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An insider’s guide to discovering Durham Region<br />

Ajax I Brock I clArington I oshawa I pickering I scugog I uxBridge I whItby<br />

2013 Discovery Guide<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca I 1-800-413-0017


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contents<br />

The 2013 Discovery Guide<br />

is your insider’s glimpse<br />

into the unique tourism<br />

attractions available in<br />

Durham Region. Let your<br />

journey continue online at<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca.<br />

On the cover:<br />

Urban Pantry > Uxbridge<br />

Photo by Mike Peleshok<br />

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Welcome ...............................P.4<br />

Hotels and<br />

accommodations ............. P.54<br />

Bed and breakfasts ..........P.58<br />

Event listings .....................P.62<br />

Coupons ...............................P.69<br />

Weekends worth exploring<br />

Recharge with an overnight<br />

escape in Durham Region.<br />

P.6<br />

Dine with us<br />

We’ve got the finest chefs,<br />

and the freshest ingredients<br />

grown close to home.<br />

P.14<br />

Here we grow<br />

Delicious offerings are just<br />

around the corner.<br />

P.24<br />

Family fun<br />

Durham is brimming with<br />

family friendly attractions<br />

and events.<br />

P.30<br />

Natural escapes<br />

Waterfronts, parks and<br />

natural areas are ready for<br />

exploring any time of year.<br />

P.34<br />

Sports and recreation<br />

Durham is a happy host to<br />

sporting events of all stripes.<br />

P.40<br />

Arts and heritage<br />

Inspired by generations of<br />

local artists and musicians,<br />

art is abundant in Durham.<br />

P.44<br />

Star attractions<br />

Some much-loved places to<br />

include in your next visit.<br />

P.52<br />

If this information is required in an accessible format,<br />

please contact Durham Tourism at 1-800-413-0017.<br />

Acknowledgements: This Discovery Guide was produced by The Regional Municipality of Durham with graphic design by Lucky Cat Design. Photographs provided by various tourism<br />

partners and the Region of Durham. All information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and complete at the time of printing. Since much of this information is subject<br />

to change, we assume no liability for any damages or loss arising from errors, omissions or information given in any of the advertisements and listings included in this publication.<br />

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2013 durham tourism discovery guide // www.durhamtourism.ca 3


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WELcOMe to<br />

DURHAM REGIOn<br />

Whether you’re planning a family<br />

outing, outdoor adventure or weekend<br />

escape, there’s so much to discover in<br />

Durham Region.<br />

Less than one hour from Toronto, a mix of urban excitement and rural<br />

charm awaits. Visit our charming boutiques, natural wonders and exciting<br />

attractions, and savour delicious dishes crafted from home-grown<br />

ingredients. Explore our waterfronts, historic main streets, and soak in the<br />

character of our communities—we hope you’ll make yourself at home.<br />

For more information on what to see and do in Durham Region,<br />

visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017.<br />

Request/download brochures:<br />

Receive printed versions or<br />

download PDF brochures on trails,<br />

cycling, farms and world-class<br />

fishing.<br />

Monthly e-newsletter:<br />

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wEekends worth exploring<br />

Recharge with an overnight escape in<br />

Durham Region. Enjoy afternoon adventures,<br />

delicious dinners, great night life, and warm<br />

hospitality at every turn.<br />

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Ajax Downs > Ajax Floyd Hales Fish Huts > Brock Harvest Antiques > Clarington<br />

The trails and the tracks in<br />

ajax<br />

Walk, in-line skate or cycle<br />

along the 90 kilometres<br />

of trails and shared-use<br />

lanes in Ajax, including<br />

the beautiful Waterfront<br />

Trail that winds along<br />

the shorelines of Lake<br />

Ontario. Admire the<br />

view during your picnic<br />

lunch at Rotary Park. If<br />

action is what you crave,<br />

try your luck at the slots<br />

or horse track at Ajax<br />

Downs. Whatever your<br />

style, savour your day over<br />

dinner at Safari Bar and<br />

Grill in the heart of the<br />

historic Pickering Village.<br />

In the summer months,<br />

catch an outdoor concert in<br />

Heritage Square, Movies<br />

in the Park or Driftwood<br />

Theatre’s annual<br />

Shakespeare productions.<br />

Stay the night at the Hilton<br />

Garden Inn.<br />

Icy adventures in<br />

brock<br />

Begin the day with breakfast<br />

at the Harbour Restaurant,<br />

at the mouth of the Beaver<br />

River in Beaverton. Then<br />

head up to the Lake Simcoe<br />

shoreline and visit Floyd<br />

Hales Fish Huts, where<br />

you’ll get everything you<br />

need for a productive day<br />

of ice fishing. Celebrate<br />

your catch–and your<br />

perseverance–with a<br />

steaming cup of coffee at<br />

Rachel’s Books and Beans<br />

or Lagos Gourmet Café. Stay<br />

the night at the Grant Bed<br />

& Breakfast in Beaverton.<br />

Did you know?<br />

Treasure hunting in<br />

clArington<br />

Wander through rooms<br />

brimming with restored<br />

and rustic treasures at<br />

Harvest Antiques in<br />

Hampton. Head to historic<br />

downtown Bowmanville<br />

for coffee at Rose’s Bistro<br />

and browse the main-street<br />

boutiques. Further along,<br />

stop in Newcastle for an<br />

authentic pub lunch at<br />

The Snug. Wander though<br />

local craft displays at A Gift<br />

of Art before heading<br />

to Orono to get lost in<br />

the antique shops lining<br />

Main Street. Skip back to<br />

Bowmanville for dinner<br />

at Chanterelle Bistro or<br />

take in some local music at<br />

The Village Inn. Stay the<br />

night at Brookside House<br />

Bed and Breakfast.<br />

Lake Simcoe is world-renowned for its warm-water jumbo perch,<br />

cold-water lake trout, whitefish and burbot.<br />

Weekends Worth Exploring<br />

2013 durham tourism discovery guide // www.durhamtourism.ca 7


Regent Theatre > Oshawa<br />

Urban flavour in<br />

oshawa<br />

Enjoy a tour of the grandeur of the historic<br />

Parkwood Estate. For lunch, grab a homemade<br />

organic burger at the Patty Shack<br />

or a gourmet cupcake at Mad Café. In the<br />

afternoon, find inspiration by the water<br />

at Lakeview Park, and visit the beautiful<br />

heritage museums. After a delicious dinner<br />

at Avanti Trattoria or Stuttering John’s<br />

Smokehouse Bar and Grill, catch an act<br />

at the newly restored Regent Theatre,<br />

or a hockey or basketball game at the<br />

General Motors Centre. Indulge in some<br />

local nightlife music at the Thirsty Monk<br />

gastropub. Stay the night at the Holiday<br />

Inn to rest up for a shopping spree the<br />

next day at the Oshawa Centre.<br />

Parkwood Estate > Oshawa<br />

Frenchman’s Bay Marina > Pickering<br />

Playtime in<br />

pickerinG<br />

Spend the morning at the historic Pickering<br />

Museum Village for a glimpse into days<br />

gone by. Sun worshippers can head straight<br />

down Liverpool Road to Beachfront Park<br />

for some sand and sun. Don’t forget to make<br />

time for ice cream, gelato or a refreshing<br />

cup of tea among the boutiques and cafés<br />

of Pickering’s charming Nautical Village.<br />

Finish the day with dinner on the patio<br />

overlooking the Frenchman’s Bay Marina<br />

at the Waterfront Bistro. Culture lovers<br />

will also want to see what’s playing at<br />

the beautifully restored Herongate Barn<br />

Theatre. Enjoy home-cooked<br />

food and live entertainment in<br />

the charming old bull pen or<br />

manger. Stay the night at the<br />

Comfort Inn.


Easy, breezy browsing in<br />

scUgoG<br />

Browse the charming<br />

boutiques in historic<br />

downtown Port Perry,<br />

stopping for lunch at<br />

Front Porch Bistro. Save<br />

room for ice cream from<br />

the Nutty Chocolatier<br />

before watching sailboats<br />

and shorebirds at Palmer<br />

Park. Pay an afternoon<br />

visit to taste the best of<br />

Ocala Winery, then for<br />

dinner, catch a local band<br />

over gourmet pub grub<br />

at Harp and Wylie’s, or<br />

feel the summer breeze<br />

at Salvatore’s Trattoria.<br />

Enjoy an evening cruise<br />

on Lake Scugog, or catch<br />

a concert in the park. Stay<br />

the night at the celebrated<br />

Nestleton Waters Inn.<br />

York-Durham Heritage Railway > Uxbridge<br />

Indulging in<br />

uxBridge<br />

Enjoy a chic brunch at<br />

Urban Pantry, then browse<br />

the many boutiques along<br />

Uxbridge’s main street.<br />

Once you’ve worked up an<br />

appetite, pause for lunch at<br />

Frankie’s Mediterranean,<br />

or grab a fresh pastry from<br />

Baked by Frankies. Stop<br />

for coffee or ice cream at<br />

Tin Cup before heading<br />

to the Thomas Foster<br />

Memorial to take in some<br />

local heritage. Enjoy a<br />

leisurely dinner at Tin Mill.<br />

Stay the night in nearby<br />

Zephyr at the HighFields<br />

Country Inn and Spa,<br />

among 175 acres of fields<br />

and forest. On Sundays, the<br />

York-Durham Heritage<br />

Railway runs to Stouffville,<br />

before returning to<br />

Uxbridge again.<br />

Weekends Worth Exploring<br />

Scugog Island Cruises > Scugog Tin Mill > Uxbridge Station Gallery > Whitby<br />

Waterside living in<br />

whItby<br />

Meet the Lake Ontario<br />

waterfront on the Lynde<br />

Shores, pausing to greet<br />

the curious chickadees<br />

that will famously land on<br />

your hand for seeds. Watch<br />

the boats–or take a sailing<br />

lesson at the Whitby<br />

Yacht Club. Head up to<br />

Whitby’s Four Corners to<br />

shop the local boutiques.<br />

Don’t miss the warm<br />

hospitality at the treasured<br />

Nice-Bistro. Spend the<br />

afternoon exploring the<br />

art collection at Station<br />

Gallery. Enjoy dinner at<br />

Marca Pizza in downtown<br />

Whitby before staying the<br />

night at the Holiday Inn<br />

Express.<br />

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shopping listings Weekends Worth Exploring<br />

Courtice Flea Market<br />

1696 Bloor St., Courtice<br />

905-436-1024 • www.courticefleamarket.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Browse our indoor and outdoor market, situated<br />

on 12 acres. An eclectic mix of antiques, hobbies,<br />

collectibles, and new and used products.<br />

Farmer’s market open from May to October.<br />

Special event weekends throughout the year.<br />

The Dark Horse<br />

5 Church St. N., Sunderland<br />

705-357-3111 • www.darkhorsestudio.ca<br />

operating season: Closed January and February<br />

Located in the old fire hall, the gallery is an<br />

eclectic mix of original fine art, antiques,<br />

and home decor. Wood carvings, paintings,<br />

sculpture and stained glass mix beautifully with<br />

unique and unusual antiques.<br />

Nautical Village<br />

Foot of Liverpool Road, Pickering<br />

www.pickering.ca/tourism<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Nestled on the shore of Lake Ontario at the foot<br />

of Liverpool Road, Pickering’s Nautical Village<br />

offers shops, cafés, restaurants, marinas and<br />

an art gallery, all just steps from the Waterfront<br />

Trail.<br />

Oshawa Centre<br />

419 King St. W., Oshawa<br />

905-728-6231 • www.oshawacentre.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Oshawa Centre features over 200 stores<br />

and services and is the preferred shopping<br />

destination in the area. Marquee tenants<br />

include Lululemon Athletica, Victoria’s Secret,<br />

Pink, Sephora, Town Shoes, Guess and H&M.<br />

OC gift cards are the perfect gift that looks<br />

fabulous on everyone!<br />

Pickering Town Centre<br />

1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering<br />

905-683-7171 • www.pickeringtowncentre.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Find your style at over 200 stores and services<br />

under one roof including Coach, Pandora,<br />

Tristan, Laura, Danier and H&M.<br />

Pickering Village<br />

Kingston Rd. W., between Elizabeth St. and<br />

Rotherglen Rd. N., Ajax • www.pickeringvillage.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Visit Pickering Village, an original settlement<br />

that is now a unique district featuring great<br />

restaurants, charming boutiques and beautiful<br />

architecture from the early 1800s.<br />

The Spruce Tree Unique Gifts & More<br />

4720 Old Scugog Rd., Bowmanville<br />

905-263-2944 • www.thesprucetree.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Enjoy a unique shopping experience for all<br />

your home décor needs. Explore a wide variety<br />

of one-of-a-kind gift ideas for all the special<br />

people in your life.<br />

Whimsical Lion Country Market<br />

1-24A Toronto St. N. (at Albert St.), Uxbridge<br />

905-862-5466 • www.whimsicallion.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Discover unique gifts in a cozy shop featuring<br />

local artisans with beautiful hand-painted<br />

glass, charming folk art, scented candles, soaps<br />

and photography. Browse country decor, pine<br />

furniture, interesting collectables, jewelry,<br />

accessories, antiques, preserves and more.<br />

2013 durham tourism discovery guide // www.durhamtourism.ca 11


Discover AjAx on<br />

two wheels!<br />

Home to a safe and connected 120km<br />

integrated trail system, surround by<br />

lush natural settings, including the<br />

pristine Waterfront and Greenwood<br />

Conservation area.<br />

Join us for our annual Trailfest and the<br />

Great Waterfront Trail Adventure rides!<br />

Businesses support cycling in Ajax,<br />

look for the Welcome Cyclist Network<br />

decal, or visit www.welcomecyclists.ca<br />

for a complete listing.<br />

www.visitajax.ca<br />

Photo courtesy of the Ajax NewsAdvertiser.


casinos, slots and racetracks listings<br />

OLG at Ajax Downs > Ajax<br />

Great Blue Heron Charity Casino<br />

21777 Island Rd., Port Perry<br />

1-888-294-3766 • www.greatblueheroncasino.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Excitement is never far away at the Great Blue<br />

Heron Charity Casino. There is something for<br />

everyone no matter what your game. Join in<br />

the action at any of our 60 thrilling casino table<br />

games. Play at any of our 545 state-of-the-art<br />

slot machines or indulge in award winning,<br />

all-you-can-eat buffets at the Waters Edge<br />

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Weekends Worth Exploring<br />

OLG at Ajax Downs<br />

50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax<br />

1-866-445-3939 • www.ajaxdowns.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Spend a day at the races. Try your luck or<br />

simply watch live quarter-horse races at<br />

Ajax Downs over lunch or dinner at Gateway<br />

Restaurant. Try your luck at 800 slot machines<br />

for fun and entertainment.<br />

2013 durham tourism discovery guide // www.durhamtourism.ca 13


DinE with Us<br />

We’ve got the finest chefs and the<br />

freshest ingredients grown close to home.<br />

All we’re missing is your good company.<br />

URbaN<br />

paNtRy<br />

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Port Restaurant > Pickering Nice-Bistro >Whitby<br />

The finest dining<br />

Gather with loved ones over crisp white<br />

linens, flickering candlelight and a fine<br />

glass of wine. There’s always a reason to<br />

go out and celebrate in Durham, with great<br />

food around every corner.<br />

In Whitby, Chatterpaul’s restaurant has<br />

a modern menu featuring gluten-free and<br />

vegetarian options, and the Waterfront<br />

Bistro in Pickering is a lake-side treat.<br />

Urban Pantry and Tin Mill are Uxbridge<br />

favourites, with carefully curated dishes.<br />

Chanterelle Bistro in Bowmanville and<br />

Bistro 238 in Courtice are also famed<br />

for their passionate chefs who tailor the<br />

menu to the season. In Oshawa, visit<br />

Avanti for the atmosphere of a relaxed<br />

Italian bistro, or delight your guests<br />

with dinner at Fazio’s. In Port Perry, visit<br />

Salvatore’s on a breezy summer day for a<br />

true trattoria experience.<br />

Dine With Us<br />

Brunching and lunching<br />

Whether you’re meeting up for business,<br />

catching up with friends or fuelling up for<br />

a main street shop-a-thon, spend your<br />

midday break with good food and company.<br />

Frankie’s Mediterranean in Uxbridge<br />

serves up casual Italian fare with glutenfree<br />

specialties. Nice-Bistro is a Whitby<br />

classic for authentic French food that will<br />

transport you to the Rivera. The Table by<br />

Carol is spicing up downtown Oshawa<br />

with homemade soups, smoothies and<br />

sandwiches at a friendly communal table.<br />

In Ajax, Safari Bar and Grill has a patio,<br />

billiards and great local food. Relax in the<br />

breezy atmosphere of Front Porch Bistro<br />

in Port Perry, the next best thing to a picnic<br />

lunch on a country veranda.<br />

2013 durham tourism discovery guide // www.durhamtourism.ca 15


Food festivals<br />

Savour the Season<br />

This annual harvest<br />

celebration pairs local-food<br />

producers with chefs for a<br />

ı2-day taste sensation. Find<br />

three-course fixed-price<br />

meals in restaurants across<br />

Durham Region.<br />

www.durhamsavourtheseason.ca<br />

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Ribfest > Oshawa<br />

Fiesta Week<br />

Visit the 42nd Oshawa Fiesta<br />

Week, a unique celebration<br />

of the cultures rooted in<br />

Durham. Grab a fiesta<br />

passport and travel among<br />

ı5 pavilions for traditional<br />

dishes and dancing.<br />

www.fiestaweek.ca<br />

Ribfests<br />

Summer turns smoking hot<br />

when rib-themed festivals<br />

and fundraisers appear in<br />

our towns and cities. Don’t<br />

miss the music, vendors<br />

and competition for best<br />

recipe. (Bibs are highly<br />

recommended.)<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca<br />

Come for dinner. Stay the night.<br />

Treat yourself to a weekend getaway and refreshing<br />

escape. Savour the local cuisine and relax overnight<br />

at a hotel or bed and breakfast. See page 54 for a<br />

featured list of accommodations in Durham Region.


Patty Shack > Oshawa<br />

Go for the grill<br />

Nothing beats a succulent cut of meat,<br />

long-marinated, then prepared with care<br />

over a fiery grill. Our resident barbecue<br />

masters are on a mission for maximum<br />

flavour in every bite.<br />

At Hooper’s in Ajax, the grill master is<br />

Otis Hooper who spent years perfecting<br />

his special recipe—taste his from-scratch<br />

sauces and hickory-smoked ribs. At<br />

Stuttering John’s Smokehouse Bar &<br />

Grill in downtown Oshawa, John Boville<br />

smokes his own pulled pork and serves up<br />

Ontario craft beer on tap. Catch him in the<br />

summer grilling sausages at his sidewalk<br />

barbecue. Nearby, the Patty Shack serves<br />

up burgers with toppings galore, using<br />

organic and locally raised beef. Buster<br />

Rhino’s Southern BBQ in Oshawa and<br />

Whitby is home to Darryl Koster’s famed<br />

smoked chicken wings and ribs.<br />

Café culture<br />

Dine With Us<br />

Queen Beans > Scugog<br />

Linger over a novel or catch up with<br />

friends over a steamy cup of coffee.<br />

From your morning perk to your evening<br />

entertainment, our coffee shops are<br />

always buzzing.<br />

Queen Beans in Port Perry is tucked inside<br />

P’lovers eco-friendly shop, where you can<br />

browse fascinating goods from around<br />

the world. Cupcakes in a kaleidoscope of<br />

flavours are the specialty at Mad Café in<br />

Oshawa. Nearby, Isabella’s Chocolate<br />

Café serves divine hand-crafted chocolates<br />

and espresso. Tin Cup Caffe in Uxbridge<br />

is a local favourite and Debbie’s Boutique<br />

Café in Ajax is a hub for the local arts<br />

scene. When in Whitby, 3 Steps Up<br />

Coffee House is the place to be. Don’t<br />

miss Coffee and Cakes in downtown<br />

Bowmanville.


food listings<br />

The Brock House<br />

918 Brock St. N., Whitby<br />

905-493-4031 • www.thebrockhouse.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Explore Brock House’s adventurous food and<br />

wine menus. Open for lunch and dinner. The<br />

menu will surely tempt your taste buds. Offering<br />

gourmet pizzas, pasta and steak.<br />

Butler’s Pub & Grill<br />

995 Myrtle Rd. W., Ashburn<br />

905-686-1121 • www.royalashburngolfclub.com<br />

operating season: May 1 to Oct. 31<br />

Overlooking one of Durham Region’s finest golf<br />

courses, Butler’s Pub & Grill serves up a unique<br />

combination of stunning views, great food and<br />

unrivalled service. Open daily to the public for<br />

breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, catering to<br />

the needs of private and corporate functions.<br />

Chatterpaul’s Inc.<br />

3500 Brock St. N., Whitby<br />

905-665-7575 • www.chatterpauls.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Award winning chef and innovative food in<br />

an urban environment. Voted “Best place for<br />

Foodies” in 2012. Great wine list. Set menus,<br />

large parties and business meeting hosting<br />

available.<br />

Dee’s Harvest Table<br />

106 King Avenue E., Newcastle<br />

905-446-0145 • www.deesharvesttable.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Stephenson’s family home has been<br />

transformed into a unique 32-seat restaurant<br />

that serves up some of the best home cooking<br />

and baking sourced from farmers across<br />

Durham Region.<br />

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Fazio’s Restaurant<br />

33 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa<br />

905-571-3042 • www.faziosrestaurant.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

With welcoming decor and relaxing<br />

surroundings, fine dining is experienced with<br />

a casual feel. Fazio’s is ideal for entertaining<br />

family and friends, a romantic dinner for two,<br />

or corporate functions.<br />

The Fox Goes Free<br />

339 Kingston Rd., Pickering<br />

905-509-6464 • www.foxgoesfree.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Fox Goes Free is a cozy Tudor-style pub<br />

with a great selection of beers and fantastic<br />

pub fare. Check out the great daily specials.<br />

The Front Porch Bistro & Dining<br />

187 Queen St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-7224<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Front Porch Bistro is open seven days<br />

a week for lunch and dinner, located in the<br />

historic, picturesque town of Port Perry.<br />

Offering traditional home-style goodness with<br />

friendly service and afternoon tea in a soft<br />

ambient setting. Also caters large parties,<br />

private business meetings and weddings.<br />

Licensed and offering occasional entertainment.<br />

Great Blue Heron Casino Restaurants<br />

21777 Island Rd., Port Perry<br />

1-888-294-3766 • www.greatblueheroncasino.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Great Blue Heron Casino boasts a variety<br />

of fabulous dining options including the<br />

award-winning, all-you-can-eat Water’s Edge<br />

Buffet Restaurant, the Lucky Stone Bar and<br />

Grill where you can enjoy a pub style meal or<br />

drink and take in all the gaming action and<br />

QuickBites, the perfect place to grab and go.<br />

The Great Blue Heron Casino is open 24 hours<br />

a day, seven days a week. For more information<br />

on dining hours, please visit our website or call<br />

1-888-294-3766. We have a winner!


Harp and Wylie’s Canadian Grill House<br />

150 Water St., Port Perry<br />

905-982-2013 • www.harpandwylies.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

One of Durham Region’s culinary hot spots.<br />

Harp and Wylie’s is located in the heart of<br />

picturesque Port Perry, overlooking Lake Scugog<br />

across from beautiful Palmer Park.<br />

Haugen’s Barbequed Chicken & Ribs<br />

13801 Highway #12, Manchester<br />

905-985-2402 • www.haugens.com<br />

operating season: March to December<br />

Serving tasty chicken and ribs for over 60 years.<br />

Haugen’s bakes their own breads, cuts their<br />

own fries and makes pies from scratch.<br />

Featured on the Food Network.<br />

Heritage House Catering<br />

479 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering<br />

289-314-9870 • www.heritagehousecatering.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

A foodie’s paradise located within a breathtaking<br />

heritage estate. “Gourmet-to-go” retail<br />

outlet carries fresh entrees, soups, desserts,<br />

dips, preserves and baked goods. Interesting<br />

collection of antique culinary foods.<br />

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre<br />

2885 Altona Rd., Locust Hill (Pickering)<br />

905-472-3085 or 1-866-902-9884<br />

www.herongate.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Dinner and show in a 150-year-old dairy<br />

barn is a treat! Delicious four-course country<br />

buffet, followed by a live comedy in the<br />

hayloft theatre. Enjoy with friends and family.<br />

Fundraising and wedding events welcome.<br />

Hot Rocks Creative Diner<br />

728 Anderson St., Whitby<br />

905-668-8600 • www.hotrocksdiner.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Serving Durham Region for 19 years. Enjoy Hot<br />

Rocks creative dining experience serving an<br />

assortment of fine cuisine, gourmet pizzas and<br />

pastas.<br />

Hy-Tea > Pickering<br />

Dine With Us<br />

Hy-Tea Restaurant & Tearoom by the Lake<br />

602A, Unit #44, Liverpool Rd., Pickering<br />

905-831-7710 • www.hy-tea.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

English-style tea room with a Caribbean<br />

flavour. Fully licensed, serving an eclectic menu<br />

and specializing in afternoon tea. Come savour<br />

and relax.<br />

JUKEBOX LIVE Retro Lounge<br />

1211 Kingston Rd., Pickering<br />

905-422-0091 • www.jukeboxlive.ca<br />

operating season: Open Thursdays (seasonally),<br />

every Friday and Saturday night, and<br />

long-weekend Sundays<br />

A great night out at JUKEBOX LIVE includes<br />

late dining, special events, ladies’ night and DJ<br />

dancing. Free parking and Highway 401 access.<br />

The Lake Grill Restaurant<br />

1628 Brock St. S., Whitby<br />

905-556-0142 • www.thelakegrill.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Specializing in fresh seafood, delicious sauce<br />

pasta and steak (certified angus beef).<br />

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September 11 to 22, 2013<br />

Experience the taste of fresh local food at participating restaurants<br />

in Durham Region. Make your reservations early!<br />

www.DurhamSavourtheSeason.ca I 1-800-413-0017<br />

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food listings Dine With Us<br />

The Table by Carol > Oshawa<br />

Massey’s Restaurant<br />

774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering<br />

905-839-5758 • www.masseysrestaurant.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Pickering’s oldest established restaurant.<br />

Opened in 1965 and caters to all ages, with the<br />

emphasis on excellent value and services. Third<br />

generation operated at the same location.<br />

Nice Bistro<br />

117 Brock St. N., Whitby<br />

905-668-8839 • www.nicebistro.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Family owned Mediterranean bistro since 1993.<br />

Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to<br />

Saturday. Daily market feature on blackboard.<br />

OUT Lounge and Eatery<br />

540 King St. N., Oshawa<br />

905-721-1551 • www.outlounge.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

OUT Lounge and Eatery is over 3,700 square<br />

feet and made up of three areas; bar, dining area<br />

and lounge. The unique set up allows us to meet<br />

a variety of needs. The dining area converts to<br />

a nightclub after 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.<br />

Perfect location for a quiet dinner, night<br />

out, meetings, conferences, private parties,<br />

weddings, or any social event you can think of.<br />

The Patty Shack<br />

24 King St. E., Oshawa<br />

905-240-4424 • www.thepattyshack.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Voted #1 for burgers and poutine by customers’<br />

online reviews. The Patty Shack uses fresh, local<br />

meats and produce to create awesome burgers,<br />

as well as more than 60 toppings and sauces.<br />

Pickles & Olives Bistro<br />

1-110 Water St., Port Perry<br />

905-982-1600<br />

www.weblocal.ca/picklesandolives<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Enjoy a relaxing meal on the beautiful waterfront<br />

in downtown Port Perry! With an extensive wine<br />

list and a delicious menu, Pickles and Olives<br />

is quickly becoming a Port Perry hot spot and<br />

a crowd favourite. If you’re looking for a nice<br />

dinner with the family or some time with friends<br />

to catch up, come join us for a meal you are sure<br />

to love.<br />

PORT bar-dining room-patio<br />

1289 Wharf St., Bay Ridges, Pickering<br />

905-839-PORT (7678) • www.portrestaurant.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Great food, cocktails, wine and beer served by<br />

passionate, outgoing individuals. Pretty cool<br />

views of Frenchman’s Bay, too!<br />

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food listings Dine With Us<br />

Roses Bistro & Flower Boutique<br />

84 King St. W., Bowmanville<br />

905-697-3636 • www.rosesinbowmanville.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Quaint licensed martini and wine bar with an<br />

organic metropolitan feel. Offering fresh flowers,<br />

gifts, lunch and dinner specials in a calming<br />

ambiance with light music and cozy seating.<br />

Salvatore’s Trattoria & Café<br />

263 Queen St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-3500 • www.salvatorestrattoria.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

A taste of Italy in the heart of Port Perry. Join us<br />

for authentic, fresh, homemade Italian cuisine,<br />

good wine and a great line up of live music.<br />

The Table by Carol<br />

20 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa<br />

289-240-8720 • www.thetablebycarol.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Thoughtfully prepared foods using as many<br />

local, naturally found ingredients available. Plus<br />

juice bar and coffee house. Serving gluten-free,<br />

vegan and non-vegan fare.<br />

Tin Mill Restaurant<br />

53 Toronto St. N., Uxbridge<br />

905-862-0553 • www.tinmill.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Tin Mill is nestled on a wooded lot that<br />

provides the backdrop for fresh, natural<br />

ingredients prepared with skill and served with<br />

sophistication in a rustic ambiance. Open for<br />

lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday,<br />

brunch and dinner on Sunday.<br />

Travel the World Café & Bistro<br />

1801 Harwood Ave. N., Unit 15, Ajax<br />

905-426-5317<br />

www.traveltheworldcafeandbistro.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Travel the World Café & Bistro is a warm,<br />

upscale café with a unique dining setting<br />

and Christian atmosphere. Travel to different<br />

destinations in each monthly menu, serving<br />

authentic cuisines and specialty dishes from<br />

various parts of the world. There’s also a<br />

selection of exotic drinks and mouth-watering<br />

desserts that will awaken your taste buds and<br />

captivate your soul.<br />

Urban Pantry Restaurant<br />

4 Toronto St. N., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-5050 • www.urbanpantry.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Trendy, casual eatery serving a globally<br />

influenced, locally sourced menu. Full-service<br />

dining; open every day for lunch and dinner.<br />

Try breakfast on the weekends, and don’t<br />

forget to visit the Sweet Shop!<br />

The Waltzing Weasel<br />

300 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa<br />

905-721-2533 • www.thewaltzingweasel.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Family atmosphere. Voted Durham’s best pub<br />

for 11 years straight. Live entertainment every<br />

Friday and Saturday. Pub Stumpers trivia game<br />

every Wednesday night. Texas hold ‘em poker<br />

every Tuesday night. Lots of fun.<br />

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HeRE we grow<br />

Unwind amid the long lanes and<br />

rolling fields of rural Durham.<br />

Delicious offerings are just<br />

around the corner, all year long.<br />

aRchIbald<br />

oRchaRds &<br />

EstatE wINERy<br />

clArington


Ocala Winery > Scugog<br />

Maple syrup<br />

With late winter’s frost still underfoot,<br />

maple sap begins to run, signalling the<br />

season of maple syrup events and festivals<br />

all across the region. Don’t miss it.<br />

Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for the<br />

sweet details.<br />

Wineries<br />

Discover the richness of our local<br />

flavour. Ocala Winery in Port Perry and<br />

Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery<br />

in Bowmanville both have beautiful<br />

orchards, vineyards, and luscious grape<br />

and fruit wines—perfect for sampling and<br />

souvenirs.<br />

Did you know?<br />

Here We Grow<br />

Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery > Clarington<br />

A day for apples<br />

These might just be our specialty. It’s no<br />

wonder that the annual Applefest brings<br />

upwards of 50,000 people, each year, to<br />

historic downtown Bowmanville. Throngs<br />

of local musicians, artisans, log carvers,<br />

fiddlers and crafters gather to put on a<br />

show. Apples are pressed into cider and<br />

dressed into fritters, tarts and treats galore.<br />

But nothing beats crunching down on<br />

the pure and juicy original thing. When<br />

autumn is in the air, find a basket or two<br />

for yourself at Nature’s Bounty or Ocala<br />

Orchards in Scugog; and Archibald<br />

Orchards, Algoma Orchards and<br />

Watson’s Farms in Clarington.<br />

Only 16 per cent of Ontario’s lands are suitable for growing<br />

blueberries. Lucky for us, the conditions in Durham Region are<br />

just right. Visit Wilmont Orchards in Newcastle to pick your<br />

own, or take home a basket when the season is ripe.<br />

Visit www.wilmotblueberries.com for more information.<br />

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farm fresh listings<br />

Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery<br />

6275 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville<br />

905-263-2396 • www.archibaldswinery.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Taste award-winning fruit wines ranging from<br />

dry to ice types. Browse through the winery<br />

boutique full of preserves, specialty cheeses and<br />

beautiful gift ideas for all occasions and budgets.<br />

Seasonal activities include apple picking, cider<br />

demonstrations and a children’s play area. Tours<br />

are by appointment. Daily tastings!<br />

Coopers CSA Farm & Maze<br />

266 Ashworth Rd., Zephyr<br />

905-830-4521 • www.coopersfarm.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm<br />

offering fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, all<br />

produced on farm. Available for home delivery.<br />

Fun farm activities and a 10-acre corn maze<br />

available in September and October.<br />

Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association<br />

Members located throughout Durham Region<br />

905-427-1512 •www.durhamfarmfresh.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

An association of farmers, restaurants and<br />

retailers who grow, cook and serve locally<br />

produced food. Since 1993, Durham Farm Fresh<br />

has been bringing quality and freshness from<br />

farms and markets to your table. With over 60<br />

members, it’s easy to Buy Local! Buy Fresh!<br />

Linton’s Farm Market<br />

571 Raglan Rd. E., Oshawa<br />

905-655-3949 • www.lintonsfarmmarket.com<br />

operating season: June to Nov. 1<br />

Linton’s is a farm market specializing in sweet<br />

corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, farm fun and fresh<br />

air. Also offering a variety of other vegetables,<br />

fruits and fall decorations, kids’ play area and<br />

special events.<br />

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Ocala Winery<br />

971 High Point Rd., Port Perry<br />

905-985-9924 • www.ocalawinery.com<br />

operating season: May to December<br />

(limited hours from January to April)<br />

Ocala Winery produces wines using grapes,<br />

orchard fruits and berries grown on site.<br />

Housed within a 100-year-old dairy barn,<br />

Ocala offers daily tours and tastings, special<br />

events and small gatherings in the upstairs loft.<br />

Winery retail store and boutique on site.<br />

Thorah Garden Island Farm<br />

B40765 Centre Rd.<br />

Thorah Island, Township of Brock<br />

416-910-1058<br />

www.thorahgardenislandfarm.com<br />

operating season: June to September<br />

Organic vegetable farm, eco-tours and bird<br />

watching. Book an educational eco-tour and boat<br />

ride to Thorah Island (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).<br />

Photograph blue herons, experience the wetlands,<br />

and learn about organic vegetable farming.<br />

Whitby Farmers’ Market<br />

201 Brock St. S. (old fire hall), Downtown Whitby<br />

905-655-3440 • drfma@rogers.com<br />

operating season: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to<br />

4 p.m., May to October<br />

Get to know Durham Region’s farmers. Offering<br />

fresh produce, honey, baked goods and local<br />

artisans offer a wide variety of products each<br />

week to choose from. Buy fresh–buy local.


Farmers’ markets<br />

First, fiddleheads and asparagus spring<br />

into local dishes. Then, strawberries and<br />

rhubarb mean that summer is within reach.<br />

Before long, tables are bursting with beans<br />

and raspberries. In autumn, the season<br />

brings a final bounty of ripe pumpkins,<br />

squash and, of course, an abundance of<br />

apples. Enjoy the best of the season in<br />

Durham Region.<br />

Drive along the rural roads in any part<br />

of Durham and you’re bound to find a<br />

farmers’ market, roadside stand or place to<br />

pick your own produce.<br />

Visit www.durhamfarmfresh.ca to<br />

see what’s in season and for a list of local<br />

farmers’ markets.<br />

Durham farmers’ market Orono Fair > Clarington<br />

Rural fairs<br />

Country fairs are at the heart of Durham’s<br />

rural life in spring, summer and fall. See<br />

our homecrafts and livestock expos, and<br />

don’t miss the midway fun.<br />

Plan your day at the fair at<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca.<br />

Orono Fair > Clarington<br />

Here We Grow


T o W n S H i p o F<br />

BROCK<br />

A Community with a Heart!<br />

Community Highlights:<br />

Beaverton Fall Fair<br />

www.beavertonfallfair.ca<br />

Beaver River Museum<br />

www.btehs.com<br />

Beaver River Wetland Trails<br />

and Trans Canada Trail<br />

Bunkland Skatepark, Cannington<br />

Ontario’s fifth largest skatepark<br />

Brock’s Big Bite<br />

www.brocksbigbite.ca<br />

Cannington Historical Museum<br />

1906 Railway Station<br />

Cannington Dog Sled Races<br />

www.canningtondogsledraces.com<br />

Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival<br />

www.maplesyrupfestival.ca<br />

Sunderland Annual Lions Club<br />

Music Festival<br />

www.sunderlandlionsclub.ca<br />

Sunderland Agricultural Fall Fair<br />

www.agfair.ca<br />

Come and discover all that Brock has to offer – from year round recreation on land to the<br />

shores of Lake Simcoe. Enjoy four seasons of special events – from museums, golf, ice fishing,<br />

antiques, and dog sled races to maple syrup and music festivals. Or simply visit us just to<br />

escape the hustle and bustle. For more information about community events and tourism<br />

opportunities visit www.ChooseBrock.ca or call 1-866-233-7668.<br />

Sunderland<br />

So much to experience.<br />

Cannington<br />

So much to enjoy.<br />

Beaverton<br />

So much to do.


DURHAM<br />

FARM FRESH<br />

Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association<br />

www.durhamfarmfresh.ca<br />

Pingles Farm Market > Clarington<br />

Sightseeing, Lunch<br />

and Dinner Cruises<br />

Sightseeing on<br />

Lake Scugog<br />

• Cruises combined<br />

with narration<br />

and music<br />

• Licensed bar<br />

• Weddings and<br />

private charters<br />

are available<br />

166 Water Street, Port Perry, ON<br />

905-982-1106 | scugogcruises.com<br />

DiSCover Whitby<br />

Our two heritage Downtowns, community events,<br />

waterfront, and year-round sports and recreation<br />

activities make for an unforgettable getaway,<br />

and are part of the extraordinary amenities and<br />

services to be discovered in Whitby.<br />

Shopping ∙ ArtS & Culture ∙ heritAge<br />

www.whitby.ca | 905.430.4310<br />

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Family Fun<br />

Durham is brimming with family friendly<br />

attractions and events. Whether you’re<br />

planning a day out with active kids, busy<br />

teens, or adults looking for a break, we’ve<br />

got lots in store.<br />

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FoR kIds<br />

Meet furry friends at<br />

the Bowmanville Zoo,<br />

Orono’s Jungle Cat<br />

World, Oshawa Zoo,<br />

and Northwood Zoo<br />

and Animal Sanctuary<br />

in Seagrave.<br />

Ocala Orchards > Scugog<br />

Keep busy picking berries<br />

or apples, or meet an<br />

alpaca at one of our many<br />

visitor-friendly farms.<br />

Break for coffee at Babes<br />

and Beans Café in<br />

Whitby, where strollers<br />

are always welcome.<br />

Look for frogs, birds and<br />

rocks along one of our<br />

waterfront boardwalks.<br />

Splash yourself silly in<br />

Bowmanville at Cedar<br />

Park’s family water<br />

park—go for a picnic or<br />

camp overnight.<br />

photo: central counties tourism<br />

FoR teEns<br />

Zip away the afternoon at<br />

the brand-new Treetop<br />

Eco-Adventure Park in<br />

Oshawa.<br />

See a professional sports<br />

team play hockey,<br />

basketball or lacrosse<br />

at the General Motors<br />

Centre.<br />

Catch a movie at the<br />

restored historic Roxy<br />

Theatre in Uxbridge.<br />

Find your style at the<br />

hottest shops in the<br />

Oshawa Centre or<br />

Pickering Town Centre.<br />

Camp X > Whitby<br />

Visit Camp X, Whitby’s<br />

former spy-training<br />

centre during the second<br />

World War.<br />

Polly want a cracker?<br />

This colourful macaw at Bowmanville Zoo is near the front gate<br />

and cheerily greets visitors as they enter. Find more family fun at<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca.<br />

Family Fun<br />

FoR aDUlts<br />

Driftwood Theatre > Durham Region<br />

Enjoy Shakespeare in<br />

the Park by Driftwood<br />

Theatre Company.<br />

Relax over high tea and<br />

a walk in the gardens of<br />

Parkwood Estate.<br />

Take part in the summer<br />

and winter Senior Games.<br />

Highland Games > Uxbridge<br />

Marvel at the Highland<br />

Games in Uxbridge.<br />

Travel through time at<br />

Leaskdale in Uxbridge,<br />

former home of Lucy<br />

Maud Montgomery.<br />

Taste homegrown fruit at a<br />

local winery or orchard.<br />

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The ultimate adrenaline rush!<br />

Check out the only zip line aerial park in the GTA.<br />

The park features 3 adult courses and 1 children’s<br />

course which includes zip lines, tarzan ropes,<br />

suspension bridges, log swings and more.<br />

Call now To make your reservaTions<br />

905.655.1113 or toll free 1.855.655.1113<br />

53 Snow Ridge Court, Oshawa, ON<br />

www.treetopeco-adventurepark.com<br />

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Whether you’re looking<br />

for live theatre, musical<br />

concerts, classic movies,<br />

family shows, or a decidedly<br />

different destination for your<br />

next event, it’s all here at<br />

the St. Francis Centre.<br />

78 Church Street South<br />

Ajax ON L1S 6E3<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 2787 (ARTS)<br />

www.stfranciscentre.ca<br />

www.ajax.ca


family listings Family Fun<br />

Leaskdale Historic Centre (Home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, 1911-1926) > Uxbridge<br />

Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville<br />

905-623-5655 • www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

operating season: May to Thanksgiving<br />

Affordable family fun awaits you at the<br />

Bowmanville Zoo. Enjoy animal rides, funland,<br />

a splash pad, live animal shows, and so much<br />

more. Make new animal friends and create<br />

memories to last a lifetime.<br />

Jungle Cat World Inc.<br />

3667 Concession, Rd. 6, Orono<br />

905-983-5016 • www.junglecatworld.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

One of Canada’s most unique zoological parks,<br />

featuring rare and endangered wildlife from<br />

around the world. Meet the zoo keepers and<br />

attend the daily guided feeding tour at 1:30 p.m.<br />

Oshawa Zoo<br />

3377 Grandview St. N., Oshawa<br />

905-655-5236 • www.oshawazoo.ca<br />

operating season: May to Thanksgiving<br />

The Oshawa Zoo has an interactive mix<br />

of exotic and domestic animals in over 40<br />

species. Children and animals can interact<br />

through the fences for feeding and petting.<br />

York-Durham Heritage Railway<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696 • www.ydhr.ca<br />

operating season: June to December<br />

Hop aboard the heritage train in Uxbridge or<br />

Stouffville and ride through the picturesque<br />

Oak Ridges Moraine in a 1950s coach.<br />

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natUral EscapEs<br />

Bordered by lakes Ontario, Scugog and<br />

Simcoe, Durham Region has waterfronts,<br />

parks and natural areas ready for exploring<br />

any time of year.<br />

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Parks<br />

Birders flock to Thickson<br />

Woods and Lynde Shores<br />

in Whitby, and the Second<br />

Marsh in Oshawa, during<br />

the annual migration.<br />

Camp at Darlington<br />

Provincial Park in<br />

Clarington, hike in Heber<br />

Down in Whitby or trek<br />

along the trails at Rouge<br />

Park in Pickering.<br />

Get hooked<br />

Try your luck at bass and<br />

walleye fishing on Lake<br />

Scugog; perch, trout,<br />

white-fish or burbot<br />

fishing at the Beaverton<br />

Harbour on Lake Simcoe;<br />

or rainbow trout fishing on<br />

Lake Ontario. In winter,<br />

ice fishing is the sport of<br />

choice for many on both<br />

lakes Simcoe and Scugog.<br />

Lynde Shores Conservation Area > Whitby<br />

Trek the treetops<br />

Durham Region’s newest<br />

summer experience takes<br />

place in the treetops on<br />

the beautiful Oak Ridges<br />

Moraine in Oshawa.<br />

Treetop Eco-Adventure<br />

Park is a heart-pumping,<br />

adrenaline-rushing, aerial<br />

adventure.<br />

Natural Escapes<br />

Lake Scugog > Scugog Treetop Eco-Adventure Park > Oshawa Durham Forest > Uxbridge<br />

Travel by trails<br />

Explore more than 350<br />

kilometres of recreational<br />

trails across Durham<br />

Region. During the summer,<br />

walk, jog, hike, cycle,<br />

in-line skate or even ride<br />

along some of our trails on<br />

horseback. The Township<br />

of Uxbridge, located within<br />

Durham Region, reigns<br />

proud as the Trails Capital<br />

of Canada.<br />

Order Guides<br />

Looking to find out more about Durham Region?<br />

Download, or request a printed copy of, the Fishing<br />

Guide, Trails Guide, and the Cycle Durham Map at<br />

www.durhamtourism.ca.<br />

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CLARINGTON<br />

tourism<br />

clarington<br />

Where everything<br />

happens!<br />

www.claringtontourism.ca<br />

Order your copy of the<br />

2013 Clarington Visitor Guide<br />

TODAY!<br />

tourism@clarington.net<br />

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or call 1-855-779-1923<br />

www.claringtontourism.net<br />

‘Like’ us on facebook<br />

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Visit our events calendar<br />

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outdoor listings Natural Escapes<br />

Ajax Waterfront<br />

177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax<br />

905-619-2529 • www.visitajax.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Ajax is home to the longest stretch of<br />

undeveloped Lake Ontario waterfront in the<br />

Greater Toronto Area! Walk, ride or rollerblade<br />

the picturesque trail, and visit Paradise Beach<br />

and Rotary Park.<br />

Central Lake Ontario Conservation<br />

100 Whiting Ave., Oshawa<br />

905-579-0411 • www.cloca.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Protected, naturally restored and enhanced,<br />

Durham’s conservation areas are for you and<br />

future generations to explore. In March, visit<br />

the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple<br />

Woods Conservation Area.<br />

Darlington Provincial Park<br />

1600 Darlington Pk. Rd., Bowmanville<br />

905-436-2036 • www.ontarioparks.com<br />

operating season: Day use year round;<br />

camping May to Thanksgiving<br />

Family camping in a natural setting, on a long<br />

sandy beach on Lake Ontario. Great day use<br />

and picnic facilities.<br />

Greenwood Conservation Area<br />

2290 Greenwood Rd., Ajax<br />

905-683-2951 • www.visitajax.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Greenwood Conservation Area is your<br />

destination for outdoor adventure! Hiking trails<br />

allow you to explore the mature forest or the<br />

steep-sided river valley, Duffin’s Creek boasts<br />

some of the best trout fishing in the spring.<br />

Heydenshore Pavilion<br />

589 Water St., Whitby<br />

905-430-4300 ext. 7100 • www.whitby.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Heydenshore Pavilion is a special event facility<br />

located on the shore of Lake Ontario, adjacent<br />

to the Whitby Shores Waterfront Trail. It offers a<br />

spectacular view of the lake from its open patio.<br />

Your event guests will enjoy strolling through<br />

the park setting surrounding this facility.<br />

Scugog Island Cruises Ltd.<br />

Palmer Park, 121 Queen St., Port Perry<br />

905-982-1106 or 1-877-877-2091<br />

www.scugogcruises.com<br />

operating season: May to October<br />

Award winning, fun lake cruises on an enclosed<br />

double-decker ship, fully licensed with snack bar.<br />

Historical narrated two-hour sight-seeing tours;<br />

lunch, brunch and dinner; dance/entertainment<br />

cruises; and group charters available.<br />

Tourism Clarington – The Tourism Office<br />

181 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville<br />

1-855-779-1923 • tourism@clarington.net<br />

operating season: Year round, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

from Monday to Saturday<br />

The Tourism Office is located just off Highway<br />

401 (exit 432 at Liberty Street) and can help<br />

you plan your visit to Clarington and the<br />

surrounding area. Amenities include bike racks,<br />

accessible washrooms and picnic tables.<br />

Treetop Eco-Adventure Park<br />

53 Snow Ridge Crt., Oshawa<br />

1-855-655-1113<br />

www.treetopeco-adventurepark.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Durham Region’s only aerial challenge zipline<br />

park. Reservations are required, starting at<br />

8:30 a.m., every 30 minutes. Camp and school<br />

rates available.<br />

Vandermeer Nursery Ltd.<br />

588 Lakeridge Rd. S., Ajax<br />

905-427-2525 • www.vandermeernursery.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Offering more than 30,000 gardening and<br />

water products including plants, flowers,<br />

tools, giftware, stone, fish and pond supplies.<br />

Everything you need to build your garden oasis<br />

at home.<br />

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Throughout the 4 seasons, there is no shortage of things to see and do in Oshawa.<br />

Explore over 2100 acres of<br />

parkland and open spaces<br />

• 135 parks<br />

• Over 100 playgrounds<br />

• 27 km of paved trails<br />

Enjoy some of our renowned<br />

community events<br />

Canada Day, Fiesta Week, Purple<br />

Woods Maple Syrup Festival,<br />

Autofest, Peony Festival and more<br />

www.oshawa.ca<br />

Discover family-friendly<br />

destinations<br />

• General Motors Centre<br />

• Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens<br />

• Canadian Automotive Museum


LEARN TO LOVE WINTER.<br />

LEARN TO SKI AND SNOWBOARD.<br />

Discover 21 runs, 10 lifts and two terrain parks, spread<br />

over 60 skiable acres. One of Southern Ontario’s largest<br />

ski and snowboard facilities, only 1 hour east of Toronto<br />

in Orono, Ontario.<br />

From lift tickets and lessons,<br />

to rentals and retail, to food and<br />

family time, we’ve got you covered!<br />

www.brimacombe.ca | 905.983.5983<br />

905.983.5983 | 1.877.672.2582<br />

events at the<br />

BRIM<br />

APRES SKI NIGHT Sat. Jan. 12<br />

APRES SKI NIGHT Sat. Mar. 2<br />

SATURDAY NIGHT RAIL JAM<br />

CRACK THE VAULT PARK<br />

SERIES OPENER Sat. Jan. 19<br />

CHALLENGE TBA<br />

APRES SKI NIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT RAIL JAM<br />

RAIL JAM SERIES Sat. Feb. 9<br />

SERIES Sat. Mar. 9<br />

PUDDLE JUMP & BEACH DAY<br />

BRIMFEST 2013 March 2 - 3<br />

Last day of the Season<br />

Join us for Brimacombe’s signature<br />

weekend event, full of family activities All dates are weather permitting and<br />

and giveaways!<br />

subject to change. Visit www.brimacombe.ca<br />

for a complete list of upcoming events.


sports anD Recreation<br />

Whether you are looking to see Ontario’s<br />

pros in action, or have little leaguers ready<br />

to play, Durham is a happy host to sporting<br />

events of all stripes.<br />

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Sporting events<br />

Cheer on one of the local sports teams<br />

at the General Motors Centre: hockey<br />

fans rally around the Oshawa Generals<br />

Ontario Hockey League team, and the new<br />

Oshawa Power brings National Basketball<br />

League of Canada to town. Lacrosse fans<br />

can watch the new Canadian Lacrosse<br />

League teams the Durham Turfdogs or<br />

Oshawa Machine.<br />

Skiing<br />

Hit the slopes at<br />

Brimacombe,<br />

Dagmar, Skyloft<br />

or Lakeridge.<br />

Fishing<br />

Dig out your rods<br />

and bait your<br />

lures! With yearround<br />

fishing<br />

opportunities,<br />

Durham is sure to<br />

have you hooked.<br />

Golfing<br />

Work on that swing<br />

and walk off your<br />

worries at any of<br />

the more than<br />

50 golf courses in<br />

Durham Region.<br />

Cycling<br />

Cyclists can enjoy<br />

leisurely rides on<br />

our trail system,<br />

mountain biking on<br />

more rugged terrain<br />

or long distance<br />

tours on backcountry<br />

roads.<br />

When it’s your turn to play, we’re ready<br />

for you. In Whitby, the Abilities Centre<br />

is an inclusive state-of-the-art athletic<br />

facility for people of all abilities. Next<br />

door, Iroquois Park Sports Centre has<br />

a stadium arena, pools, tennis courts,<br />

baseball diamonds and soccer pitch.<br />

Waterfront Trail > Ajax<br />

Sports and Recreation<br />

Oshawa Power at the GM Centre > Oshawa Oshawa Generals at the GM Centre > Oshawa<br />

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photo: Ian Goodall


sports listings<br />

Abilities Centre<br />

55 Gordon St., Whitby<br />

905-665-8500 • www.abilitiescentre.org<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Abilities Centre is a state-of-the-art facility,<br />

which provides sports, arts, life skills and<br />

research opportunities that enhance the quality<br />

of life for people of all ages and abilities.<br />

Beaverton Curling Club<br />

164 Main St., Beaverton<br />

705-426-7418 • info@beavertoncurlingclub.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Excellent facility to rent. Large kitchen with<br />

commercial gas stove and dishwasher,<br />

fully equipped. Air conditioned, bar and large<br />

common room with round tables and chairs.<br />

Walking distance to Beaverton and close to<br />

surrounding areas.<br />

Brimacombe<br />

4098 Regional Rd. 9, Orono<br />

1-877-672-2582 • www.brimacombe.ca<br />

operating season: December to March<br />

One of Southern Ontario’s largest ski and<br />

snowboard facilities, featuring 21 trails, 10 lifts<br />

and two terrain parks. Open six days and five<br />

nights a week. Lessons, rentals and retail store<br />

available onsite.<br />

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Brimacombe > Clarington<br />

Brooklin Community Centre and Library<br />

8 Vipond Rd., Brooklin<br />

905-655-2010 • www.whitby.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Brooklin Community Centre and Library<br />

is the Town of Whitby’s newest facility. This<br />

two-storey, multifaceted facility is located<br />

within a natural forest setting in the heart of<br />

the Village of Brooklin. The centre includes a<br />

library, activity room, youth centre, and offers a<br />

variety of indoor spaces for rent.<br />

Cider House Golf<br />

6275 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville<br />

905-263-2396 • www.ciderhousegolf.ca<br />

operating season: May to October<br />

One of the Durham Region’s unique offerings is<br />

this par-three course, set amid an apple orchard.<br />

Great for beginners and for your “short game.”<br />

Popular ladies league. Kids golf free, and one<br />

free junior for one adult admission.<br />

Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility<br />

2700 Audley Rd. N., Ajax<br />

905-427-7737 • www.golfdeercreek.com<br />

operating season: April to November<br />

Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility is set on a<br />

pristine 45-hole golf course with breathtaking<br />

scenery. The stunning, large banquet facility<br />

can be utilized to fit your specific event needs.


Royal Ashburn Golf Club > Whitby<br />

Livewithspirit.ca<br />

75 Baldwin St., Brooklin<br />

905-620-1151 • www.livewithspirit.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Brooklin’s most unique studio offering hatha<br />

yoga, power yoga, pilates and kettle-bell training.<br />

Pebblestone Golf Course Limited<br />

1550 Pebblestone Rd., Courtice<br />

905-725-7452 • www.pebblestonegolfcourse.com<br />

operating season: May-October<br />

Established in 1962, Pebblestone is a unique<br />

nine-hole, 2,712 yard golf course. Visit the<br />

pro-shop, snack bar or licensed patio and<br />

beverage cart. Power cart, pull cart and<br />

club rentals. Memberships, leagues and gift<br />

certificates available. Tournaments welcomed.<br />

Port Whitby Marina<br />

301 Watson St., Whitby<br />

905-668-1900 • www.whitby.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Located on one of the finest natural harbours<br />

on Lake Ontario, Port Whitby Marina is a<br />

420-slip, award-winning marina with yearround<br />

services. The marina is surrounded by<br />

acres of parkland and trails and is close to<br />

beaches, restaurants and attractions.<br />

Sports and Recreation<br />

Watson’s Glen Golf Course<br />

3430 Concession Rd. 7, Pickering<br />

1-888-854-1892 • www.watsonsglen.com<br />

operating season: April to November<br />

Watson’s Glen Golf Course is one of<br />

Durham Region’s premier 18-hole golf courses.<br />

The challenging design includes 11 ponds and<br />

90 bunkers spread over 200 acres.<br />

Wooden Sticks Golf Club<br />

40 Elgin Park Dr., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-4379 • www.woodensticks.com<br />

operating season: Golfing from May to<br />

October; Clubhouse open year round<br />

An award-winning public course with golf<br />

holes inspired from courses on the PGA tour.<br />

Green fees include 18 holes, power cart,<br />

practice facilities and two meals. Stay-and-Play<br />

packages available.<br />

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Arts anD hErItAge<br />

Inspired by generations of local artists and<br />

musicians, art is abundant in Durham Region.<br />

Galleries<br />

At The Robert McLaughlin Gallery,<br />

a new Douglas Coupland public art piece<br />

pays tribute to the Painters Eleven, a<br />

Toronto abstract art collective. Whitby’s<br />

Station Gallery is a restored Grand<br />

Trunk Railway Station with exciting<br />

exhibits. A Gift of Art in Newcastle<br />

offers classes and an artisan gift shop.<br />

RobERt<br />

MclaUGhlIN<br />

GallERy<br />

oshAwA<br />

Meta4 Gallery in Port Perry shows<br />

off eclectic pieces of jewelry and<br />

work from more than ı00 local artists.<br />

Cultural Expressions is an art gallery,<br />

situated in Pickering Village in Ajax,<br />

which promotes new Canadian artists,<br />

photographic art and artistic pieces from<br />

around the world.<br />

Photo: Michael Cullen


Ontario Philharmonic at Regent Theatre > Oshawa<br />

Spectacle<br />

Stop by Oshawa’s newly restored<br />

Regent Theatre, home to the Ontario<br />

Philharmonic. Just down the street, the<br />

General Motors Centre hosts major<br />

touring performers such as Elton John and<br />

Cirque du Soleil.<br />

History and heritage<br />

Visit Leaskdale in<br />

Uxbridge, which was<br />

once home to Lucy Maud<br />

Montgomery, her husband<br />

and their two sons. You can<br />

even see the room where<br />

she penned ıı of her novels,<br />

including Anne’s House of<br />

Dreams.<br />

Studio tours<br />

Tyrone Mills was built in<br />

ı846 and still saws wood<br />

and grinds flour today.<br />

Don’t miss the famous<br />

apple-cider doughnuts.<br />

Hop aboard the York-<br />

Durham Heritage<br />

Railway and ride through<br />

the picturesque Oak Ridges<br />

Moraine in a ı950s coach<br />

or the ever-popular ı9ı9<br />

Pullman coach.<br />

Arts and Heritage<br />

Meet our potters and painters in their<br />

element. Get to know Durham’s artists by<br />

timing your visit with one of our many<br />

local studio tours.<br />

Visit www.durhamtourism.ca to find<br />

out what’s coming up.<br />

Leaskdale > Uxbridge Tyrone Mills > Clarington Pickering Museum Village > Pickering<br />

Both the Oshawa<br />

Community Museum<br />

with the Henry, Guy and<br />

Robinson Houses, and<br />

the Pickering Museum<br />

Village offer a glimpse into<br />

days gone by.<br />

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arts and heritage listings<br />

Beaver River Museum<br />

284 Simcoe St., Beaverton<br />

705-426-9641 • www.btehs.com<br />

operating season: Victoria Day to last<br />

weekend in September<br />

An old stone jail, settler’s log house and<br />

working man’s Victorian brick house portray<br />

settlers’ life between 1850 and 1900. Gift shop<br />

and picnic area by river. Genealogy, archives<br />

and group tours by appointment.<br />

Cannington Historical Society<br />

MacLeod Park, Peace St., Cannington<br />

705-432-3136<br />

operating season: By appointment<br />

The Cannington Historical Museum features<br />

two log cabins, a post-and-beam drive shed,<br />

the Derryville Orange Lodge Hall, and the<br />

railway station complete with caboose.<br />

Centennial Building<br />

416 Centre St. S., Whitby<br />

905-430-4300 ext. 7100 • www.whitby.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Host your special occasion, family or corporate<br />

function in one of Ontario’s finest designated<br />

heritage structures, built in 1854. Your guests<br />

will enjoy charm, splendour and warmth in a<br />

historic setting.<br />

Clarington Museum & Archives<br />

62 Temperance St., Bowmanville<br />

905-623-2734 • www.claringtonmuseums.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Clarington Museum & Archives consists of<br />

three sites—the Bowmanville Museum, the<br />

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre and the<br />

Clarke Museum. Each site offers programs and<br />

activities throughout the year, including special<br />

exhibits, tours, presentations and programs<br />

during the March Break and summer periods.<br />

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Leaskdale Historic Centre<br />

(Home of Lucy Maud Montgomery, 1911-1926)<br />

11850 Regional Rd. 1, Leaskdale<br />

905-852-7503 • www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca<br />

operating season: May, June, Oct.–weekends<br />

only; July, Aug., Sept.–Wed. to Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />

Tour the restored home of Canada’s worldrenowned<br />

author, Lucy Maud Montgomery,<br />

whose most popular book was Anne of Green<br />

Gables. Enjoy videos, displays, special events<br />

and summer theatre.<br />

Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery<br />

200 Queen St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-1534 • www.meta4gallery.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Unique, original and exceptional works by more<br />

than 120 Ontario artists. Browse a full range of<br />

work in all media, including jewelry, paintings,<br />

pottery, glass, sculpture and more.<br />

Oshawa Community Museum<br />

1450 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa<br />

905-436-7624 • www.oshawamuseum.org<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Located in Oshawa’s beautiful Lakeview Park,<br />

the museum depicts local history through<br />

the interpretation of three historic homes<br />

dating from 1840 to 1856. Changing exhibits,<br />

archives, group/school tours, special events and<br />

children’s programs available.<br />

Oshawa Military & Industrial Museum<br />

1000 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa<br />

905-728-6199 • www.ontrmuseum.ca<br />

operating season: April to November, or by<br />

appointment<br />

The museum houses the largest collection<br />

of operational tanks and military equipment<br />

in Canada. Check the website for Tank Days,<br />

where history comes to life.


Parkwood National Historic Site<br />

270 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa<br />

905-433-4311 • www.parkwoodestate.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Parkwood Estate was the family home of R.S.<br />

McLaughlin, founder of General Motors Canada.<br />

Now a national historic site, it is one of Canada’s<br />

last grand estates. Features include the famous<br />

55-room mansion and stunning gardens on<br />

12 acres of lush property in the heart of Oshawa.<br />

Enjoy guided tours, heritage gardens, special<br />

programs, Summer Teahouse Restaurant,<br />

Greenhouse Tearoom and much more.<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

2365 Concession Rd. 6, Greenwood<br />

905-683-8401 • www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

operating season: June to September for tours;<br />

July and August (Thursdays): Kids in the Village;<br />

June through August (Saturdays): History in Action<br />

Explore the largest living history museum in<br />

Durham Region. A unique experience is brought<br />

to life by pioneers in 18 heritage buildings.<br />

Arts and Heritage<br />

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery<br />

72 Queen St., Oshawa<br />

905-576-3000 • www.rmg.on.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Durham Region’s largest public art gallery.<br />

The RMG holds an impressive collection of<br />

modern and contemporary Canadian art<br />

including works by Painters Eleven, the Group<br />

of Seven and Douglas Coupland.<br />

Scugog Arts Resource Centre/Scugog Council<br />

for the Arts<br />

181 Perry St., Unit G-1, Port Perry<br />

905-982-2121 • www.scugogarts.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Scugog Arts Resource Centre is home to<br />

the Scugog Council for the Arts, with rotating<br />

monthly exhibitions and information services<br />

on arts and cultural events in Scugog and area.<br />

Immerse yourself in beauty and history, and learn the stories of McLaughlin’s<br />

achievements and lavish lifestyle – at one of Canada’s last grand estates.<br />

• 55-room mansion, still adorned<br />

with original furnishings and art<br />

• 12-acre landscape with<br />

breathtaking gardens<br />

An Auto Baron’s home of Innovation & Inspiration<br />

• Garden restaurant by the<br />

magnificent fountains,<br />

or greenhouse Tearoom<br />

• Gifts for home and garden<br />

Watch historic home movies on /parkwoodestate<br />

Open year round. Visit our website for seasonal events and programs.<br />

270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa<br />

(Just 5 minutes north of Highway 401)<br />

905.433.4311 • www.parkwoodestate.com<br />

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arts and heritage listings<br />

Scugog Heritage Centre & Archives<br />

1655 Reach St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-8698 ext. 103<br />

www.scugogshoresmuseum.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Heritage Centre features the First Nations<br />

exhibit Scugog’s First Peoples: A Living History,<br />

the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame and a rotating<br />

gallery for temporary exhibits along with public<br />

programs and research archives.<br />

Scugog Memorial Public Library<br />

231 Water St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-7686 • www.scugoglibrary.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Scugog Memorial Public Library offers<br />

lake views, public computers with Internet<br />

access, free wireless Internet, big-screen movie<br />

screenings, and book clubs for adults. Enjoy a<br />

wide selection of books, magazines, movies<br />

and music to borrow, while also appreciating<br />

the Kent Farndale Art Gallery and its diverse<br />

exhibits.<br />

All Aboard the Heritage Train<br />

Take a nostalgic journey aboard the<br />

York-Durham Heritage Railway<br />

through picturesque countryside<br />

of the Oak Ridges Moraine<br />

Climb aboard at the stations<br />

in Uxbridge or Stouffville<br />

Available between June and October<br />

for leisurely Sunday rides or<br />

wWeddings wSpecial Events<br />

wCorporate or Private Parties<br />

wFund Raisers wFamily Reunions<br />

wBirthday Parties wTour Groups<br />

Purchase your tickets online today<br />

and choose your seat immediately<br />

www.ydhr.ca or call 905-852-3696<br />

Arts and Heritage<br />

Scugog Shores Museum Village<br />

16210 Island Rd., Port Perry<br />

905-985-8698 ext. 103<br />

www.scugogshoresmuseum.com<br />

operating season: Seasonal<br />

Scugog Shores Museum Village is home to 12<br />

restored buildings and Ojibway Heritage Lands<br />

with an Ojibway Wigwam. The facility is open<br />

seasonally offering school programs, guided<br />

tours and special events.<br />

SilverStone Gallery<br />

617 Liverpool Rd., Pickering<br />

www.silverstonegallery.org<br />

operating season: Weekends from February to<br />

December<br />

Featuring solo and themed monthly exhibitions<br />

of original art by Durham’s established and<br />

emerging artists. During the summer, many<br />

visual and performing artists are featured in the<br />

popular event, Sunday on the Porch.<br />

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Fresh, clean and green... Experience it today!<br />

Nestled on the shores of<br />

Lake Scugog is the<br />

four-season resort town<br />

of Port Perry. Port Perry<br />

has a fresh, natural<br />

small town charm, rich in<br />

historic architecture and<br />

bustling with modern<br />

day excitement.<br />

Annual Canada Day Celebrations<br />

Car Shows by the Lake<br />

Dog Days of Scugog<br />

Arts & Crafts Exhibitions<br />

Waterfront Farmers’ Market<br />

Fishing Tournaments<br />

Fall Fairs<br />

Harvest Festival<br />

Santa Claus Parade<br />

905-985-7346 www.scugog.ca<br />

One of Ontario’s prettiest<br />

downtowns and most exciting<br />

shopping destinations!


arts and heritage listings<br />

Station Gallery<br />

1450 Henry St., Whitby<br />

905-668-4185 • www.whitbystationgallery.com<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

Open seven days a week and always free to<br />

visit, the Station Gallery offers world-class<br />

art exhibitions and award-winning classes<br />

and workshops. Definitely check out Summer<br />

Music on the Patio!<br />

Sunderland Historical Society<br />

14 Church St., Sunderland<br />

705-357-2533<br />

www.sunderlandhistoricalsociety.com<br />

operating season: Year round, by appointment.<br />

Open for Sunderland Fair and Sunderland<br />

Maple Syrup Festival<br />

This museum has artifacts representing<br />

businesses, sports teams and organizations in<br />

Sunderland. It also has maps, family histories and<br />

cemetery records for genealogy. A database of<br />

60,000 names links family trees. Also available<br />

are copies of birth, death and marriage records,<br />

in addition to local history books.<br />

Thomas Foster Memorial<br />

Durham 1 (Concession 7), Uxbridge<br />

905-640-3966 • www.fostermemorial.com<br />

operating season: May to October<br />

“The Diamond of Durham,” inspired by India’s<br />

Taj Mahal, is listed as one of the top 100<br />

“Unusual Things to see in Ontario” by Ron<br />

Brown. The famous Friday Nights at the Foster<br />

hosts a different entertainer each week.<br />

Thomas Foster Memorial > Uxbridge<br />

Arts and Heritage<br />

Town Hall 1873 - Centre for The Performing Arts<br />

302 Queen St., Port Perry<br />

905-985-8181 • www.townhall1873.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The performing arts anchor of downtown Port<br />

Perry. The hall has become the site of the annual<br />

Professional Concert Series. The hall also features<br />

year-round theatre presentations, recitals, special<br />

concerts, weddings and graduations. Built in 1873,<br />

this designated historic site’s renovations have<br />

made Town Hall 1873 a totally accessible facility.<br />

Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum & Archives)<br />

7239 Concession Rd. 6, Uxbridge<br />

905-852-5854<br />

www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com<br />

operating season: Victoria Day to Thanksgiving<br />

Displays in 10 buildings depict the heritage of<br />

the Uxbridge area through document and photo<br />

archives. Fantastic views of Uxbridge town and<br />

valley. Great picnic area and access to Quaker<br />

Trail. Annual heritage weekend in August.<br />

The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington<br />

148 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville<br />

905-623-5831 • www.vac.ca<br />

operating season: Year round<br />

The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington nurtures<br />

the cultural development of the community by<br />

encouraging the creative impulse through arts<br />

education, exhibition and promotion.<br />

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star AttrActIons<br />

There is so much to discover in the cities,<br />

towns and hamlets of Durham Region.<br />

We’ve got heritage, sport, arts, and new<br />

restaurants and attractions popping up<br />

all the time. Where to begin? Here are<br />

some much-loved places to include in<br />

your next visit.<br />

cAnAdiAn tire<br />

MotoRspoRt<br />

paRk<br />

clArington


Parkwood Estate<br />

Farm-fresh food<br />

and Gardens<br />

With some of the richest<br />

Surround yourself in the soil in Ontario, Durham<br />

art, architecture, gardens boasts a thriving agriculture<br />

and lavish lifestyle of R.S. sector that includes the<br />

McLaughlin, founder of province’s top apple<br />

General Motors of Canada. producer, the largest<br />

This majestic estate is a commercial blueberry<br />

National Historic Site in grower east of Toronto, and<br />

Oshawa.<br />

award-winning wineries.<br />

Waterfronts<br />

Bordered by three major<br />

lakes, Durham Region offers<br />

attractive beaches and boardwalks.<br />

Explore Lake Scugog<br />

on a dinner cruise, swim or Pickering Museum Village > Pickering<br />

paddle with the Silverstone<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

Paddle Company on Lake<br />

Ontario, or enjoy the winter The Pickering Museum<br />

wonders on Lake Simcoe. Village is especially<br />

charming during the<br />

Christmas season. Be<br />

welcomed into the<br />

celebration with Scottish<br />

Hogmanay, Welsh<br />

traditions and a Victorian<br />

Great Blue Heron Casino > Scugog English Christmas. Stop by<br />

any time of the year to step<br />

into the past.<br />

Great Blue Heron Charity<br />

Casino<br />

The excitement is never far<br />

away on Scugog Island. Join<br />

in the action at one of the 60<br />

thrilling casino table games<br />

or spin the reels on any of<br />

the 545 state-of-the-art slot<br />

machines—don’t miss the<br />

all-you-can-eat buffet.<br />

Star Attractions<br />

Parkwood Estate & Gardens > Oshawa Farmers’ markets > Durham Region Penney & Co. > Whitby<br />

Downtown shops<br />

For unique boutiques, cafés,<br />

galleries and bistros, stop<br />

by any one of Durham’s<br />

historic main streets and<br />

downtown districts. Browse<br />

the shops, chat with the<br />

locals and get to know our<br />

style and flavour.<br />

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park > Clarington<br />

Canadian Tire<br />

Motorsport Park<br />

Your stop for just about<br />

every class of road racing<br />

including Formula ı,<br />

IndyCar, sports cars, stock<br />

cars, endurance racing,<br />

motorcycles, motocross,<br />

showroom stock, historic<br />

vintage racers, “Big Rig”<br />

trucks and karts, and<br />

concerts such as the annual<br />

Boots & Hearts country<br />

music festival.<br />

Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for a complete<br />

list of attractions in Durham.<br />

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54<br />

Hotels and Accommodations<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Best Western Plus Durham Hotel & Conference Centre<br />

559 Bloor St. W., Oshawa • 905-723-5271 • www.bestwestern.com/ca/durhamhotel • Open year round<br />

Enjoy clean, spacious<br />

accommodations in<br />

a central location at<br />

Best Western Plus<br />

Durham Hotel. Located<br />

close to Canadian Tire<br />

Motorsport Park and<br />

Iroquois Park Sports<br />

Centre.<br />

Single or double<br />

rooms, queen or king<br />

beds. Refrigerator<br />

and coffee maker<br />

included in rooms.<br />

Bon-Voyage Motel<br />

7645 Baldwin St., Brooklin • 905-655-5308 • www.bonvoyagemotel.ca • Open year round<br />

Located on Baldwin<br />

Street (also known as<br />

Brock Street and Hwy.<br />

12), three kilometres<br />

north of Winchester<br />

Road (Hwy. 7), just<br />

a 10-minute drive<br />

from Whitby and Port<br />

Perry.<br />

Enjoy a quiet and<br />

comfortable stay.<br />

Accommodations<br />

include non-smoking<br />

rooms, high-speed<br />

Internet, fridges,<br />

microwaves and flatscreen<br />

televisions.<br />

Comfort Inn - Oshawa<br />

605 Bloor St. W., Oshawa • 905-434-5000 • www.choicehotels.ca/cn285 • Open year round<br />

All rooms are equipped<br />

with coffee makers,<br />

hair dryers, and cable<br />

television. Business<br />

class rooms have<br />

enhanced amenities<br />

such as ergonomic<br />

executive chairs.<br />

Non-smoking rooms<br />

can be requested.<br />

Ground-floor, drive-up<br />

rooms have queen<br />

beds, fridges and<br />

microwaves. Second<br />

floor rooms offer two<br />

queen beds or two<br />

double beds.<br />

Comfort Inn - Pickering<br />

533 Kingston Rd., Pickering • 905-831-6200 • www.choicehotels.ca/cn291 • Open year round<br />

Ideally located just<br />

off highway 401, with<br />

restaurants, shopping<br />

and entertainment<br />

just minutes away.<br />

145 guest rooms,<br />

option of queen bed<br />

with sofa couch or<br />

two double beds.<br />

In-room fridge, coffee<br />

maker, pay-per-view<br />

movies and free local<br />

calls.<br />

Complimentary hot<br />

breakfast features<br />

omelettes,<br />

oatmeal, hot waffles,<br />

yogurt, baked goods,<br />

cereals and fresh fruit.<br />

Octavian’s banquet<br />

and conference centre<br />

located on site.<br />

Many restaurants are<br />

just minutes away.<br />

Many restaurants are<br />

just minutes away.<br />

Deluxe continental<br />

breakfast included;<br />

assorted breads,<br />

cereals, waffles,<br />

eggs, fruit, juices and<br />

coffee/tea. Close to<br />

many restaurants,<br />

discounts offered for<br />

guests.<br />

Enjoy an on-site<br />

fitness room, outdoor<br />

courtyard with<br />

seasonal barbecues<br />

and basketball<br />

court, and wireless<br />

high-speed Internet.<br />

N/A<br />

N/A<br />

Complimentary<br />

parking, wireless<br />

Internet, continental<br />

breakfast, on-site<br />

coin laundry,<br />

barbeque picnic area<br />

and fitness room.


Hotels and Accommodations<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bowmanville<br />

37 Spicer Sq., Bowmanville • 905-697-8089 • 1-877-697-8089 • www.hiexpress.com/bowmanvilleon • Open year round<br />

Stay at Bowmanville’s<br />

newest hotel in<br />

one of 95 spacious<br />

guest rooms, with<br />

complimentary hot<br />

breakfast and great<br />

service suitable for<br />

business or pleasure<br />

visits.<br />

One king bed or two<br />

queen beds available<br />

as standard rooms;<br />

family suites for up<br />

to six people; and<br />

whirlpool suites with<br />

fireplaces available.<br />

Holiday Inn Express<br />

180 Consumers Dr., Whitby • www.hiexperss.com • 905-665-8400 • All year round<br />

Welcome to an<br />

award-winning<br />

hotel close to General<br />

Motors.<br />

Choose from the<br />

standard (one king<br />

or two queen beds),<br />

executive (one king<br />

and pull-out couch),<br />

suites (one king and<br />

pull-out), or Jacuzzi<br />

suite (one king and<br />

pullout couch with<br />

Jacuzzi tub).<br />

Quality Suites - Whitby<br />

1700 Champlain Ave., Whitby • 905-432-8800 • www.choicehotels.ca/cn316 • Open year round<br />

Quality Suites Whitby<br />

is an all-suite hotel<br />

located just north of<br />

Highway 401 on the<br />

border of Whitby and<br />

Oshawa.<br />

Two-room suites<br />

have a separate<br />

bedroom and living<br />

room. Rooms come<br />

furnished with a kingsize<br />

bed, two 37” LCD<br />

televisions, a fridge<br />

and a microwave.<br />

Complimentary hot<br />

breakfast served<br />

daily.<br />

Complimentary hot<br />

continental breakfast.<br />

Deluxe continental<br />

breakfast is included<br />

in all rates. Many<br />

restaurants nearby<br />

including The Keg and<br />

Jack Astor’s.<br />

Residence & Conference Centre - Oshawa<br />

32 Commencement Dr., Oshawa • 905-728-8700 • www.stayrcc.com/oshawa • Open May to August<br />

Offering seasonal<br />

accommodations and<br />

conference services.<br />

Meeting room and<br />

classroom rentals<br />

available year round.<br />

Two bedroom and/<br />

or concept suites,<br />

classrooms that<br />

include audio-video<br />

capabilities, and<br />

various meeting<br />

spaces.<br />

On-site catering<br />

available.<br />

Relax in the whirlpool,<br />

enjoy the indoor<br />

pool, fitness centre,<br />

high-speed Internet,<br />

complimentary hot<br />

breakfast, parking<br />

and guest laundry<br />

facilities.<br />

Enjoy the<br />

fitness centre,<br />

complimentary<br />

parking and wireless<br />

Internet. Pool<br />

opening April 2013.<br />

Complimentary<br />

wireless Internet,<br />

parking and local<br />

telephone calls.<br />

Fitness room,<br />

barbeques and picnic<br />

area, coin laundry.<br />

All classroom and<br />

meeting spaces<br />

include audio-video<br />

capabilities.<br />

Complimentary<br />

high-speed wireless<br />

Internet with<br />

accommodations.<br />

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56<br />

Hotels and Accommodations<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Residence Inn by Marriott<br />

160 Consumers Dr., Whitby • 905-444-9756 • www.marriott.com/yyzwy • Open year round<br />

Smoke-free<br />

newly renovated<br />

all-suite hotel. Crisp<br />

linens, fully equipped<br />

kitchens and separate<br />

dining areas are<br />

perfect for families,<br />

business travellers,<br />

extended stays and<br />

relocations.<br />

Studio and<br />

one-bedroom suites<br />

offer a queen bed<br />

and double sofa bed<br />

with chaise lounge.<br />

Two-bedroom suites<br />

offer two queen beds,<br />

two bathrooms, a<br />

double sofa bed and<br />

chaise lounge.<br />

Travelodge<br />

940 Champlain Ave., Oshawa • 1-888-484-6045 • www.travelodgeoshawa.ca • Open year round<br />

Comfort Inn - Oshawa<br />

Conveniently located off Highway<br />

401 with easy access to all major<br />

area attractions and businesses. The<br />

nearby Oshawa Centre is the region’s<br />

largest shopping venue and many fine<br />

restaurants are a short distance away.<br />

Free high-speed Internet access<br />

Free continental breakfast • Free local calls<br />

Free weekday newspaper<br />

605 Bloor St. W., Oshawa I 905-434-5000<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn285<br />

An inviting lobby<br />

and indoor pool with<br />

spacious guestrooms.<br />

Travelodge features<br />

modern flair and<br />

is a popular choice<br />

among both business<br />

and leisure travellers.<br />

Please see page 71 for discount coupon.<br />

All rooms have a<br />

pillow-top mattress,<br />

television and free<br />

long-distance calling<br />

within Canada.<br />

Conveniently located off Highway 401,<br />

close to the Toronto Zoo, Herongate<br />

Barn Dinner Theatre, OLG Slots at<br />

Ajax Downs, Pickering Town Centre,<br />

Pickering Flea Market and GO Station.<br />

The Hotel is minutes to many great<br />

shops, entertainment and restaurants.<br />

Free wireless high-speed Internet access<br />

Free deluxe continental breakfast<br />

Free parking • Exercise room • Free local calls<br />

Free weekday newspaper<br />

533 Kingston Rd., Pickering I 905-831-6200<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn291<br />

Complimentary buffet<br />

breakfast daily and<br />

light dinner Monday<br />

through Thursday.<br />

Twenty-four hour<br />

market stocked with<br />

snacks, frozen dinners<br />

and beverages.<br />

Many restaurants are<br />

just minutes away.<br />

Complimentary<br />

wireless and<br />

high-speed Internet,<br />

business centre,<br />

salt-water pool, spa<br />

tub, fitness room,<br />

complimentary access<br />

to Body Boomers,<br />

laundry and barbeques<br />

on the patio.<br />

Access to meeting<br />

rooms, pool, hot and<br />

cold deluxe buffet<br />

breakfast, wireless<br />

Internet, fridges<br />

and microwaves.<br />

Kitchenette suites<br />

available.<br />

Comfort Inn - Pickering Quality Suites - Whitby<br />

Conveniently located on the border<br />

of Whitby and Oshawa, minutes from<br />

Durham College and close to attractions<br />

including the Iroquois Park Sports Centre,<br />

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as well as<br />

many great restaurants and shopping.<br />

Free wireless high-speed Internet access<br />

Free continental breakfast • Free parking<br />

Exercise room • Free local calls<br />

Free weekday newspaper<br />

1700 Champlain Ave., Whitby I 905-432-8800<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn316


CULTURE • TRAILS • SHOPPING<br />

Uxbridge<br />

township of<br />

Come and experience what Uxbridge has to offer<br />

The Township of Uxbridge has it all!<br />

Visitor’s Information 905-852-9181<br />

www. town.uxbridge.on.ca


58<br />

Bed & Breakfasts<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Anderson House Bed & Breakfast<br />

120 Columbus Rd. W. • Oshawa • 905-655-5264 • www.andersonhousebb.com • Open year round<br />

A warm country<br />

Victorian home awaits<br />

you in the quaint<br />

village of Columbus.<br />

Located just minutes<br />

from the Durham<br />

College/UOIT north<br />

campus, Port Perry,<br />

Brooklin and numerous<br />

golf courses.<br />

Four beautifully<br />

appointed guest<br />

rooms, each with<br />

a private ensuite<br />

bathroom, air<br />

conditioning, minifridges<br />

and wireless<br />

Internet access. The<br />

bridal suite boasts a<br />

Jacuzzi and fireplace.<br />

Delicious full country<br />

breakfast using local<br />

farm-fresh eggs and<br />

produce, served<br />

with freshly brewed<br />

coffee, tea and juice.<br />

Country Living Bed & Breakfast<br />

3917 Clarke 8th Concession • Orono • 905-441-3778 • www.bbcanada.com/7725.html • Open May to October<br />

A century post-andbeam<br />

home and<br />

Victorian cottage<br />

facing the Ganaraska<br />

Forest’s 11,000 acres,<br />

amongst rolling hills<br />

and farmland, just<br />

minutes from major<br />

attractions in the area.<br />

Two rooms available.<br />

The Victorian Cottage<br />

overlooks a large<br />

spring-fed pond<br />

and is a true “quiet”<br />

getaway. The French<br />

Country room, located<br />

in the main house, is a<br />

luxurious experience<br />

not to be missed.<br />

The menu includes<br />

only locally raised<br />

and grown organic<br />

foods.<br />

The Hampton’s Bed & Breakfast<br />

219 Edward St. W., Newcastle • 905-987-1005 • www.bbcanada.com/thehamptons • Open year round<br />

Enjoy a delicious<br />

gourmet breakfast,<br />

while watching the<br />

antics of Barry’s<br />

Butterfly Koi in the<br />

pond, which is nestled<br />

in the beautiful<br />

backyard gardens.<br />

You’ll wake up rested<br />

and refreshed from a<br />

wonderful sleep in a<br />

queen size bed with<br />

luxurious bedding.<br />

Room has private<br />

bath with cozy robes.<br />

Highfields Country Inn and Medi-Spa<br />

11568 Concession Road 3, Zephyr • 905-473-6132 • www.highfields.com • Open year round<br />

Wellness and<br />

relaxation awaits<br />

singles and couples<br />

at this day, and<br />

destination, spa.<br />

Includes robes, bath<br />

and shower amenities,<br />

satellite television, DVD<br />

library and wireless<br />

Internet service.<br />

Choose from a king<br />

size bed, twin beds,<br />

or the furnished loft<br />

apartment available for<br />

long-term stays.<br />

Enjoy a delicious<br />

gourmet breakfast<br />

featuring famous<br />

homemade scones.<br />

Be wined and<br />

dined during your<br />

overnight stay. Dietary<br />

concerns addressed.<br />

Reservations<br />

necessary.<br />

Specializing<br />

in memorable<br />

pre-wedding<br />

packages, featuring<br />

bride and bridesmaid<br />

pre-wedding slumber,<br />

a large bridal dressing<br />

area, and use of the<br />

house and grounds<br />

for photos.<br />

Minutes from<br />

Brimacombe ski<br />

area, Canadian Tire<br />

Motorsport Park and<br />

Fourth Line Theatre,<br />

off of Highway 115.<br />

Just steps away from<br />

a recreation facility<br />

with pool, waterfront<br />

cycling trails, fishing,<br />

wineries, antique<br />

shops and more.<br />

Enjoy an outdoor<br />

pool, tennis court,<br />

walking trails, sauna<br />

and exercise room,<br />

spa lounge and great<br />

room.


description rooms food amenities<br />

Joe-Lin Station Bed & Breakfast<br />

2969 Concession Rd. 8 • Bowmanville • 905-263-8028 • 1-866-771-2184 • www.joelinstation.ca • Open year round<br />

Joe and Lin have<br />

been serving<br />

Durham Region since<br />

October 2003. Enjoy<br />

a peaceful escape<br />

to the countryside<br />

and experience a<br />

stress-free visit in a<br />

beautiful setting.<br />

Choose from a master<br />

bedroom with ensuite<br />

bathroom and sitting<br />

area; a cozy twosome<br />

with a double bed<br />

and private bathroom;<br />

or the two-bedroom<br />

apartment suite with<br />

kitchen, living room<br />

and private bathroom.<br />

Jungle Cat World – Safari Lodge<br />

3667 Concession Rd. 6, Orono • 905-983-5016 • www.junglewcatworld.com • Open year round<br />

Experience one of<br />

Canada’s most unique<br />

bed and breakfasts.<br />

Spend the day<br />

surrounding yourself<br />

with animal life, by<br />

immersing yourself in<br />

the zoo world. Then<br />

spend the night in<br />

comfort!<br />

Just Mary Home Suite Home<br />

49 Main St. N., Uxbridge • 905-852-5349 • Open year round<br />

Bed & Breakfasts<br />

Beautifully appointed<br />

home with two<br />

upgraded suites<br />

and ample parking.<br />

Reservations preferred.<br />

Close to golf, trails,<br />

dining, York-Durham<br />

Heritage Railway, and<br />

Lucy Maud Montgomery<br />

Historic Site.<br />

The Safari Lodge<br />

is a one-bedroom<br />

apartment with<br />

fireplace, balcony, living<br />

room, kitchen and<br />

bathroom. The Lion’s<br />

Den is a one-bedroom<br />

apartment with two<br />

double futons, kitchen<br />

and bathroom.<br />

Two suites offer<br />

wireless Internet,<br />

television and private<br />

entrances.<br />

Kendal Hills Country Vacations<br />

8075 Maynard Rd., Orono • 905-983-5465 • www.kendalhills.ca • Open year round<br />

Experience the beauty<br />

of the Ganaraska<br />

Forest from the<br />

comfort of this<br />

1870s farm house.<br />

Accommodations are<br />

available for you, your<br />

dog and your horse.<br />

Three rooms share<br />

a bathroom at this<br />

country retreat.<br />

For those looking<br />

for a more rustic,<br />

independent<br />

experience, the “Hen<br />

House” self-sufficiency<br />

bunkie sleeps six.<br />

Enjoy a full country<br />

hot breakfast with<br />

juice and fruit, while<br />

enjoying great<br />

conversation with<br />

other guests and your<br />

hosts.<br />

Complimentary<br />

snacks, soft drinks<br />

and self-serve<br />

breakfast.<br />

Self-catered breakfast<br />

and located close to<br />

casual dining at Tin<br />

Mill Restaurant.<br />

House guests enjoy<br />

breakfast with an<br />

emphasis on local<br />

food. Everything from<br />

a hearty country to<br />

continental breakfast<br />

can be served.<br />

Dietary concerns<br />

addressed.<br />

Unique antique<br />

decor upstairs, while<br />

the main caboose<br />

room apartment is<br />

decorated with steam<br />

train memorabilia.<br />

Wireless Internet,<br />

television and videos<br />

available in all suites.<br />

Arrange for a photo<br />

opportunity with<br />

a zoo keeper and<br />

animals. Also enjoy<br />

a self-guided tour of<br />

Jungle Cat World in<br />

the evening, after the<br />

zoo is closed to the<br />

public.<br />

Centrally located in<br />

downtown Uxbridge,<br />

this is the ideal home<br />

away from home.<br />

The farm backs on<br />

the Ganaraska Forest,<br />

within minutes of<br />

cross-country ski<br />

trails and downhill<br />

skiing. After a morning<br />

on the trails explore<br />

nearby towns, theatre,<br />

antiques, fine dining<br />

and beautiful scenery.<br />

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Bed & Breakfasts<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Lakeshore Bed & Breakfast<br />

435 Lakeshore Dr., Port Perry • 905-985-7684 • www.bbcanada.com/lakeshorebb • Open year round<br />

Enjoy beautiful views<br />

of Lake Scugog.<br />

Located within easy<br />

walking distance to<br />

shops, restaurants<br />

and trails in historic<br />

Port Perry.<br />

Choose a comfortable<br />

room with a queen<br />

bed and bathroom<br />

across the hall, or<br />

rooms with an ensuite<br />

bathroom and either<br />

two twins or one king<br />

bed. All rooms have<br />

lake views.<br />

Model A. Acres Bed & Breakfast<br />

7090 Middle Rd., Bowmanville • 905-263-4319 • www.modelaacres.com • Open year round<br />

Experience old-world<br />

charm and modern<br />

comfort at this<br />

country estate.<br />

Minutes from downtown<br />

Bowmanville<br />

and Canadian Tire<br />

Motorsport Park.<br />

All three rooms have<br />

queen-size beds and<br />

luxury linens. Enjoy<br />

the privacy of the Loft<br />

suite or the ambience<br />

of the Model A or Red<br />

Baron rooms.<br />

Nestleton Waters Inn<br />

3440 Beacock Rd., Nestleton • 905-986-0670 • www.nestletonwatersinn.com • Open year round<br />

The Kiezebrink family<br />

estate is situated on<br />

93 acres, surrounded<br />

by forest and a<br />

spring-fed pond.<br />

Nestleton Waters Inn<br />

play hosts to award<br />

winning weddings<br />

featured on Slice TV<br />

and Style Me Pretty!<br />

Themed suites, from<br />

around the world,<br />

feature luxurious<br />

bedding, therapeutic<br />

pillow-top mattresses,<br />

sitting areas, ensuite<br />

bathrooms, air-jet tubs,<br />

fireplaces, satellite<br />

television, wireless<br />

Internet and more.<br />

Wake up to a full<br />

breakfast served<br />

in the dining room,<br />

featuring homemade<br />

muffins, scones and<br />

preserves made<br />

with pride. Dietary<br />

concerns addressed.<br />

Awaken to the aroma<br />

of home baking<br />

and enjoy a full<br />

breakfast using local<br />

farm-fresh produce<br />

and free-range eggs.<br />

Dietary concerns<br />

addressed.<br />

Brunch typically<br />

includes fresh-baked<br />

goods, local<br />

bacon and sausage,<br />

family recipe apple<br />

pancakes, vegetables<br />

grown on site, eggs,<br />

German Chocolate<br />

Mousse, coffee and<br />

tea.<br />

Our Valley View Bed & Breakfast<br />

50 Barton Road, Enniskillen • 1-888-681-6079 • 905-263-8889 • www.ourvalleyviewbnb.com • Open year round<br />

There is a<br />

quiet serenity that<br />

emanates from the<br />

valley. Embrace it and<br />

allow it to soothe<br />

your busy lifestyle,<br />

giving you time to<br />

relax and smell the<br />

flowers.<br />

Two uniquely<br />

designed suites,<br />

each with their own<br />

character and charm.<br />

The Grandview offers<br />

a spectacular view of<br />

Enniskillen Valley, and<br />

The Canadiana boasts<br />

an in-suite whirlpool<br />

tub decorated with<br />

Canadian flair.<br />

Enjoy a full breakfast<br />

of hot and cold items<br />

featuring locally<br />

grown produce<br />

and freshly roasted<br />

coffee. Dietary<br />

concerns addressed.<br />

Sit by the gas fireplace<br />

in the private sitting<br />

room overlooking the<br />

lake. Large-screen<br />

television and<br />

high-speed Internet<br />

included.<br />

Have your picture<br />

taken with four<br />

full-size replicas of<br />

famous war-bird<br />

planes and a<br />

U-Boat in the pond.<br />

All the planes<br />

are constructed<br />

mostly from recycled<br />

materials.<br />

Your visit will<br />

include access to<br />

gorgeous landscaped<br />

gardens, paddleboat,<br />

canoe, covered<br />

terrace overlooking<br />

water, bistro seating,<br />

fountain, pond and<br />

forest.<br />

Use of a kitchenette,<br />

sitting area, satellite<br />

television and wireless<br />

Internet.


Port Perry Bed & Breakfast Association<br />

www.PortPerryBAndB.ca<br />

Rolling Hills Farm & Guesthouse<br />

10445 Sideroad 17, Uxbridge • 905-862-0047 • Year round<br />

Bed & Breakfasts<br />

description rooms food amenities<br />

Located on the shores of Lake Scugog, just an hour’s drive north east of the City of Toronto,<br />

Scugog Township has quickly become one of the Durham Region’s most popular and exciting<br />

communities to visit. You’ll find friendly people, spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and<br />

unique shopping experiences. Explore a variety of shops and cafés as you stroll amongst some<br />

of the most attractive Victorian buildings in the region.<br />

Connect with nature<br />

and experience life<br />

in the country. Enjoy<br />

10 acres of field and<br />

forest, beautiful<br />

gardens and a pond<br />

with turtles.<br />

Guests have a private<br />

entrance and ensuite<br />

bathrooms. The<br />

queen-size bedroom<br />

has modern decor<br />

while the second<br />

room, with a double<br />

and twin bed, is<br />

decorated in authentic<br />

shabby chic.<br />

Expect seasonal<br />

fruit, organic yogurt,<br />

freshly baked muffins,<br />

honey cake, bread<br />

with local jams,<br />

fresh eggs farmed<br />

on site, and hot side<br />

dishes such as Dutch<br />

pancakes with local<br />

maple syrup.<br />

Strawberry Suite Bed & Breakfast<br />

763 Greystone Crt., Oshawa • 905-733-7770 • 1-877-581-7766 • www.strawberrysuite.com • Open year round<br />

Hospitality and<br />

comfort are always in<br />

season at Strawberry<br />

Suite B&B. All the<br />

comforts of home<br />

with special touches<br />

to ensure your visit is<br />

a delight, from start<br />

to finish.<br />

Suite Dreams offers<br />

the weary traveller<br />

a quiet respite. The<br />

Garden Suite offers<br />

maximum space to<br />

refresh the touring<br />

family.<br />

Enjoy a variety of<br />

fresh, homemade<br />

treats and menus to<br />

tempt and satisfy<br />

every palate.<br />

Many packages<br />

available for those<br />

who love to be<br />

pampered, including<br />

day or weekend<br />

retreats, girlfriend<br />

getaways, art<br />

workshops, farm<br />

tours and more.<br />

Attention to<br />

detail and convenient<br />

location provides<br />

comfort and quality<br />

for guests.<br />

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2013 evEnt listIngs<br />

Jan. 26 and 27<br />

9 th Annual Cannington<br />

Dogsled Races and Winter<br />

Festival<br />

MacLeod Park, Cannington<br />

705-432-2892<br />

www.canningtondogsledraces.com<br />

Feb. 2<br />

Beaverton Winter Carnival<br />

Beaverton Community Centre<br />

and Presbyterian Church<br />

705-426-7223<br />

Feb. 3<br />

Ajax Winterfest<br />

McLean Community Centre<br />

95 Magill Drive, Ajax<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

Feb. 23<br />

Febfest Celebration<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

March 2 and 3; 9 to 17; 23 and 24<br />

Purple Woods Maple Syrup<br />

Festival<br />

Purple Woods Conservation<br />

Area, Oshawa<br />

905-579-0411<br />

www.cloca.com<br />

March 22<br />

Whitby Brass Band 150th Anniversary Spring Concert<br />

Hebron Christian Reformed<br />

Church, Whitby<br />

905-666-2049<br />

www.whitbybrassband.com<br />

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March 23<br />

23rd Annual Woodcarving<br />

Show and Competition<br />

Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby<br />

905-683-2190<br />

www.brooklinwoodcarvers.ne1.net<br />

March 31<br />

Easter Eggs Eggstravaganza<br />

Courtice Flea Market<br />

905-436-1024<br />

www.courticefleamarket.com<br />

April 6 and 7<br />

Sunderland Maple Syrup<br />

Festival<br />

Entire Village of Sunderland<br />

705-357-3111<br />

www.maplesyrupfestival.ca<br />

April 26<br />

Diva Night<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

May 2 to 19<br />

Oshawa Art Association<br />

Juried Show<br />

Robert McLaughlin Gallery<br />

Oshawa<br />

905-435-0575<br />

www.oshawaartassociation.com<br />

May 4 and 5<br />

Spring Studio Tour<br />

Oshawa Art Association<br />

Various locations<br />

905-623-3554<br />

www.oshawaartassociation.com<br />

May 17<br />

Tales from the Tracks:<br />

Oshawa Railway Exhibit<br />

Oshawa Community Museum<br />

905-436-7624<br />

www.oshawamuseum.org<br />

May 25<br />

Artfest on the Esplanade<br />

Esplanade Park, Pickering<br />

905-420-4620<br />

www.pickering.ca/greatevents<br />

June 1<br />

Ajax Trailfest<br />

Ajax Waterfront<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

June 1 and 2<br />

Beaverton Antiques and<br />

Collectibles Show and Sale<br />

Beaverton-Thorah Community<br />

Centre<br />

705-426-9641<br />

www.btehs.com<br />

June 2<br />

Beautification Day<br />

541 Taunton Road, Ajax<br />

1-877-450-PLAN (7526)<br />

www.pineridgecemetery.ca<br />

June 2<br />

Canadian Forces Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca


Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for a complete list of events in Durham Region.<br />

June 5 to Aug. 28<br />

Whitby Music in the Park<br />

Rotary Centennial Park, Whitby<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

June 6 to Aug. 29<br />

Brooklin Music in the Park<br />

Grass Park, Brooklin<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

June 8 and 9<br />

Oshawa Peony Festival<br />

Oshawa Valley Botanical<br />

Gardens<br />

905-436-3311<br />

www.oshawa.ca<br />

June 9<br />

Duffins Creek Spring Fair<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

Oshawa Peony Festival > Oshawa<br />

June 9<br />

EMS Day – Fire, Police &<br />

Ambulance<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

June 15<br />

14th Annual Artists<br />

in the Garden<br />

Tour gardens throughout<br />

Durham Region<br />

905-579-4833<br />

www.hearthplace.org<br />

June 15 and 22<br />

Summer Solstice Suppers<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

June 16<br />

Father’s Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

June 16 to Aug. 20<br />

Maud of Leaskdale<br />

Summer Theatre<br />

Historic Leaskdale Church<br />

905-904-0977<br />

905-852-5284<br />

www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca<br />

June 20 to Aug. 1<br />

Whitby Brass Band<br />

Concerts by the Lake<br />

(alternate Thursdays)<br />

Kiwanis Heydenshore Park<br />

Whitby<br />

905-666-2049<br />

www.whitbybrassband.com<br />

June 21<br />

Moonlight Madness<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

June 22<br />

Durham Caribbean Festival<br />

Greenwood Conservation Area<br />

Ajax<br />

416-876-4679


2013 evEnt listIngs<br />

July 1<br />

Ajax Canada Day<br />

Celebrations<br />

Rotary Park<br />

177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

July 1<br />

Beaverton Canada Day<br />

Celebrations<br />

Various locations throughout<br />

Beaverton. Evening concert<br />

and fireworks at Beaverton<br />

Fairgrounds<br />

705-426-2694<br />

www.beavertoncanadaday.ca<br />

July 1<br />

Canada Day<br />

Lakeview Park, Oshawa<br />

905-436-3311<br />

www.oshawa.ca<br />

July 1<br />

Canada Day Celebration<br />

Beaver River Museum<br />

Beaverton<br />

705-426-9641<br />

www.btehs.com<br />

July 1<br />

Canada Day Celebrations<br />

and Fireworks<br />

Palmer Park, Port Perry<br />

905-985-7346<br />

www.scugog.ca<br />

July 1<br />

Whitby Celebrates<br />

Canada Day<br />

Victoria Fields, Whitby<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

July 1<br />

Whitby County Town Carnival<br />

Victoria Fields, Whitby<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

July 2<br />

Events in the Square<br />

Celebration Square, Whitby<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

July 3 to August 28<br />

Summer in the Square<br />

Ajax Town Hall<br />

Heritage Square<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

July 7<br />

Garden Tour<br />

Various gardens<br />

around Beaverton<br />

705-426-7565<br />

www.beavertonhorticulturalsociety.com<br />

July 7<br />

Teddy Bear Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

July 10 to Aug. 28 (Wednesdays)<br />

Summer Luncheon Teas<br />

and Presentations<br />

Historic Leaskdale Church<br />

905-904-0977<br />

www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca


July 13<br />

Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for a complete list of events in Durham Region.<br />

Gardens of Uxbridge<br />

Garden Tour<br />

Gardens located in and around<br />

Uxbridge<br />

905-852-7445<br />

www.communitycaredurham.on.ca<br />

July 21<br />

Pizza Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

July 28<br />

Beaverton Thorah Eldon<br />

Historical Society House Tour<br />

Beaverton and area<br />

705-426-9641<br />

www.btehs.com<br />

July and August (Sundays)<br />

Sunday Summer Concerts<br />

Esplanade Park, Pickering<br />

905-420-4620<br />

www.pickering.ca/greatevents<br />

Aug. 1 (alternate Thursdays)<br />

Concerts by the Lake<br />

Kiwanis Heydenshore Park<br />

Whitby<br />

905-666-2049<br />

www.whitbybrassband.com<br />

Aug. 2 to 5<br />

22nd Annual Whitby Summer<br />

Psychic Fair<br />

Whitby Curling Club<br />

905-356-8942<br />

www.firststarent.com<br />

Aug. 10<br />

Celebrate Ajax by the Lake<br />

Waterfront Festival<br />

Ajax Waterfront<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

Aug. 10 and 17<br />

Harvest Suppers<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

Aug. 11<br />

Summer Corn Festival<br />

and Jamboree<br />

Courtice Flea Market<br />

905-436-1024<br />

www.courticefleamarket.com<br />

Aug. 11<br />

Brits on the Lake Car Show<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

Aug. 11<br />

Santa in Summer<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Aug. 18<br />

Ice Cream Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Sept. 6 to 8<br />

Uxbridge Fall Fair<br />

Elgin Park, Uxbridge<br />

905-852-7745<br />

www.uxbridgefair.ca<br />

Sept. 8<br />

Grandparent’s Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Sept. 11 to 22<br />

Savour the Season<br />

Featured restaurants in<br />

Durham Region<br />

800-413-0017<br />

www.durhamsavourtheseason.ca<br />

Sept. 13, 14, 20 and 21<br />

Spirit Walk<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

Sept. 14<br />

Brooklin Harvest Festival<br />

Grass Park, Brooklin<br />

905-430-4306<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

Sept. 14<br />

Railfan Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Sept. 14 and 15<br />

Ocala Winery<br />

Harvest Festival<br />

971 High Point Road<br />

Port Perry<br />

866-985-9924<br />

www.ocalawinery.com<br />

Sept. 14 and 15<br />

Uxbridge Studio Tour<br />

Uxbridge and<br />

surrounding area<br />

705-437-1478<br />

www.uxbridgestudiotour.com<br />

Sept. 15<br />

Fall Classic Car Show<br />

Courtice Flea Market<br />

905-436-1024<br />

www.courticefleamarket.com<br />

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2013 evEnt listIngs<br />

Sept. 15<br />

Teddy Bear Day<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Sept. 21<br />

Whitby Brass Band 150th Anniversary Gala Concert<br />

Hebron Christian Reformed<br />

Church, Whitby<br />

905-666-2049<br />

www.whitbybrassband.com<br />

Sept. 21<br />

Whitby Heritage Day<br />

Downtown Whitby<br />

905-430-4306<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

Sept. 22<br />

Harvest Chili Cook-Off<br />

Celebration<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

Oct. 4, 5 and 6<br />

Oshawa Art Association<br />

Fall Art Festival<br />

Camp Samac, Oshawa<br />

905-435-0575<br />

www.oshawaartassociation.com<br />

Oct. 19<br />

Pumpkinville<br />

Greenwood Conservation Area<br />

905-619-2529 ext.7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

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Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27<br />

Halloween Trains<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Oct. 26<br />

Halloween at the Harbour:<br />

Evening Haunt<br />

Oshawa Community Museum<br />

905-436-7624<br />

www.oshawamuseum.org<br />

Nov. 8 and 9<br />

Home & Décor Show<br />

Scugog Recreation Centre<br />

Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.scugogchamber.ca<br />

Nov. 9<br />

Ajax Santa Claus Parade and<br />

Tree Lighting<br />

Downtown Ajax<br />

905-619-2529 ext. 7248<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

Nov. 15<br />

Candlelight Walk and<br />

Tree Lighting<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

Nov. 16<br />

Crafts with Santa<br />

Scugog Memorial Library<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.discoverportperry.ca<br />

Nov. 23<br />

Santa Claus Parade<br />

Downtown Port Perry<br />

905-985-4971<br />

www.scugogchamber.ca<br />

Nov. 23, 24, 30 and Dec. 1<br />

Holiday Pantomime:<br />

Sinbad the Sailor<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

Nov. 29<br />

Brooklin’s Christmas<br />

in the Village<br />

Grass Park, Brooklin<br />

905-430-4306<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

Nov. 29<br />

Christmas Tree Lighting<br />

Memorial Park, Oshawa<br />

905-436-3311<br />

www.oshawa.ca<br />

Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 1<br />

Christmas In Clarington<br />

Country<br />

4720 Old Scugog Rd.<br />

Bowmanville<br />

905-263-2944<br />

www.thesprucetree.com<br />

Dec. 1<br />

Candle Light Memorial<br />

Service<br />

Pickering Village United<br />

Church<br />

1-877-450-PLAN (7526)<br />

www.pineridgecemetery.ca<br />

Dec. 6<br />

Whitby’s Holiday Celebration<br />

and Annual Tree Lighting<br />

Celebration Square, Whitby<br />

905-430-4306<br />

www.whitby.ca/events<br />

Dec. 7<br />

Lamplight Tour<br />

Oshawa Community Museum<br />

905-436-7624<br />

www.oshawamuseum.org


Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for a complete list of events in Durham Region.<br />

Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15<br />

Santa Trains<br />

Uxbridge Train Station<br />

19 Railway St., Uxbridge<br />

905-852-3696<br />

www.ydhr.ca<br />

Dec. 8<br />

Christmas in the Village<br />

- Winter in the Woods<br />

Pickering Museum Village<br />

905-683-8401<br />

www.pickering.ca/museum<br />

Dec. 13<br />

Whitby Brass Band<br />

Christmas Concert<br />

Hebron Christian Reformed<br />

Church, Whitby<br />

905-666-2049<br />

www.whitbybrassband.com<br />

Pickering Museum Village > Pickering<br />

Dec. 31<br />

Ajax New Year’s Eve<br />

Celebration<br />

Ajax Community Centre<br />

905-619-2529<br />

www.ajax.ca<br />

Dec. 31<br />

Oshawa Celebrates 2014<br />

Legends Centre, Oshawa<br />

905-436-3311<br />

www.oshawa.ca<br />

Dec. 31<br />

Whitby Family<br />

New Years Eve Skate<br />

Iroquois Park Sports<br />

Centre, Whitby<br />

905-430-4310<br />

www.whitby.ca/events


Discover Whitby<br />

Visit historic Downtown Brooklin and Downtown<br />

Whitby for culinary and shopping experiences<br />

and a wide array of restaurants, unique shops,<br />

personal services and farmers’ market. Or take<br />

in the Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene<br />

by visiting the Whitby Courthouse Theatre,<br />

Whitby Public Library, or Station Gallery.<br />

Whether you choose to tee-off at one of<br />

our championship golf courses, fish, hike or<br />

explore other recreational pursuits, Whitby<br />

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Visit Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Canada’s<br />

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Great shopping, over 120 parks, cultural<br />

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9 th Annual Cannington Dogsled Races and Winter Festival<br />

MacLeod Park, 72 Peace St., Cannington, ON<br />

www.canningtondogsledraces.com<br />

save $2<br />

$2 off adult admission, good for up to four adults. Regular admission price<br />

is $10 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12.<br />

Valid only on Jan. 26 or 27, 2013.<br />

Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

FreE kid’s pass<br />

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Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

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FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

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Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

No cash value, can not to be used in conjunction with any<br />

other promotions or discounts.<br />

Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

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9 th Annual Cannington Dogsled Races and Winter Festival<br />

MacLeod Park, 72 Peace St., Cannington, ON<br />

www.canningtondogsledraces.com<br />

save $2<br />

$2 off adult admission, good for up to four adults. Regular admission price<br />

is $10 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12.<br />

Valid only on Jan. 26 or 27, 2013.<br />

Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

No cash value, can not to be used in conjunction with any<br />

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Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

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FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

No cash value, can not to be used in conjunction with any<br />

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Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

FreE kid’s pass<br />

Coupon admits one child for free (a $16 value) with one paying adult.<br />

No cash value, can not to be used in conjunction with any<br />

other promotions or discounts.<br />

Bowmanville Zoological Park Ltd.<br />

340 King St. E., Bowmanville, ON • 905-623-5655<br />

www.bowmanvillezoo.com<br />

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The Brock House<br />

918 Brock St. N., Whitby, ON • 905-493-4031 • www.thebrockhouse.ca<br />

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7054 Lettner Rd., Bowmanville, ON • 905-263-4285<br />

save 10% + FREe toUrs<br />

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Comfort Inn - Oshawa<br />

605 Bloor St. W., Oshawa<br />

905-434-5000<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn285<br />

Comfort Inn - Pickering<br />

533 Kingston Rd., Pickering<br />

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savE Up to $25<br />

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Heritage House Catering<br />

479 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering, ON • 289-314-9870<br />

www.heritagehousecatering.ca<br />

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Free dessert with $25 purchase. Famous for bread pudding,<br />

fruit crisp, and the best cookies in Durham Region.<br />

See guide listing for full gourmet-to-go selections.<br />

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre<br />

Quality Suites - Whitby<br />

1700 Champlain Ave., Whitby<br />

905-432-8800<br />

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The Brock House<br />

918 Brock St. N., Whitby, ON • 905-493-4031 • www.thebrockhouse.ca<br />

save $5<br />

Enjoy $5 off your lunch entrée or lunch feature.<br />

To be used at the Brock House only. No cash value.<br />

Brookside Cottage Artist Retreat/Studio/Gardens<br />

7054 Lettner Rd., Bowmanville, ON • 905-263-4285<br />

save 10% + FREe toUrs<br />

Save 10 per cent off any artist workshop, work of art or activity at Brookside<br />

Cottage, plus enjoy bird watching and free garden tours.<br />

Comfort Inn - Oshawa<br />

605 Bloor St. W., Oshawa<br />

905-434-5000<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn285<br />

Comfort Inn - Pickering<br />

533 Kingston Rd., Pickering<br />

905-831-6200<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn291<br />

Quality Suites - Whitby<br />

1700 Champlain Ave., Whitby<br />

905-432-8800<br />

www.choicehotels.ca/cn316<br />

Available only at participating hotels listed. Promotion valid<br />

throughout 2013. Subject to availability. Taxes and levies extra.<br />

Offer cannot be combined with any other special discount,<br />

group rates, contracts or incentive programs.<br />

Heritage House Catering<br />

479 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering, ON • 289-314-9870<br />

www.heritagehousecatering.ca<br />

FreE dessert<br />

Free dessert with $25 purchase. Famous for bread pudding,<br />

fruit crisp, and the best cookies in Durham Region.<br />

See guide listing for full gourmet-to-go selections.<br />

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre<br />

2885 Altona Rd., Locust Hill (Pickering), ON<br />

905-472-3085 • 1-866-902-9884 • www.herongate.com<br />

savE Up to $59 Save $12 per couple, or buy five and get the<br />

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Hot Rocks Creative Diner<br />

728 Anderson St., Whitby, ON • 905-668-8600 • www.hotrocksdiner.com<br />

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Jungle Cat World Inc.<br />

3667 Concession Rd. 6, Orono, ON • 905-983-5016 • www.junglecatworld.com<br />

save $2<br />

$2 off regular admission. Cannot be use in conjunction<br />

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Scugog Island Cruises<br />

166 Water Street, Unit 2, Port Perry, ON • 905-982-1106<br />

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save $2 $2 off any public cruise, sightseeing, lunch or dinner.<br />

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The Table by Carol<br />

20 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, ON • 289-240-8720 • www.thetablebycarol.ca<br />

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Thorah Garden Island Farm<br />

B40765 Centre Rd., Thorah Island, Township of Brock<br />

416-910-1058 • www.thorahgardenislandfarm.com<br />

save 20% Book an educational eco-tour and boat ride<br />

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Whitby Summer Psychic Fair (First Star Enterprises)<br />

4655 Kent Ave., Suite 176, Niagara Falls, ON • 905-356-8942<br />

save $2 $2 off general admission to the 22 nd annual<br />

Whitby Summer Psychic Fair held Aug. 2 to 5, 2013 at the<br />

Whitby Curling Club, located at 815 Brock St. N. in Whitby.<br />

Regular admission price is $7. Good for up to four people.<br />

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Jungle Cat World Inc.<br />

3667 Concession Rd. 6, Orono, ON • 905-983-5016 • www.junglecatworld.com<br />

save $2<br />

$2 off regular admission. Cannot be use in conjunction<br />

with any other offer. This coupon has no cash value.<br />

Scugog Island Cruises<br />

166 Water Street, Unit 2, Port Perry, ON • 905-982-1106<br />

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save $2 $2 off any public cruise, sightseeing, lunch or dinner.<br />

Operating from May to October. Not valid with any other<br />

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The Table by Carol<br />

20 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, ON • 289-240-8720 • www.thetablebycarol.ca<br />

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Any menu item of your choice.<br />

Thorah Garden Island Farm<br />

B40765 Centre Rd., Thorah Island, Township of Brock<br />

416-910-1058 • www.thorahgardenislandfarm.com<br />

save 20% Book an educational eco-tour and boat ride<br />

to Thorah Island and save 20% off of your four-person<br />

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Whitby Summer Psychic Fair (First Star Enterprises)<br />

4655 Kent Ave., Suite 176, Niagara Falls, ON • 905-356-8942<br />

save $2 $2 off general admission to the 22 nd annual<br />

Whitby Summer Psychic Fair held Aug. 2 to 5, 2013 at the<br />

Whitby Curling Club, located at 815 Brock St. N. in Whitby.<br />

Regular admission price is $7. Good for up to four people.


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