About Durham Region
Our region is a great place to work, live and play. A unique mix of urban and rural environments gives us many natural parks and trails to explore.
Durham Region is east of Toronto, in the Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario. It is a mix of rural, residential, and commercial land. North Durham is mostly rural, with a thriving agriculture sector, and is home to Oak Ridges Moraine. To the south, lakeshore communities offer urban development and a diverse employment base.
Durham has eight unique area municipalities, each with something new and interesting to discover:
Getting around
You can get around the region with any of our transit systems. You can take GO Transit from Clarington west into Toronto, and our travel partners help make travelling easier for you. You can also travel safely on your bike in our bicycle-friendly communities.
Regional government
The Regional Municipality of Durham governs the region. Find us at 605 Rossland Road East, in Whitby, Ontario.
Explore our A to Z services to find information on services provided by the Region and your local area municipality.
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