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A Local’s Guide To Durham Region: Visit Like A Non-Tourist

Left: Tap and Tankard, Whitby by Photo by: _maramoments | Right: Pizza Pino’s, Ajax by sellyfooddiary 

Located just outside of Toronto, Durham Region has become a well-known hub for winter sports, waterfront fun, farm experiences and scenic trails. With so many local businesses just a simple Google search away, we created this guide for the non-tourist tourist who's looking to take the road less travelled and plan an experience that’s unique. To help give you the ultimate Durham Region experience, we’ve

Page's Platefuls: Honey French Toast Casserole with Fruit Wine Spiced Berry Syrup

Looking for new and exciting recipes to make with the family? What better way to spend the weekend than exploring some of the great growers and producers here in Durham Region!

Spend the day on Saturday collecting your ingredients and prepare this easy French Toast Casserole for your Sunday brunch. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and left to sit in the fridge overnight. Come Sunday morning, all you have to do is simply place your dish in the oven and bake—leaving you extra time to relax...

Eight Most Insta-Worthy Restaurants in Durham Region

Left: Chúuk | Right: Bistro '67

There’s nothing quite like getting dressed in your best and enjoying a meal in an inspiring environment.

We’ve curated a list of eight Instagrammable restaurants in Durham for you to explore. Grab a friend, or two or ten, and make wonderful new memories at ‘gram worthy spots throughout Durham Region.

Angelique's Family Restaurant

31 Barr Road, Ajax

Angeliques Family Restaurant is famous for its homestyle food and large portions which is also why they may be famous for...

Where to Find the Best Apple Fritters in Durham Region

By: Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency

Imagine going on a mission around Durham Region—on a quest to save fall by trying as many apple fritters as you can!

Okay, maybe not that dramatic. Fall wasn’t really at risk.

The mission, though, was crucial—Durham has incredible apple orchards all throughout the region, and with great apples comes great apple fritters. There are bakeries all throughout the area, from Uxbridge to Ajax, and Port Perry to Bowmanville—each of which pride themselves in...

Apple Picking Adventures in Durham Region

By: Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency

Move over, pumpkin spice—we’re officially entering apple season.

From a hot cup of apple cider to a warm piece of apple pie (with ice cream of course!), or even just that first juicy bite—Ontario apples have their time to shine each fall.

Of course, you could grab your apples from a grocery store or produce market, but there’s nothing quite like going out and picking your own. Not only does apple picking mean you’re getting the freshest product possible,...