Whitby

As of September 2015 Whitby’s Waterfront Trail is off-road and paved thanks to a generous grant from the Government of Ontario’s PanAm Legacy Fund, which closed the gap on the west side of the Whitby Waterfront Trail. The Whitby Waterfront Trail now travels thorough Lynde Shores Conservation Area, connecting to two Provincially significant wetlands.

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. Port Whitby Marina’s Clubhouse is open to the public and is an excellent short stop for food and refreshment.

• Seasonal access through Port Whitby Marina. Trail is open from June to September between the hours of 7 am to 9 pm. All other times use Charles/Watson route. When open the Marina offers trail users washrooms, refreshments through vending machines, staff with first aid training and information
• Beaches at Lake Park and Heydenshore Kiwanis Park
• Wonderful birding opportunities along the meadows of Ronald C Deeth Park and Thickson’s Woods
• Bridge crossing over Corbett Creek

Trail Closure:

The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Whitby from Thickson Road to Intrepid Park is closed through Summer 2021. This includes Thickson Woods Nature Reserve which will be fully closed beginning June 21 through the end of the trail reconstruction period. Please follow the link below for more details.