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Fun Ways To Beat The Heat In Durham Region This Summer

Don't let soaring temperatures keep you and your family from enjoying summer! Put on some sunscreen, grab a hat, and get outside to live it up on the longest days of the year. Check out our guide below on all the ways you can keep cool while exploring Durham Region. For more information on staying safe during bouts of extreme heat and humidity, visit Durham Public Health's website.

Go For A Paddle

Cruise the waves in style the summer!There are many spots in Durham Region that offer paddle board,...

Explore This Charming Small Town And Discover The Legacy Of Lucy Maud Montgomery

Photos supplied by Erin Horrocks-Pope

By: Erin Horrocks-Pope

As a writer and mother inspired by Lucy Maud Montgomery—who is best known for her novel “Anne of Green Gables ”—my visit to Leaskdale, Ontario, was a deeply personal journey. Leaskdale, a small village 10 minutes outside Uxbridge, holds a significant place in Montgomery's life and work. Montgomery wrote half of her 22 books in Leaskdale.

Upon arriving, I was struck by how much of the village remains as it would have been during...

Durham Date Ideas: When You Don’t Want To Spend A Lot Of Money This Summer

Left: mikaeelka | Right: shehryarsh.photo

As the days grow longer, so do our summer bucket lists. With summer on the horizon and the weather heating up, it’s time to ditch the couch and get outside to explore Durham Region. To help you make the most of this beautiful weather, we’ve created this list of must-try experiences—with your wallets in mind—so that you can enjoy the best of what the season has to offer, without having to break the bank.

Attend A Free Concert

There’s nothing quite like live music. Spend a...

Page’s Platefuls: Charred Chili and Strawberry Salsa

Nothing screams summer in Ontario more than freshly picked strawberries! And it should come as no surprise that they can be found in Chef Alex Page’s recipes and on his table every single day they are in season. While most people think sweet treats and desserts, Chef highly recommends using them in savoury dishes too. Think spiced chutneys bursting with the flavour and sweetness of strawberries; pickled (yes pickled!); tossed into salads with tangy local goat cheese; or, better yet—a smoky,...

Page's Platefuls: Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich

The month of June finally brings long warm days, farmer’s markets bursting with fresh local produce, a return to the grill, and—of course—a day to celebrate all of the dads out there! This month Chef Alex Page has featured two of his all-time favourite places to shop here at home in Durham Region—Trading Post Quality Foods and Town Brewery.

When thinking about the ultimate Father’s Day recipe, a dish featuring smoked meat and cold beer came to mind: the Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich.

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