Spring adventures in Durham Region

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Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and get active with friends and family. Attend a food truck festival, hit the golf course to shake off that winter rust or attend a local sport event to get your adrenaline fix. Durham Region has plenty to offer this May. To learn more about the events and activities taking place this month, visit the Durham Tourism events calendar.

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GOLF SEASON

Calling all golfers! As the warm weather returns and the grass turns green, it means that the beginning of golf season is upon us once again. Whether you're looking for a casual round with friends, or a more competitive experience on one of several championship courses, you can't go wrong at any of these clubs in Durham Region.

Check out the 2016 Discovery Guide for a complete listing of golf courses in Durham Region.

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HOME TEAM PRIDE

Looking for ways to cheer on the home team this May? There are plenty of chances to support local athletes in Durham Region!

The Canadian High School Ultimate Championships taking place May 14 and 15 are sure to offer high-flying excitement. A special good luck goes out to Bowmanville High School and Durham United teams who are both competing in the tournament. For more details, including an event schedule, click here.

The Special Olympics Ontario Provincial High School Championships take place from June 1 to 3, and volunteers are needed! For more information on how to become a volunteer, click here.

WHITBY

WHITBY DOORS OPEN

Celebrate Whitby's heritage with Doors Open 2016 and tour unique historical sites, many of which are not normally open to the public. It's the perfect chance to explore something new in a familiar place!

For more information and a full list of participating locations, click here.

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MAY OUTDOOR FUN

This May, embrace your inner foodie, catch some local music, hit the trails on a mountain bike or enjoy an outdoor winery tour. These are just a few of the many ways to help welcome the warm weather back to Durham Region.

Roll into spring in high gear with the Durham Mountain Biking Association's Pancakes in the Forest Mountain Bike Festival on May 7.

The Rotary Club of Whitby's Gourmet Food Truck Frenzy is revving up for its annual celebration of curbside cuisine taking place on May 14 and 15 at Iroquois Park in Whitby.

Durham West Blues Fest returns to Pickering on May 28 for its third year to promote and celebrate the blues music genre, and visual arts within a fully accessible community festival.

Enjoy the start of wine touring season with the Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk at Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery on May 21.

For a more complete list of outdoor events visit the events calendar.

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NEED FOR SPEED

Enjoy the thrill of the chase this May on the marathon trail or kick-off the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's season on the tarmac. Either way you're sure to feel the ferocious speed in Durham Region.

The Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend will get Canadian Tire Motorsport Park's racing season underway, May 20 to 22, with the roaring stock cars of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, as well as all classes of the Pirelli World Challenge Championship, highlighting the unofficial kick-off to the summer season.

Whitby International North's (WIN) seventh annual WIN Marathon is now open for registration! The run takes place at Heydenshore Pavilion in Whitby on May 22. There are a variety of levels ranging from a full marathon to a five kilometre walk. For more details, and to register, click here.

For a more complete list of races and events happening this May, visit the events calendar.

There are so many family friendly events taking place during the month of May.

Browse through the Durham Tourism 2016 events calendar for a complete listing of community events.

Durham is brimming with exciting attractions and events--from live music to art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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For more information on what's happening in Durham Region visit www.durhamtourism.ca.

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