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12 Insta-worthy nights out in Durham Region
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 01:48 PM
Feature photo: Surf Kitchen and Bar, Whitby
Need a night out that’s next level? Whether you’re catching up with the girls, going for after-work appetizers or planning date night, there are lots of picture-perfect Durham Region hot spots—with the right vibe—for your next night out. Featuring crafty cocktails, drool-worthy appetizers, dancing and live music, you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities to capture the best night ever.
Biltmore Theatre39 King Street East, Oshawa
Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa
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Winter in Brock Township
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 04:17 PM
Whether you find yourself with or without snow this winter, the Township of Brock has plenty for you to do this winter!
If you think it’s time to get outside into the fresh air, the Township of Brock is full of all kinds of winter activities to offer, and when it’s time to warm up the areas cafes and shops are the perfect place to relax and unwind inside.
There are so many great spots to spend time this winter in Brock Township, but we’ve narrowed down the list to just five great options for you...
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Plan the ultimate date night in with local craft beer and chocolate pairings
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 08:58 AM
Left: Old Flame Brewing Co., Port Perry | Right: DesBarres Chocolate, Uxbridge
Chocolate: is it the unofficial fifth food group? For us, it is! Up your chocolate game with local finds from chocolate shops in Durham Region! Whether you like your chocolate dark, milk or filled with caramel, there are so many unique treats to savour from our region’s many chocolatiers.
And since it’s no secret that beer and chocolate are a match made in heaven, we’ve paired each chocolate shop with a local craft beer selection to help you...
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Bird watching in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2022 01:34 PM
By: Will McGuirk
A good book, good coffee and the sound of birdsong. Is there anything better? Durham Region has long been a magnet for birdwatchers—the Lake Ontario shoreline has been a stopover for the spring and fall migration for many different species flying south and north again.
Local Oshawa author, Steve Burrows, knows this well. In his series of “Birder Murder Mystery” novels, his Detective, Domenic Jejeune, is an avid birder. In Burrows’ ‘A Siege of Bitterns,’ his first in the now seven-book...
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Port Perry Holiday Shopping Guide
Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 01:08 PM
By Mandy Furnis, @sparkleshinylove
Holiday shopping is so much easier when you can check off all the gifts on your list in one shopping trip! Port Perry is the perfect setting for your holiday shopping because the unique stores in the downtown area are just a short walk away from each other, and there are plenty of spots to stop for a quick coffee or a bite to eat while you shop.
There are five stores we want to highlight that have some unique finds and, when it comes to holiday shopping, they’ve...
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