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8 Corn Mazes Near Toronto To Get Lost In This Fall

It's CORN... maze season in Durham Region! Whether you’re gathering at the farm with family or friends, Durham Region has some a-maze-ing experiences for you to enjoy—from simple strolls through the corn stalks, to puzzling activations, to spooky corn maze experiences. If you love fall adventures, then Durham's corn mazes have you covered! Some of our farms have even been challenging us with their twisting and turning mazes for more than 10 years. Check out this list of corn mazes across Durham...

Page's Platefuls: Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts With Maple Frosting

There’s no better time to get baking than during the fall apple season! After all, who can resist the aroma of apples and spices in the oven? One of Chef Alex Page’s favourite nostalgic fall recipes is baked apple cider doughnuts using fresh pressed cider from Geissberger Farmhouse Cider, and the “icing-on-the-doughnut”—a deliciously creamy maple frosting using bourbon barrel aged maple syrup from Pefferlaw Creek Farms. Apples + maple + bourbon = hello fall!

Spend the day apple picking and cider...

This Ontario Town Will Make You Feel Like You’re In An Episode Of Gilmore Girls

Left: That Place on Queen | Right: Palmer Park by thisisafeefa

When life starts to feel a little “fa la la la la la la la” again, that means it’s time to plan a trip to Port Perry. Although the fan favourite Gilmore Girls wasn’t filmed in Durham Region, it may as well have been. Stepping into historic downtown Port Perry will transport you to Stars Hallow. The only thing missing? Lorelai and Rory.

The Dragonfly Inn (a.k.a. Piano Inn)

Although Michel won’t be there to greet you at the front desk, you can expect the same quality...

Page’s Platefuls: Corn Risotto with Sunflower Seed Pesto

One of the first ingredients Chef Alex Page reaches for in the harvest season is corn—and one of his favourite places to shop fresh local produce is at Tindall Farm Market. Bursting with sweet flavour, it’s delicious grilled or boiled, and I especially love to use it in risotto! Creamy, sweet and full of corn flavour, this risotto benefits from a drizzle of freshly made sunflower seed pesto for an extra pop of flavour. This dish works well as a starter to any of your fall harvest meals, and...

Brock Township Is Full Of Natural Beauty And Small Town Charm

Written by Erin Horrocks-Pope

After a humid summer in the city, I decided to take a break and head north for a day trip. I packed up my car and drove about an hour north to Beaverton—a charming town on the eastern shore of Lake Simcoe.

From there, my day was filled with exploring the small towns of Brock Township in Durham Region—visiting boutique shops and cafes, chatting with friendly locals, and soaking in the area's natural beauty, especially at the Beaver River Wetlands Conservation Area.

Here's how...