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Durham Date Ideas: When You Don’t Want To Spend A Lot Of Money This Summer
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: mikaeelka | Right: shehryarsh.photo
As the days grow longer, so do our summer bucket lists. With summer on the horizon and the weather heating up, it’s time to ditch the couch and get outside to explore Durham Region. To help you make the most of this beautiful weather, we’ve created this list of must-try experiences—with your wallets in mind—so that you can enjoy the best of what the season has to offer, without having to break the bank.
Attend A Free ConcertThere’s nothing quite like live music. Spend a...
Top 10 Things Near Toronto To Add To Your Summer Bucket List
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: Parkwood Estate by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: The Sunflower Farm
There’s so much to do just outside the city in Durham Region that it would be nearly impossible to fit it all into one list—truly, we could go on, and on, and on. To make it easier, we chose 10 of our favourite must-try experiences to enjoy in Durham this sunny season.
Sip on local brews at the waterfront Pump HouseA pup-friendly patio with cold pints and wood-fired pizza? Does it get better than this? Enjoy a Pump House IPA and brewtiful views of the...
Page’s Platefuls: Charred Chili and Strawberry Salsa
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 08:00 AM
Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too. Think spiced chutneys bursting with the flavour and sweetness of strawberries; pickled (yes pickled!); tossed into salads with tangy local goat cheese; or, better yet—a smoky,...
Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 08:00 AM
Right: samantha.may | Left: blaakewells
It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Check out Durham Farm Fresh’s In Season Calendar to plan all your berry adventures, and stop by one of our many farms, orchards or country markets—many of which feature PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more!
If apples are more to your liking, check out our Apple Adventure guide to plan the ultimate day apple picking, sipping on local cider, and maybe even indulge in a fritter or two.
StrawberriesStrawberry picking...
Must-Try Restaurants In Durham Region For Local Food Lovers
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 09:24 AM
Left to right: Harvest Bowl at Nest at Trail Hub | Bison Burger at Slabtown Cider
Durham is home to some of the best farmland in Ontario and has hundreds of producers who supply kitchens across the region with incredible produce, meat, and other products like maple syrup and cider.
Feast On® is a certification program that recognizes restaurants and suppliers who have demonstrated their commitment to using local ingredients on their menus and in their offerings. Managed by the Culinary Tourism Alliance, the...
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