The Village of Brooklin is located within the Town of Whitby at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 7. The current 2011 estimated population is 19,000. Downtown Brooklin is a designated heritage conservation district under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Upcoming Town activities and Downtown events the entire family can enjoy such as Brooklin Spring Fair, Harvest Festival and Christmas in the Village are enjoyed by the community throughout the year.
The Brooklin Community Centre and Library is Downtown Brooklin's newest recreation facility offering a variety of recreational and educational programming. It hosts a seniors' activity room, youth centre, dedicated pre-school program space, gymnasium, craft room, multi-purpose banquet room, meeting rooms, and the Brooklin Branch Library.