February 2010

Ready, set, go!

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating…and that’s just to start. Get outside this winter, and see what Durham Region has to offer. From family friendly activities to adventures for the winter enthusiast, you can find it here.

Cannington Dog Sled Races

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Dog Sledding

Join Durham Tourism at the Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival Feb. 20-21 for a fun-filled weekend—pancake breakfasts, ice sculptures and outdoor activities—as top teams from across North America take to the field. More than 70 dog sled teams will be competing for a $10,000 purse.

Celebrate Family Day

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Family Day Skating

Spend Monday, Feb. 15 with the ones you love the most – your family! Whether it’s a day out on the hills skiing or a community event spent with your neighbours, make sure you’re having fun this Family Day. Check out the Durham Tourism Calendar of Events to plan your perfect day.

Adventure with Puppets with Geordie Lishman

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Adventure with Puppets

Bring your family to The Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Family Day, for the treat of Adventure with Puppets by artist Geordie Lishman. Join in on Monday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind experience! For more information, visit http://www.rmg.on.ca.

Wandering Notes, Musical Landscapes: Solo Improvisations on the Piano with Derek Giberson

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Derek Giberson

Join Derek Giberson on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery as he brings a stirring solo performance to the Gallery on the piano that won’t be based on prior design. Instead the improvised music will be fresh to the ears of both himself and the audience. For more information, visit http://www.rmg.on.ca.

Catch up on Betty Z’s Blog: Shopping for soap in Enniskillen

January 31st, 2010 by Durham Tourism

Soapmaking

Timeless Essentials is probably the smallest shop I’ve ever been in—just a few square feet at the side door of Crystal Mowbray’s Enniskillen house, but Crystal makes it work. Somehow she makes and sells thousands of bars of soap here each year, not to mention the bath salts, essential oils, jams, soup mixes and gift baskets.… (more…)