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Downtowns of Durham

Downtowns of Durham

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Local businesses in and around downtown Bowmanville.

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Caledon’s Eat Local

Caledon’s Eat Local

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Your gateway to eating local

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Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Foodie Fanatics

Recipe from the Chef Upstairs

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Three Unique Food and Beverage Pairings You Simply Must Try

Three Unique Food and Beverage Pairings You Simply Must Try

Foodie Fanatics

York Durham Headwaters has some wonderful artisan/producers of both the food and the beverage variety.

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Art for the Whole Family

Art for the Whole Family

Art Lovers

Encaustic art at The Hive Encaustic Studio and workshops and online learning at Maggiolly Art Supplies.

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Create an At-Home Theatre Night with Theatre Orangeville

Create an At-Home Theatre Night with Theatre Orangeville

Art Lovers

Now, you can experience world-class stage productions from your own home.

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Due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, some attractions in our regions have opted to close until further notice. Additionally, some events and programming in YDH may be cancelled or affected. Prior to your visit, please refer to individual attractions, events and organizations directly to confirm hours of operation and programming updates.

If you have any concerns or questions, please visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

Ultimate Road Trip - YDH is Ontario’s Winter 2020 Road Trip Destination

YDH is Ontario’s Winter 2020 Road Trip Destination

Just a short drive from Toronto, York Durham Headwaters is your ultimate road trip destination. We invite you to visit... later... because Ontario is in lockdown right now. In the meantime, find local food vendors and explore fun road trip ideas for your post-lockdown bucket list.

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The YDH recipe book is here! Our chefs are passionate about using hyper-local ingredients. Find yours in the YDH Virtual Market.

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York Durham Headwaters - Ontario's Road Trip Destination

What is your road trip personality?

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Featured Articles

War on Whisky at the Pickering Museum Village

War on Whisky at the Pickering Museum Village

Art Lovers

Presented as part of Drama in Durham: War on Whisky tours through South Durham.

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Downtowns of Durham

Downtowns of Durham

Shopping

Local businesses in and around downtown Bowmanville.

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Caledon’s Eat Local

Caledon’s Eat Local

Shopping

Your gateway to eating local

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Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Foodie Fanatics

Recipe from the Chef Upstairs

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Three Unique Food and Beverage Pairings You Simply Must Try

Three Unique Food and Beverage Pairings You Simply Must Try

Foodie Fanatics

York Durham Headwaters has some wonderful artisan/producers of both the food and the beverage variety.

Read More

For more great features and articles, browse our blog where we’ve curated amazing road trip ideas and inspiration.

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Foodie Feast Recipes

Recipes featuring ingredients from farm fresh stops throughout YDH

Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Classic Canadian Butter Tarts

Foodie Fanatics

Recipe from the Chef Upstairs

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Chocolate Hazelnut Bomb with Caramel Sauce and Sugared Nuts (GF)

Chocolate Hazelnut Bomb with Caramel Sauce and Sugared Nuts (GF)

Foodie Fanatics

A mouth watering holiday recipe from the YDH kitchen

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Quinoa Cake with Tempura Zucchini “Flower” Stuffed with Pine Nut Beet Mash

Quinoa Cake with Tempura Zucchini “Flower” Stuffed with Pine Nut Beet Mash

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe by Chef Julian Eddington from Cachet Supper Club

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Apple Blueberry Pecan Crisp

Apple Blueberry Pecan Crisp

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe from Rebecca Landman at Landman Gardens and Bakery

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Cheese Tea Biscuits

Cheese Tea Biscuits

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe from Rebecca Landman at Landman Gardens and Bakery

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Holiday Chicken Stew

Holiday Chicken Stew

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe from Rebecca Landman at Landman Gardens and Bakery

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Turkey Breast Rollup with Seasonal Purées, Apple Walnut Stuffing with Sweet and Russet Potato Gratin

Turkey Breast Rollup with Seasonal Purées, Apple Walnut Stuffing with Sweet and Russet Potato Gratin

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe from Julian Eddington from Cachet Supper Club

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Festive Baked Custard Tart with Poached Plums

Festive Baked Custard Tart with Poached Plums

Foodie Fanatics

A holiday recipe from Chef Aaron Moss at Nesleton Waters Inn

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Featured Events

Maggiolly Art Classes

Maggiolly Art Classes

March - May, 2021
Maggiolly Art
War on Whisky Tours

War on Whisky Tours

April 17 - Nov. 19, 2021
Pickering Museum Village
Take Home Succulent Workshops

Take Home Succulent Workshops

Various Dates in March and April
Parkwood National Historic Site
Online Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah

Online Painting Studio with Andrew Sookrah

Thursdays, March 4 - April 8, 2021
McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Virtual
Magic of Maple Getaway

Magic of Maple Getaway

March 1 - April 8, 2021
Millcroft Inn & Spa
Canada’s Wonderland 40th Anniversary Trivia Nights

Canada’s Wonderland 40th Anniversary Trivia Nights

February 25 - April 15, 2021
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The Chef Upstairs Virtual Cooking Classes

The Chef Upstairs Virtual Cooking Classes

Various dates in April and May
The Chef Upstairs via Zoom
Theatre Orangeville Presents Online

Theatre Orangeville Presents Online

April - June, 2021
Theatre Orangeville Virtually
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York Durham Headwaters is home to some of Ontario’s most picturesque main streets lined with historic buildings, boutique shops, bakeries, restaurants, and more. Support these hidden gems by shopping locally!

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YDH Goes Virtual

It has been a year for the record books, and we here at YDH have been moving with the times.

YDH Virtual Road Trip

Virtual Road Trip

Experience the thrill of traveling without having to leave your home. Our collection of virtual experiences will have you exploring, cooking, trick-riding, coaster riding and more.

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Holiday Gifts – 2020 Featured Finds

Virtual Market

YDH brings the market to you so you can stay safe at home. Tourism businesses in York Durham and Headwaters are working hard to get the very best products, food and experiences to your door.

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Road Trip Ideas

Spring Golf in Headwaters

Spring Golf in Headwaters

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Hoofprints in Headwaters

Hoofprints in Headwaters

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‘Eating Out Loud’ With Friends

‘Eating Out Loud’ With Friends

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York Farm Fresh Trails

York Farm Fresh Trails

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Go Pro

Go Pro

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Go Grand in the Valley!

Go Grand in the Valley!

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Just a short drive north of Toronto, York Durham Headwaters is the ideal destination for your next road trip adventure.

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