Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Dentistry on Dundas Fireworks and Whitby Harbour Day!

Harbour Day and the Dentistry on Dundas Fireworks

Event Information
500 Victoria Street West Whitby, ON L1N 9G4
 
 
 
Whitby Harbour Day is a summer celebration of Whitby's historic harbour with fun for the whole family. The event highlights Whitby's harbour facilities including Port Whitby Marina and Whitby Yacht Club. The waterfront awaits visitors from Port Whitby Marina and Yacht Club to the Lions Promenade and the Waterfront Trail.

Whitby Harbour Day includes water ski shows, community and boating displays, arts and crafts, food vendors, Station Gallery kids program and Artists, children's activities and live entertainment.  Approximately 6,000 people attend this free event, which also includes public sailings aboard Tall Ship Empire Sandy,  a nautical Parade of Lights and spectacular Dentistry on Dundas fireworks.

To see more fireworks photo's go to our Facebook page.



2013 Event and Schedule

When:
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Noon - Dusk

Where:
Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson Street, Whitby
Rotary Sunrise Lake Park and Pier,  269 Water Street
Whitby Yacht Club, 701 Gordon St.

Event Parking

Parking is available at the Whitby GO Station, just a short walk to Port Whitby Marina.

GO Event Shuttle

The free GO shuttle can be taken from the Whitby GO Station to Rotary Sunrise Lake Park and Pier for Lake Cruises through out the day, starting at 11:00 a.m. and running until 7:00 p.m. The shuttle will not be available for dinner cruise patrons. It is recommended that dinner cruise patrons park at one of the parking lots at the waterfront.

Tall Ship Empire Sandy Sails

Tall ship sails will depart from the Pier at Rotary Sunrise Lake Park which is at the foot of Brock Street South that becomes Water Street. Tickets will be available at the Gazebo located at the Pier on cruise day or in advance at the following Town of Whitby facilities starting on June 24, 2013; Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby Civic Recreation Complex and Brooklin Community Centre & Library. Note that every rider needs a ticket. Ticket prices and times are as follows:

Lake Sails: Saturday July 27

  1. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  2. 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
  3. 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  4. 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
  5.  
Adults: 13 years and older - $12 in advance, $15 event day
Child: 4 to 12 years old - $6 in advance, $8 event day
Children 3 years old and under - are free but must have a ticket

Dinner Sail: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

  • All passengers: $60 in advance, $75 event day

Live Entertainment

Whitby Idols
Bruce Gorrie Jazz Quartet
PRJ Blues Band
Terry Blankley - Mix of blues, funk and jazz
JJ Shiplett - CCR to The Boss.
Charles Street Band - Mix of Rock , country and soul

Just for Kids

Enjoy free activities for kids including; games, jumping castles, face painting, balloon bender and Station Gallery art activities. Visit community displays. Learn about water safety with the Whitby Fire Department and Town of Whitby Aquatics Staff.

Whitby Kids Duathlon

Our first Whitby Duathlon as part of Harbour Day operated by Courtice Kids Duathlon
This Run-Bike Run event is open to children ages 3-15. Starting at 9:00 a.m. based right beside Heydenshore Pavilion and the Whitby water front trail. Call 289-276-0491 to register or visit http://www.courticetriathlon.ca/

Thanks to our sponsors

  • Dentistry on Dundas
  • Whitby Toyota Scion
  • Ontario Power Generation
  • Whitby Hydro
  • Whitby This Week
  • Durham Radio
  • Rogers TV
  • Metrolinks
  • McTeague Electric
  • Whitby Yacht Club
 
For more information click here
Phone: 905.430.4310
TTY. 905.430.1942
Toronto Line: 905.686.2621
Fax: 905.668.5933
 
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