Whitby Meadows by Great Gulf in Whitby

Connectivity at Whitby Meadows

Whitby Meadows is in north Whitby near Taunton Road and Coronation Road, and Taunton Road East links Coronation Road to the Highway 412 northbound off-ramp. Highways 407 and 401 connect across the GTA from there. A listing for the community puts Whitby GO Station at about a 10 minute drive, and Durham Region Transit runs Whitby routes such as Route 302 between Whitby Station and North Campus Terminal.

Local Living at Whitby Meadows

The presentation centre sits at Taunton Road and Coronation Road, in an area Great Gulf describes as one of the fastest growing family-centric neighbourhoods in Canada. Taunton Gardens, a power centre at Taunton Road and Garden Street, anchors shopping in north Whitby. The master plan adds a 10 acre community park and a proposed school, so everyday parks and services grow with the neighbourhood.

Outdoor and Recreation

The master plan includes a 10 acre community park, and Whitby promotes more than 125 parks, about 950 acres of parkland and many trails. A community listing puts Kiwanis Heydenshore Park about 11 minutes away by car and Port Whitby Marina on Lake Ontario about 12 minutes away. Dagmar Ski Resort is listed at about 13 minutes, adding winter skiing to the options.

Schools and Education

A school is proposed within the Whitby Meadows master plan, though the builder’s page gives no opening date. Whitby schools are served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Durham College and Ontario Tech University are in nearby Oshawa for post-secondary study. Confirm school boundaries with the boards directly, since catchments for new communities can change.

Shopping and Dining

Taunton Gardens, at the northeast corner of Taunton Road and Garden Street, includes Home Depot, LA Fitness, Farm Boy, HomeSense, Staples and Sport Chek. Whitby Mall near Dundas Street East and Thickson Road offers a wider mix of shops and services. Brooklin Towne Centre, anchored by Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart, and the heritage shops of Baldwin Street North add variety to the north.

Family and Kid Friendly Amenities

Whitby Civic Recreation Complex is listed at about 13 minutes by car, and Kiwanis Heydenshore Park at about 11 minutes. Brooklin Community Centre and Library offers a Whitby Public Library branch, a gymnasium and a youth centre. Within the neighbourhood itself, the planned 10 acre community park is intended as the main shared green space for play, sports and gatherings.

Commute and Transit Access

Highway 412 is reached through Taunton Road East, and it links Highway 401 to Highway 407 for east and west travel. Whitby GO Station is listed at about a 10 minute drive, with GO rail service toward Toronto. Durham Region Transit Route 302 runs between Whitby Station and North Campus Terminal. Confirm the nearest bus stops once the streets in the community are open.