The Perfect Itinerary in for Museum Lovers!

Thank you for considering The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa. We hope you choose to stay with us and create unforgettable moments along the way. We’ve got countless suggestions on how to spend the perfect day, but here are a few of our favorites to get you started.

Morning Day 1: The Canadian Automotive Museum is an automobile museum is a seven minute walk from the hotel. The museum features many Canadian-made cars as the automobile industry, specifically Canada, which has always been at the forefront of Oshawa's economy. Kids will love Pixar’s Lightning McQueen which is on display in the main gallery. Address: 99 Simcoe Street South. Phone: (905) 576-1222

Lightning McQueen at the Canadian Auto Museum Canadian Auto Museum Exterior

Afternoon Day 1: The hotel is a ten minute walk to , which was the residence of Samuel McLaughlin (founder of General Motors of Canada) and was home to the McLaughlin family from 1917 until 1972. Parkwood’s beauty and history provide a backdrop for film work and professional photography.The estate is a busy wedding destination and appears regularly as the backdrop in fashion photography and magazine ads, and it is one of ’s most popular locations for location filming. Many of your favourite movies and TV shows have been filmed here. Address: 270 Simcoe Street North. Phone: (905) 433-4311

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The Perfect Itinerary in Oshawa for Museum Lovers!

Front Entrance of the Estate Parkwood Estate Fountains Iconic photograph and filming location

Morning Day 2: The Ontario Regiment Museum is a seven minute drive away from the hotel. The Museum is composed with more than 100 Operational Military Vehicles; Jeeps, Trucks, and Tanks and has the largest collection in . Check out Tank Saturday’s where you can ride in the tank. You will be thrilled to check in with their Artificial Intelligence Master Corporal Lana upon arrival. Address: 1000 Stevenson Road North. Phone: (905) 728-6199

Tanks at the Museum Tank Saturdays

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