Durham Tourism

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Out of Office

Reminder: set your Out of Office. Choose an itinerary and book a "very important meeting" with Durham Tourism to block off your calendar for a day.

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Summer Bucket List

There’s so much to do just outside the city in Durham Region that it would be nearly impossible to fit it all into one list—truly, we could go on, and on, and on. To make it easier, we chose 10 of our favourite must-try experiences to enjoy in Durham this sunny season.

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Explore Scenic Rural Routes

Durham Region’s rural routes are itineraries suited for weekend road trips or cycling adventures! Visit collections of businesses including art studios, historical sites, farm markets, breweries, cideries, attractions, and more.

Apple Adventure

From farm fresh orchards and tap rooms to local bakeshops, Durham Region is the place to plan your apple adventure. We're home to the Apple Capital of Canada in Newcastle and have curated this experience with your taste buds in mind.

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Downtowns of Durham

In the centre of our communities is where you’ll find makers’ and farmers’ markets, a huge variety of restaurants, coffee roasteries, gaming cafes and retail shops. Explore our fourteen distinct and diverse downtown areas.