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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!

We’ve put...

Your Guide to North Durham Cideries

By: Chris Mitchell, Traveling Mitch 

In recent years, cider has become increasingly popular across the province, and Durham Region certainly isn’t an exception. Much of that rise in popularity has to do with a simultaneous rise in both quality and experimentation in the world of Ontario cider, and Ontarians ultimately coming to the realization that some of the best cider on the planet can be found in their very own backyard.

Cider, for those who are unfamiliar, is simply an alcoholic beverage...

Durham Region Fall Fun Guide

While every season is our favourite, there's just something about fall fun in Durham Region. To show just how much love we have for fall, we've put together a huge list of awesome adventures for you to enjoy this autumn. When the weather gets cooler, you can head indoors to one of our manyattractions—like retro arcades, rock climbing, or glow in the dark minigolf. Or, if you want to take in the sights and sounds of the season, there are many outdoor adventures that await you—like zip lining through a fall...

Add Durham Region Breweries to Your Bucket-List!

One of the best ways to get to know a region is to visit its breweries. These days, most breweries aren’t just makers of beer, they’re creators of community.

Across Durham, popular breweries have almost become synonymous with particular towns and cities because of their commitment to representing and serving their respective surroundings. When thinking of Uxbridge, for example, it’s easy to immediately think of The Second Wedge Brewing Company, and in particular its owners, Rob and Joanne.

There’s...