About Us

Welcome to Trans Canada Nissan

in Peterborough, Ontario


A Word from the
President

Serving the Peterborough and surrounding area, Trans Canada Nissan is your premier retailer for new and used vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. Our dedicated sales staff and trained technicians are here to make your auto shopping experience fun and easy.

More Than Four Decades of Outstanding Service

Trans Canada Motors has been part of the Peterborough community since 1971. At this time, Paul and Dorothy O’Reilly left Toronto to begin what would end up becoming one of the most recognized dealerships in the area, due to the unique familial feeling experienced by everyone stepping through their doors.

The business began as the By-Pass Texaco on Lansdowne East. It quickly became a hot spot for commuters on their way to and from the capital or during visits to the beautiful countryside. People regularly made a pit stop to fill up their tanks, as it was conveniently located and most cars then consumed twice as much fuel as today.

At that time, automobile manufacturers were busy expanding across the globe. The Big Three dominated everywhere, and smaller imported vehicle manufacturers were not considered a threat in North America.

These smaller manufacturers asked strong businesses to introduce their new vehicles into the market, which gave Trans Canada Motors an exciting new opportunity. New cars were added to the mix, with Fiat being the first. Nissan was among those, although they used the name Datsun until 1984.

Treated Like Family at Trans Canada Nissan

After more than 50 years, Trans Canada Nissan has doubled its size and continues to provide high-quality vehicles to customers. Our staff, many of whom have been here for years, have helped build our familial atmosphere through their dedication and genuine interest in assisting customers. This is who we are.

As we continue to build on our core values, we welcome you to experience the difference yourself at Trans Canada Nissan. Call us today and learn more about our vehicles and services.