Vanier in Oshawa, ON — shopping, food.
1 parks & green spaces · 8 places to eat
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Vanier is a walker's paradise neighbourhood in Oshawa (Walk Score 97/100 — daily errands need no car). Homes for sale here run a median of about $499,900. There are 4 schools within the area. 9 transit stops nearby. It's close to major roads, so expect some traffic noise. And 4 parks and green spaces, 8 places to eat, and 15 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.
There are 5 homes for sale in and around Vanier, priced from $440,000 to $849,000 (median about $499,900). See the Homes page for current listings.
There are 4 schools in and around Vanier including College Hill Public School, Village Union Public School, École élémentaire catholique Corpus-Christi. See the guide below for what's closest.
Vanier is known locally for its 8-strong food and drink scene.
There are 30 events on this week in and around Vanier, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Based on what's here, Vanier suits families and the outdoors, shopping and errands, first-time buyers.
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Three hand-picked days through Vanier, every stop a real place.
Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch
Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite
Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner
From homes on the market right now in and around Vanier.
4 schools mapped in and around Vanier, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.
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Vanier has 1 parks and green spaces, 8 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Most of Vanier is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
Vanier sits in Oshawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Vanier, and can connect you with a local agent.
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