18 Thomas St, Oshawa resides in the neighbourhood of Lakeview. Nearby areas include Lakeview, Farewell, Central Oshawa, and Stevenson, and the city of Courtice is also close by.

There are quite a few restaurants to choose from around 18 Thomas St, Oshawa. 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 Captain Georges Fish & Chips and The Baker's Table. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Tim Horton's Donuts located at 146 Bloor Street E. For those that love cooking, Nadim's No Frills is a 4-minute drive. 18 Thomas St, Oshawa is a 7-minute drive from great parks like Harmony Valley Dog Park, Rotary Sunrise Lake Park and Whitby Lions Promenade. 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