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11 Halloween Events To Visit Near Toronto This Spooky Season

In case you needed more reasons to fall in love with spooky season, Durham Region has you covered—from haunted forests to guided ghost tours and spooky street festivals to horror-themed vendor markets. The month of October has plenty of frightful fun for all ages! As the leaves change colours and temperatures begin to drop, the fall season brings comfort with warm drinks and cozy sweaters, but there's also something spooky that happens after dark... Check out this list of haunted horrors and spooky...

Page's Platefuls: Apple, Squash & Chipotle Soup Recipe

Home to the Apple Capital of Canada, Durham Region is no stranger to all things apple! Especially delicious apple dishes. Using apples from Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious soup for you to try at home—the perfect comfort meal as we head into the cooler temperatures and embrace fall.

Want to try this, prepared by the chef himself? Join us on October 18 at Archibald's Orchard & Estate Winery from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Culinary Demonstration...

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 “la la la la la la”, there's only two things you can do. Turn on the TV to binge watch Gilmore Girls, or start the car and head to Port Perry to experience a Gilmore Girls inspired day for yourself. We recommend doing both, really. Although the fan favourite Gilmore Girls wasn’t filmed in Durham Region, you'll quickly find that stepping into historic downtown Port Perry will transport you to Stars Hollow. The only...

11 Corn Mazes Near Toronto To Get Lost In This Fall

It's corn maze season! 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 over a decade. Check out this list of corn mazes across Durham Region and get outside to...

A Kids Guide To Durham Region

Left: Station Gallery | Right: Volt Raceway

Keeping children entertained is no small feat, but in Durham Region there is no end to the activities that will leave the kids saying “best day ever”. From meeting local farm animals to the thrills of an indoor playground, or making their mark on the world in an art class, there are tons of ways for the youngsters in your life to create life-long memories in Durham.

Kid Friendly Restaurants And Cafes

Left: Butchie's | Middle: Canter Coffee | Right: Pizza Pino by sellyfooddiary

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