Enter to win an overnight getaway when you Gather At The Farm in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – As the air becomes crisp and the leaves change colour, there is no better place to experience fall than on a farm in Durham Region. Throughout the month of October, Durham Tourism is encouraging visitors and the local community to Gather at the Farm for a chance to win an overnight getaway in Port Perry!

Getting lost in a corn maze, picking the perfect pumpkin, taking a wagon ride—you will find it all at one of the many farm events featured by Durham Tourism. Visit a farm store to find fresh ingredients for a fall feast, indulge in delicious treats, and explore handcrafted items from local vendors.

When you gather at the farm, you celebrate the food grown in Durham Region as well as farmers and agri-tourism. Durham has a strong agricultural industry and the joy of buying fresh, locally grown food grown directly from a farmer contributes to sustainable food practices.

Visit a participating farm and enter for a chance to win an overnight getaway to Port Perry. For full contest details, and to find all the farm activities and events in Durham Region, visit DurhamTourism.ca/gather.

While exploring all that Durham Region has to offer this season, don’t forget to share your gathering on social media using the hashtag #GatherAtTheFarm and tag @DurhamTourism in your posts.

Quotes

“I encourage everyone to experience the joy of fall on the farm. Some of my favourite fall memories include visiting local farms with Kathy and my two daughters. Picking apples and going on wagon rides were a highlight. We look very forward to carrying these traditions forward with all of our grandchildren.”

-  John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Durham

“A visit to one of Durham Region’s farms is a fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories with family and friends. And buying fresh ingredients from any of Durham’s farm stores is a delicious way to support local. Gather at the farm this fall and experience Durham’s farm-fresh bounty.”

- Jacquie Severs, Manager, Marketing and Tourism

Quick Facts

• Less than an hour's drive from Toronto awaits the charming and vibrant communities of Durham Region. Durham offers a growing population and an ideal location for tourism investment. To learn more, visit DurhamTourism.ca.
• Found on the shores of Lake Scugog, Downtown Port Perry offers a welcoming Victorian main street, lined with gorgeous heritage buildings and charming storefronts. The lakefront setting creates a cottage country feeling, complete with a lakefront promenade ideal for an afternoon stroll.
• Durham Region is home to the Apple Capital of Canada. From farm fresh orchards and tap rooms to local bakeshops, Durham Region is the place to plan your apple adventure. To plan the ultimate apple experience, visit DurhamTourism.ca/AppleAdventure.
• Durham’s farm population accounts for 24 per cent of farms in the Greater Golden Horseshoe–second only to Niagara which accounts for 33 per cent.
• View the Growing Agri-Food Durham: A Five Year Plan to Grow the Agri-Food Industry in Durham Region to learn more.
• The 2023-2027 Ready, Set, Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham outlines the Region’s aspirations to create vibrant, distinct cultural identities and places to gather. Agri-tourism plays a vital role in attracting visitors through enabling new experiences, local food and on-farm diversification initiatives. To learn more about agriculture initiatives in Durham Region, visit InvestDurham.ca.

About Durham Region

Nestled between lakes Ontario, Simcoe and Scugog lies Durham Region. A landscape that's made up of urban, rural, and commercial zones—from rolling hills and farmland, to bustling downtowns and industrial lands. Our large, diverse landscape is driving our position as one of the fastest growing populations in Canada; with forecasted population growth to approximately one million residents by 2041. Visit durham.ca to learn more.

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