Whitby opened up its Visitor’s Centre at 297 Front Street West, welcoming visitors back for a new season along the harbour.
The reopening is part of the broader waterfront revitalization project, which includes previously committed federal funding of $200,000 from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to support improvements along Whitby’s waterfront.
“Revitalizing the waterfront is a key priority in Whitby’s Community Strategic Plan, and the reopening of the Visitor Centre is an important step in bringing that vision to life. Alongside other exciting initiatives—like the restaurant and culinary hub coming to Rowe House and the popular Town Brewery pop-up at the Pumphouse—this reflects a coordinated effort to attract more residents and visitors to the waterfront and strengthen tourism in Whitby. Together, we’re creating a vibrant, welcoming waterfront that brings people together and showcases Whitby’s natural beauty,” said Mayor Elizabeth Roy.
New experiences this season include a glow‑in‑the‑dark kayak rentals hosted by Illuminated Escapes. The Visitor’s Centre once again features artwork from multidisciplinary Anishinaabe artist and Nipissing First Nation member Tessa Shank, Muskoka Chairs, and bistro tables to enjoy the serenity of the Whitby waterfront, as well as a buoy that’s perfect for photos, designed and fabricated by local Whitby business Grayler Metals Corp.
Quick Facts
- The Whitby Visitor’s Centre offers tourism maps and brochures covering attractions, events, and things to do around Whitby.
- The Visitor’s Centre is located at the Whitby waterfront inside Shirley Scott Park, near Front Street West and Brock Street.
- The Whitby waterfront is home to Port Whitby Marina, an award-winning marina with more than 420 slips, on-site storage, and direct lake access via the Gordon Street boat launch.
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