Durham Region
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Just minutes east of Toronto lies Durham Region, a place with rolling hills, farms and small towns. Discover a pleasant mix of rural charm and urban sophistication. Durham Region has something for everyone.
With some of the richest soil in Ontario, a lake-moderated environment for growing and strong partnerships with all partners in the supply chain, Durham boasts a thriving agriculture sector that includes the province’s top apple producer, the largest commercial blueberry grower east of Toronto and award-winning wineries. Here you’ll find produce, crops, livestock and everything in between.
Durham Region is home to incredible farms, chefs, and retailers producing and using fresh, local produce. Durham region farmers harvest a cornucopia of different fruits and vegetables mere kilometers from the big city! Everything from strawberries and apples to pumpkins, wine, and Christmas trees are locally grown and sold at farm gates and markets across the region.
Pick up a copy of the Farm Fresh brochure and start your day with a stop at one of the many roadside farm markets for some fresh fruits and vegetables to snack on throughout the day. Why not drop into one of the local ‘Pick-your-own’ apple or berry farms and select some sweet and juicy fruit to savour while on your journey?
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Less than one hour from Toronto means it’s easy to escape to Durham for a day or two. Our first stop is always the waterfront patio at PORT Restaurant.
In the spring, find us foraging for fiddleheads in the patches of forest between farms in Uxbridge. Bring your wellies! It can get pretty muddy.
Stop in at Pingle’s Farm Market in Hampton for fresh eggs and produce. They make it so easy to stock up!
Brunch lovers take note, Durham is your perfect playground. We love the shakshuka at Urban Pantry!
For an extra special, seasonal experience – check out Nature’s Bounty Farm. They host dinners in the orchard a couple times a year and they’re INCREDIBLE.
If you’re in the mood for some artisanal flavours, head over to Lowlands Fire Foods for wood-fired organic sourdough pizzas that pack a delicious punch.
Be sure to savour the unique cider flavours at Slabtown Cider in Uxbridge, or enjoy a refreshing pint at Second Wedge Brewing.
Like fried chicken? Who doesn’t. Head to Butchies for your fix of the good stuff – including all the picnic-ready sides!
Bistro '67
Restaurant
Bistro '67 is a teaching-inspired restaurant at Durham College's Whitby campus, offering a unique dining experience highlighting local produce and flavors.
Fig Kitchen & Market
Restaurant
Fig Kitchen & Market is a local favorite in Ontario, offering a seasonal menu featuring the best of local produce, meats, and libations.
Lowlands Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant
Lowlands Kitchen & Bar brings Lowlands Fire Food’s signature live-fire cooking to the heart of Brooklin. At the centre of the menu is naturally fermented sourdough pizza, cooked in a wood-fired oven and topped with ingredients that change with the seasons.
Portobello Road
Restaurant
Portobello Road in Whitby, Ontario is a supper club focused on sustainability, community, and culinary excellence, offering six-course blind tasting menus featuring only locally sourced organic produce.
Slabtown Cider Co.
Cidery
A destination craft cidery and local food ciderhouse and eatery, located in the foothills of Uxbridge, Ontario. Producing refreshingly crisp craft ciders on site made from 100% Ontario produce. Slabtown Ciderhouse & Eatery feature various farm to table dishes using fresh produce from their own garden and local Ontario farmers. The star of the show is the wood oven pizza topped with fresh, local ingredients. The ciderhouse menu features vegetarian, plant-based and gluten-free options, and of course plenty of options for the kids. Slabtown is a agritourism destination using traditional methods with a modern flare.
The Springwood
Restaurant
Experience exquisite Canadian flavors at The Springwood, a local, sustainable, and ethical restaurant with hyper-seasonal dishes and all-Canadian wine and beer.
Trail Hub
Restaurant
Trail Hub in Durham Region offers three unique dining venues, including the flagship Nest Restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine. Enjoy sharable bites and local craft beverages while taking in stunning views.
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