638 Balsam Crescent, Oshawa resides in the neighbourhood of Lakeview. Nearby areas include Lakeview, Stevenson, Farewell, and Vanier, and the city of Courtice is also a popular area in your vicinity.

Some good places to grab a bite are Mary Brown's Fried Chicken and Quick Flame Restaurant and Bar. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Lakeview neighbourhood's restaurants. 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 6-minute drive. If you're an outdoor lover, property residents of 638 Balsam Crescent, Oshawa are a 7-minute drive from Rotary Sunrise Lake Park, Whitby Lions Promenade and Harmony Valley Dog Park. There is a zoo,Reptilia, that is a 5-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