Durham Tourism Blog

As home to the Apple Capital of Canada, Durham Region is the apple-solute perfect road trip destination for apple lovers alike; from apple picking through farm fresh orchards, to taste testing craft ciders at local tap rooms, to discovering an assortment of apple treats.

To help you make the most of spooky season, check out these must-visit haunted horrors and family-friendly events in Durham Region. The month of October has plenty of frightful fun for all ages!

Try this recipe by Chef Alex Page using locally-sourced ingredients from Bragg Farms in Bowmanville and Linton's Farm Store in Oshawa.

With the long-awaited sequel released this September, there’s no better time to get your coven together and recreate your own Practical Magic adventure. After all, there’s a little witch in all of us.

Durham Region has some a-maze-ing experiences for you to enjoy when you gather at the farm with family or friends this fall—from simple strolls through the corn stalks, to puzzling activations, to spooky corn maze experiences.

When life starts to feel a little “la la la la la la”, there's only two things you can do. Turn on the TV to binge watch Gilmore Girls, or start the car and head to Port Perry to experience a Gilmore Girls inspired day for yourself. We recommend doing both, really. Although the fan favourite Gilmore Girls wasn’t filmed in Durham Region, you'll quickly find that stepping into historic downtown Port Perry will transport you to Stars Hollow. The only thing missing? Lorelai and Rory.