There’s something comforting about meeting friends for “the most important meal of the day.” From the squeak of the vinyl booth as you slide over to score a corner seat, to the reassuring weight of a coffee mug nestled in your hands, going out for breakfast has been ritual in Durham Region for a century. […]
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Durham Region is a delicious place to live. With more than 1,300 farms and 13 farmers’ markets, there’s an abundance of fresh local food being grown right here in the region. Across the region, you can find everything from haggis to halal options. It truly does seem that a new small grocer is opening up […]
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Connect with us on social to tell us your favourite things to do in the region using #DurhamTourism! @DurhamTourism’s social: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Downtown Ajax: Bowling and burritos For a fun night out, try pairing authentic Mexican food from Mexico Lindo with a few games of bowling at Ajax Bowling Centre! After sinking […]
Whether you’re looking for seasonal pieces that spark joy, cozy cushions for kicking back with a coffee, or art that brings your walls to life, there are so many local shops and businesses in Durham’s downtowns to explore. And everyone knows that shopping pairs best with food, so while you’re out exploring Durham’s downtowns, don’t […]
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Did you know that trying new foods, or recipes is good for your health? If you want to relieve stress by getting creative in the kitchen, or you’re looking to support local restaurants and shops, there are lots of downtown takeout spots and grocery stores to be inspired by. Whether you want to eat less […]
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Pi Day, observed annually on March 14, was originally founded in 1988 as a celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Celebrations involve pi memorization competitions, discussions and pie eating. While we can’t help you out with the math side of things, we are experts on eating and shopping local. And eating while shopping local. And […]
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From jersey knit tops to oh-so soft yoga pants, many of us have mastered the art of dressing comfortably during the stay-at-home phases over the last two years. If we’ve learned anything, it’s that comfort is key and “hard pants” are not the necessity we once thought they were. As we begin to re-emerge to […]
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Erin Foley, Owner of the Port Cheese Co., shares her story about opening her business in downtown Port Perry during Covid-19. View more videos from our downtown business owners and see how they’ve navigated their business through the pandemic. NOTE: At the time of publishing, Durham Region is under a STAY AT HOME […]
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Brenton Alleyne, Owner of Alleyne’s Gentlemen’s Grooming Centre in Pickering Village, takes us through how Covid-19 allowed him to take his business into a creative new direction. View more videos from our downtown business owners and see how they’ve navigated their business through the pandemic. NOTE: At the time of publishing, Durham Region […]
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Elie Riviere, Owner of Cycle Life, shares his experience of opening a second location for his business in downtown Port Perry during Covid-19. View more videos from our downtown business owners and see how they’ve navigated their business through the pandemic. NOTE: At the time of publishing, Durham Region is under a STAY […]
A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a “made-in-Ontario” innovation. It was in the late 1960’s when a business association in the Bloor-Jane-Runnymede area of Toronto decided that in order to compete with a new wave of indoor shopping malls, they would need to find new ways of raising funds to carry on services for the […]
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