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A Gamers Guide to Durham Region

8-Bit Beans, Whitby

Gamers unite! Durham Region has a growing gaming scene for your next night out. From trivia nights to gaming cafés, and arcades to escape rooms, there are endless opportunities in Durham Region to get your game on. Explore this list of game night hot spots to plan your next adventure in real life!

If you’re looking to add some extra adventure to your game day, check out Durham Region’s Apple Adventure. From farm fresh orchards, to tap rooms and local bakeshops, Durham Region...

Best Destinations for Farm Fresh Flower Experiences

Left: The Sunflower Farm, Beaverton | Right: Gray Silo Lavender Farm, Port Perry

Fulfil your craving for farm fresh flowers this season with this list of flower farms in Durham Region! Enjoy a wondrous day wandering through wildflowers, lounging in lavender fields or finding shade among the sunflowers in Durham—a flower farm lovers’ locale. With farms that offer enchanting options like afternoon teas and walks along their woodland trails, to micro-eco farms offering lavender yoga sessions and...

Planning the perfect golf weekend in Durham Region!

By Christopher Mitchell, Traveling Mitch | Photo: Bunker Hill Golf Club, Pickering

As a travel writer, I first began to be interested and captivated by Durham Region from a culinary perspective. I visited places like Bistro ‘67, Urban Pantry, and a handful of local breweries to get a better sense of just how terrific (and entrepreneurial) the food and beverage scene was in this region. 

I began to realize, however, that Durham Region also shined in another department - golf! And that sent me on a...

Summer Road Trips Just Outside Toronto in Durham Region

It’s summertime, and the living is easy—or it will be with this handy list of summer road trips in Durham Region. From family fun adventures to exploring local farmers’ markets, to rainy day activities or exploring the back roads, there are many things to see and do in Durham Region this summer.

Check out the Durham Tourism Events Calendar or follow @DurhamTourism on social media for food truck festivals, concerts, carnivals, car shows and more. For monthly emails filled with upcoming events and...

12 Insta-worthy nights out in Durham Region

Feature photo: Surf Kitchen and Bar, Whitby

Need a night out that’s next level? Whether you’re catching up with the girls, going for after-work appetizers or planning date night, there are lots of picture-perfect Durham Region hot spots—with the right vibe—for your next night out. Featuring crafty cocktails, drool-worthy appetizers, dancing and live music, you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities to capture the best night ever.

Biltmore Theatre
39 King Street East, Oshawa

Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa

If...