Whitby Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program
Sustainability improvements are on the way for the West Lynde neighbourhood and its over 7,000 residents, as the area has been selected for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).
This initiative, led by the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, will introduce a series of sustainability-related improvements in the neighbourhood over the next few years. The goal: to create an action-oriented plan to make the neighbourhood more sustainable and climate resilient.
Join Us For SNAP Events This Fall 2025
Pumpkins in the Park
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Centennial Park (900 Brock St S., Whitby, ON)
Description: Free community event hosted by Councillor Niki Lundquist. Drop your carved pumpkins and light up Rotary Centennial Park. Don’t miss out on hot popcorns, Coco’s Cocoa for Sick Kids, food drive, and other surprises!
Durham Climate Roundtable Forum
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON
Description: Join us for the annual Durham Climate Roundtable Fall Forum—a dynamic event exploring how we can communicate about climate change in ways that are accessible, empowering, and rooted in community. Hear from our keynote speaker and expert panel as they tackle the challenges of climate change disinformation and misinformation and discover practical tools for meaningful conversations. Test drive an electric vehicle through PlugN Drive or hop on one of Durham Region Transit's Electric Buses. Connect with inspiring organizations at the exhibitor fair, expand your network, and be part of the movement toward a more sustainable future in Durham. Admission is free—save your seat by registering today!
SNAP Together: Have Your Say Week
Date: November 20 to December 1, 2025
Description: An opportunity for residents to share their ideas for a more sustainable and climate-resilient West Lynde neighbourhood on pop-up boards.
Your voice, your neighbourhood. Drop by our pop-up boards anytime to share your ideas for a greener, more resilient West Lynde. Just a few minutes and a marker can help shape the future of your neighbourhood. Registration not required.
SNAP Together: Open House
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Whitby 55+ Activity Centre (classroom), 801 Brock St S, Whitby, ON
Description: A drop-in session for residents and partners to learn about the West Lynde SNAP and share their input to shape the neighbourhood’s sustainable future.
Join our relaxed, drop-in style open house to learn about SNAP. No presentations, just good conversations, light snacks, and a chance to connect. Discover what the SNAP Team has learned so far and share your thoughts to shape West Lynde’s sustainable future. Registration encouraged.
SNAP Together: Building Our Community Vision
Date: December 4, 2025
Description: An opportunity for community leaders to collaboratively develop a vision for the West Lynde SNAP.
What does the next chapter of West Lynde’s sustainable future look like? Join our collaborative workshop where neighbours and community champions come together to co-create a shared vision for the SNAP Action Plan. Please reach out to Patricia Lowe at snapwhitby@cloca.com for more details or to register.
For further event details and registration, visit the SNAP events page.
SNAP Fall Survey Update
Thank you to the 130+ people who took the time to participate in the Town’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) survey this fall.
Your feedback has provided valuable information on the West Lynde Neighbourhood and helped us to identify which sustainability actions are most important to you.
Here’s what we heard:
- Over half of the survey respondents were residents of West Lynde.
- The priorities for action, ranked in order of importance, were as follows:
- Sustainability improvement to parks, roads, and other public spaces
- Stormwater management and flood protection
- Water and energy conservation programs
- Local food production
- Health and wellness
Next Steps
A final SNAP Plan to be brought forward for Council approval by Spring 2026.
