Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

159 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 WHI TBY, ONTARIO to the community are also looking for more cultural experiences. She shares that Whitby places great importance on cultural enrichment, with venues such as Station Gallery offering live music and art experiences. To continue to move the community forward in this area, the town recently launched a tourism strategy. “There are so many reasons people visit Whitby, from our growing culinary scene to our world-class sports facilities to our family-focused entertainment attractions,” Roy says. She talks about The Abilities Centre, which is a world leader in inclusive programming and activities, as well as Whitby’s active sports community which hosts events like national and provincial lacrosse tournaments and a large international hockey event called Silver Stick, attracting participants from across North America.