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Waterfront Trail — Ronald Deeth Park to Whitby Harbour

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Waterfront Trail — Ronald Deeth Park to Whitby Harbour

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Waterfront Trail — Ronald Deeth Park to Whitby Harbour

01:55

7.52km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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741 m

Ronald C. Deeth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Ronald C. Deeth Park in Whitby is a park along the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, east of Thickson's Point. There is a gazebo along the trail. There is no access from the cliff to Lake Ontario. (Visit June 4, 2025)
The Park is named after a former mayor of Whitby, who played a key role in developing the waterfront area.

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1.28 km

First Nation Ceremony Site and Stone Cairns on Lake Ontario

Highlight • Historical Site

Between Ronald C. Deeth Park and Kiwanis Heydenshore Park is an unnamed First Nation Ceremony Site with direct access from the Waterfront Trail. Below the cliff on the shore of Lake Ontario are several high-set cairns. (Visit June 4, 2025)

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3.13 km

Whitby Harbour East Pier Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Between 1843 and 1846, a breakwater was built, creating a harbor basin in Whitby from the natural bay where Pringle Creek flows into Lake Ontario. In 1857, a wooden lighthouse was built on the west pier, which is connected to the breakwater. The wooden tower was removed in 1958, and a lighthouse was erected on the new east pier instead.
Since 2021, the white cylindrical tower on the east pier displays a red flashing light, while a mast on the west breakwater displays a green flashing light. (Visit June 4, 2025)
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3.71 km

Waterfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Following the Lake Ontario shoreline, the Whitby section of the Waterfront Trail offers long, easy walking and cycling routes with steady lake views, breezy open stretches, and access to several parks and marina areas. The path is mostly paved and flat, running past Lynde Shores, Whitby Harbour, Iroquois Beach, and the waterfront promenade, with plenty of spots to stop for views of the lake. Boardwalk sections, shaded pockets, and signed wayfinding make it simple to follow, and it connects seamlessly to the rest of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. A scenic, reliable lakeside route ideal for relaxed rides, long walks, or sunrise outings by the water.

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7.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

5.97 km

947 m

582 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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