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Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2025 07:00 AM
Right: samantha.may | Left: blaakewells
It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Stop by one of our many farms, orchards or country markets—many of which feature PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more. If apples are more to your liking, check out our Apple Adventure guide to plan the ultimate day apple picking, sipping on local cider, and maybe even indulge in a fritter or two.
StrawberriesStrawberry picking season is officially here, and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of the sweetest...

Best Destinations For Flower Farm Experiences Near Toronto
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 11:51 AM
Left: Gray Silo Lavender Farm, Port Perry | Right: The Sunflower Farm, Beaverton
Wander through fields of farm fresh flowers at one of these beautiful flower farm experiences in Durham Region! Just a short drive from downtown Toronto, you can spend the day lounging in lavender fields, strolling through sunflowers, or picking a bouquet of wildflowers in Durham Region. Our beautiful flower farms offer a day of enchantment with options like pick-your-own flowers, picnics, afternoon tea, yoga, and...

Page's Platefuls: Breakfast Poutine Recipe
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 04:04 PM
Poutine for breakfast? Say no more! Chef Alex Page is back with another delicious dish, this time mixing a Canadian classic with farm-fresh ingredients to create the ultimate breakfast or brunch. Add farm-fresh eggs, locally-grown potatoes, and cheese curds from local Jersey cows to your grocery list, and try out this recipe. It's bound to moooove your taste buds!
Breakfast Poutine Recipe Ingredients (serves four):- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 breakfast sausages, casings removed
- 2 lbs Linton’s Farm Market new...

Savour The Flavours Of Durham Region During Local Food Week With These Delicious Dishes
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2025 06:55 AM
Durham Tourism, in partnership with Chef Alex Page, is sharing a collection of mouth-watering recipes to inspire you to try something different and support local farms during Local Food Week—and beyond.
Durham Region has an abundance of high-quality food grown right here in the region, with products ranging from beef and lamb, to honey and cider, to fresh fruit and vegetables. Chef Alex Page uses locally sourced ingredients in the recipes featured in this blog. We encourage you to learn about local food in...

Catch The Sweet Sounds Of Summer At These Durham Region Live Music Venues
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 12:05 PM
Left: Crown Lands playing at Biltmore Theatre | Right: The Flatliners playing the Main Stage at BOND|ST Event Centre
There’s nothing like the good vibes you feel whenat a summer concert, tapping your toes to the beat. Whether it’s an acoustic set at a craft brewery, the headliner at a festival, or your favourite band on tour, the excitement is undeniable. Gather your crew and check out a performance in Durham Region. Our guide below offers the inspiration you need to make this summer one to remember.
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