Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Durham

We've collected top 10 mentioned things to do in Durham from other articles such as ChatterBlock, Daily Hive, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, including activities with kids, adult only attractions, cheap and free events

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Durham

Rouge Beach
Rouge Beach
4.6 (200 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Lakefront & sandy river-mouth swimming beach backed by wetlands, a park & trail.
Ontario, Canada
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The Best Beaches in and Near Toronto
"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, Rouge Beach is a great place to go if you want to feel like you’re getting a little escape from the city - without actually leaving the city. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, the marshes at Rouge Beach are good for wildlife viewing. You can also fish or canoe one the Rouge River."
Mentioned by ChatterBlock
9 Beaches In Toronto For A Family Getaway
"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, this beach is shared with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Near the beach is a marsh that provides a home to a variety of wildlife. Any time of the year, the picturesque scenery around Rouge Beach is calming and impressive."
Mentioned by Daily Hive
8 Toronto beaches to visit that aren’t Woodbine Beach
"A little more of a drive from the city in Scarborough, Rouge Beach is worth the trip on a hot sunny day. Spend the day lounging on the sandy shores, get out in the water and rent a kayak or canoe, watch the sunset, or get lost in nature on the Rouge Marsh trail nearby."
Bob Hunter Memorial Park
Bob Hunter Memorial Park
4.5 (493 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings)
Commemorating an acclaimed environmentalist, this park offers hiking trails & diverse landscapes.
7277 14th Ave, Markham, ON L6B 1A8, Canada
National parkNature & ParksBird watching areaHiking areaParksHiking Trails
Parkwood Estate
Parkwood Estate
4.6 (520 ratings)4.5 (331 ratings)
Built in 1917, this neoclassic mansion features formal gardens & a bowling alley.
270 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4T5, Canada
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
4.6 (772 ratings)4.5 (58 ratings)
Diverse garden complex known for its seasonal display of peonies, with waterfalls & walking paths.
155 Arena St, Oshawa, ON L1J 4E8, Canada
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
4.5 (459 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Natural area with around 400 kinds of plants, lots of wildlife, walking trails & viewing platforms.
1908 Colonel Sam Dr, Oshawa, ON L1H 8W8, Canada
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Veteran's Point Gardens
Veteran's Point Gardens
4.6 (48 ratings)4.5 (32 ratings)
Waterfront Trail, Ajax, ON L1S 3Z3, Canada
Memorial parkNature & ParksCemeteryGardens
Rotary Park
Rotary Park
4.6 (1806 ratings)4.5 (204 ratings)
Lakeside park at the mouth of a creek with giant native trees, a beach, playground & pavilion.
177 Lake Driveway W, Ajax, ON L1S 7J1, Canada
ParkNature & Parks
Tribute Communities Centre
Tribute Communities Centre
4.4 (1976 ratings)4.5 (203 ratings)
99 Athol St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1J8, Canada
ArenaSights & LandmarksIce skating rinkLive music venueStadiumArenas & Stadiums
Purple Woods Conservation Area
Purple Woods Conservation Area
4.4 (306 ratings)4 (30 ratings)
38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Greenwood Conservation Area
Greenwood Conservation Area
4.6 (969 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings)
Hiking, fishing & winter cross-country skiing, plus a dog park, in the woods along Duffins Creek.
2290 Greenwood Rd, Ajax, ON L1T 4S4, Canada
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Durham

Hub Sushi Fusion Restaurant
Hub Sushi Fusion Restaurant
4.3 (528 ratings)
Japanese sushi & sashimi combined with hot dishes such as noodle soups & tempura specials.
7398 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8J2, Canada
Asian fusion restaurantJapanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Hungry416
10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Vaughan
"Hub Sushi is constantly innovating and striving to become one of your favorite Japanese dining experiences. Hub Sushi is committed to provide their guests with unique menu creations that are true to the principles of: “Japanese Culture”, “Outstanding Service”, and “Comfortable Atmosphere”. They specialize in sushi, sashimi, rolls, Izakaya, and a wide variety of Japanese lunch & Dinner options as well as Japanese beverages."
Marado Sushi
Marado Sushi
3.8 (196 ratings)
7323 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2B2, Canada
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Yorokobi Japanese Restaurant
Yorokobi Japanese Restaurant
4.6 (156 ratings)
7771 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C4, Canada
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurantSushi takeaway

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Durham

Kidstown Water Park
Kidstown Water Park
4.3 (677 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
3159 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S4, Canada
Water parkWater & Amusement ParksPark
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Great Things to Do and See in Toronto With Kids
"During summer, there’s no better place to beat the heat than at Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough. The only water park operated by the City of Toronto, it offers free aquatic activities for young children including a tipping bucket, spray rings, squirting aquatic animals and a wading pool. With a large grassy area to picnic on, Kidstown is open from mid-June until the Sunday of Labour Day weekend."
East Don Parkland
East Don Parkland
4.5 (79 ratings)
1240 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON M2K 2W1, Canada
Park
Greenwood Conservation Area
Greenwood Conservation Area
4.6 (969 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings)
Hiking, fishing & winter cross-country skiing, plus a dog park, in the woods along Duffins Creek.
2290 Greenwood Rd, Ajax, ON L1T 4S4, Canada
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Durham

Marado Sushi
Marado Sushi
3.8 (196 ratings)
7323 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2B2, Canada
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Kome Shokudo
Kome Shokudo
4.3 (379 ratings)
1383 16th Ave #2, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0E2, Canada
Authentic Japanese restaurantGyudon restaurantFast food restaurantJapanese restaurantRamen restaurant
General Tso's Kitchen
General Tso's Kitchen
3.9 (150 ratings)
7045 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2B2, Canada
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantCantonese restaurantChinese takeawayDelivery Chinese restaurantFamily restaurantJapanese restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant

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