Whitby, Ontario

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Lakefront town, two heritage downtowns, an hour from Toronto.

Discover Whitby’s waterfront, historic downtowns, great food, outdoor adventures and family-friendly experiences, all just east of Toronto.

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Where to Start

Three Places to Wander

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Downtown Whitby

Heritage main streets around Brock and Dundas, with independent shops, cafés and Celebration Square.

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Downtown Brooklin

Whitby’s second heritage downtown, a village main street in the north of town.

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Port Whitby & Waterfront

The harbour, the marina, the pier out to the lighthouse and the Waterfront Trail in both directions.

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Find Your Be

Pick the one that sounds like your kind of day.

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Be Curious

Two historic downtowns, family entertainment, waterfront trails and the attractions that keep people coming back.

Things to Do
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Be Hungry

Award-winning kitchens, independent breweries and a Food Guide built for people who plan trips around dinner.

Eat & Drink
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Be Daring

Climb it, paddle it, golf it, hike it. Whitby’s outdoors runs from the Lake Ontario shoreline to the trails inland.

Outdoors & Trails
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Be Inspired

Travelling solo, with the family, or chasing something new? Start with our stories and itineraries.

Trip Ideas
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Be Ready

Where to stay, how to get here, what’s open and what to know before you go.

Plan Your Visit
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Be There

Festivals, markets, live music and seasonal celebrations, all year long.

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Featured Trip Idea

Chickadee Walk

Hand-feed chickadees at Lynde Shores, then meet the family the shoreline is named for at Lynde House, Whitby’s oldest home and a War of 1812 tavern. Warm up downtown and finish at a Nordic spa or a gallery.

Time
Half a day, about 5 to 6 hours
Getting around
Car or taxi between stops
Best season
Best December to March
Good for
Families, couples, solo
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What’s On

Be Here When It Happens

Whitby runs on a year-round calendar of festivals, markets, live music and seasonal celebrations. Check what’s on before you pick your dates — chances are something is happening the weekend you’re here.

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Coming Up in Whitby

Local organizers bringing visitors to town, with support from the Host in Whitby Grant Program.

Whitby in the News

What People Are Saying

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