Sports and Recreation
Take part in a recreational activity in Durham Region. Cheer on a local sport team or participate in a sport!
| Spectator sports |
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Sport teams in Durham offer plenty of action for fans. Visit the following websites for local team schedules and ticket information:
Durham is home to a premier horse racetrack, Ajax Downs, which holds live quarter-horse races from May to October. We are also host to Canada's largest motorsports complex, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. It hosts major racing events each year and offers speed-seekers a chance to get behind the wheel. |
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Durham Region hosts sports events of all kinds, including regional tournaments and international events. Visit our Community Events and Festivals Calendar to add your event, or make plans to watch an upcoming event. Sport Durham also offers services to help to make your event successful and memorable. |
| Cycling and mountain biking |
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Explore Durham Region on two wheels! Our trails and on-road cycling routes lead through a many breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Then see the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. We have plenty of scenic stops along the way! Visit farmers markets, art galleries, museums and local wineries. Enjoy a leisurely downtown shopping tour. Sample treats at a bakery or café. |
| Durham Cycle Tours map |
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Our waterproof Durham Cycle Tours map includes 14 routes. Each is designed by expert local riders. It lists nearly 100 Ontario by Bike certified bicycle-friendly businesses and bicycle shops. They can help you gear up for your nextension ride. Download routes for your GPS device here:
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| Cycle Durham |
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Cycle Durham promotes Durham Region's cycling projects and infrastructure. Here you'll find:
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| Mountain biking |
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Durham Region has terrain for all mountain bikers, regardless of skill level. The trails of Uxbridge and Ganaraska Forest are popular areas. You can find mountain biking trails on our interactive trails map. We also encourage you to download the Durham Trails Guide or order a printed copy of the guide. Interested in group rides in Durham? Members of the Durham Mountain Biking Association can join weekly rides and participate in trail building and maintenance. |
| Trails |
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Durham has more than 350 kilometres of recreational trails. You can:
Explore our interactive trails map, or order a printed copy. |
| Golf |
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Durham has more than 50 world-class golf courses. Play a quick and casual round of golf with friends. Enjoy a more competitive experience at one of our championship courses. |
| Snow sports |
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Embrace the slopes and trails of Durham Region! Ski, snowboard or tube at one of our three ski resorts: |
| Cricket |
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There are seven cricket pitches in Durham Region to choose from: Ajax
Clarington
Oshawa
Pickering
Whitby
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| Municipal sports and recreation |
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Visit our local area municipalities' websites for sports and recreation programming information: |
| Accessible and inclusive sport programming |
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Visit the following partner websites for information on accessible and inclusive sports in Durham: |
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