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Winter in Brock Township

Whether you find yourself with or without snow this winter, the Township of Brock has plenty for you to do this winter!

If you think it’s time to get outside into the fresh air, the Township of Brock is full of all kinds of winter activities to offer, and when it’s time to warm up the areas cafes and shops are the perfect place to relax and unwind inside.

There are so many great spots to spend time this winter in Brock Township, but we’ve narrowed down the list to just five great options for you...

Plan The Ultimate Date Night In With These Beer And Chocolate Pairings

Chocolate: is it the unofficial fifth food group? For us, it is! Up your chocolate game with local finds from chocolate shops in Durham Region! Whether you like your chocolate dark, milk or filled with caramel, there are so many unique treats to savour from our region’s many chocolatiers.

And since it’s no secret that beer and chocolate are a match made in heaven, we’ve paired each chocolate shop with a local craft beer selection to help you plan the ultimate date night in.

Isabella’s Chocolate Café & All or Nothing...

Rural adventure awaits along the Sideroads of Scugog

If you’re searching for a new day trip or weekend adventure in Durham Region, look no further than the Sideroads of Scugog! Featuring seven businesses across the Township of Scugog, enjoy the twists and turns as you experience some of the most picturesque agricultural land in southern Ontario. Pile into the car and see what rural gems await!

 Applewood Farm Winery

A family friendly winery might sound like a strange concept, but that’s exactly what Applewood Farm Winery is. Parents can kick back and...

Mike Shoreman and Canada's Great Lakes Crossing

By: Mike Shoreman, The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

Meet Mike Shoreman, a local Durham Region mental health advocate, published author, International Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Man of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and a Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Nominee.

His passion project, Canada's Great Lakes Crossing, began in 2021 to raise awareness and money for youth in crisis. He will be the first person with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes on a SUP this summer. He has already successfully...

Plan a Rural Overnight Sojourn in Durham Region

Plan a rural sojourn (temporary stay) in Durham Region

There’s something very special about travelling and experiencing new things, but it’s even more dear when we’ve not ventured far from home. Whether you’re looking to spend time with a loved one, make memories with friends or take a solo sojourn, you’ll find that you don’t have to travel far to feel recharged. Take the path less travelled and explore the beautiful back roads, quaint downtowns and farm fresh food of Durham Region!

We’ve put...