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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.

Ring in the new year on December 31 in Durham Region! From family-friendly events and daytime fun to dinner reservations and nighttime soirées—there are plenty of ways to celebrate the countdown.

Ready to sip your way through Durham Region? The Durham Cocktail Trail is a self-guided journey celebrating local flavour, craft and community.

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Using chocolate from One More Cocoa in Whitby, and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious Black Bean Chocolate Chili for you to make at home—the perfect warm meal for this "chilly" season, and one that will really wow your family and friends!

‘Tis the season for some festive fun! If you’re looking to fill your calendar with all things merry and bright, you’ve come to the right place. From festive farm events to tree lighting ceremonies to merry markets and everything in between, Durham Region has no shortage of reasons to celebrate the season!

Santa Claus is coming to town! Bundle up and enjoy the magic of the season at one of Santa’s many visits across Durham Region. There's a full lineup of parades set to spread festive cheer, and visits by parade goers can also mean a thriving holiday season for local merchants with stops at shops and restaurants along the parade route. This beloved tradition features a festive street procession and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Channel your inner lumberjack (or lumberjill ), snap some insta-worthy pics, and get into the holiday spirit when you visit one of Durham Region’s tree farms! Choose from pre-cut trees, decorative greenery, and cut-your-own—including White and Blue Spruce, Balsam, Douglas and Fraser Firs, and White and Scotch Pines. Some farms also offer refreshments and family-friendly winter activities, including wagon rides, bonfires, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, snacks, visits with Santa, beautiful holiday décor and more!

Home to the Apple Capital of Canada, Durham Region is no stranger to all things apple! Especially delicious apple dishes. Using apples from Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious soup for you to try at home—the perfect comfort meal as we head into the cooler temperatures and embrace fall.

When life starts to feel a little “la la la la la la”, there's only two things you can do. Turn on the TV to binge watch Gilmore Girls, or start the car and head to Port Perry to experience a Gilmore Girls inspired day for yourself. We recommend doing both, really. Although the fan favourite Gilmore Girls wasn’t filmed in Durham Region, you'll quickly find that stepping into historic downtown Port Perry will transport you to Stars Hollow. The only thing missing? Lorelai and Rory.