Home to General Motors of Canada - Oshawa headlines the legacy of dominating motor vehicle manufacturing in our nation.  Her roots are tied to the automobile industry and so in lieu of that, this industry was the inspiration for Oshawa’s previous mottos: “The City that Motovates Canada”, and “The City in Motion”.  How fun is that?

Oshawa is regarded as a safe and family-friendly area that is ideal for commuters. It is home to three post-secondary institutions: Durham College, Trent University Durham and Ontario Tech University [formerly the University of Ontario Institute of Technology] as well as the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network. 

With economic pillars, higher education and attracting new business, Oshawa's new motto, "Prepare to be amazed" never seems to fall short.