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Where To Pick The Perfect Blooms In Durham Region This Spring

Photo: Century Home and Garden Greenhouses by Rachel Callan Photography

Spring has officially sprung, and after a long winter there's nothing more exciting than sunshine, spring blooms, and long warmer days! Here's just some of our favourite flower farms, florists and markets in Durham Region to get you ready for the season. We hope thistle encourage you to #ShopInDurham for all your flower needs.

Garden Centres

Left: Sheridan Nurseries by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: Vandermeer Nursery

Bloom Field...

Maple Syrup Festivals And Events In Durham Region

Each year, as winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures welcome to start of the maple syrup harvest! Events kick off in March and run through May—giving families and friends ample time to get a sweet taste of the maple season, and a chance to enjoy fresh, local maple syrup, pancake breakfasts, and syrup demonstrations. To help you make the most of maple season in Durham Region, check out our list of upcoming festivals and events in 2025!

Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup...

The Ultimate Guide To Food Truck Season In Durham Region

Left to right: Sonya Street Meat by farieatstheworld | Cantina's Mexicano by forksandnives

It's foodie season in Durham Region. And luckily for you—and your tastebuds—there's good food around every corner. Find everything from delicious street fare, to roadside pit stops perfect for any craving, to foodie fanatic events that are all about the eats.

Streetside Food Trucks That Are Worth The Stop

Photo: Island Grill, Port Perry | Credit: takemycurdforit

Spending the day out and about, and work up an...

Test Your Knowledge At These Trivia Nights in Durham Region

Where is the Trail Capital of Canada? Where is the house from the movie Billy Madison? What region of the GTA is expected to reach a population of 1.3 million by 2051?

If you can answer these questions, it means that two facts are true. You know a lot about Durham Region, and you’re a trivia whiz. Combine that with some great food and drinks and you're in for an epic night out.

Luckily, you don't have to search far for a trivia night in Durham Region. Whether you’re an expert in general knowledge...

The Largest Tulip Festival In The GTA Is Coming To This Farm Near Toronto

Get ready to bloom with excitement! With more than half a million tulips, plenty of photo-ops, and lots of tasty food and drinks to enjoy, you do not want to miss out on the newest pick-your-own event in Durham Region—Tulip Days!

Join Pingle’s Farm Marketfor a vibrant celebration of spring at the largest tulip experience in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)! Wander through the tulip fields for a breathtaking pick-your-own experience featuring 30 different varieties and more than half a million planted bulbs.

Enter...