16 Cottingham Crescent, Oshawa resides in the neighbourhood of Farewell. Nearby areas include Lakeview, Farewell, Beaton, and Central Oshawa, and the city of Courtice is also close by.

Some good places to grab a bite are Quick Flame Restaurant and Bar and Mary Brown's Fried Chicken. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Farewell neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Tim Horton's Donuts located at 146 Bloor Street E. For grabbing your groceries, Nadim's No Frills is a 4-minute drive. Love being outside? Look no further than Harmony Valley Dog Park, Rotary Sunrise Lake Park or Whitby Lions Promenade, which are only steps away from 16 Cottingham Crescent, Oshawa. There is a zoo,Reptilia, that is a 6-minute drive and is a great for a family outing.

Getting around the area will require a vehicle, as the nearest transit stop is a TTC BusStop (STARSPRAY LOOP AT LAWRENCE AVE EAST) and is a 30-minute drive