North Durham
Around North Durham
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North Durham
Lake days and long country lanes.
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Welcome to North Durham, where the lakes are our living room and the small towns are our heart. Whether you're here for the fishing, the fairs, or just the quiet roads, you'll find a community that knows how to enjoy the simple things.
Clubs for North Durham
No clubs for North Durham yet.
The room
One room for everyone around North Durham. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around North Durham. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Port Perry Harbour On Lake Scugog, a hub for boating, dining, and seasonal events.
- Lake Scugog A large lake popular for fishing, boating, and cottaging.
- Beaverton Harbour On Lake Simcoe, a scenic waterfront with a marina and park.
- Lake Simcoe A major lake for ice fishing, swimming, and recreation.
- Scugog River Connects Lake Scugog to the Trent-Severn Waterway.
- Port Perry Fairgrounds Hosts the annual Port Perry Fair and other community events.
- Outdoors Fishing on Lake Scugog
- Outdoors Ice fishing on Lake Simcoe
- With kids Attending the Port Perry Fair
- With kids Visiting the Scugog Shores Museum
- Evenings Live music at the Port Perry Legion
- Evenings Pub nights at local taverns
- Locals love farm stands
- Locals love marinas
Through the year
- Port Perry Fair September A traditional fall fair with midway, exhibits, and agricultural shows.
- Beaverton Winter Carnival February Family fun with ice sculptures, skating, and community activities.
- Scugog Santa Claus Parade December A festive parade through Port Perry with floats and holiday cheer.
- Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival June Races on Lake Scugog with teams from across the region.
- Beaverton Ribfest August Barbecue competition and live music on the waterfront.
North Durham has four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall, especially for lake activities. Best: Late spring through early fall is ideal for lake activities and outdoor events.
Talk like a local
- “the Lake”
- Lake Scugog, often referred to simply as 'the lake'.
- “the cottage”
- A weekend home on the lake, used for recreation.
- “sugar bush”
- A maple grove tapped for syrup production.
- “the fair”
- The annual Port Perry Fair, a local institution.
Getaways
- Oshawa City amenities, the Canadian Automotive Museum, and Lake Ontario waterfront.
- Kawartha Lakes Cottage country with the Trent-Severn Waterway and many lakes.
- Port Hope Historic downtown, the Ganaraska River, and the Capitol Theatre.
- Peterborough The lift lock, the Canadian Canoe Museum, and vibrant downtown.
Local flavour
Rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, Oshawa Generals, Peterborough Petes
Eat and drink
- Butter Tarts A classic Ontario treat, often homemade for community bake sales.
- Maple Syrup Produced at local sugar bushes, celebrated in spring festivals.
- Fish and Chips Fresh from the lakes, served at seasonal roadside stands.
- Apple Pie From the many orchards and farm markets in the area.
- Corn on the Cob A summer staple from nearby farms.
Where people go
- Lakes and Marinas Lake Scugog and Lake Simcoe offer boating, fishing, and swimming.
- Farmers' Markets Seasonal markets selling local produce, preserves, and crafts.
- Sugar Bushes Maple syrup operations that open to visitors in early spring.
- Small-Town Main Streets Heritage buildings, independent shops, and friendly cafés.
- Conservation Areas Trails and natural spaces for hiking and wildlife viewing.
- Cottage Country A mix of permanent homes and seasonal cottages along the lakes.
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Rural Durham, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.