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Celebrate The Season At These Santa Claus Parades In Durham Region

Santa Claus is coming to town! Bundle up and enjoy the magic of the season at one of Santa’s many visits across Durham Region.There's a full lineup of parades set to spread festive cheer, and visits by parade goers can also mean a thriving holiday season for local merchants with stops at shops and restaurants along the parade route. This beloved tradition features a festive street procession and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Beaverton Lions Santa Claus Parade

When: November 15 at 7 p.m.

Indoor Family Attractions in Durham Region

Right: Flying Squirrel, Whitby | Left: Pinnacle Indoor Climbing, Bowmanville by Ebti Nabag Photography

If winter hikes, skiing and ice skating have you saying, “snow thank you”, then perhaps the holiday break is a great season to spend quality time indoors with your family. If you’re looking to get out of the house (but not outside), there are plenty of attractions in Durham Region to keep you entertained—and warm—all winter long.

 Ajax Bowling Centre

172 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax  | Photo by...

Must-Try Sandwich Spots In Durham Region

Left: Talk of the Town | Right: Little Thief Bakery Co.

Consider this blog post a to-do list. We’re sharing our must-try sandwiches in Durham Region, and recommend that you bookmark this page to make your way through Durham’s best sandwiches.

From hidden gems with classic offerings to options of the deep-fried-mind-blowing variety, this list is some of Durham Region’s most talked about sandwiches. Keep in mind: sandwich preferences are highly subjective, so tell us on Instagram if you agree by sharing your...

In A Pickle: A Pickle Lovers Guide to Durham Region

Left: Jr’s Sourdough Pizza’s Famous Dill Pickle Pizza, credit: Ana Milne | Right: Dill Pickle Fritter from Crave Doughnuts

They say that every great partnership is made up of a person who removes the pickle from their plate in disgust and a person who is excited to have an extra pickle with their meal. We say that a great partner is someone who will join you in hitting up all of the establishments across Durham Region that make or sell pickles and pickle-flavoured foods. Whether you’re looking for a great...

Page’s Platefuls: Spicy Thai Inspired Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Salsa Verde

The days are getting colder and shorter, which means more time enjoyed in the kitchen!

Chef Alex Page teamed up with the Durham College Barrett Centre in Ajax to use some of the fall harvest to make a delicious Thai inspired carrot soup. As the winter months approach, it’s always great to have a go-to soup recipe on hand. Carrots are one ingredient that are under utilized, and yet they are so widely available during the winter months. This soup packs some heat with the addition of fresh chilies...