Oshawa's Automotive Community: 1867-1937 - Canadian Automotive Museum Talk

From a humble 19th century carriage works to the largest automotive assembly plant in North America, Oshawa, Ontario has produced more than 20 million transportation vehicles. The legacy of producing carriages and automobiles has shaped a unique community, which continues to evolve in the 21st century. Canadian Automotive Museum Curator, Alexander Gates and Special Project Coordinator, Dumaresq de Pencier explore Oshawa's automotive community origins up through the 1930s. This talk includes an overview of the McLaughlin Carriage Works, the development of the first McLaughlin-Buick automobiles, the formation of General Motors Canada, and the boom years of the 1920s. This talk is part of the Oshawa's Automotive Community exhibit funded by Digital Museums Canada. Visit the Oshawa's Automotive Community Exhibit online. https://www.communitystories.ca/projects/oshawas-automotive-community/ This online talk was part of the Canadian Automotive Museum's Third Thursday lecture series. These online talks are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To view future talks visit https://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com/events. The Canadian Automotive Museum is a registered Canadian charity and a suggested donation of $10 goes toward covering the cost of hosting these virtual events. Donors who make a contribution of over $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt. https://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com/donate

Added 17 Aug 2026