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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Flowers, Chocolates and Dinner in Durham Region

Right: Aspen Florist, Bowmanville | Left: Coco Cake Co., Pickering

Love is in the air! With local love in mind, our team of specialists has compiled a list of the best confections, flowers and dinner spots to help make your Valentine’s Day in Durham Region the sweetest ever! Offering dine-in, takeout and delivery, there are several spots in Durham Region that can’t wait to make your Valentine’s Day a special one.

Want to know where to #ShopInDurham for your Valentine’s Day goodies but not sure...

Plan The Ultimate Date Night In With These Beer And Chocolate Pairings

Left: Old Flame Brewing Co., Port Perry | Right: DesBarres Chocolate, Uxbridge

Chocolate: is it the unofficial fifth food group? For us, it is! Up your chocolate game with local finds from chocolate shops in Durham Region! Whether you like your chocolate dark, milk or filled with caramel, there are so many unique treats to savour from our region’s many chocolatiers.

And since it’s no secret that beer and chocolate are a match made in heaven, we’ve paired each chocolate shop with a local craft beer selection to help you...

10 Outdoor Activities To Enjoy In Durham Region This Winter

There’s snow place like Durham Region to make the most of the winter season! Located less than an hour’s drive from Toronto, Durham Region has plenty of exciting sports, scenic trails and snow-filled fun to get you outdoors and braving the winter weather this season.

Hit the Slopes

Photo by colerushlow

Durham’s ski resorts offer snow-filled fun for everyone—from beginners to experts. Experience the thrill of 22 runs spread across 70 acres at Lakeridge Ski Resort; 23 runs, seven lifts, and a terrain park across 70 skiable...

Savour And Sip Your Way Through Durham Region’s Best Heated Patios This Winter

Right: Two Blokes Cider, Seagrave | Left: Slabtown Cider, Uxbridge by Mike Brain Photography

Every season is patio season in Durham Region. For those who love fresh air and the great outdoors, we’ve curated a list of heated patios where you can enjoy a winter patio experience while sipping and savouring delicious local cuisine. Spend an afternoon cozying up by a wood-burning fire with friends, family, and even your four-legged friends. We promise it's a must-try experience to add to your winter...

Maple Syrup Festivals And Events In Durham Region

Each year, as winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures welcome to start of the maple syrup harvest! Events kick off in March and run through May—giving families and friends ample time to get a sweet taste of the maple season, and a chance to enjoy fresh, local maple syrup, pancake breakfasts, and syrup demonstrations. To help you make the most of maple season in Durham Region, check out our list of upcoming festivals and events in 2025!

Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup...