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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,...

A Gamers Guide to Durham Region

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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...

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...

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...