced at the General Motors plant from offsite suppliers, which are often non-union and pay lower wages. This issue became the focus of a strike at Os...

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   Oshawa is home to Durham College, part of Ontario's network of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. There are also several museums: Canadian Automotive Museum, Oshawa Aeronautical Military and Industrial Museum and Robert Stuart Aeronautical Museum. The Oshawa Community Museum consists of three historic homes featuring local historical artifact...

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7. www.oshawatourism.comHome | Oshawa Tourism

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   I bet you had no idea that there were so many unique, exciting opportunities in Oshawa! Oshawa Tourism is here to expose you to the incredibly active, unique, creative, and engaging collective of makers, creators, and businesses within our vibrant community.

8. www.britannica.com › place › OshawaOshawa | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 12, 2024 · Oshawa, city, regional municipality of Durham county, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It lies on the north shore of Lake Ontario, just northeast of Toronto. It was founded as Skea’s Corners (1795).