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A Local’s Guide To Durham Region: Visit Like A Non-Tourist

Left: Tap and Tankard, Whitby by Photo by: _maramoments | Right: Pizza Pino’s, Ajax by sellyfooddiary 

Located just outside of Toronto, Durham Region has become a well-known hub for winter sports, waterfront fun, farm experiences and scenic trails. With so many local businesses just a simple Google search away, we created this guide for the non-tourist tourist who's looking to take the road less travelled and plan an experience that’s unique. To help give you the ultimate Durham Region experience, we’ve

Page's Platefuls: Honey French Toast Casserole with Fruit Wine Spiced Berry Syrup

Looking for new and exciting recipes to make with the family? What better way to spend the weekend than exploring some of the great growers and producers here in Durham Region!

Spend the day on Saturday collecting your ingredients and prepare this easy French Toast Casserole for your Sunday brunch. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and left to sit in the fridge overnight. Come Sunday morning, all you have to do is simply place your dish in the oven and bake—leaving you extra time to relax...

Where to Find the Best Apple Fritters in Durham Region

By: Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency

Imagine going on a mission around Durham Region—on a quest to save fall by trying as many apple fritters as you can!

Okay, maybe not that dramatic. Fall wasn’t really at risk.

The mission, though, was crucial—Durham has incredible apple orchards all throughout the region, and with great apples comes great apple fritters. There are bakeries all throughout the area, from Uxbridge to Ajax, and Port Perry to Bowmanville—each of which pride themselves in...

Banish Burnout with Micro-Adventures in Durham Region

Photo credit: Jorge Saavedra on Unsplash

Having something special planned to look forward to is a great way to beat burnout. Micro-adventures—or short trips that you can take in Durham Region—provide an opportunity to rest and reset, enjoy nature or to learn something new. Whether you reset while connecting with friends, or you feel rejuvenated after a quiet walk in the woods, carving time out for yourself to pursue your passions is a burnout buster.

Take a peaceful pause with slow travel in Durham...

Apple Picking Adventures in Durham Region

By: Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency

Move over, pumpkin spice—we’re officially entering apple season.

From a hot cup of apple cider to a warm piece of apple pie (with ice cream of course!), or even just that first juicy bite—Ontario apples have their time to shine each fall.

Of course, you could grab your apples from a grocery store or produce market, but there’s nothing quite like going out and picking your own. Not only does apple picking mean you’re getting the freshest product possible,...