217 Durham 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 217 Durham St, Oshawa. Some good places to grab a bite are The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Oshawa and East Side Mario's. Venture a little further for a meal at Mr Sub, McDonald's or Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Starbucks located at 419 King Street W. Groceries can be found at Zam Zam Food Market which is only a 17 minute walk and you'll find Rexall a 8-minute walk as well. There is a zoo,Reptilia, that is a 3-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 27-minute drive