Waterfront Trail - Along the Canadian Shores of Lake Ontario

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Whitby - www.whitby.ca

Route

With the exception of a short distance on Victoria Street, Whitby's Waterfront Trail is off-road and paved. There are a number of beautiful natural areas to enjoy, for example Lynde Shore Conservation Area and Thickson's Woods, the last remnant of old-growth white pines on the north shore of Lake Ontario. The Rowe House, the first mayor's house, is open for you to explore Whitby's history. New in 2005 is Port Whitby Marina's Clubhouse. This facility is open to the public and is an excellent short stop for food and refreshment.

  • Victoria Street is a busy road with gravel shoulders - use extreme caution.
  • Cycling on the paths through Thickson's Woods is prohibited.
  • Bridge crossing over Corbett Creek.

Lynde Shores - Whitby

Main Access Points (with parking)

  • Port Whitby Rotary Sunrise Lake Park - 269 Water St.
  • Heydenshore Kiwanis Park - 589 Water St.
  • GO Transit - Whitby Station - 1350 Brock St. South

Resources

Local Maps

Whitby appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:

Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa 1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com

Complete map of Whitby's Waterfront Trail available on the Town's website www.whitby.ca - click on tourism

Tourism Information  



 

     
Public Transit Information:  
  • GO Transit - Train & Bus Station
    1350 Brock Street South
    Phone: 416-869-3200, toll free 1-888-438-6646
    Website: www.gotransit.com

 

     

Things to Do

    
Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions)
  • Whitby Courthouse Theatre
    416 Centre Street South
    Phone: 905-668-1171
    Admission Charge: By donation
    Website: www.whitbytheatre.org
  • Whitby Farmer's Market
    Colborne and Green Streets
    Phone: 905-668-8394
    Admission Charge: No
    Website: N/A
  • Captain James Rowe House
    301 Front St.
    Phone: 905-665-5600
  • Windsor Bay Park
    Located Front St and Brock St in Whitby, this once forgotten park is being restored by local residents through tree plantings and the installation of park benches. The Committee hopes to transform the park into a community amenity and a natural sanctuary for migrating birds.

  • Iroquois Park Sport Centre
    500 Victoria St. W.
    Phone: 905-668-7765
    Admission Charge: No
    Website: www.iroquoispark.com

  • Thickson's Woods
    Thickson's Rd
    Admission Charge: No
    Phone: (905) 725-2116
    Email: nature@thicksonswoods.com
    Website: www.thicksonswoods.com


Annual Festivals on the Waterfront  
 
   
Trail Connections  
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Where to Stay

  • Ezra Annes B & B
    239 Wellington St.
    Phone: 1-800-213-1257
    Website: www.ezraannes.com



Cycling Shops


     

Marinas

  • Whitby Yacht Club
    701 Gordon St.
    Phone: 905-668-1391
    Transient Docks: No
    Website: www.wyc.ca
  • Port Whitby Marina
    301 Watson St.
    Phone: 905-668-1900
    Transient Docks: Yes
    Website: www.whitby.ca


     

Community Waterfront Volunteer Opportunities

 
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