Durham Tourism

06/12/2026

Tune out the games and explore . ⚽️🍃

Located within an hours drive from downtown Toronto, discover wellness spas, historic sites, luxury camping and scenic outdoor adventures.

🏕️ Breakaway from the banter and sleep under the stars with a one-of-a-kind getaway at Birchwood Luxury Camping

🏎️ Chase a different kind of adrenaline at Canada’s one and only Porsche Experience Centre Toronto

🌲 Hear the birds chirp instead as you explore more than 240 km of trails at Trail Hub, located in the Trail Capital of Canada

🧖🏽‍♀️ Experience less roar and more restore with wellness rituals, massages, saunas and more at Thermea Spa

✨ Skip the chants for charm as you wander through the beautiful gardens and tea house at the historic Parkwood Estate

For a list of unforgettable experiences less than an hour from Toronto, visit DurhamTourism.ca/EscapeTheCrowds.

06/10/2026

Did we just discover one of Durham’s best Jamaican spots? 🇯🇲

From the warm family atmosphere to the BBQ jerk wings, Bar-B-Fried chicken, festival, and pepper shrimp, Da Taste completely surprised us.

Small restaurant, big flavours, and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

Added to the list.

Durham Tourism

06/05/2026

Festival season has officially arrived in ! 🤩🎵🎉 Add these upcoming festivals and events to your calendar, and prepare to have SO. MUCH. FUN.

Embrace the sights and sounds of summer in Durham Region! Stroll along lush gardens and streams and set your sights on award-winning peonies. Spend the day in Durham Region’s downtowns as they transform into cultural hubs filled with artisans, performances, family friendly activities and food vend...

06/04/2026

Upcoming events in to add to our calendar. ⬇️

🎡 Ribfest season is heating up across Durham Region this June! Kick things off with some smoky BBQ in Ajax from June 5 to 7. Next, head to Bowmanville June 12 to 14 and then Pickering from June 19 to 21.

🌲 Celebrate International Trails Day on June 6 at Elgin Park in Uxbridge. Join free guided walks, interactive exhibits and connect with local experts while enjoying live entertainment, games and activities for the kids from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to stop by the Durham Tourism tent while you’re there!

🌸 Enjoy a bloom-filled weekend at the annual Peony Festival on June 6 and 7! Stroll through more than 300 varieties of these stunning flowers, and enjoy a juried flower show, live music, food vendors, an artisan market, and children’s area.

🌈 Don't miss the Pride Durham Parade in Ajax on June 6, the Youth Pride Durham event at Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby on June 13, or the first-ever North Durham PRIDE Country Festival in Port Perry on June 20!

🛶 Paddle your way along the winding Nonquon River to the shores of Lake Scugog on June 6 for Canoe the Nonquon. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, the 20-kilometre race welcomes all skill levels and raises money for the Scugog Shores Museum Village & Archives.

🎸 From June 11 to 13, the annual Springtide Music Festival takes over downtown Uxbridge. The three-day celebration brings together a wide range of musical genres, well-known headliners and emerging talents performing across multiple venues.

🪖 Feel the ground shake as the tanks roar at the Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa! From June 12 to 14, Aquino Tank Weekend puts you right in the action with live battle reenactments, one-on-one tank showdowns, food trucks, a beer garden and Kids’ Zone.

🖼️ Celebrate 50 years of creativity at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. The not-for-profit public art gallery is honouring its five decades of delivering contemporary art with a major group exhibition. Homecoming runs from June 12 to December 6 and will include 12 Clarington-based artists alongside a series of public programs.

🎵 Turn up the volume June 25 to 27 for Town Brewery's Whitby Music Fest! Now in its second year, this growing festival brings live music to almost every corner of downtown Whitby, from Celebration Square to stores, restaurants and coffee shops.

For more upcoming events, visit https://hubs.ly/Q04hZxMF0.

06/02/2026

🌞 THIS MONTH IN DURHAM REGION 🌞

Check out our latest e-newsletter for a jam-packed list of fun things to do in this June!

🥳 Must-visit festivals and events
🏁 Fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day
🚲 Discover Durham's cycling loops
🌈 Pride celebrations
🚗 Summer road trip ideas
⛺ Easy overnight getaways
🛍️ New local businesses to check out
➕ SO. MUCH. MORE.

Read now in our latest e-newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q04hZxNz0

06/01/2026

It’s farmers’ market season in !

June 1 to 7 is , making it the perfect excuse to get outside and ! 🚜🥬❤️

Durham farmers are passionate about what they do and love sharing it with you. 🫶

When you pick up your produce from a local farm or farmers market, a Durham farmer does a little happy dance!

Our region is home to tasty offerings all year-round—ranging from maple syrup and preserves, to fresh baked goods and farm fresh veggies, fruits, eggs and meats.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to visit a local farmers’ market, consider this it. 🥰

Visit DurhamTourism.ca/LocalFood for a list of allllllll the local farmers’ markets in our area.

05/27/2026

Happy food truck season to all who celebrate. 😍🎉✨

Luckily for you—and your tastebuds—there’s good food around every corner in !

Find everything from delicious street fare, to roadside pit stops perfect for any craving, to foodie fanatic events that are all about the eats. ⬇️

🍔 Food Truck Festivals & Ribfests
🍦 Roadside Food Trucks Worth Stopping For
🍕 Food Truck Alleys & Markets
🥪 Food Trucks That Graduated To Storefronts

Get allllll the delicious deets: https://www.durham.ca/en/tourism/news/the-best-food-trucks-in-durham-to-crush-your-cravings.aspx

05/25/2026

Congratulations to these new local businesses for opening their doors in this spring! 🥰

💖 Playloola, located at 560 Laval Drive in Oshawa, is a brand-new indoor playground and event space is designed for children from toddlers to big kids, with colourful play zones and fun spaces for birthday parties.

🧁 The Sweet Spot Cafe & Dessert Bar recently opened its doors along River Street in Sunderland for your daily fix of custom roasted coffee. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, stop by for handmade treats like a Peanut Butter and Jelly Cinnamon Roll or Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich, and enjoy weekly specialty drinks like the Raspberry Thunder Iced Latte.

🍽️ Well-known in Oshawa for its bold flavours, Ayothaya Thai Kitchen recently opened a second location in Pickering. The restaurant is known for its authentic Thai cuisine and high-quality ingredients, bringing the same experience to its newest location in Durham Region.

🛍️ Beautiful Threads is a new thrift store in downtown Oshawa, offering curated, affordable fashion with a purpose. The shop sells second-hand women’s clothing and accessories, with proceeds from each purchase supporting programs that help women rebuild their lives.

Want to be the first in the know? Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter: https://hubs.ly/Q04hFXSb0

05/24/2026

Just like that, we’re back to racing season again. 🏇🏁

Did you know is home to the ONLY venue in Ontario that offers Live Quarter Horse racing? 🐴

If you’ve never experienced the fast-paced excitement of Ajax Downs, consider this your sign.

About a half hour east of Toronto, enjoy a lively day at the track with ⬇️

💲 Free admission and parking
🍔 Food and drinks on the patio
🍽️ Full-service menu at the Gateway restaurant
😎 VIP Clubhouse Lounge (available to book for private events)
🎉 Live action and cheering from the stands

If you wish to place a bet, first time visitors can head to the “How To Bet 101” booth on the patio for assistance (must be 18+).

⬇️ Upcoming events ⬇️

🐎 June 21: Father’s Day Races
🐎 July 19: RCMP Musical Ride
🐎 August 30: Family Fun Day

Live races are held weekly on Wednesdays from May to October, and all ages are welcome to watch the races and enjoy a day of family fun!

Plan your visit: AjaxDowns.com

05/20/2026

Things to do in this weekend. ⬇️

🌷 Tulip Days
📍 Pingle's Farm Market
📅 Now until May 24

🧘🏿‍♀️ Yoga in the Garden
📍 Oshawa Museum
📅 May 22

🎭 Disney's Newsies
📍 Oshawa Little Theatre
📅 May 22 to 24

🪴 Spring Growth
📍 Scugog Shores Museum Village & Archives
📅 May 22 to 24

🎳 Cannington Lawn Bowling Open House
📍 Cannington Lawn Bowling Club
📅 May 23

🤠 Oshawa Stampede
📍 Tribute Communities Centre
📅 May 23

😹 Comedy Night: Shannon Laverty
📍 Volt Raceway
📅 May 23

🎸 Anthony Gomes Live
📍 Biltmore Theatre
📅 May 23

🐝 Annual Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk
📍 Archibald Orchards & Winery
📅 May 23 and 24

🎨 City of Pickering Artfest
📍 Esplanade Park, Pickering
📅 May 23 and 24

🚲 RBC Ride for the 'Ridge
📍 Ajax Downs
📅 May 24

🧼 Soap Felting Workshop
📍 Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
📅 May 24

🖌️ Sunday Funday Workshops
📍 Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum & Archives)
📅 May 24

📜 Cemetery Tour: The World Wars
📍 Union Cemetery, Oshawa
📅 May 24

🫖 Grow Your Own Tea Garden Workshop
📍 Bounty from the Boonies
📅 May 24

🎵 Uxbridge Farmers Market Canada & Brandon Agnew Live
📍 The Second Wedge Brewing Co.
📅 May 24

For more details and more events, visit DurhamTourism.ca/events.