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Show your love for local and #ShopInDurham this holiday season!

Gift-giving season is upon us, and Durham Tourism is inspiring residents to shop close to home this holiday season—and beyond!

Discover amazing local shops, meet business owners and support your community when searching for the perfect holiday gift. The money you spend when you shop close to home helps to create local jobs and strengthen our local economy.

This list focuses on shops and businesses that offer clutter-free options, handmade gifts and unique experiences. Explore what Durham has in...

Savour And Sip Your Way Through Durham Region’s Best Heated Patios This Winter

Right: Two Blokes Cider, Seagrave | Left: Slabtown Cider, Uxbridge by Mike Brain Photography

For those who love fresh air, wood-burning fires and bringing your own blanket (or dog), we’ve curated a list of heated patios in Durham Region where you can enjoy a winter patio experience while sipping and savouring delicious local cuisine.

There may be other great local spots, not included in this list, that plan to keep their tables out, heaters turned up and fire pits lit. Tag #DurhamTourism or...

Rural adventure awaits along the Sideroads of Scugog

If you’re searching for a new day trip or weekend adventure in Durham Region, look no further than the Sideroads of Scugog! Featuring seven businesses across the Township of Scugog, enjoy the twists and turns as you experience some of the most picturesque agricultural land in southern Ontario. Pile into the car and see what rural gems await!

 Applewood Farm Winery

A family friendly winery might sound like a strange concept, but that’s exactly what Applewood Farm Winery is. Parents can kick back and...

Mike Shoreman and Canada's Great Lakes Crossing

By: Mike Shoreman, The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

Meet Mike Shoreman, a local Durham Region mental health advocate, published author, International Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Man of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and a Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Nominee.

His passion project, Canada's Great Lakes Crossing, began in 2021 to raise awareness and money for youth in crisis. He will be the first person with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes on a SUP this summer. He has already successfully...

Plan a Rural Overnight Sojourn in Durham Region

Plan a rural sojourn (temporary stay) in Durham Region

There’s something very special about travelling and experiencing new things, but it’s even more dear when we’ve not ventured far from home. Whether you’re looking to spend time with a loved one, make memories with friends or take a solo sojourn, you’ll find that you don’t have to travel far to feel recharged. Take the path less travelled and explore the beautiful back roads, quaint downtowns and farm fresh food of Durham Region!

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