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During the Second World War, Whitby was the location of Camp X, a secret spy training facility established by Sir William Stephenson, the "Man Called Intrepid". Although the buildings have since been demolished, a monument was unveiled on the site of Camp X in 1984 by Ontario's Lieutenant Governor John Black Aird.
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The area was first known as Perry's Corners after Peter Perry, an early settler. It was also known as Windsor but was renamed Whitby in 1848 after a seaside town in Yorkshire, England. Whitby was made the county town for Ontario County in 1852 and was incorporated as a town in 1855. In 1968, the former town of Whitby and township of Whitby amalgama...
In the 19thcentury, Whitby was a transportation hub. It had a busy harbour, the Whitby-Port Perry Railway (1869), and many road connections. By 1871, however, Whitby had been eclipsed by both Oshawa and Toronto as the region’s transportation centre. Whitby is home to a steel mill operated by Gerdau, in addition to other companies like pharmaceutica...
During the Second World War, a training school for covert agents and a radio communications centre, calledCamp X, operated close to Whitby. It was the first such purpose-built facility constructed in North America. Although no accurate figures exist, it has been estimated that some 500 students passed through the camp.
Whitby was in William Lyon Mackenzie’s riding. He held so many pre-1837 rebellion meetings in the town square that it became known as “radical corners.” Other notable Whitby-residents include local editor and Liberal organizer, W.H. Higgins. Higgins’ letter to Archbishop Lynch of Toronto helped spur Ontario's “No Popery” campaign. The Whitby Dunlop...
History and Heritage. Explore Whitby’s rich history and heritage through Lynde House Museum, the Whitby Archives or by engaging with our historical community groups. Learn about Sir William Stephenson and his secret spy school Camp X and explore Whitby's historic buildings through the Town's Doors Open virtual tours.
Mar 22, 2024 · Whitby was originally called Streanoehealh. It was changed after the Synod of Whitby happened there. After being destroyed and re-founded, it was re-named Whitby after that event, which is Old ...
Embark on an exhilarating bike tour of Whitby, Ontario and pedal your way through the town’s scenic trails, waterfront paths, and charming neighborhoods. Whitby embraces a vibrant arts and culture scene. The Station Gallery, housed in a converted railway station, showcases local and regional artwork, exhibitions, and workshops.
WHITE VILLAGE. Whitby is a Southern Ontario town located east of Toronto and along the north shore of Lake Ontario. The town is part of the Durham Region and is the home of the region's Headquarters and District School Board. Whitby is a mixture of urban and rural areas where the southern region is mostly an economic hub.
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Whitby was called Streanæshalc, Streneshalc, Streoneshalch, Streoneshalh, and Streunes-Alae in Lindissi in records of the 7th and 8th centuries.Prestebi, from Old Norse býr (village) and presta (of the priests), is an 11th-century name.
