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March 2024

It's that time of year again! As winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures mean that the maple syrup harvest has begun. Events kick off in March and run through May—giving families and friends ample time to get a taste of the sweet maple season, and a chance to enjoy fresh, local maple syrup, pancake breakfasts, and syrup demonstrations.



To help you make the most of maple season, check out our blog for a list of upcoming festivals and events in Durham Region.

Tropical Restaurants Near Toronto That Will Make You Feel Like You’re On Vacation

Page's Platefuls: The Durham Coddle

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle. This hearty stew is slowly simmered with local ingredients from Pingle’s Farm Market, including sausages, bacon, cider and winter root vegetables.

Serve this traditional Irish dish with some of your favourite ciders from Banjo Cider Co. or a pint from Town Brewery, some fresh bread from Little Thief Bakery Co., and of course, great company! Sláinte!

Enjoy an un-FORE-gettable experience at Deer Creek in Ajax with their new indoor golf simulators. Enjoy true-to-life gameplay on more than 50 of the world’s top courses, and grab a bite to eat in Jerry's Sims Lounge! The simulators are open seven days a week until mid-April and are available to book online.

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There’s snow place like the slopes to make the most of the winter season in Durham Region! Although we’re having a mild winter, the slopes at Dagmar Ski Resort, Ski Lakeridge Resort and Brimacombe are still ready to welcome you over the March Break with skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing!

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If winter hikes, skiing and ice skating have you saying, “snow thank you”, then perhaps our list of indoor activities will help you plan the perfect March Break! If you’re looking to get out of the house (but not outside), there are plenty of fun indoor attractions in Durham Region to keep the whole family entertained.

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Local Businesses Highlights

If you’re headed north of Highway 401, you'll start to pick up the savoury scents of Stefano’s Bistro! Chef Stephen Ng, who emigrated from Hong Kong in 1990 after receiving culinary training at some of the finest hotels in the region, is the proud owner of this well-loved spot.

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Oshawa Tourism is conducting a Visitor Experience Survey to gather diverse perspectives on how Oshawa is perceived as a destination. Whether you're a resident, a visitor, a professional who sees potential in Oshawa, or have never been to Oshawa, your insights are valuable.

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Durham Region is home to an incredible music history. So, where do Durham’s musicians go when they want to browse for vintage records, buy new pressings or shop around for their favourite instruments? We went to some of the top spots to find out.

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Located just outside of Toronto, Durham Region has become a well-known hub for winter sports, waterfront fun, farm experiences and scenic trails. With so many local businesses just a simple Google search away, we created this guide for the non-tourist who's looking to take the road less travelled, and plan an experience that’s unique.



To help give you the ultimate Durham Region experience, we’ve compiled a list of places that are well-known and well-loved by residents. After all, who better to trust when exploring a new city or town than the people who live there?

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.