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Explore This Charming Small Town And Discover The Legacy Of Lucy Maud Montgomery

Photos supplied by Erin Horrocks-Pope

By: Erin Horrocks-Pope

As a writer and mother inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery—who is best known for her novel “Anne of Green Gables ”—my visit to Leaskdale, Ontario, was a deeply personal journey. Leaskdale, a small village 10 minutes outside Uxbridge, holds a significant place in Montgomery's life and work. Montgomery wrote half of her 22 books in Leaskdale.

Upon arriving, I was struck by how much of the village remains as it would have been during...

Durham Date Ideas: When You Don’t Want To Spend A Lot Of Money This Summer

Left: mikaeelka | Right: shehryarsh.photo

As the days grow longer, so do our summer bucket lists. With summer on the horizon and the weather heating up, it’s time to ditch the couch and get outside to explore Durham Region. To help you make the most of this beautiful weather, we’ve created this list of must-try experiences—with your wallets in mind—so that you can enjoy the best of what the season has to offer, without having to break the bank.

Attend A Free Concert

There’s nothing quite like live music. Spend a...

Top 10 Things Near Toronto To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

Left: Parkwood Estate by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: The Sunflower Farm

There’s so much to do just outside the city in Durham Region that it would be nearly impossible to fit it all into one list—truly, we could go on, and on, and on. To make it easier, we chose 10 of our favourite must-try experiences to enjoy in Durham this sunny season.

Sip on local brews at the waterfront Pump House

A pup-friendly patio with cold pints and wood-fired pizza? Does it get better than this? Enjoy a Pump House IPA and brewtiful views of the...

Page’s Platefuls: Charred Chili and Strawberry Salsa

Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too. Think spiced chutneys bursting with the flavour and sweetness of strawberries; pickled (yes pickled!); tossed into salads with tangy local goat cheese; or, better yet—a smoky,...

Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer

Right: samantha.may | Left: blaakewells

It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Check out Durham Farm Fresh’s In Season Calendar to plan all your berry adventures, and stop by one of our many farms, orchards or country markets—many of which feature PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more!

If apples are more to your liking, check out our Apple Adventure guide to plan the ultimate day apple picking, sipping on local cider, and maybe even indulge in a fritter or two.

Strawberries

 Strawberry picking...