Durham Region Real Estate Blog - Durham Region for Families

Community Spotlight: Oshawa

So you’re looking at a beautiful city nestled right on the white sandy shores of the scenic Lake Ontario, known as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area, Oshawa is a true beauty of southern Ontario. 

Oshawa is no longer just a bedroom community, with economic prosperity leading to a boom in the real estate market and a rise in popularity of families and young professionals moving to the area, Oshawa has much to offer. 

A beautiful waterfront city that’s only a short drive away from the more fast-paced Toronto, Oshawa is a lively city with a great entertainment industry as well as one of a kind views. 

With plenty of job opportunities and more affordable real estate than the neighbouring Toronto market, it’s no wonder why people are…

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Dog-Friendly Parks In The Durham Region

If you’re living in the Durham Region then you know that there are plenty of green spaces for you to enjoy on a sunny day out from conservation areas to parks, to open fields, and much more. 

However, just because there are open green spaces doesn’t mean they’re necessarily dog-friendly or a place you can safely let your dog out off of the leash. 

While this is the case, there are plenty of beautiful parks and areas all over Durham, specifically designed to make both you and your pup’s lives easier with dog-friendly designated spaces that are enclosed so they can run around freely. 

Today we’ll be naming just a few dog-friendly parks in Durham to get you started so you can plan a nice day out with your dog no matter where you live. 

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Community Spotlight: Pickering

Imagine a picturesque town sitting along the northern shore of sparkling Ontario. Pickering is the definition of small town feel with stunning scenery and a tight knit community close enough to a big urban hub that has everything and more you need. 

This Southern Ontario town in the Durham Region will make you want to pack up and move to its idyllic location in a moment’s notice - wait until you see the homes.

Small Town With a Lot of Heart

The accessibility to nearby major freeways and only being a thirty minute drive to the big city bustle of Toronto makes for a dream location few could ask for more out of in this dreamy town perfect for settling down in.

That doesn’t even begin to speak for all of the unbelievable real estate Pickering…

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Free Family-Friendly Events in Oshawa

Oshawa ranked as one of the best cities to move to with affordable housing, a low crime rate perfect for families to settle down in, its proximity to Toronto and many more reasons that all make up why anyone would want to live in this constantly growing city. Oshawa gives yet another opportunity for an amazing reason to move or even visit - incredibly free family-friendly events. 

The excellent recreational activities and outstanding public transit make for a great combo as to why you would consider moving or taking a trip to the city. Today we’ll just be looking at some of the many free family-friendly events in Oshawa. 

Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens 

An entirely free, beautiful place to visit with the family made perfect with a sunny…

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5 Fun Things to do in the Durham Region This Winter

When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, the Durham Region turns into a winter wonderland with plenty of outdoor adventures on offer. And if you don’t feel like braving the cold, there are tons of fun things to do inside where it’s toasty warm as well! 

Whether you want to commune with nature on peaceful snow-covered trails, get the adrenaline pumping on a snow tubing ride, or practice your axe-throwing skills, these are the best things to do during the winter in Ontario’s Durham Region.

Slide and Spin Down a Mountain on a Snow Tube

There’s more than one way to get down a mountain in the Durham Region. Skiing and snowboarding are fun, but nothing beats the thrill of flying down a slippery slope on a cushioned snow tube. Take a…

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Family-friendly Activities in the Durham Region

More families are choosing to move to the Durham Region not only because the real estate can be more affordable than nearby Toronto, but also because the area offers a myriad of fun things to do with the whole family.

The Durham Region is renowned for its parks, entertainment venues, and friendly communities where there are always interesting events taking place. Families will find plenty of activities that both kids and adults will enjoy.

From adrenaline-pumping sports to animal encounters, unique museums and more, these are some of the best family-friendly activities in the Durham Region.

Get Up Close and Personal with Animals at the Oshawa Zoo

Animal lovers won’t want to miss a trip to the Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm. The zoo has more than 40…

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Your Guide To The Best Schools In The Durham Region

For so many reasons, the Durham Region is a very popular area for families looking to buy a home.

Every community here is unique, with family friendly places to go and things to do. Commuting is easy for the household, streets are quiet and safe, and larger metropolitan cities are always just a short drive away.

What also makes the Durham Region, and the communities and neighbourhoods within it, such an ideal home for families of all sizes, are the schools available here.

Many cities in the Durham Region, like Oshawa, Pickering, and Clarington, have a population of roughly 100,000 people and more. This creates a large demand for enough schools to serve every type of student with high quality education.

Nearly all of the students in the…

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