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See and Do

With two historic downtowns, renowned attractions, family fun destinations and exciting events – explore Whitby!
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Food and Drink

Whitby is home to award-winning culinary businesses. Discover Whitby's Food Guide and explore the Whitby Brewery Passport. 
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Plan Your Visit

Find helpful information like answers to FAQs, local accommodations and explore our tourism maps. 
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Get Inspired

Travelling alone, with family, or seeking an adventure? Check out our stories and itineraries for some inspiration.

Win a Tandem Kayak Adventure in Whitby!

Ready to light up your summer nights? Enter for your chance to win one of TWO tandem kayak experiences for you and three friends with Illuminated Escapes in Whitby! 

Enter in one or both ways below:

  • Follow @ExploreWhitby and @TorontoKayaks on Instagram, like and tag a friend in the contest post
  • Stop by our Visitor's Centre at 297 Front Street West and submit a physical ballot

Contest closes on July 5 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). 

Enter the Illuminated Escapes Contest View Contest Rules

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Ignite Fun This Summer

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Journey Through Whitby's Brewery Passport

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Stop by the Whitby Visitor's Centre

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Discover Whitby's Food Guide

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Explore Attractions and Entertainment

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Experience the Great Outdoors

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Find Wellness and Relaxation

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About Whitby

The Town of Whitby is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities located in the heart of Durham Region in southern Ontario. Whitby combines a small town welcoming atmosphere with the amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, the largest family entertainment centrum east of Toronto, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year-round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts, culture and food scene. And whether you’ve just sailed into town or have lived here for years, we hope you’ll discover something new to enjoy.

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About the Whitby Tourism Development Corporation

The Whitby Tourism Development Corporation is the official destination development and tourism marketing organization for the Town of Whitby. Its mission is to promote Whitby as a vibrant and welcoming destination by showcasing the Town’s unique attractions, developing innovative tourism experiences and services, supporting the growth of the local tourism industry, and fostering meaningful collaboration with key stakeholders. The Corporation oversees the Host in Whitby Grant Program.


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