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Durham Region, Whitby, ON

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Durham Region

Durham Region is a sightseeing stop in Whitby, ON, part of the Toronto guide. Cost: free.

· Whitby, ON

Why you should go…

Durham Region is a regional municipality on the north shore of Lake Ontario, made up of eight local municipalities: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby. Its official tourism office promotes area trails, cycling routes, golf courses, dining, shopping and events. Visitor services are coordinated from the regional government's offices in Whitby, Ontario.

  • #cycling
  • #trails
  • #golf
  • #day trip
  • #lake ontario

What's around here?

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    $25–$50

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    Free

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