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Fireworks light up the night sky in Beaverton
June 2019
Where does the time go? We’re already counting down the days until summer is officially here! Before we get there though, there are festivals, fiestas and fathers to celebrate throughout June. Speaking of celebrations, it’s bike month ! Hop on your bicycle and get to know the region better. Our Durham Region Trails Guide and Cycle Tours Map are both great resources to help you on your way to a great adventure.

The are always more ideas to explore through our events calendar on DurhamTourism.ca , our new Durham Tourism Instagram account, and through the York Durham Headwaters  Ultimate Summer Road Trip Destination website.
Three mud-soaked runners pose for a photo.
Time to get muddy!
There is still time to register for the Spartan Races at Orono’s Ski Brimacombe on June 15 and 16 . Even first-timers can test their fitness in an exciting, outdoor environment where having fun and getting dirty is mandatory! Challenge yourself in the Spartan Race Sprint 5km+, Super 13km+, or the HH12HR–where you’ll have a team that helps you move through challenges that test your strength, agility and mental dexterity. There’s even a kids' race. 
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Catch the island vibes at Durham Carifest
Durham Carifest, the largest outdoor Caribbean festival in Durham Region, is bringing islands vibes to Ajax Downs on June 15. Hot and spicy, or mild and flavourful, there is something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds in the food zone. Stimulate your senses in the Cari-Marketplace–from jewelry to clothing to art, there will be more than 70 vendors to choose from. Visit the Enchanted Castle kids' zone (ages three to 12), or enjoy live music by DJ Saint, Rayzalution, Miguel Maestre and headliner RazorB. Prizes and giveaways, carnival rides, face painting, sports nets, a three-point contest and a games tent offer even more fun. Experience a day filled with fun, sun, food and music, and remember to stop by the Durham Tourism booth! Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Open White Peonies by Julieta Cortes
See what's blooming
View a magnificent peony collection at the height of bloom at the 15th annual Peony Festival on June 15 and 16 . Activities taking place at the Oshawa Botanical Gardens include a judged flower show, bonsai display, Children's Garden, artisans, cultural performances, culinary choices and–new this year–a Wine Garden! Free admission, free parking, and free shuttles. The festival was recently voted one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario for the seventh year in a row! 
Trestle Bridge, Uxbridge
Favourite Father's Day ideas
Looking for options to help dear-old dad celebrate Father’s Day on June 16? We offer the following ideas:
  • Make his day, or even his weekend extra special with a round (or two) of golf. Uxbridge’s Wooden Sticks is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and is a great course, featuring eight golf holes inspired by famous designs from the PGA Tour. There are more than 50 fantastic courses to choose from in the region.
  • Take a road trip and experience the region’s burgeoning craft brewery scene. Add an element of fun by following Durham’s own Green Belt Brewery Discovery Route, Rural Routes & Dirty Boots. Or, if pop’s a history buff, consider the Temperance and Temptation self-guided tour and experience some drama in Durham with the War on Whisky. 
  • Get the adrenaline going with a visit to the Treetop Eco-Adventure Park in Oshawa. Zip-line and obstacle courses, axe-throwing*, and combat archery* are all available on site. 
  • Enjoy a hike on one of Durham's many trails, from waterfront walks to treks through the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

* Reservations required, groups of six or more.
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Fiesta Week
Grab your “passport” and get ready to celebrate the cultural diversity and multicultural communities that make Oshawa great! Join the Oshawa Folk Arts Council for the 45th Annual Fiesta Week. The week kicks off with the annual Father's Day Fiesta Parade and Concert (12:30 p.m. start), on June 16, ending at downtown Oshawa’s Memorial Park. Then the sights, sounds and tastes continue throughout the week with 13 pavilions offering amazing food, drinks, culture and shows in this week-long, multi-cultural family celebration.
Photo credit: John Walkes
Get your motor running...
It was a great opening weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) in Clarington this past Victoria Day, with six different motorsport championships, 13 races and 22 hours of on-track racing action. 

Durham Tourism has teamed up with Sam Fellows ( Sam Fellows Racing) this season as he competes in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama Tire Canada. Sam began the season with a great weekend at the Victoria Day SpeedFest at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, with a win in the Gold class, driving the No. 35 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche. Congratulations also go to Whitby native Jeff Kingsley for his first championship win in the Platinum class! Sam and his team are off to the Montreal Grand Prix in early June, but you can catch them again when the team returns to CTMP for the Mobil 1 Sportscar Grand Prix from July 5 to 7.

If you’re looking for some racing action before then, the VARAC Vintage Grand Prix is at CTMP from June 14 to 16, featuring beautifully restored cars from the past 50-plus years of motorsports and races on the world-famous 3.957-kilometre Grand Prix circuit.

More information and tickets are available online at canadiantiremotorsportpark.com, by calling the CTMP hotline at 1-800-866-1072, or emailing info@ctmpark.com.
Antique items for sale.
The Welder's Wife
The Welder’s Wife Cottage & Country Store in Beaverton is holding a Spring Market Day and Pop-Up Shop on June 1 . In addition to the store’s unique selection of home and cottage decor, antiques and vintage items, the day will feature vendors with antiques, vintage and handmade items, jewelry, baking and more! The Welder’s Wife carries a variety of locally made products (including some made right in shop), and many other tastefully curated items selected just for you. The store is located just off Highway 12 and the corner of Concession 4, in Beaverton.
Oh Canada!
Are you looking for a fun-filled community event with live music and family entertainment, food and fun? Join in on the Canada Day celebrations taking place in many communities across the region on July 1. From food trucks to fireworks, Durham's got the country’s birthday celebrations covered:
Caribbean dancer in orange costume.
Durham Caribbean Festival
Celebrate the sights, sounds, colours and cultures of the Caribbean from June 27 to July 3 at the Durham Caribbean Festival. On June 29 , at Pickering High School, experience the warmth, sights and sounds of Caribbean culture when street performers, entertainers, dancers, cultural and heritage groups come together to celebrate the diversity at the festival's Multicultural Appreciation Day. A Caribbean breakfast; food, arts and craft, and kids' and stage zones offer activities for all. Admission is free. 
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The summer 2-for-1 Youth pass is back!
All it costs is $93.50 for unlimited travel on Durham Region Transit (DRT) for July and August. Purchase your monthly PRESTO Youth pass for July and August is on us!

Visit durhamregiontransit.com to plan your trip and get where you want to be easily and safely.

Do more, drive less, with DRT!
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.