Tours
The Downtown Oshawa Walking Tour highlights the history of automotive manufacturing in downtown Oshawa. Oshawa has been home to the McLaughlin Carriage Company, McLaughlin Motor Company, and General Motors of Canada, but today only a few remnants of the city’s former industrial past remain in the downtown core. Expert guides will explore the streetscape and bring to life the people and places that made Oshawa “Canada’s Motor City.”
2023 Walking Tours
Downtown Automotive Heritage Walking Tour (1.5-2 hour tour)
No public dates are currently schedule. Contact the museum to book a group tour.
$15/adult, $13/students and seniors, $7/youth, 5 and under Free, Museum Members Free.
Join us for a downtown Oshawa walking tour combined with a tour of the Canadian Automotive Museum's collection of vehicles built in Oshawa. Oshawa has been home to the McLaughlin Carriage Company, McLaughlin Motor Car Company, and General Motors of Canada, but today only a few remnants of the city’s former industrial past remain in the downtown core. Expert guides will explore the streetscape and bring to life the people and places that made Oshawa “Canada’s Motor City” and along the way you'll discover downtown Oshawa's businesses, history, and public art. The tour will conclude at the Canadian Automotive Museum with an overview of the cars manufactured over the last 100+ years in Oshawa such as McLaughlin-Buicks, Oldsmobiles and Chevrolets.
This event is includes admission to the museum following the tour, members free.
Tour tips:
Wear comfortable shoes.
Dress for all-weather conditions, tours run rain or shine.
Bring a camera.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Tour includes:
90 minute guided tour of downtown Oshawa.
Admission to the museum following the tour.
Local expert guide.
Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the door.
The Canadian Automotive Museum's 2023 walking tours are supported by the City of Oshawa, Pathwise Credit Union and The HISTORY Channel.
