🌿 Ultimate Oshawa Day Trip: Mansions, Zoos & Hot Springs! ⛲️🦌

Pack your bags for a perfect one-day escape from Toronto! This itinerary blends history, wildlife, and relaxation—ending with a soothing spa retreat in Whitby. 🎒✨ 🚗 Recommended Route: 1️⃣ Parkwood Estate → 2️⃣ Oshawa Zoo → 3️⃣ Wutai Shan Buddhist Temple (optional) → 4️⃣ Thermëa Spa Village ⛲️ 𝟭. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 📍 270 Simcoe St N, Oshawa A glamorous Italian-style mansion with stunning gardens—every corner is Instagram gold! 📸 Guided tours ($18, 90 mins) reveal fascinating history (fun fact: it’s a filming location for X-Men!). Don’t miss: The gift shop for cute Jelly Cat finds! 🧸🤫 🦙 𝟮. 𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼 & 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 📍 3377 Grandview St N, Oshawa 🎟️ *$17/adult | $13/child* Cozy, interactive zoo with llamas, goats, deer, and more! Feed them popcorn ($3.50)—they’ll adorably swarm you! 🍿🐏 Chill vibes, no crowds—ideal for animal lovers! ♨️ 𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺ë𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 (𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗯𝘆) 📍 4015 Cochrane St, Whitby 🎟️ $125 (⚠️ Book ahead!) Nordic-style thermal baths, saunas, and steam rooms surrounded by nature. 🌲💦 Hot tip: Soak in the outdoor pools at sunset—pure magic! 🌅🧖‍♀️ 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Trip: ✔️ History + nature + relaxation = Balanced day! ✔️ Budget-friendly (except the spa—worth it!). ✔️ Less than 1 hour from Toronto—easy drive! #TorontoDayTrip #OntarioTravel #SpaRetreat #ZooFun #ExploreOshawa #WeekendVibes