May 2022
Durham Tourism Industry Report
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It's been a busy spring so far, and there's no slowing down in sight as we look ahead to the summer! This month, the Industry Report has lots of great news to share.
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Congratulations Lori Talling, Sport Tourism Specialist |
Congratulations to Lori Talling, Sport Tourism Specialist for the Region of Durham who recently joined the Board of Directors for Sport Tourism Canada!
Lori continues to be an advocate for sport tourism development for the Region through leading inclusive, sustainable, and memorable events.
Wishing you all the best Lori in your new role!
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Sharing a fond farewell to Heritage House Catering |
After 49 years of serving delicious food to our Durham Region community and beyond, we are sharing a fond farewell to one of our valued businesses- Heritage House Catering.
Owner Cathy Brown is looking forward to enjoying retirement which will be filled with grandchildren, volunteer work and philanthropy.
The Region of Durham has valued our relationship with Cathy and her team over the years, and have been more than happy to indulge in some of their delicious culinary offerings!
Heritage House Catering will be closing its doors on May 31. To continue Cathy's legacy, they are offering a chance to purchase a collection of recipes that were developed and perfected over the years and consolidated into a limited edition cookbook!
Cookbooks are available until May 31 and can be purchased in the store, located at 479 Kingston Road West, Ajax, or online.
All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will be donated to a culinary scholarship at the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food in Whitby.
From all of us at Durham Region, we would like to wish Cathy and her team all the best in their future endeavors!
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Oshawa to host 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships |
Durham Region is thrilled to announce the 2023 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be hosted at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, from January 9 to 15, 2023!
The week-long event will feature the best Canadian figure skaters in the men, women, pairs, ice dance, and for the first time ever, synchronized skating disciplines.
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Great Taste of Ontario - Oshawa Passport |
Presented by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, The Great Taste of Ontario is a collection of digital passports and stories to help you fall in love with the food and drink of Ontario again, and again.
Each season, you can download one of 40 passports to help guide your planning and inspire you to explore our big province. Then, hit the open road to visit the growers and makers who make Ontario so special. Each time you check-in along the way, you’ll be one step closer to redeeming some sweet Ontario-made prizes—all while supporting communities across Ontario!
How it works:
Each time you check-in to a location on a passport, you’re on your way to some pretty sweet rewards! For every 10 check-ins you collect, you can redeem one $25 Feast On gift voucher. A Feast On gift voucher opens the door to amazing experiences at over 150 local restaurants across Ontario.
This year, Durham Tourism is welcoming you to Oshawa; a most delicious destination! Explore Oshawa’s cultural marvels, historical roots, and discover diverse and exciting dining and craft beverages.
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Explore the Backroads of Brock! |
The Backroads of Brock is a collective of local artists, artisans and farmers nestled on the backroads of the Township of Brock. Their goal is to promote awareness of businesses off the beaten path, and share the beauty and abundance that can be found in our charming rural communities.
Explore the galleries of artists inspired by the wind, the waves, and the wheat. Pause to watch the honeybees float between flowers. Indulge in the harvest drawn from sugar maples and earthy hills. Savour the subtle sounds of abundant life.
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As the spring weather begins to heat up, so does the sport event action across Durham Region. We’re so excited for the return of the sights and sounds of outdoor sports in our community.
Get ready to help us warmly welcome and host thousands of visitors here to compete in a variety of sports over the next month.
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May 20 to 22: Field Hockey Ontario’s May Meltdown for Boys and Girls Under 16 and Under 18, Monarch Park in Ajax
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May 20 to 22: Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington
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May 20 to 22: Port Perry Angels annual softball tournament for Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 Girls, diamonds in Port Perry
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May 22 to 24: Golf Ontario’s Ontario Junior Boys Classic, Woodensticks in Uxbridge
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May 27 to 29: Ontario Basketball Association Under 16 Boys Ontario Cup Championships, Durham College and Ontario Tech University gyms in Oshawa and high school gyms in Clarington
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June 3 to 5: Ontario Basketball Association Under 17 Boys and Under 19 Men Ontario Cup Championships, Durham College / Ontario Tech University gyms in and The Playground in Oshawa
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June 3 to 5: Troy May Memorial Under 11 baseball tournament hosted by Oshawa Baseball, multiple parks in Oshawa
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June 4: Twenty-sixth annual Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge, Bruce Hanscombe Park
If you're hosting a sport event in Durham Region, please submit it to our Durham Tourism events calendar so we can promote and support it!
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Springtide Music Festival wristbands on sale now! |
Springtide Music Festival is back July 21 to 23—bigger and better than ever—with a collection of more than 12 live music shows happening in a variety of intimate venues throughout downtown Uxbridge. Venues include restaurants, bars, shops and a brewery beer garden.
Springtide launch party
Reserved seating at Uxbridge Music Hall on July 21
Friday wristbands
Access to all venues on July 22
(free for kids 12 and under)
Saturday wristbands
Access to all venues on July 23
(free for kids 12 and under)
Weekend wristbands 20 per cent off
Access all venues on July 22 and July 23
(free for kids 12 and under)
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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. |
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