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Between Valentine's Day and Family Day taking place this month, there is a lot of love in the air. Get out and about with your loved ones, and discover something new in Durham, from our fabulous selection of restaurants to our arts and cultural scene; our exciting sports championships and our vibrant entertainment industry--- there is something for the whole family to enjoy! Visit
durhamtourism.ca
for more ideas on what to do and where to eat in Durham, and enjoy some family fun this February.
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OSHAWA
2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
The 2018
Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships
come to the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa from
February 23 to 25
. This is a great opportunity to see one of the sport's most exciting disciplines, which was last in Oshawa in 2009! Skaters from across the country will compete for team national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. The championships begin at 7:30 a.m. on February 23 with the Intermediate Free Skate #1 and end February 25 with the Open Free Program #2 and Victory ceremonies. View the full schedule on Skate Canada's website. Tickets are available through the
Tribute Communities Centre website
.
All event tickets are priced at $60 and single tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at $25 for adults and $20 for children.
The top two senior teams will represent Canada at the 2018 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships. This promises to be an exciting competition not to be missed!
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AJAX
The tiff Ajax Film Circuit showcases unique films from the Toronto International Film Festival, from contemporary Canadian cinema to independent and world films. The St. Francis Centre welcomes five feature films this year, including these upcoming films:
- On February 2, the tiff Ajax Film Circuit presents "The Divine Order," which charts Nora's journey, as she reluctantly becomes the local face of the fight for women's suffrage in Switzerland. Watch as she bands together with a rag-tag group of local women and confronts the restrictions placed upon them in public, as well as the more complex restrictions she faces at home.
- "Meditation Park" screens on March 2. The film opens with Maria hosting a birthday celebration for her workaholic accountant husband, Bing. However, when she finds evidence that Bing may not be the perfect person she believes him to be, she's forced to consider her world in a radically different light. Maria embarks on a journey of self-discovery by engaging with the world around her.
Tickets are $10, or $38 for a four-ticket flex pack and are available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax & McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, or online at stfranciscentre.ca. For more information, please call 905-619-2529 ext. 2787 (ARTS).
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DURHAM REGION
Delicious Durham
When it comes to fantastic food, look no further than delicious Durham! From fine dining experiences to our diverse bistro and café culture, there is fine food and delightful dishes around every corner of the region. Consider combining a great lunch or dinner with a visit to one of our many galleries, theatres or indoor sports parks for a romantic day for two or a fun family adventure. Try fine French cuisine at Nice Bistro or visit Tin Mill Restaurant and Bar, housed in a renovated turn-of-the-century flour mill, for fine casual dining. Bistro '67 offers guests a field-to-fork dining experience, while PORT provides a waterfront North American Bistro experience, with a focus on fresh local ingredients. Don't forget to call ahead for reservations! These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to dining in Durham, check out durhamtourism.ca or the Delicious Dining section on the York Durham Headwaters winter website for more options.
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DURHAM REGION
Is fat biking for you?
For those looking to extend their cycling season, fat biking is a great option, and Durham Region offers some excellent groomed winter trails. What are fat bikes? Also called snow bikes, fat bikes are known for their oversized or "fat" tires, which hold a lower tire pressure and allow the cyclist to ride on soft terrain, such as snow, sand and mud. The Durham Mountain Biking Association (DMBA) maintains a number of trails in Durham, including groomed winter trails in Uxbridge's Durham Forest Main Tract. Riders should be cautious of changing trail conditions and dress for the weather. Check out DMBA's website for more information on trail conditions and information on the tire size requirement for groomed trails. For more on fat biking in Durham, read the full article on our blog at durhamtourism.ca.
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DURHAM REGION
Family Day fun
This month we celebrate Family Day, and there is fun for everyone to have throughout Durham Region! Not sure what to do this year? Consider a visit to the Canadian Automotive Musuem to meet the one and only Lightning McQueen, whose full size replica is currently on display. Maybe a family game at Laser Quest would get your energy pumping? How about a day at Whitby's trampoline park, Sky Zone? Whatever you decide, have a great day connecting and having fun with your loved ones. For more ideas on what to do this Family Day, visit durhamtourism.ca.
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DURHAM REGION
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Ride along the beautiful Durham Waterfront this summer, as part of The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. From July 29 to August 3, join your fellow cyclists for 40 to 100 km of riding per day, as you travel from Ajax on Lake Ontario to the beautiful off-road trail to the Quebec border, on the St. Lawrence River. Read more about the 2018 route and itinerary, as well as information on registration fees and transportation on the ride's website.
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DURHAM REGION
Butter Tart Festivals
If you have a sweet tooth, you don't want to miss two very special festivals coming up in Durham. The
Pickering Butter Tart Festival takes place
February 10 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, featuring the best local butter tart bakers, local vendors, a marketplace, entertainment and more!
If that doesn't satisfy your sweet tooth, then head over to the
Bowmanville Butter Tart Festival on
March 3 for some of Durham's best sweet treats! The Bowmanville festival will take place at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
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