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.
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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.
Mosey On Over to Headwaters For Some Maple Madness
Bursting with experiences, check out all the ways you can enjoy maple including great eats, experiences and more.
Discover a Passion for Maple at Pefferlaw Creek Farms
It’s maple syrup season here in YDH! Sugar shacks throughout our region are boiling down raw sap into that beloved gooey goodness, and people are flocking to maple festivals all over for a taste of this unique tradition.
Ontario’s Best Maple Syrup Festivals
Maple season is upon us and there’s no better place in Ontario to indulge in some of this sweet nectar than YDH! Bursting with experiences, check out all the ways you can enjoy maple season.
Our YDH Conservation Areas Know Their Maple!
If you want to escape the city and experience the purity and joy of nature, then set your maps to York Durham Headwaters. We have no shortage of amazing maple syrup festivals, so plan a visit today!
A Cozy Day Trip Guide to Oshawa
From uncovering the city’s stories through its museums to lingering over coffee in inviting cafés and settling in for a memorable meal, this itinerary shows you exactly how to spend a perfect winter day.
Family Day in York Durham Headwaters: Make Winter Memories That Last a Lifetime
From snowy outdoor adventures to creative indoor escapes, there’s no shortage of ways to turn this long weekend into something truly memorable for the whole family.
Hibernate in Style: Where to Stay this Winter in YDH
Whether you’re dreaming of a one-of-a-kind stay in a stargazing dome or a rejuvenating spa retreat to melt away the winter blues, there’s a perfect winter getaway waiting for you in Central Ontario.
When the Greens Turn White: How York Durham Headwaters Golf Courses Are Embracing Winter
From snowy trail adventures and cozy dining domes to ski hills and indoor fun, the winter golf scene in YDH is thriving.
Hoser Presents the YDH Weather Report
A True Canadian Winter, the Polar Vortex, and How to Do It Right in York Durham Headwaters
Are You a Hoser or a Snüg-Flaker?
Are you the type who sees snow as a challenge, zips up your jacket, and gives’r no matter the temperature? Or do you believe winter is meant to be savoured — slowly, warmly, with a mug in hand? We call those two mindsets Hosers and Snüg-Flakers.
Anti-adulting: Connecting with Your Inner Child
We’ve got the best ways to unleash your playful spirit in YDH, and create unforgettable memories that will rejuvenate your soul.
The Ultimate Canadian Winter Bucket List
From exhilarating outdoor adventures to cozy apres ski vibes, YDH has it all. Embrace the season to its fullest by visiting our local gems with this epic winter bucket list!
What’s the Hype About the Ice?
Learn about the history of ice harvesting, ice fishing, where to fish, and some safety tips that could save your life!
Spark Joy in Your Own Home This Winter—Tips from “A Thing of Beauty”
We’ve got the perfect way to spark joy in the warmth and comfort of your own home, to help get you through those dark, cold winter nights.
Decrypting the Alpine Lingo: Your Guide to the Snowy Hills of York Durham Headwaters
Strap on your Brain Bucket, ride through the chaos, and chase the ultimate après-ski tale.
True North Wellness Eh? A Hosers Handbook to Healthy Living
This winter, we at York Durham Headwaters invite you to don your Canadian Tuxedo and try the hoser’s approach to health with our (tongue-in-cheek) guide to True North Wellness!
Naughty and Nice Holiday Traditions from Around the World
We’ve collected bright and cheerful traditions for the Nice List, and others that carry a dash of shadow and folklore for the Naughty List. All of them offer a fresh way to bring a little extra magic to your celebrations.
A Storybook Christmas Returns to the Pickering Museum Village
Pickering Museum Village is once again hosting its popular annual A Storybook Christmas! This heartwarming holiday adventure is truly for kids of all ages, from one to ninety-two.
