Ontario Tech University has two campuses in Oshawa: north Oshawa and downtown Oshawa, about 5 km apart. Its interactive map, guided tours and transit connections can help you plan which campus to visit and how to get around.
- North Oshawa address: 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5, Canada
- Campus locations: North Oshawa and downtown Oshawa, about 5 km apart
- Tour lengths: About 1 to 1.5 hours at north Oshawa; about 30 to 40 minutes downtown
- Transit: Durham Region Transit and GO buses serve both campuses
Where Ontario Tech University is
Ontario Tech’s north Oshawa campus is at 2000 Simcoe Street North, while its downtown campus is a separate location in Oshawa. The two campuses are about 5 km apart, so check which one you need before setting your route or booking a tour.
The university’s interactive campus map includes north and downtown campus PDFs. It identifies buildings, services, food and beverage locations, parking, sustainability features, and study and lounge spaces, making it a useful starting point for an Ontario Tech University map search.
Campus layout and key locations
The north Oshawa campus brings together academic buildings, student facilities and spaces shared with Durham College. Its faculties include Business and Information Technology, Engineering and Applied Science, Health Sciences, and Science.
Key locations identified on the north campus map include the ACE, Business and IT Building, Campus Fieldhouse, Campus Ice Centre, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Energy Research Centre, Library, OPG Engineering Building, Science Building, Student Centre, and Software and Informatics Research Centre. The map also marks Durham College buildings and shared buildings alongside Ontario Tech facilities.
Use the map to locate the buildings and services relevant to your visit, then check the campus name: a north campus destination and a downtown campus destination are not interchangeable.
How do you get to campus from Whitby?
Ontario Tech is about a 12-minute drive from Lucien Motel, a motel in Whitby. Both Oshawa campuses are served by Durham Region Transit routes and GO buses, and you can take the GO Train to Oshawa station and continue by Durham Region Transit.
If you’re travelling through Whitby GO, allow time to get from the station into central Whitby.
The university gives approximate travel times of 1 hour and 28 minutes from Union Station to the north Oshawa campus, and 1 hour and 8 minutes to the downtown campus.
If your trip starts at Whitby GO, the route from Whitby GO Station to central Whitby can help you plan that leg. Routes and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Daily parking is available in several campus lots, including Founders 2, Founders 4, Founders 5, Commencement North, Commencement South, Simcoe Village, Visitor Lot 1, and Babcock Field. For ungated lots, payment is through the HONK Mobile app or a designated-area QR code; the university describes campus parking as cashless and says it accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Visa Debit.
Weekday parking costs $5 per hour, up to a $20 maximum until 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., the flat rate is $5 until 5:00 a.m.; weekend parking is $5 for the day. Paid parking is in effect 24/7. Check Ontario Tech’s parking and transit pages for current details before travelling.
Campus tours and visitor access
Ontario Tech offers guided campus tours in person or virtually, personalized around prospective students’ program interests. Book through the university’s tour booking page. North Oshawa tours take about 1 to 1.5 hours, while downtown Oshawa tours take about 30 to 40 minutes.
North Oshawa tours begin at the Welcome Centre on the main floor of the Software and Informatics Research Centre, 40 Conlin Road, Oshawa. The guide arrives 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start.
The booking page’s 48-hour reminder email provides detailed parking instructions; for these tours, visitors are directed to park in Founders 3, avoid pay-and-display, and display the pass received at check-in.
Tours are designed for prospective students, and labs are not included for health and safety and scheduling reasons. The university says the tour route is accessible to people using personal mobility devices; visitors who need additional accommodations can email tours@ontariotechu.ca.
Outdoor campus green spaces and walking paths welcome community members. Most university buildings are open during regular weekday business hours, while after-hours and weekend access is limited to students, faculty, staff, and approved guests with valid university identification. Research labs, classrooms, residences, and staff-only zones require authorization; check in at a main reception area for directions and assistance.
FAQs
How many Ontario Tech campuses are in Oshawa?
There are two: north Oshawa and downtown Oshawa. They are about 5 km apart.
Can you take a campus tour?
Yes. Guided tours are available in person or virtually and are personalized around prospective students’ program interests. Book through the university’s tour booking page.
Are Ontario Tech campuses accessible by public transit?
Yes. Durham Region Transit routes and GO buses serve both Oshawa campuses. You can also take the GO Train to Oshawa station and connect by Durham Region Transit.
What else can you visit in the area?
Heber Down Conservation Area is another local landmark. The Heber Down Conservation Area guide covers planning a visit there.
Where can you find accommodation information for a campus visit?
The guide to hotels near Ontario Tech University focuses on staying in Whitby.