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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...

Indoor Family Attractions in Durham Region

Right: Flying Squirrel, Whitby | Left: Pinnacle Indoor Climbing, Bowmanville by Ebti Nabag Photography

If winter hikes, skiing and ice skating have you saying, “snow thank you”, then perhaps the holiday break is a great season to spend quality time indoors with your family. If you’re looking to get out of the house (but not outside), there are plenty of attractions in Durham Region to keep you entertained—and warm—all winter long.

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1899 Brock Road, Pickering

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Egg-citing Things To Do On Easter Weekend In Durham Region

The Easter Bunny is hopping on down to Durham Region, and to celebrate, we've put together a list of egg-citing events to enjoy with family and friends. Experience the most sp-egg-tacular weekend of festivities with delicious treats, egg hunts, wagon rides, farm animals, and more fun! Check out this list for an egg-cellent Easter weekend in Durham Region. 

Brooks Farms Easter Fest

Dates: April 12 to 13 and 18 to 21 | 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert (Uxbridge)

Bring the whole family to Brooks Farms and celebrate 

Where To Pick The Perfect Blooms In Durham Region This Spring

Photo: Century Home and Garden Greenhouses by Rachel Callan Photography

Spring has officially sprung, and after a long winter there's nothing more exciting than sunshine, spring blooms, and long warmer days! Here's just some of our favourite flower farms, florists and markets in Durham Region to get you ready for the season. We hope thistle encourage you to #ShopInDurham for all your flower needs.

Garden Centres

Left: Sheridan Nurseries by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: Vandermeer Nursery

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Page’s Platefuls: Maple Parsnip Orzotto With Gremolata Recipe

It’s maple syrup season—perhaps the sweetest season of all! And with fresh local maple syrup in season, comes a lot of tasty treats. In this recipe, Chef Alex Page goes beyond the conventional ways of incorporating maple syrup into our dishes: in salad dressings, desserts, or for a glaze on salmon or pork. Instead, try something new using Ontario produce. Something that we still have available at this time of the year is, parsnips! But you may be wondering, what do I do with parsnips and maple...