Entertainment Alternatives in Oshawa, ON

Oshawa presents a year-round variety of activities and attractions for visitors and residents alike. Many of Oshawa's cultural facilities and attractions stem from the interests of the McLaughlins,the founding family of General Motors Canada Ltd. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery houses over 3,000 Canadian art masterpieces, with a particular emphasis on the works of the contemporary group "Painters Eleven." Founded in 1967, the Gallery sponsors up to six exhibitions at any given time, in addition to art classes and educational programs for residents of all ages.

Now a National Historic Site, the remarkable home of Col. R. S. (Sam) McLaughlin, Parkwood Estate, is one of Ontario's most popular filming locations. Parkwood features characteristic inter-war years architecture and magnificent gardens. Visitors consider a tour of Parkwood a definite highlight in the Oshawa experience.

There's a lot to celebrate in Oshawa, and celebrate we do, with the annual Waterfront Festival, which kicks off Fiesta, a week-long festival involving a parade, concert, international cuisine, entertainment, a Teddy Bear Picnic and fun, fun, fun! The festival welcomes over 100,000 people each year, who revel in the multi-faceted aspects of the week. Several international pavilions hold open houses; an annual Folk Festival concert is enjoyed by music lovers; and the gala parade involves more than 2,000 participants. Offered by the Oshawa Folk Arts Council since 1961, the event nurtures goodwill and understanding among all people in the Oshawa community and beyond. The Waterfront Festival and Fiesta depend on thousands of volunteers who champion the excitement and diverse richness of multiculturalism.

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Sunday, September 05, 2010