Tourism Blog News

Banish Burnout with Micro-Adventures in Durham Region

Photo credit: Jorge Saavedra on Unsplash

Having something special planned to look forward to is a great way to beat burnout. Micro-adventures—or short trips that you can take in Durham Region—provide an opportunity to rest and reset, enjoy nature or to learn something new. Whether you reset while connecting with friends, or you feel rejuvenated after a quiet walk in the woods, carving time out for yourself to pursue your passions is a burnout buster.

Take a peaceful pause with slow travel in Durham...

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,...

A Gamers Guide to Durham Region

8-Bit Beans, Whitby

Gamers unite! Durham Region has a growing gaming scene for your next night out. From trivia nights to gaming cafés, and arcades to escape rooms, there are endless opportunities in Durham Region to get your game on. Explore this list of game night hot spots to plan your next adventure in real life!

If you’re looking to add some extra adventure to your game day, check out Durham Region’s Apple Adventure. From farm fresh orchards, to tap rooms and local bakeshops, Durham Region...

Best Destinations for Farm Fresh Flower Experiences

Left: The Sunflower Farm, Beaverton | Right: Gray Silo Lavender Farm, Port Perry

Fulfil your craving for farm fresh flowers this season with this list of flower farms in Durham Region! Enjoy a wondrous day wandering through wildflowers, lounging in lavender fields or finding shade among the sunflowers in Durham—a flower farm lovers’ locale. With farms that offer enchanting options like afternoon teas and walks along their woodland trails, to micro-eco farms offering lavender yoga sessions and...

Planning the perfect golf weekend in Durham Region!

By Christopher Mitchell, Traveling Mitch | Photo: Bunker Hill Golf Club, Pickering

As a travel writer, I first began to be interested and captivated by Durham Region from a culinary perspective. I visited places like Bistro ‘67, Urban Pantry, and a handful of local breweries to get a better sense of just how terrific (and entrepreneurial) the food and beverage scene was in this region. 

I began to realize, however, that Durham Region also shined in another department - golf! And that sent me on a...