Historic Archives | From Ship to Shore: Exploring Oshawa's Relationship with Lake Ontario

Oshawa Harbour Re-opening

The brightest light in the harbour’s past is the official opening of the harbour on August 7, 1930 after it had been refurbished. By rebuilding it, the City […]

3000 People Attend Harbour Re-opening

On August 7, 1930, Oshawa Harbour held a grand re-opening after the harbour had been closed for some much-needed construction, which was attended by over 3,000 people.

Top Hat Ceremony

The top hat is still awarded to the captain of the ship who is the first of the season to enter Oshawa Harbour. The top hat is not […]