Upcoming Events

There is always something going on in Durham. Live music, annual poetry, film, art and cultural festivals draw talent and visitors from far and near. Rec-league and minor sports including baseball, soccer, hockey, and curling will keep you active.

Canada Day Celebrations
Thunderstruck: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience – September 27, 2025, Neustadt Arena
Get ready to rock! Join the Durham Hospital Foundation for a high-voltage night of live music at the Neustadt Arena featuring Thunderstruck, North America’s premier AC/DC tribute band. All proceeds support the upgrade of Durham Hospital’s X-ray suite. Tickets: $40 in advance | $60 at the gate. Email Durhamhf@sbghc.on.ca for tickets or visit www.durhamfoundation.ca
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Saugeen Sunfest!

Join us for a great day with a car show, artisan vendors, food, live music, a kids zone and lots of fun! Geared towards being a festival for everyone, we’ll be ending the day with a licensed event with great musicians.  Visit www.saugeensunfest.ca for more information!

 

Durham Herb Fair

Herb Fair, June 14 2025, 9am to 3pm

The Durham Herb Fair will be held at Riverside Park on Queen Street South in Durham, West Grey. Visit the growing number of vendors from 9 AM to 3 PM. Plants of all kinds, garden and home decor, personal products and so much more.

Canada Day Celebrations

Durham Loves Canada, July 1 2025, 2pm to 10pm

Activities for all ages, from 4pm until nightfall, Durham Community Centre. Hosted by Durham Lions club. Food, live music, kids activities, and spectacular fireworks. Donations accepted.

 

Canada Day Celebrations

Durham Fall Fair – August 29 – August 31, 2025 

Join us for our 165th Durham Fall Fair with our theme of Harvesting History for 165 years. Full schedule of the fair will be posted one week beforehand. See more at https://www.durhamfallfair.ca/

Durham Artsfest

A Saugeen Summer Night – June 21, 2025

Hosted by the West Grey-Durham Lions Club, this magical even hosts a dinner on the iconic Heritage Bridge in Durham. The evening’s theme is ‘Black and White’, featuring appetizers, dinner, live music and mingling. A perfect night under the stars.
For more information visit: A Saugeen Summer Night on Facebook

 

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Discover things to see and do…

  • Go swimming and/or camping at the Durham Conservation Area.
  • Visit one of our art galleries: Jest Arts or Durham Art Gallery
  • Check out the amazing view of the Saugeen River from the Heritage Railway Bridge.
  • Try your hand at fly fishing on the river or trout fishing at Wilmer Trout Ponds. Fishing in Ontario
  • Bring your bike and go cycling in nearby forests.
  • Explore scenic McGowan Falls and historic dams on the Saugeen River.
  • Take a self-guided tour of downtown murals (see below).
  • Have a picnic at one of our beautiful parks (see below).
  • Experience small-town hospitality and great food at any of our restaurants.
  • Take a stroll downtown and find treasures all your own.
  • Join us for any of the annual festivals.

Businesses

1 Crowndale Accounting

2 Saunders Men’s Wear

3 Jest Arts

4 Billiards

5 At the movies

6 Bridgeport Dental Clinic

7 The Colour Jar

8 Young’s Garden

9 Chicory Common

10 CIBC

11 Northern Credit Union

12 Eckhardt’s Floral Design

13 RBC FInancial Group

14 Becker’s

15 LCBO

16 Century 21 Cedar Glen

17 CMR Insurance

18 Going Once, Going Twice…

19 The Bookstore

20 Relax by Christine

21 West Grey Auto Parts

22 Garafraxa St. Salon & Spa

23 Sills Photography

24 Cannabis Grey Bruce

25 Colpepper’s Ultramar

26 Foodland

27 Riverside Fish & Chips

28 Studio A

29 Mini & Me

30 IDA Pharmacy

31 Strands Hair & Aesthetics

32 Old Town Hall

33 McIntee Real Estate Brokers

34 NFP Insurance

35 Rethreads

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37 The Garafraxa Café

38 Godfather’s Pizza

39 Éowyns Ice Cream

40 The Barber Shop

41 Outdoor Adventures

42 The Mortgage Centre

43 Bath & Biscuit

44 The Co-operators

45 Durham Laundromat

46 Durham Art Gallery

47 Canada Post

48 West Grey Dentistry

49 Tim Summers Tax & Accounting

50 Michael J. McGarry – Lawyer

51 Fallis, Fallis & Macmillan – Law Firm

Parks

1 Saugeen Conservation Area – Hiking, swimming, camping, playground

2 Heritage Park – Shelter, pedestrian rail bridge

3 Durham Wading Pool

4 Old Town Hall Park – Playground, picnic area

5 Veterans Memorial Park – Monument

6 Vicker’s Park – Picnic shelter, river path

7 Riverside Park – Picnic area, river view

Murals

1 “1872/2022” by JP Morel

2 “Saugeen Country” by Allen Hilgendorf

3 “People’s Parade” by JP Morel

4 “Wild Things Parade” by JP Morel

5 ”McGowan Falls” by Allen Hilgendorf

6 “Last Supper” by Allen Hilgendorf

7 “Wood Show” by Allen Hilgendorf

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“When I think of Durham, I think of New Rural. There’s a growing desire for sustainability; and Durham is ahead of most small towns in terms of culture, music, and beauty. It’s a great place to start afresh.”

Mark Stovel, new resident & business owner

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