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Collage of images including a person in a field picking strawberries and an aerial image of two strawberry baskets being held by two people

Where To Go Berry Picking Near Toronto This Summer

Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2025 07:00 AM

Right: samantha.may | Left: blaakewells

It's Pick-Your-Own (PYO) season in Durham Region! Stop by one of our many farms, orchards or country markets—many of which feature PYO strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more. If apples are more to your liking, check out our Apple Adventure guide to plan the ultimate day apple picking, sipping on local cider, and maybe even indulge in a fritter or two.

Strawberries

Strawberry picking season is officially here, and to celebrate, we’ve put together a list of the sweetest...

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Plan The Ultimate Staycation At These Campsites & Unique Overnight Stays Near Toronto

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 08:44 AM

Left:outdoorsycouple | Right:beccahambley

Whether you’re planning a weekend away with friends or scheduling your summer travel plans with the family, Durham Region has plenty of unique accommodations and campgrounds for you to enjoy a little vacation close to home. Explore scenic hiking trails, soak up the sun by the waterfront, and share a laugh or two around the campfire. No matter how you plan to staycation, you’re bound to leave with lasting memories at these overnight experiences in Durham Region.

Birchwood Luxury...

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Top 10 Things Near Toronto To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

Posted on Monday, July 07, 2025 04:34 PM

Left: Parkwood Estate by mandy_sparkleshinylove | Right: The Sunflower Farm

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.

Sip on local brews by the waterfront

A pup-friendly patio with cold pints and wood-fired pizza? Does it get better than this? Enjoy a Pump House IPA and brewtiful views of the Whitby...

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Collage photo with field of yellow sunflowers on the right and a wooden table with cushions in a lavender field on the left

Best Destinations For Flower Farm Experiences Near Toronto

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 11:51 AM

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

Wander through fields of farm fresh flowers at one of these beautiful flower farm experiences in Durham Region! Just a short drive from downtown Toronto, you can spend the day lounging in lavender fields, strolling through sunflowers, or picking a bouquet of wildflowers in Durham Region. Our beautiful flower farms offer a day of enchantment with options like pick-your-own flowers, picnics, afternoon tea, yoga, and...

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Breakfast poutine with potatoes, cheese curds, gravy, pepper and egg using local ingredients in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

Page's Platefuls: Breakfast Poutine Recipe

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 04:04 PM

Poutine for breakfast? Say no more! Chef Alex Page is back with another delicious dish, this time mixing a Canadian classic with farm-fresh ingredients to create the ultimate breakfast or brunch. Add farm-fresh eggs, locally-grown potatoes, and cheese curds from local Jersey cows to your grocery list, and try out this recipe. It's bound to moooove your taste buds!

Breakfast Poutine Recipe Ingredients (serves four):
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 breakfast sausages, casings removed
  • 2 lbs Linton’s Farm Market new...

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