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Must-Try Restaurants In Durham Region For Local Food Lovers

Left to right: Harvest Bowl at Nest at Trail Hub | Bison Burger at Slabtown Cider

Durham is home to some of the best farmland in Ontario and has hundreds of producers who supply kitchens across the region with incredible produce, meat, and other products like maple syrup and cider.

Feast On® is a certification program that recognizes restaurants and suppliers who have demonstrated their commitment to using local ingredients on their menus and in their offerings. Managed by the Culinary Tourism Alliance, the...

Page's Platefuls: Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich

The month of June finally brings long warm days, farmer’s markets bursting with fresh local produce, a return to the grill, and—of course—a day to celebrate all of the dads out there! This month Chef Alex Page has featured two of his all-time favourite places to shop here at home in Durham Region—Trading Post Quality Foods and Town Brewery.

When thinking about the ultimate Father’s Day recipe, a dish featuring smoked meat and cold beer came to mind: the Spicy Beer Braised Brisket Sandwich.

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Celebrate Recreation And Parks Month With These Picture-Perfect Picnics In Durham Region

Left to right: Palmer Park by @thisisafeefa | Jr's Sourdough Pizza by @kenncourt

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and there is no better way to experience Durham’s parks than grabbing some delicious food and dining al fresco.

From catching the sunset at tranquil lakeside beaches to playgrounds that have kids asking for five more minutes of playtime, this list covers all of Durham Region.

Authentic Jamaican Patties And A Park You Can Make A Splash In

Photo: Patty Gyal, Ajax | Credit: Culinary Tourism...

Experience Big Theatre And Small Town Hospitality In Port Perry

Written by: Nancy Towns 

Imagine for a moment; a Theatre, on the ridge of an island called Scugog, perched over a lake of the same name. People come from north, south, east and west to take in theatrical fare, while professional actors embody tales of great passion, humour and works of timeless playwright. That theatre is Theatre on the Ridge. Now 10 years old, the theatre presents plays beneath their stage canopy tent, accompanied by the soft glow of the stage lights and the setting sun.

If you’ve...

Second Marsh Is An Ideal Spot For Newcomers To Birdwatching

Written by: Erin Horrocks- Pope

I often find myself looking for reasons to escape the neverending “buzz” of my life in busy Toronto and explore incredible nature destinations in neighbouring Durham Region.

Second Marsh in Oshawa was recently brought to my attention as somewhere with great trails, beautiful landscapes, and a wonderful place to spot wildlife—particularly birds.

So, I figured, "why not" try out bird-watching? Second Marsh is a 137-hectare coastal wetland in southeast Oshawa, Ontario....