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Samac

Samac in Oshawa, ON — food, shopping, parks.

Garland · 10 parks & green spaces · 26 places to eat

open now 65 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Samac a good place to live?

Samac has 23 parks and green spaces, 26 places to eat, and 13 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 41 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Samac?

There are 41 homes for sale in and around Samac, priced from $3,000 to $1,348,000 (median about $399,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Samac known for?

Samac is known locally for landmarks like Garland, its 26-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Samac this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Samac, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Samac best for?

Based on what's here, Samac suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Samac

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    Three hand-picked days through Samac, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Naanaagide’endamowin Courtyard Park
    3. Lunch Fresh Food Company Restaurant
    4. Treat St. Louis Bar & Grill Chicken
    5. Browse Durham College Bookstore Books
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Conlin Woods Park Park
    2. Picnic Polonsky Commons Park
    3. Grab a bite Marketplace Cafeteria Quick bite
    4. Run around Simcoe Village Meadow Park
    5. Casual dinner Subway Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Garland Artwork
    2. Coffee McCoy's Burger Company Burger
    3. Local shop Food Go Supermarket
    4. Dinner out Bang Bang Burrito Mexican
    5. Tonight Women’s Wellness Forest Retreat: Yoga, Sound Bath & Solstice Celebration 2026-06-20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Tim Hortons Express
    Starbucks
    Durham College Bookstore
    Lovell Drugs
    St. Louis Bar & Grill
    Tim Hortons
    Hunter's Kitchen

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Samac? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Samac?

    Samac has 10 parks and green spaces, 26 places to eat, and landmarks like Garland. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Samac?

    Most of Samac is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Samac?

    Samac sits in Oshawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Samac?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Samac, and can connect you with a local agent.