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Oshawa, Ontario

Transportation in Oshawa

Detailed transportation data — sourced from authoritative datasets and normalized for direct comparison.

Transportation in Oshawa, Ontario

Getting around Oshawa is facilitated by Durham Region Transit, providing comprehensive bus services connecting to neighboring municipalities and GO Transit rail lines for commuters heading into Toronto. Highway 401 cuts directly through the city, making automotive travel a primary mode of transit for many residents. Walkability varies significantly, being highest around the downtown core and university districts while remaining car-dependent in sprawling northern suburbs.

Transportation

Avg Commute
32 min
Transit Score
52.0/10
Walkability
58.0/10
Traffic Index
50.00
Car Dependency
High

About Oshawa, Ontario

Oshawa is located in Southern Ontario on the shoreline of Lake Ontario and serves as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area. Historically renowned as the automotive capital of Canada due to its deep roots with General Motors, the city has successfully diversified into education, healthcare, and technology sectors. Today, Oshawa combines its industrial heritage with a growing urban center, featuring vibrant arts districts, sprawling parklands, and expanding residential communities that attract families and professionals alike.

About Ontario

Ontario, Canada, is a large and diverse province known for its vibrant multiculturalism and varied landscapes, from fertile farmlands to the Canadian Shield. The economy is robust and diverse, with major industries including manufacturing (especially automotive, information and communication technologies, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices), financial services, and other knowledge-intensive sectors. Living in Ontario generally offers a high quality of life with strong job markets, particularly in cities like Toronto and Ottawa, and access to healthcare and infrastructure. However, the cost of living is higher than the Canadian average, with housing, groceries, and transportation being the most significant expenses, and the climate features four distinct seasons with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

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