243 Barkley Crescent, 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 a popular area in your vicinity.

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. 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 13-minute walk and you'll find Rexall a 11-minute walk as well. There is a zoo,Reptilia, that is 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