491 Fairlawn St, Oshawa resides in the neighbourhood of McLaughlin. Nearby areas include McLaughlin, Northglen, O'Neill, and Centennial, and the city of Whitby is also close by.

Some good places to grab a bite are China Wok and Super Wok. Venture a little further for a meal at Subway. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Coffee Time located at 500 Rossland Rd W. Groceries can be found at Buckingham Meat Market which is only a 10 minute walk and you'll find Rexall a 14-minute walk as well. 491 Fairlawn St, Oshawa is a 5-minute drive from great parks like Harmony Valley Dog Park, Rotary Sunrise Lake Park and Town of Whitby Dog Park South. 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 29-minute drive