Photo credit: JerryPriddle on IG, Ajax, ON |
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It's officially summer! What's on your summer bucket list in Durham Region? We've curated a few ideas to get you started:
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Plan a rural overnight sojourn in Durham Region |
There’s something very special about travelling and experiencing new things, but it’s even more dear when we’ve not ventured far from home. Whether you’re looking to spend time with a loved one, make memories with friends or take a solo sojourn, you’ll find that you don’t have to travel far to feel recharged. Take the path less travelled and explore the beautiful back roads, quaint downtowns and farm fresh food of Durham Region!
We’ve put together four overnight getaways, all less than an hour and a half-drive from Toronto, where you can explore, sip and savour the region’s beautiful towns. Each rural sojourn includes something old, something new, something fresh and something you. So get out and find a beautiful place to get lost in, and when doing so, maybe you’ll find something too.
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In person Canada Day activities have returned to municipalities across Durham Region. From children’s activities and live entertainment, to parades, food and fireworks, join in on the July 1 celebrations in one of our many communities.
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Ontario Lacrosse Festival returns! |
If this isn’t a sign that sport is back and summer is here, we don’t know what is!
We're thrilled to welcome the bustling ten-day Ontario Lacrosse Festival back to Durham Region from July 29 to August 7. More than 425 teams will compete and an estimated 57,000 participants, family members and friends are expected to be part of this exciting ten-day festival.
The festival will host championships in nine age divisions, and the Under 13 and Under 15 "A" Qualifier Final Six tournament on the first weekend.
Games will be held at venues across Durham Region, including Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby—the hub of the festival action. Spectators are welcome! For details including game schedules and locations, visit OntarioLacrosseFestival.com.
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Meet Clarington
this summer
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Beautiful weather, new adventures, and good company—summer in Clarington is officially here! This summer, take a scenic drive to explore Clarington's unique outdoor events and indulge in tasty treats along the way. With a variety of day trips to choose from, this summer is going to be full of adventure.
Pictured: Sunflower fields at Bragg Farms in Bowmanville
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Durham Region culture guides |
The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage that takes place every fall across the province. Each year, organizers host programs throughout Ontario and invite the public to participate for free. In 2022, the festival will take place September 23 to October 16. Throughout the year, Ontario Culture Days shares stories and travel guides to destinations with a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Durham Region is pleased to have two distinct guides showcasing Durham Region south, with highlights from Clarington to Pickering, and Durham Region north, with highlights from Scugog to Brock, included in this year's Ontario Culture Guides.
We invite you to explore both guides and experience arts and culture, shopping and restaurants in Durham Region.
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Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) summer drive-ins
are back!
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Grab your popcorn and join DRIFF for ‘Shifting the Narrative’—a summer drive-in series that pairs three acclaimed feature films with short films by emerging Canadian directors.
The July 21 screening will feature ‘Akilla’s Escape’ following the short film ‘We Went Out’.
The drive in is located at the Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East. Tickets to each event are $20 per vehicle.
Learn more and watch film trailers at driff.ca.
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The Troubadour Concert Series continues this month |
The Troubadour Concert Series (TCS) is a free, all ages concert series featuring the best of the Durham Region music scene.
TCS series runs every Saturday at the beautiful and historic Biltmore Theatre in downtown Oshawa. No tickets are required and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
TCS producer Rick Kerr presents:
July 2: "Multicultural Songwriters' Night" with L.A. the 2nd, Nickola Magnolia, and Delon Om.
July 8: "Rock Night" with Stone Temple 90s, Far From Infamy, and Nothing Serious.
July 16: Closing night of the TCS with Oshawa Music Awards nominated artists in the Artist or Band of the Year category.
Looking for something to do before the show? Download the Great Taste of Ontario – Oshawa passport for a great selection of restaurants and attractions in Downtown Oshawa. Don’t forget to check in along the way for a chance to win some sweet Ontario-made prizes.
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It's summer in the city
in Oshawa
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Enjoy outdoor concerts, movies and entertainment all summer long in the City of Oshawa. The first Summer in the City event is a concert on July 7 with The Band Destiny at Lakeview Park. The following concerts will be at Memorial Park throughout the summer from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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July 14: The Hitz.
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July 21: Jason Maxwell.
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July 28: Blue Moose.
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August 18: The Fade Kings.
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September 8: GT Harris and the Gunslinger.
All events are free to attend. Visit oshawa.ca for more information.
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Ajax comes alive this summer at Carnival City 2022 |
Durham Carifest has partnered with House of Culture to present the inaugural Carnival City’s Culinary Village from July 27 to August 7 at Ajax Downs.
Carnival City is a 12-day festival designed to promote Caribbean foods, arts and culture in Durham Region. Experience the creative talents of the community on display with junior and adult costume performances, live music, soca, chutney, calypso, steelpan, traditional arts and exhibitions.
Come educate yourself with daily live forums on the history of carnival.
Bring the entire family out to reinvoke the Spirit of the Mas as Ajax comes alive this summer.
Events include:
July 27: Mas Factor: frontline runway show.
July 28: Brass fest.
July 29: Soca village.
August 4: Mas Factor: North kings and queens.
August 6: Mas Factor: Junior kings, queens and individuals.
August 7: Pan in the North.
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Songs of the Summer arrives in Port Perry |
Discover Songs of the Summer throughout Downtown Port Perry on Saturdays all summer long from July 16 to September 17.
The Port Perry Business Improvement Association has put together an awesome lineup of musicians to provide ambiance while you shop and stroll on Queen Street. Concerts will be set-up at the front of the Port Perry Canada Post at 192 Queen Street.
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Ontario Regiment Museum tank Saturday |
Experience the military vehicles of the Canadian Armed Forces throughout history at the Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum in Oshawa. Visit the museum for tank Saturday on July 9 for a demonstration of Canadian Army vehicles.
Admission includes access to the museum that houses artifacts, medals, weapons and uniforms covering more than 150 years of military history—from the Fenian Raids of 1866 to the conflicts of today. Explore the Military Vehicle Conservation Centre with more than 60 military vehicles and tanks on display, and enjoy a live vehicle demonstration with tanks and armoured vehicles.
Gates open at 10 a.m., with a live vehicle show at 1 p.m. Purchase tickets at OntrMuseum.ca.
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Spend the summer with Theatre on the Ridge |
Spend the summer with Theatre on the Ridge under their new performance tent at Scugog Shores Museum Village. Celebrating the power of theatre to communicate beyond words, this landmark season features three productions that exercise the artists’ creativity and entertain audiences in a way that we haven’t been able to experience for far too long.
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July 12 to 17: Something From Nothing Beyond Words.
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July 26 to 31, August 2 to 6: Punch Up.
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August 16 to 20, 23 to 27: Cyrano.
In addition to the three mainstage productions, Theatre on the Ridge is bringing back Plays from the Past for two performances only, on July 24 and August 7.
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Summer musical theatre returns
to Downtown Oshawa
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Believe in the magic of theatre again this summer from July 6 to 24 at the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa with Peter Pan: The British Musical, presented by Mansfield Entertainment Canada.
J.M. Barrie's family classic is brought to vivid new life in a spectacular, sparkling and dazzling new musical production, written by Piers Chater Robinson.
This brand-new professional Canadian production features 21 cast members, half a dozen crew members, toe-tapping music and a fresh take on the classic story for twenty-first century audiences! This new production has been sanctioned and has received the personal blessing of Piers Chater Robinson.
Tag along with Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael Darling, and the Lost Boys as we travel to Neverland and face those devious Neverland Pirates, led by the cunning, bumbling Captain James Hook! Who will win the battle of wits? Will the Darlings ever get back home again? Do you still believe in fairies? More importantly do you believe in magic?
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For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit DurhamTourism.ca, or call 1-800-413-0017. If this information is required in an accessible format, contact Durham Tourism. |
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