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Your Guide to North Durham Cideries

By: Chris Mitchell, Traveling Mitch 

In recent years, cider has become increasingly popular across the province, and Durham Region certainly isn’t an exception. Much of that rise in popularity has to do with a simultaneous rise in both quality and experimentation in the world of Ontario cider, and Ontarians ultimately coming to the realization that some of the best cider on the planet can be found in their very own backyard.

Cider, for those who are unfamiliar, is simply an alcoholic beverage...

Durham Region Fall Fun Guide

While every season is our favourite, there's just something about fall fun in Durham Region. To show just how much love we have for fall, we've put together a huge list of awesome adventures for you to enjoy this autumn. When the weather gets cooler, you can head indoors to one of our manyattractions—like retro arcades, rock climbing, or glow in the dark minigolf. Or, if you want to take in the sights and sounds of the season, there are many outdoor adventures that await you—like zip lining through a fall...

Add Durham Region Breweries to Your Bucket-List!

One of the best ways to get to know a region is to visit its breweries. These days, most breweries aren’t just makers of beer, they’re creators of community.

Across Durham, popular breweries have almost become synonymous with particular towns and cities because of their commitment to representing and serving their respective surroundings. When thinking of Uxbridge, for example, it’s easy to immediately think of The Second Wedge Brewing Company, and in particular its owners, Rob and Joanne.

There’s...

Adventure Awaits Students in Durham Region

8 Bit Beans, Whitby

There are so many things to do when you’re a student in Durham Region. Not sure where to start? We can help, as luck would have it, we (pretty much) have a Ph.D. in all things Durham. With quaint downtowns and busy urban centres, rolling countrysides and wide-open spaces to explore, Durham offers adventure to students of every age and interest.

To make your adventuring easier, we’ve created a massive list to get you started. Full disclosure, there are way more things to do in...

Things to do in Durham Region: Quick Summer Guide

Catch Some Waves

Cruise the waves in style the summer!There are many spots in Durham Region that offer paddle board, kayak, canoe and pedal boat rentals. Hours and availability may varyso check their website in advance for details.

Paddle board, kayak, canoe and paddleboatrentals:

• Port Perry Marinarentskayaks, canoes, andpedal boats

• Freedom Canoe & Kayakrentscanoes andkayaks(Caesarea)

• Makai Paddle Surfrentspaddleboards(Pickering)

• Tim’s Party Centrerents kayaks(Bowmanville)

• Paddle Pirates rents kayaks, canoes, and...