Andrew Robertson

DTT

Looking for something different? These are Downtown Traveller’s Tales, where I’ll take a look at downtowns that I come across and see how they compare!

Where Did This Come From?

Well, Durham has 13 downtowns (14 including Pickering), so I thought for a little fun during COVID-19, why not go see them all?

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 Downtowns

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Shops at Don Mills

The perfect planned community[’s shops].

Downtown Huntsville

In the heart of Muskoka.

Downtown Markham

A modern development on the edge of town.

Fun Facts: Things to Notice on Ontario Roads

🛤 Rail crossing safety and things to see on the way in Ontario.

Downtown(s) Durham

Join me on an adventure around Durham’s 13 downtowns (plus whatever we might see along the way)!

Hand-drawn map showing the 13+1 downtowns of Durham Region.

Retrospective

So, how was it? What’s worth checking out?

Whitby

The heart of the Region.

Sunderland

Short and to the point.

Cannington

Orono

Antiques

Port Perry

A perfect example of a Durham Downtown.

Oshawa (incl. Parkwood)

Prepare to be amazed.

Newcastle

A quiet community on the edge of Durham.

Pickering Village

Which is, you guessed it, in Ajax.

[Pickering]

Not actually a downtown, but good nonetheless.

Beaverton

The northernmost downtown in Durham.

Bowmanville

Historic home of the Bowmans

Uxbridge

Trail Capital of Canada

Brooklin

The historic village of Whitby.

Ajax

A tiny new-age town.

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