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- Population:
- 73,794 (Census Canada '96)
Geographic Location:
- 25 miles east of Toronto on Hwy. 401
Predominant Type of Industry:
- Steel, furniture, pharmaceutical, plastics, packaging, telecommunications, paper, automotive, publishing, electronics, tool manufacturing, defence technology, consumer products, recycling and environmental management, engineering, warehousing, fabricated metals, food processing.
Industrial Rental Rates:
- Lease cost per square foot - $3.25 to $7.00
Transportation:
Roads: Hwy. 401, 2, 12 and 7
Rail: CN, CP, GO Commuter rail
Bus: GO Transit, Whitby Transit
Air: Oshawa Airport
Water: Port Whitby Marina, Whitby Yacht Club, Deep Sea Harbour (Oshawa Harbour)
Housing:
- Predominantly detached single family dwelling units. Townhouses, condominiums, executive homes, and apartments available. Housing prices: range from $106,000 to $500,000+.
Health Services:
Whitby General Hospital - 97 beds
Whitby Mental Health Centre - 325 beds
Numerous medical clinics; nursing homes.
Protection:
- 5 fire stations, Durham Regional and Ontario Provincial Police
Recreational and Cultural Facilities:
Whitby hosts a multi-million dollar major recreational complex including seven ice surfaces and indoor pools, tennis courts and playing fields. There are also 4 community centres, 6 golf courses, 70 parks, and three libraries serving the area.
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, not-for-profit association of business and professional people.
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