Top 3 Abandoned Places In Oshawa

There are so many abandoned places in Oshawa! This is a list of the top three abandoned places in Oshawa. Browse through all abandoned places in Oshawa

1. Classic cars in the bush

Classic cars in the bush

Was biking in the area, came across bunch of cars in the forest from Model T to mid 80s cars. Quite a view! Could be abandoned portion of car Record in the area. Not sure if area with really old cars is really abandoned or just not being used.

2. Harmony: the Forgotten Village

The village of Harmony existed at the corners of Harmony Road and Highway 2 in what was once the Township of East Whitby (now Oshawa). A little over a century or so ago, Harmony was a little hamlet east of Oshawa on the old Kingston Rd. Settlement first began in the area in 1801 by the Farewell family.

Growth of the town to the west eventually ended up with Harmony being swallowed up by the City of Oshawa during the 1950s. In order to widen Highway 2 to four lanes to accommodate the high volume of traffic at the east end of the city, many of the original homes of Harmony were demolished, and the Farewell Pioneer Cemetery was moved south on Harmony.

Unknown Burial Ground- In 2007 while digging behind St Gertrude(a)s Church human remains were found in an unregistered cemetery. There is evidence that these bones belonged to the first settlers. Today this cemetery is gated off with a cross that reads "In Remembrance of all those who are buried here".

Possible last names of the early pioneers buried here include: Farewell, Pickell, Stone, Annis, Rogers, Wilson, Coryell and Dearborn.

3. Port Oshawa Marina

Port Oshawa Marina closed its doors over seven years ago. Since then, debate has ranged about what to do with Oshawa(a)s harbourfront. The marina once housed a clubhouse, showering facilities as well as a swimming pool. The channel led out to Lake Ontario just adjacent to Lakeview Park. As a former member, sailing out on Canada Day to see the fireworks amid a small sea of silent sail and motor boats was one of life(a)s better moments. Now the marina sits silent and still.

UPDATE - August 2016 by KnightHawk

Access to the site is easy, but beware of wild parsnip along the way. I even encountered a couple of people fishing while I was walking in. Down by the crane sits a nondescript building that in it's time, must have been a very nice clubhouse, complete with bar, dance floor, and kitchen facilities. Vandals have been at work inside, smashing all the glass & putting holes in the walls. Someone even started a small fire on the floor.

I found the Visitor Parking and Dock 1 signs to be ironic, given what has become of this location.