Few things feel more like summer in Durham Region than heading out for ice cream after dinner, after a walk by the water, after a day at the park, or on the way home from a weekend drive.

From gelato in Pickering to classic scoops in Ajax, Whitby favourites, a Brooklin stop, Oshawa treats, and small town gems through Clarington, Durham has no shortage of places worth adding to your summer list.

Here are some of the top ice cream spots to check out across Durham Region.

Belaggios Gelato, Pickering

Starting on the west side of Durham, Belaggios Gelato is a great Pickering stop for anyone who loves gelato, espresso, desserts, and café style treats. It has more of an Italian inspired feel, making it a nice option when you want something a…

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May continued the trend of strengthening market conditions across the Greater Toronto Area as sales increased and inventory tightened compared to last year. While buyers still benefited from improved affordability and negotiating power, declining inventory levels suggest that competition is beginning to increase in many neighbourhoods as we move deeper into the spring market.

GTA Market Insights

GTA REALTORS® reported 6,583 home sales in May 2026, up 6.3% compared to May 2025. At the same time, new listings declined to 17,698 (↓ 18.9% year-over-year), continuing the tightening trend that has emerged throughout the spring.

The average selling price came in at $1,069,700, down 4.6% annually, while the MLS® HPI Composite benchmark declined 6.7%…

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 Summer brings a different pace to the real estate market.

Families are balancing vacations, summer activities, school planning, and busy schedules, while also thinking about whether a move still makes sense this year.

As a result, many buyers and sellers find themselves asking the same questions.

Here are some of the most common conversations we're having across Durham Region this summer.

Should We Wait Until Fall?

This is one of the biggest questions we hear every summer.

Many people assume the market slows down in July and August and that waiting until September is the smarter move. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn't.

The reality is that there is no universally "best" season to move. The right timing depends on your goals,…

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