Local Summer Day Trips

One of Canada's oldest stores, Enniskillen General Store, was built in the 1840s. It offers one of the biggest and best Kawartha Dairy ice cream selections. They also offer many other local items, such as gifts, crafts, honey, and more. Visit their two Clarington locations:

7851 Old Scugog Road, Enniskillen
905-263-4214

2366 Highway 2, Bowmanville
905-623-4000

Located behind The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill, Newcastle Dairy Ice Cream has a large selection of classic ice cream flavours, such as chocolate chip cookie dough and cotton candy, as well as dairy-free options.

119 King Avenue West, Newcastle
905-987-4200

Sundae Funday is quickly becoming known as 'the spot' in Clarington for vegan soft serve. Try their colourful flavours, like lime and cherry (get it swirled for a mix of tart and sweet) in a cone or cup. They also offer made-in-Ontario handcrafted ice cream by Belly Ice Cream Company in various delicious, creamy flavours, like key lime pie and Muskoka s’mores. Check out Sundae Funday's Instagram page for updates on available ice cream.

1550 Bowmanville Avenue, Unit 6, Bowmanville

Sweet Cravings

The latest ice cream craze has rolled into Bowmanville. Sweet Cravings offers rolled ice cream which is made by pouring a liquid base onto a freezing cold surface. It is then spread into a thin layer before being rolled into cylinders. The shop also offers various boba and and bubble teas.

210 King Street East, Bowmanville
905-419-9555

This fourth-generation family-owned business sits on a 40-acre Bowmanville property and is an ideal orchard to explore with your entire family. Enjoy a wine tasting or apple picking at Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery.

6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville
905-263-2396

Located in Downtown Bowmanville, Copperworks Brew Pub features delicious food, a cozy atmosphere to gather with friends and family, a beautiful summer patio, and unique, in-house brewed beers that are sure to please everyone.

7 Division Street, Bowmanville
905-697-4022 

Beer should be as flavourful as life itself. This is why Chronicle Brewing uses a variety of ingredients, including different kinds of grains, fruits and hops in their beer to create a variety of fresh, sour, bitter, and sweet experiences.

422 Lake Road, Unit 3, Bowmanville
905-995-3128

Located in Hampton (just north of Courtice), Geissberger Farmhouse Cider has been making sweet apple cider since 1970. Their cider is made only from apples grown in the Durham Region, never from concentrate.

5345 Langmaid Road, Hampton
905-728-8674 

Welcome to a small batch craft brewery located in the heart of Bowmanville. The only thing that tops their love of drinking craft beer is their passion for making it. Stop by Manantler Craft Brewing to pick up the latest brew, or enjoy a flight of samples on the weekend while listening to live entertainment.

160 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville
905-697-9979

At Sir Monty’s Brewing Company, you can enjoy our savoury craft beer, delicious distilled craft liquor and domestic drinks in a welcoming, cozy English Pub. 

1540 Durham Regional Highway 2, Courtice
905-438-8652

A Gift of Art is a not-for-profit organization based in Newcastle. They are an art gallery, gift shop, and teaching facility for local artists and residents.

187 King Avenue East, Newcastle
905-987-2264

Cedar Park Resort is a family campground and water park located just north of Bowmanville. This fun, family destination has been open since 1955 for camping, field trips, slides, pool and general day use.

6296 Cedar Park Road, Bowmanville
905-263-8109

Listed as one of the top spots to visit while in Clarington by blogTO, the Courtice Flea Market is a great place to go on a treasure hunt for collectibles and retro finds. Open year-round on weekends, the market offers over 70 vendors, great food and baked goods, events and more. From May to October, be sure to check out the newly renovated Big Red Barn, which features local artisans and handmade goods.

1696 Bloor Street, Courtice
905-436-1024 

Discover indoor fun and adventure in Bowmanville at Joey’s World Indoor Playground. Kids of all ages will love the giant play structures (including separate toddler area), rock climbing wall and Ontario’s first indoor High Rope course. Plus, parents can grab a snack and coffee in the parent’s lounge.

330 Lake Road, Bowmanville
905-447-7529  

Established in 1985, Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park in Orono aims to protect and conserve the natural world and offers wildlife education programs and experiences in an environmentally responsible way. Go on a daily feeding tour with a zookeeper when the animals are most active.

3667 Concession Road 6, Orono
905-983-5016

Take a western trail ride through scenic trails and away from the stress of the outside world. The trail rides at Kuzenko Riding Stables in Hampton are calm and gentle, perfect for riders of any skill level.

4507 Courtice Road, Hampton
905-447-3212

The Orono Antique Market is a multi-vendor market selling collectible, vintage and antique treasures.

6 Park Street, Orono

Go on an unforgettable adventure in the Ganaraska Forest with Treetop Trekking. Explore nature as you trek through the treetops on zip lines across bridges, cables and more. You can even try a Night Trek under the stars. Age restrictions apply.   

10585 Cold Spring Camp Road, Campbellcroft
905-797-2000  

Experience Clarington’s history at one of Canada’s oldest water-powered mills, Tyrone Mills Ltd. Open year-round. Bring the whole family to enjoy scenic walks along the dam, taste their famous fresh apple cider doughnuts and indulge in a wood-fired pizza fresh from the outdoor oven.  

2656 Concession Road 7, Bowmanville
905-263-8871 

Your first stop should be at Clarington's famous Food Truck Alley, located just north of Bowmanville, along Taunton Road. There, you'll find six or more trucks, serving up a variety of flavours to enjoy, all in one place. Food Truck Alley is open from late May through October. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

1975 Taunton Road, Hampton
905-424-3565

Junior's Handmade Sourdough Pizza
Each pizza made at Junior's Handmade Sourdough Pizza is hand-shaped and topped with fresh, local and responsibly sourced ingredients. Located in Bowmanville, Junior's offers a variety of options, including build-your-own.

181 King Street East Bowmanville
905-441-2321

This food truck has proudly served over five million customers since 1971. Nofty's Fries are made from potatoes from a local farm and are peeled and cut fresh daily.

2363 Taunton Road, Hampton

A Bowmanville favourite since 1971, Hanc's Fries is a must-try. They make their famous french fries with local potatoes, peeled and cut fresh daily. Plus, they have burgers, ribs and more. 

181 King Street, Bowmanville
905-925-4265 

Are you looking to travel at a more leisurely pace? Relax with a scenic drive along A Country Path, and enjoy our beautiful countryside. Visit Clarington's rural farms, shops, and markets along the way.

Clarington is home to many of the unique Barn Quilts along Durham Region's Barn Quilt Trail. Barn quilts are large painted replicas of actual fabric quilt blocks installed on barns or hung for decoration. Follow the route and learn more about the history of this beautiful folk art.

The Clarington Farmers' Market operates every Sunday (May through October) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Newcastle Arena parking lot. Stay for lunch and bring the family and the dog to enjoy the "Biggest little Farmers' Market in Durham Region."

103 Caroline Street West, Newcastle

This small family farm offers fresh, free range eggs, chicken, and various vegetables with no hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or chemicals. Kavanaugh Farms offers farm experiences, including goat yoga, alpaca walks, overnight farm stays and more.

289-356-1029

1721 Regional Road 3, Hampton
905-263-8245

From the end of March until late November, Link Greenhouses grows more than 13,000 tomato plants and 3,000 English cucumber plants. Shop online for fresh produce, dairy and baked goods.

3990 Bragg Road, Bowmanville
905-983-9003

Pingle's Farm Market has been a family-owned farm since 1987 and offers freshly grown produce and baked goods in their market, fun family activities and seasonal events. They also carry produce, pantry items and dairy products from other Ontario farms.

1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton
905-725-6089

Watson Farms is open seven days a week and is always stocked with the freshest foods, including strawberries in the summer and pumpkins in the fall.

2287 Highway 2, Bowmanville
905-623-7252

Wildhearts Farmstead

Spend an hour on a hobby farm with Wild Hearts Farmstead. Learn what it takes to care of a wide variety of farm animals, including pygmy goats, kunekune pigs, alpacas, donkeys, horses, heritage chickens, toulouse Geese and more.

Darlington offers car camping in three different campgrounds; Lakeside, Cliffside and Hilltop. There are sites to accommodate all types of camping equipment, from tents to large RVs and trailers. Barrier-free camping is also available. Darlington Provincial Park is located along the shore of Lake Ontario in Bowmanville.

1600 Darlington Park Road, Bowmanville
905-436-2036

Port Darlington East Beach Park is a waterfront park with a water play area, nautical-themed playground, washroom building, walkways, shade structure, small beach and parking area.

54 East Beach Road, Bowmanville

Orono Park (known locally as Buttercup Hollow) is a perfect picnic spot. For large groups, reserve the spacious picnic gazebo by emailing bookings@clarington.net. Explore Orono Crown Lands with 13 kilometres of well-marked trails; it's a great place for bird watching. Cycle along the Greenbelt trail or hike through the lush forest. Take a summer swim in the outdoor pool or spend time with friends and family at the tennis courts, baseball diamond, skateboard park, pickleball court and play structure.

Orono Park
61 Princess Street, Orono
905-983-9448 (summer months only)

Orono Crown Lands Parking Lots

35 Roenigk Drive, Bowmanville