Although it’s undeniably for a good reason, many of us feel as though we have been cooped up indoors for far too long. “There’s nothing to do!” is a common refrain heard in households around Durham Region. We at Downtowns of Durham are here to change that misconception. There is actually plenty to do, as […]
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Walking along Historic Bowmanville’s main street of Highway 2 is like taking a stroll through time. This quaint downtown core is lined with one-of-a-kind retail shops, artisanal eateries, specialty services and family-owned businesses. It is a place that makes you feel like home, even if your home is officially somewhere else. You may not anticipate […]
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Shop local. Support local. These calls to action are resonating with the public more than ever during this time when the economic survival of our communities, as we know them, depends on all of us. It is unfortunate (though not surprising) that restaurants and dining establishments are so significantly impacted by COVID-19. Many restaurants in […]
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Holiday Cheer and Historic Main Street—the two concepts are practically synonymous this time of year. Here in Durham Region, we have an abundance of charming downtowns, so it goes without saying that Durham is home to tons of festivals and celebrations to help get our residents and visitors into the Christmas spirit. At least, that […]
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Now more than ever, we are all in need of a helping hand. This is especially true for our local businesses, who find themselves operating under a reduced capacity due to the health and safety measures needed to combat the spread of COVID-19. Our downtown shops and businesses are doing everything they can to keep […]
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At the intersection of Highways 7 and 12 in North Whitby begins a little place that is a world of its own. It may look quaint, but make no mistake: it is no sleepy little hamlet. The Village of Brooklin is a thriving community, as metropolitan as Toronto, but with a small-town feel that is […]
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