The City of Oshawa  is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario and extends to the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is the largest municipality in the Durham Region. Oshawa is an economic leader of Toronto and has been identified by the province as an urban growth center. Oshawa places great emphasis on strengthening its economy, protecting the environment, and improving the quality of life of its citizens.

There is always something to do in Oshawa. If you love the outdoors there are many parks and trails as well as a beach waterfront. Oshawa offers recreation facilities and many yearly events, as well as live theatre, the Oshawa Generals Hockey club , art galleries, museums, and the Oshawa zoo . If you love to shop then Oshawa is the right place for you. There are many small boutiques throughout Oshawa as well as many recognizable brand name stores -especially since Oshawa is home to the largest shopping mall east of Toronto; the Oshawa Centre .

At less than an hour drive from both Toronto and cottage country, Oshawa provides a perfect medium between urban living and rural landscapes. Listed as one of the top 25 cities to live in Canada, and offering the most affordable housing options in the GTA; Oshawa provides many things for its citizens.

Oshawa is also to be admired for its education facilities. There are more than 50 primary and secondary schools in the city, as well as several private and Montessori schools. Oshawa is also home to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology  (UOIT) as well as the outstanding Durham College , which both offer exceptional post-secondary education.

Oshawa strives to be a sustainable community with initiatives to plant 1,500 trees yearly and initiatives to maintain the 123 hectare wetland, wildlife reserve, and the Oak Ridges Moraine . With over 20 kilometers of outdoor trails, the city provides many ways to enjoy its natural landscapes.