Durham Tourism Blog

Embrace the sights and sounds of summer in Durham Region! Stroll along lush gardens and streams and set your sights on award-winning peonies. Spend the day in Durham Region’s downtowns as they transform into cultural hubs filled with artisans, performances, family friendly activities and food vendors. If live music is your jam, Durham Region is home to several music festivals to keep your calendar full all summer long!

Whether you’re planning a weekend away with friends or scheduling your travel plans with the family, Durham Region has plenty of unique accommodations and campgrounds for you to enjoy a little vacation outside the city.

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.

Get ready to bloom with excitement! Experience1,000,000 stunning blooms, pick-your-own flower bouquets, photo-opps, live music, farm-to-fork food and drinks, wagon rides, and so much more at Pingle's Tulip Days!

Celebrate the spring harvest with a trip to your local farm market, grab your ingredients, and try these tasty bites by Chef Alex Page! Use the recipes below to recreate these delicious dishes at home.

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. Please check hours before visiting as some locations are open by season only.