211 Vancouver St, Oshawa resides in the neighbourhood of Vanier. Nearby areas include Vanier, McLaughlin, Blue Grass Meadows, and Central Oshawa, and the city of Whitby is also close by.

There are quite a few restaurants to choose from around 211 Vancouver St, Oshawa. Some good places to grab a bite are The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oshawa and McDonald's. Venture a little further for a meal at Mr Sub, Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar or Johnny's Original Eatery. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 419 King Street W. Groceries can be found at Freshco which is a 12-minute walk and you'll find Rexall a 10-minute walk as well. There is a zoo,Reptilia, that is only a 27 minute walk 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 27-minute drive