Overview
Whitby is a suburban town in the Greater Toronto Area, offering heritage sites, conservation areas, and waterfront trails as a quiet counterpoint to nearby Toronto. It works best as a day trip or stopover for those exploring Durham region, with 140,000 residents and ties to Whitby, England.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited accommodation options in Whitby itself - primarily motels. Broader choice available in Toronto or Oshawa.
Culture
Named after Whitby, England (fishing town in North Yorkshire). Twin towns include Longueuil (Quebec), Feldkirch (Austria), and Whitby (England). Town incorporated 1855.
Transport
GO Transit rail and bus connect Whitby to Toronto and Oshawa. Durham Region Transit provides local buses. Presto card accepted on both systems. Local taxis available.