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Unwind And Recharge With These Relaxing Wellness Experiences In Durham Region

Right: Yoga Jungle, Bowmanville | Left: Thermëa Spa, Whitby

Durham Region is home to an abundance of wellness experiences. Whether it’s quiet solitude, therapeutic healing and yoga, immersing yourself in nature or enjoying a safe space to connect with oneself, you can create the experience you want and need in Durham.

Wellness: Workshops and Retreats

Explore wellness with breathwork, Reiki, meditations, yoga and holistic healing at a workshop or retreat—a haven offering a place for inner peace and personal growth. Durham...

How To Plan The Perfect Rainy Day In Durham Region

April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also put a damper on your outdoor fun. There’s no need to stay stuck inside when spring fever hits—because there are so many exciting, weather-proof activities to enjoy in Durham Region that will help you beat the rainy-day blues!

Climbing and Caffeine in Ajax Ajax Rock Oasis

75 Centennial Road, Ajax

Bored out of your mind and feel like climbing the walls? Maybe you should do just that. Ajax Rock Oasis—located inside the Ajax Community Centre—boasts 22-foot...

Page’s Platefuls: Spring Butter Bean Stew With Grilled Artichokes, Feta And Fresh Herbs

With the arrival of Spring, a great project to take on is growing your own herbs! There’s a special joy in tending to your little plants, and with a bit of water and sun, you’re bound for success! Whether it’s the earthy scent of oregano, the refreshing aroma of mint, or the robust flavours of rosemary and sage—having these herbs at your fingertips adds a touch of magic to everyday meals! It’s a small but rewarding pleasure.

Chef Alex Page’s favourite nursery to browse and select plants is

Page’s Platefuls: The Durham Coddle

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle. This hearty stew is slowly simmered with local ingredients from Pingle’s Farm Market, including sausages, bacon, cider and winter root vegetables.

Serve this traditional Irish dish with some of your favourite ciders from Banjo Cider Co. or a pint from

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