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Historic downtown Port Perry
May 2019
Hello spring!
Well hello there spring–we're so glad you're here! There's an old saying that "spring breathes life into the world around us" and that certainly rings true this month. It feels like there are so many wonderful things to celebrate in Durham right now! On May 12, we celebrate the wonderful women across the region and beyond. Happy Mother’s Day to you! Here at Durham Tourism, we’re celebrating the launch of our new Instagram channel–another great resource to help you explore Durham Region. Finally, we are celebrating the warmer weather, which brings with it so many great outdoor events and activities to enjoy.  

Check out the events featured below or visit our events calendar on DurhamTourism.ca for more ideas on ways to #DiscoverDurham this May.
The Seaton Soaker 15K 25K 50K.
Seaton Soaker
The Seaton Soaker is Durham Region’s only trail race, and it’s taking place on May 11 . Enjoy the scenery as you tackle the two-person 12 km relay, or the 15 km, 25 km or 50 km races along the beautiful Seaton Trail in north Pickering. Part of the OUTRACE series, this run is capped at 500 participants, so register soon! Races start and end at Pine Ridge Secondary School, which is located at 2155 Liverpool Road North in Pickering. 
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Treat mom's taste buds this Mother's Day
Making plans to celebrate mom on this special day? Consider introducing her to our diverse and exciting dining scene. From farm-to-table to quaint bistros, cutting edge cuisine to tried and true classic fare, there is something in Durham to please everyone's palate.

Visit our Sip & Savour section on DurhamTourism.ca for a full list of dining options, or consider attending one of the following Mother's Day-themed events:
  • The Royal Ashburn Golf Club is hosting both a Mother’s Day Brunch and a Mother’s Day Dinner, with delectable menus to choose from. Reservations are required for both events, call 905-686-1121 to book your spot.
  • Meanwhile, up in Nestleton, the Nestleton Waters Inn will be hosting their Mother’s Day Brunch with two seating times available. The brunch is hosted in Nestleton Waters Inn's Island Marquis, and features brunch, lawn games and canoe rides. Brunch is first come, first served. 
  • Wooden Sticks Golf will also be hosting both Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner, call 647-367-0196 or e-mail amber@woodensticks.com for reservations. Brunch seating times are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and dinner seating is at 5 p.m.

Don't just end the fun with brunch though! Round out the day by swinging by the Canadian Automotive Museum to snap a selfie with the Queen in front of the museum’s 1969 Daimler limousine, once used by the Royal Family! Or head out to Rosemary Jenkins Pottery in picturesque Enniskillen, for the Bring Mom to Choose Her Own Gift event. Meet local artists and browse hand-crafted pottery and wood items. There are even more attractions where you can Explore & Engage this Mother’s Day, just check out our site!
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Victoria Day Speedfest
The Victoria Day Speedfest is back at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington from May 17 to 19 . And, while the main attraction is the exciting on-track competition featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the Blancpain GT World Challenge, and the Pirelli GT4 America Series, there is plenty to see off the track too! Visit the team paddock areas, or take in the fireworks display on May 18 .
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White's Creek Flower Farm
Nestled on the banks of White’s Creek and bordered by Lake Simcoe, is White's Creek Flower Farm. The property, located at 1125 Concession 7 in Beaverton, was once home to the Lake Simcoe Barn, built in 1884 and destroyed by fire in 2011 after decades of use as a dairy operation. White’s Creek Flower Farm embodies the Drake family’s deep-seated appreciation for rural living and the simple things in life–fresh air, fresh flowers, and fresh food–and serves as the inspiration for sharing their family farm with you. This start-up boutique flower farm, offers locally grown flowers in freshly cut bouquets, while the farm shop features a variety of plants, flowers and local artisan gift-ware. The farm’s patio and porch are an inviting place to sit back, relax and enjoy the rural vistas. And be sure to check out the workshops, paint and photography sessions available. 

The farm is easily accessible by car or bike, with ample parking, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends to June 28, Tuesdays to Sundays in July and August, and weekends in September and October. 

For more information, follow White’s Creek Flower Farm on Facebook @whitescreekflowerfarm and Instagram @whitescreekflowers, or call 705-928-2910.
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@DurhamTourism: Are you following?
Durham Tourism is now on Instagram! Our new channel highlights Durham Region as the photo-friendly, bucket-list experience that it is! Visit Durham Tourism on Instagram for exciting events, great ways to spend the weekend, and fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Don’t forget to like, comment and share with your family and friends!

Follow @DurhamTourism on Instagram.
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Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk
Farmer Fred and "Billy Bumblebee" invite you for a narrated walk through the apple orchard on May 18 at Archibald’s Orchard & Winery in Bowmanville. Learn more about why it's so important to have bees in the orchard during blossom time. Take a tour, held on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chat with local beekeepers Petra and Martin about all things bee, or our resident potter Rosemary Jenkins about her beautiful clay creations. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from the children’s play area, to local goods available for purchase, to complimentary wine tasting for adults. While you’re in the area, take a wander down to the other locations on A Country Path, including a visit to Tyrone Mills to learn even more about bees and honey.
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Enjoy the best eats from the streets
The Finest Foodie Festival in Durham Region is back with a celebration of food truck fare. The Food Truck Frenzy features more than 30 of the best street food vendors from across the GTA and the region, at the Iroquois Park Grounds in Whitby on May 25 and 26 . Get a taste of everything from barbeque to beavertails and pulled pork to poutine. A full roster of talented musical performances and family fun activities will complete the festival atmosphere at this weekend-long event.
Pride Durham Region
Durham Pride Week
Pride Durham’s annual region-wide Pride Celebration celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people throughout our community. An amazing Durham Pride Week 2019 is planned for May 27 to June 2! The Pride parade will take place in Ajax on June 2, with a post-parade celebration in Arbour Park (located at Achilles Road and Harwood Avenue South)! The parade starts at noon at Harwood Avenue South and Bayly Street, heading north and ending with a post-parade celebration in Arbour Park. The celebration goes to 6 p.m. and is an exciting mix of live music and performances, food and drinks, vendors and information booths, and more! There's something for everyone.
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Learn what riding's all about at the Durham Mountain Biking DEMO Festival
Mark May 25 on your calendar for the Durham Mountain Biking Demo Festival. Held at Durham Forest in Uxbridge, this annual event provides–both mountain bike enthusiasts and those new to the sport–the opportunity to test ride bikes on three different loops, enjoy eats from local food trucks, and relax and enjoy the sun while the kids try out the bike park. Hosted by the Durham Mountain Biking Association .
Embrace the mud at the Spartan Races in Orono
Time to get muddy! Spartan Race Canada`s obstacle course races return to Brimacombe on June 15 and 16. This race is for everyone! Even if you are a first-timer, test your fitness in an exciting, outdoor environment where having fun and getting dirty is mandatory! Challenge yourself on the slopes of Brimacombe in the Sprint 5 km+, Super 13 km+, or kid’s race. Then there’s the HH12HR–where you’ll have a team to help and support you as you move through challenges that will test your strength, agility and mental dexterity.
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Do more, drive less!
Durham Region Transit wants you to do more and drive less! 

Starting May 1, 2019, all kids ages 12 and under ride DRT for free with a fare paying passenger.

No special passes or tickets are required.

Visit durhamregiontransit.com to plan your trip and get where you want to be easily and safely.
For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit  DurhamTourism.ca , or call 1-800-413-0017. If this information is required in an accessible format, contact  Durham Tourism.