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Spring Sport Action in Durham Region

As the spring weather begins to heat up, so does the sport event action across Durham Region. We’re so excited for the return of the sights and sounds of outdoor sports in our community.

Get ready to help us warmly welcome and host thousands of visitors to compete in a variety of sports over the next month.

Some of the sport events include:

• Field Hockey Ontario trials for Under 18 Boys Team Ontario at Monarch Park in Ajax on April 23 and 24. They’ll also be hosting Team Ontario Day there.

Eight most Instagrammable restaurants in Durham Region

Source: Chúuk

Eight most Instagrammable restaurants in Durham Region

There’s nothing quite like getting dressed in your best and enjoying a meal in an inspiring environment.

We’ve curated a list of eight Instagrammable restaurants in Durham for you to explore. Grab a friend, or two or ten, and make wonderful new memories at ‘gram worthy spots throughout Durham Region. Tag us at #DurhamTourism—pics or it didn’t really happen, right?

Bistro ’67—Whitby

1604 Champlain Boulevard, Whitby

Bistro ‘67, named...

2022 Maple Syrup Festivals and Events in Durham Region

As winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures make way for many families and friends to get out and enjoy the maple syrup harvest right here in Durham Region.

The origin of maple syrup production dates to Indigenous peoples living in the northeast part of North America. Zhiiwaagamizigan is the Anishinaabe word for maple syrup, and it’s prized for both its medicinal properties and sweet taste. The earliest method of sap collection was done by cutting a V shape into the bark of a maple...

Durham Region Winter Outdoor Adventure Guide

Getting outside is good for your health. From lowering blood pressure to boosting your mood, increasing physical activity with outdoor activities in Durham Region is a safe way to enjoy the cold months this winter.

Whether you crave a scenic outdoor walk, want to test your skills on skis, or need a change of scenery from your living room, there are many ways to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with Durham Region’s beautiful winter amenities.

Please remember to follow provincial and local...

Top Ski Resorts in Durham: A Thrilling Winter Experience

By: Chris Mitchell, Travelling Mitch

Winter is a season to get outdoors, explore and have fun! Skiing offers an adventure to be enjoyed all season long, and in Durham you have three resorts to discover. So, rather than hide indoors and wait for winter to be over, get outside, enjoy the crisp winter air, hit the slopes, and experience the thrill of skiing in Durham instead.

This year, it’s not about looking back on winter memories from the past, it’s about creating new memories that you can look back...