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Top 10 Things Near Toronto To Add To Your Summer Bucket List
Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: Parkwood Estate by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: The Sunflower Farm
There’s so much to do just outside the city in Durham Region that it would be nearly impossible to fit it all into one list—truly, we could go on, and on, and on. To make it easier, we chose 10 of our favourite must-try experiences to enjoy in Durham this sunny season.
Sip on local brews at the waterfront Pump HouseA pup-friendly patio with cold pints and wood-fired pizza? Does it get better than this? Enjoy a Pump House IPA and brewtiful views of the...
Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 08:00 AM
Right: samantha.may | Left: blaakewells
It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Check out Durham Farm Fresh’s In Season Calendar to plan all your berry adventures, and 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...
The Ultimate Guide To Food Truck Season In Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:31 AM
Left to right: Sonya Street Meat by farieatstheworld | Cantina's Mexicano by forksandnives
It's foodie season in Durham Region. And luckily for you—and your tastebuds—there's good food around every corner. Find everything from delicious street fare, to roadside pit stops perfect for any craving, to foodie fanatic events that are all about the eats.
Streetside Food Trucks That Are Worth The StopPhoto: Island Grill, Port Perry | Credit: takemycurdforit
Spending the day out and about, and work up an...
10 Ways To Have A Brat Summer In Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:22 AM
Brat summer has taken over the internet and businesses across Durham Region have embraced this viral trend. This aesthetic, inspired by Charli XCX’s latest album, is made up of Y2K fashion and a carefree attitude. Summer is the perfect season to let loose and have some fun. Even if lime green (...or is it chartreuse?) isn’t your colour, there are lots of ways to be brat.
Pick Up Some New TunesShop the stacks at Kops Records to find the perfect summer soundtrack. They have all the favourite pop girlies and can help you...
Explore This Charming Small Town And Discover The Legacy Of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 03:58 PM
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...
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