BROOKLIN

Brooklin offers its residents the best of both small-town and big-city living. Its location just north of Whitby allows its residents ample privacy without sacrificing access to the GTA.

There are many conservation areas in the surrounding countryside. These green spaces include Purple Woods Conservation Area, Herber Down Conservation Area, Durham Regional Forest, and Cedar Valley Park. The quiet, private neighbourhoods of Brooklin are only minutes away from Whitby, Oshawa, and Ajax by car. Additionally, Brooklin is connected to Toronto by public transit options like rail.

Shopping

Despite Brooklin’s size, there are a lot of options available for shoppers in the town. Additionally, there are many shopping centres in nearby communities that are only a short drive away.

Within Brooklin, the main shopping area is located at the intersection of Baldwin Street and Winchester Road. Here, shoppers can find the Brooklin Towne Centre, as well as many other local businesses.

Parks

Parks in Brooklin are maintained by the Town of Whitby. These parks provide the residents of Brooklin the opportunity for some great outdoor recreation. There are more than 100 parks in Whitby, many of them located in Brooklin. These parks are full of amenities. Amenities include sports fields, gardens, playgrounds, leash-off dog parks, and picnic zones.

Additionally, Whitby maintains an extensive trail system that encompasses Brooklin. In other words, trails like the Brooklin Lions Trail provide residents a chance to enjoy the outdoors

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Recreation Centers

Furthermore, the town offers lots of recreation facilities. There are tonnes of recreation facilities sprinkled throughout Whitby, including a couple in Brooklin. These centres offer many amenities and programs. The two most important recreation facilities for Brooklin residents are the Brooklin Community Centre and the Brooklin Community Centre and Library. Both of these centres are conveniently located in Brooklin. Further, the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena is also located in the town. On top of this, Brooklin residents can drive to the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex. This centre features a fully accredited Health Club.

Schools

School-aged children don’t have to deal with long commutes to schools. There are two school boards that operate schools in the town. These boards have schools spread throughout Brooklin. Firstly, the Durham District School Board runs public elementary and high schools in Brooklin. Secondly, the Durham Catholic District School Board oversees Catholic elementary and high schools. What’s more, there are a couple of significant post-secondary institutions in Whitby. These are Durham College and Ontario Tech University.