Durham Region forms the outskirts of the GTA, and a welcoming set of communities. Connected to many of the GTA’s largest, highest traffic highways like the 407, and the 401. Residents of Durham also have access to connections to Northbound highways like Highway 12, the 404, and the 400. Trips up north to Barrie, the Kawartha Lakes, and the “cottage country” of the Muskokas is easy. Public transit through Whitby and throughout Durham Region is extensive and affordable thanks to Durham Region Transit. Routes run throughout the region, connecting residents to the many GO Transit Commuter Rail stations in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and Oshawa.