The Canadian Automotive Museum (CAM) in Oshawa has announced the resumption of its popular walking tours from next month.
The upcoming tour dates are April 2, April 23, and May 7 starting at 11 am. Participants can buy their tickets online, which are $14 for adults, $12 for 65+ and students, and $6 for 6-17 years of age. Children below 5 go free. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all tickets must be pre-purchased through the museum’s website.
The ticket includes a walking tour of downtown Oshawa as well as a visit to the Canadian Automotive Museum with its collection of famous vehicles, most built in Oshawa.
This award-winning volunteer-led not-for-profit museum has been rated No.1 thing to do in Oshawa by Tripadvisor, and the #1 visited place for Doors Open Oshawa. It has seen increased yearly attendance upwards of 300 per cent within the last seven years.
“In fact, the museum had over 1,000 people from across the GTA – and beyond – during March Break,” CAM Director Gregory Johnston, told Durham Post.
In our two-hour walk, we not only explain about the museum and its exhibits, we also highlight the history of Oshawa, said Johnston. The museum is a draw for tourists and visitors to Oshawa and helps contribute to the economy of the downtown and the wider city.
Expert guides help tour participants explore the streetscape and bring to life the people and places that made Oshawa ‘Canada’s Motor City’. Along the way participants are shown downtown Oshawa’s businesses, history, and public art. The tour concludes 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.
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.
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; and
- Guests are asked to wear a face mask and respect social distancing.
Tour includes:
- 90 minute guided tour of downtown Oshawa;
- Admission to the museum following the tour;
- Local expert guide; and
- Tickets can be pre-purchased online.
The Canadian Automotive Museum was established in 1962 as a community project of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce to promote the history of the automotive industry and to promote tourism in the area. At the time, a number of prominent Oshawa residents made financial contributions or provided interest-free loans to acquire a former car dealership on Simcoe Street. It was converted into a facility where antique automobiles and related artifacts could be displayed. The Canadian Automotive Museum opened in 1963 and was incorporated in October 1964 as a charitable, not-for-profit institution.
Today, the Canadian Automotive Museum continues to maintain the nearly century-old former car dealership building at 99 Simcoe St. South. The main floor holds the majority of European vehicles, while the second floor tells the story of automotive manufacturing in Canada. A gift shop and reference library compliment the automobiles and the adjoining lot hosts drive-ins and car shows. It also has a children’s activity area.
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