Start Your Engines: The Ultimate Car Lover’s Guide to Summer in Durham Region
From track days and simulators to world-class museums and historic estates, there’s no better place to get your motor running without breaking the bank.
Blog
Latest Posts
Local Brewing At Its Best: Introducing the Crafted Journey Experience in Headwaters
Are you a connoisseur of craft beverages? New to craft flavours and don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re looking for a different kind of weekend adventure with friends. Whatever the case, we at York Durham Headwaters have news for you: The all new Crafted Journey in the region of Headwaters is now in full swing.
Ultimate Scugog Island Road Trip Guide: Where Culture, Food & Fun Collide
If you’re craving a road trip filled with one-of-a-kind stops and charming local finds, this easy escape from Toronto delivers.
Strawberry Jam Recipe
Capturing summer in a jar! This easy homemade jam celebrates those sweet, juicy local berries you can’t wait to bring home.
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Celebrating the sweet start of summer! This recipe is all about those just-picked local strawberries, the kind you can’t resist nibbling straight from the basket on the drive home.
Birdwatching in York, Durham & Headwaters
You’ll be amazed at just how many different birds there are throughout our region, and once you’re hooked on finding them, every trip outdoors becomes an opportunity for a brand-new discovery.
Parkwood Then and Now: Oshawa’s History Lives On
As a National Historic Site, Parkwood has a proud history within the community. It was the home of GM Canada founder Robert Samuel McLaughlin and his family from 1917 until 1972.
Experience Culinary Excellence in YDH at These Michelin Recommended Restaurants
If a Michelin-approved culinary adventure is what you’re after without the price tag of a couple of Michelin stars, you don’t need to travel the world to find it. You can have it with us here in YDH!
The Ultimate Plant Lover’s Guide to Central Counties
If your idea of a perfect day trip involves wandering through rows of blooms, sipping coffee surrounded by petals, or gathering a bouquet straight from the field, then this plant lover’s guide is for you.
Visit These Capitals and Landmarks on Your Next YDH Road Trip
York Durham Headwaters is a destination haven for road trippers, because we have a whole host of awesome “capitals” and record-holding landmarks in our region. These are true “must-experience” destinations.
Build your Own Road Trip Itinerary with York Farm Fresh
As more folks are wanting to educate themselves on where their food comes from, we are seeing more ways of supporting our farmers crop up – and York Region is no different thanks to York Farm Fresh!
Best Antique and Vintage Shops in Durham Region
What’s old is new, and what’s vintage is chic. To get you started, here are some of our favourite vintage vendors throughout Durham.
How Lavender Helps & Heals in YDH
If you’re looking for some additional zen in your life, plan a trip to one of these breathtaking lavender farms in York Durham Headwaters and reconnect with nature.
It’s Time to Learn About the Birds and the Bees… Literally!
It’s time to get out this spring and learn about the birds and the bees—and why conservation is so important for their health and well being.
Rainy Day Fun: Top Indoor Family Activities in York Durham Headwaters
Check out some of the fantastic indoor activities in YDH that the whole family will love!
Dive Right In: Embrace the Messy Magic of Spring with Art Classes in York-Durham-Headwaters
This season, why not embrace the creative chaos and explore some of the top art workshops in the York-Durham-Headwaters area!
Get Dirty in YDH
If you’ve been stuck inside all winter, now is your chance to get stuck in the mud instead. You may find new bliss as a puddle jumper.
Road Trip to Top Spas Near You
Here in YDH, we have no shortage of fabulous spas that make your wellbeing their top priority.
Schitt’s Creek Road Trip Through YDH
Pack the snacks, queue up the soundtrack, and get ready to wander through the real-life spots that helped bring the Rose family’s story to life.
March Break Fun for Families in York, Durham, and Headwaters
Whether you’re looking for high-flying adventures, hands-on experiences, or budget-friendly fun, we’ve rounded up the best attractions that are worth the drive for an unforgettable break.
Fun Facts About Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a staple of Canadian culture and a sweet treat that we love to celebrate. Learn more about this deliciously sweet phenomenon that is maple syrup.
Sticky Situations
It’s sugarbush time! This March and April, there will be lots of great maple syrup festivals happening in York Durham Headwaters.
Fancy Maple Grilled Cheese
Not just your average grilled cheese! Step outside the ol’ cheese and bread box and enter the future of the gourmet grilled cheese.
Fire Side
The Fireside Cocktail embodies the flavours of maple season and is sure to warm your spirits.