City coordinates: 43.87982, -78.9421751
Whitby is a town in Ontario located along the northern shore of Lake Ontario within the Durham Region east of Toronto. It forms part of the Greater Toronto Area and has experienced steady population growth as suburban development expanded across the region.
The town’s waterfront area along Lake Ontario includes parks, marinas and recreational spaces that highlight its connection to the lake. Inland neighbourhoods include residential developments, schools and commercial districts serving a growing population.
Whitby also functions as a regional administrative centre, hosting government offices and institutions that support communities throughout Durham Region.