GYMS/REC CENTRES
Courtice Fitness Training Centre (2950 Courtice Rd N, Courtice): courtesy of Sheila Hall from the Durham Physician Engagement Team, all Lakeridge students have free access to the Courtice Fitness Training Centre facilities (you'd only have to pay for classes).
YMCA (99 Mary St N): some leases such as 100 Bond St incorporate access to the YMCA in your rent. Access includes the pool and classes.
Other recommendations for sports/fitness/gyms:
- Planet Fitness (555 Simcoe St S, Oshawa)
- F45 (500 King St W; 1383 Wilson Rd N, Oshawa)
- Orange Theory (789 Taunton Rd E, Oshawa)
- Crunch Fitness (1629 VIctoria St E, Whitby)
- CrossFIt Oshawa (712 Wilson Rd S, Oshawa)
- CrossFit Totality (79 Taunton Rd W, Oshawa)
- Power Yoga Oshawa (866 Taunton Rd W #1): $10 for drop-in community classes on Sundays
- Full Tilt Cycle Durham (1472 Thornton Rd N Unit 13): spin classes
- JAM Durham: Recreational Sports League for Adults
- Durham Muay-Thai and Kickboxing (701 Borck St N #5, Whitby): private group sessions for <$200.
OUTDOORS
Running, Hiking, Biking
There are several great routes and trails in Oshawa/Durham for running, biking, hiking, or simply spending some time outdoors. Within Oshawa, there is Lakeview Park where you can run and enjoy the beautiful waterfront and beach, Oshawa Botanical Garden, and Harmony Creek Trail located in central Oshawa. For biking, there are some good opportunities about 10 minutes north of Oshawa, as well as the Michael Star Trail. If you're looking for trails to hike, check out Durham Regional Forest Trails and Ganaraska Forest Trails! Elsewhere in Durham, the Waterfront Trail goes along our neighbors Pickering, Ajax and Whitby.
Beaches
Iroquois Beach Park in Whitby is situated by a yacht club and is the perfect location for a day outdoors. Grab a Frisbee, some snacks, and a speaker to bring with you to create an immaculate ambiance as you bask in the sun and marvel at the sparkling waters.
Other Parks
If you're moving to Oshawa with your dog, your furry friend might enjoy dog parks such as Harmony Valley and Greenwood!
HEALTH SERVICES
Medical Clinics
- Bowmanville Health Centre (222 King St E)
- Dr. Elena Cioata-Tomsa is a family physician at this location who offered to take in the class of 2027 as her patients if we needed!
- Lakeridge Health Oshawa ER
- Whitby Urgent Care (1615 Dundas St E, Whitby)
- LifeLabs (245 King St W; 11 Gibb St Area J; 1400 Ritson Rd N #107)
- WELL Health Diagnostic Centre (formerly known as MyHealth) (300 King St W Suite 201)
Optometry Clinic
- Dr. Black & Associates Optometrists (136 Simcoe St N)
Dental Clinic
- Salem Dental (36 Salem Rd St, Ajax)
Pharmacies
- Costco (130 Ritson Rd N, Oshawa)
- IDA Windfields Pharmacy & Medical Centre (2620 Simcoe St N Unit 1, Oshawa)
- Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy (1428 Durham Regional Highway 2, Courtice)
Mental Health Services
- At Lakeridge, we also have access to the student counselor, Anna Paolucci (ap161@queensu.ca), through the student services at Queen's. Anna is able to provide support for short term situational crises, anxiety and depression. We also have support from Dr. Renee Fitzpatrick, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a Wellness Advisor.
Sexual Health Clinic
- Durham Region Sexual Health Clinic (by appointment only): located inside the Oshawa Centre mall (419 King St W). Services offered include STI testing/treatment, HIV testing, vaccinations for Hep A& B &HPV, pregnancy testing and PAP tests, IUD insertions, low cost birth control pills, low cost birth control and PAP testing for anyone ages 25 and younger.