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Best Destinations For Flower Farm Experiences Near Toronto

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

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

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...

Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer

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.

Strawberries

Strawberry picking season is officially here, and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of the sweetest...

Dog Friendly Patios, Events and Trips To Take Your Pup in Durham Region

If you have a dog, then this is your blog. Big or small, short-haired or shaggy, your four-legged friend is part of the family. So why not plan a dog-friendly vacation that’s only a short drive from Toronto? From canine activity parks to pet boutiques, pet-friendly patios and even, dog-themed events, Durham Region is a great location for doggie day trips.

If you’re looking to have an overnight adventure, we’ve also included some pet friendly accommodations.

Dog Friendly Trails and Off-Leash Dog...