Local and federal leaders toured the nearly finished Fieldgate Sports Complex in Whitby, Ontario, on March 21, 2026. Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull and Minister from Environment Canada Julie Dabrusin joined Mayor Elizabeth Roy to see the progress at the site located on Baldwin Street South.
The $155-million facility is one of the largest recreation projects in the community’s history. It features Durham Region’s largest swimming pool with 10 lanes, a twin-pad arena, a double gymnasium, and a walking track. Nearly 3,000 residents helped provide feedback to help decide what would be included in the design.
The federal government contributed $25 million to help make the building environmentally friendly. The design uses hundreds of solar panels and a renewable heating system that pulls warmth from the ground to keep the building running without using fossil fuels.
According to the Town of Whitby, the facility is expected to open in the summer of 2026. Construction on the arenas is 90 per cent finished, while work on the gymnasium and lobby is also reaching the final stages.
The town is currently looking for more than 85 people to join the team before the doors open. Residents can find job applications online for roles including lifeguards, recreation program staff, and customer service workers.
