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As summer arrives in Durham Region, the festival frenzy begins and it stretches all season long! There are many different types of festivals to attend throughout the summer months to help make the most of the sunshine and warm weather, and June is jam packed with activity for the whole family to kick it all off. For a more complete list of events taking place this June, visit the Durham Tourism events calendar.
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DURHAM REGION
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SUMMER IN DURHAM
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With the official start to spring already behind us and summer on the horizon, Durham Tourism is proud to announce that Summer in Durham has arrived
! There are so many things to see and do this summer in Durham Region.
Whether you're looking to find the unique summer shopping experiences, or to plan the perfect outdoor getaway, there is something for everyone in Durham Region.
Please visit the Summer in Durham website for more information on all of the exciting summer adventures in Durham Region.
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WHITBY
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NOVA'S ARK WALK
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Nova's Ark will host its
Sixth-Annual Friendship Walk on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grass Park in Brooklin! Join the three kilometre walk through the streets of Brooklin, led by Google the Camel.
Enjoy fun family activities including face painting, music by Workin' Dawgs, a Starr Burger barbecue and interaction with some unique therapy animals.
Visit
www.novasark.ca for more information.
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WHITBY
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Who knew singing the blues could be so much fun? On Saturday, June 25, the
Whitby Blues Festival returns with music from Jack De Keyzer, Lindsay Borughton, Gone Fisson, Joel Johnson, Trac 4, and PRJ!
The free downtown festival will also showcase a local food and beverage pavilion along with street vendors, kids activities, and so much more.
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DURHAM REGION
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As if you needed another excuse to get outside and enjoy the summer weather, you can explore Durham Region's scenic trails, rolling hills and tourist destinations on your bike this June for Bike Month, which continues until June 30!
Bike Month is a celebration of cycling in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area with hundreds of community events taking place including rides, races, guided bike tours, festivals and more. Visit
www.bikemonth.ca/durham for a full list of events taking place.
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OSHAWA
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Looking to stop and smell the flowers this summer? On June 11 and 12, the City of Oshawa presents the 12th-annual Peony Festival, recently awarded as one of the top 100 events by Festivals and Events Ontario. Located in the heart of the beautiful Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, this free event displays 300 types of peonies in the gardens, and hundreds more in the children's arena.
Artisans, live music, food, gardening seminars, community displays and more are all part of this remarkable flower festival.
For more event information, click here.
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BROCK
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ONTARIO LUMBERJACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
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On Saturday, June 11, the Beaverton Fair Grounds in Brock will play host to the
widely anticipated annual event, which
sees the best competitors from across
the province square off, and will also
include food vendors, craft beer, a community village and much more for spectators to enjoy. Don't miss out on
one of summer's hottest sporting events in Durham Region.
For more information
on the event, and for a detailed
competition schedule, click here.
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CLARINGTON
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Looking to satisfy your need for speed this summer? Clarington has two races that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping!
Looking for the fastest entertainment in town? Check out the Canadian Historic Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park from June 17 to 19. The annual historic racing event features beautifully restored cars from more than 50 years of motorsports.
If you prefer to be a part of the action rather than a spectator, challenge yourself with the
2016 Spartan Race, taking place on July 2 and 3 at
Brimacombe in Clarington. This is sure to be a challenge for any athlete, so get to the starting line and prove what you're capable of.
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PICKERING
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The Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge will feature a wide variety of racing divisions including Sport Mixed, Recreation Mixed, University Mixed, Sport Women, Recreation Women, Sport Open (men) and Recreation Open (men).
For more event and registration information, including a full race schedule, click
here.
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AJAX
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June is jam packed with festivals and events in Ajax! Get outdoors on Ajax's beautiful trails during Ajax Trailfest, or enjoy a wide range of family-friendly events for Ajax Home Week.
Get outdoors on June 12 with Ajax Trailfest! There are three different routes to choose from, including the 35 kilometre Ride With the Mayor. There will also be a free barbecue and give-aways throughout the day for anyone who registers. Registrants are also asked to bring a non-perishable food item. For more information on how to register, and for more event details, click here.
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There are so many family friendly events taking place during the month of June.
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!
Share your organization's event on the Durham Tourism event calendar.
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Check out the events calendar, the Explore Durham blog and links to social media.
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