Tourism - Blog

Keeping children entertained is no small feat, but in Durham Region there is no end to the activities that will leave the kids saying “best day ever”. From meeting local farm animals to the thrills of an indoor playground, or making their mark on the world in an art class, there are tons of ways for the youngsters in your life to create life-long memories in Durham.

Sunflower season has officially bloomed in Durham Region! This summer, wander through the sunflower fields, pick-your-own bouquet, and shop the farm store products at The Sunflower Farm in Beaverton. Not only will you have the ultimate summer day, but you can bring a little piece of the farm home with you! Using sunflower seeds and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious crispy gnocchi for you to try at home, and wow your family and friends!

There’s no better time to experience Ontario’s rural life than at an annual fall fair. As summer turns to fall, Durham Region’s northern communities celebrate with the sweet smells of carnival food, gasp-worthy demo derbies, midway games and rides, and agricultural displays and activities. Check out this list of must-visit events just a short drive from downtown Toronto.

Whether you’re gathering for a meal, setting up for a backyard lunch, or looking for new meal ideas to try, you can’t go wrong with this refreshing Summer Fattoush with Pistachio Mint Dressing by Chef Alex Page. Mix things up a little with a fresh salad using local produce from The Barrett Centre—the perfect summer meal to enjoy solo or wow your family and friends.

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.

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.

• Tourism - Blog

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!

Durham Tourism, in partnership with Chef Alex Page, is sharing a collection of mouth-watering recipes to inspire you to try something different and support local farms during Local Food Week—and beyond.

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.

If you have a dog, then this is your blog. Big or small, short-haired or shaggy, your four-legged friend is part of the family.

• Tourism - Blog