Dufferin County is rich with opportunities for culture, fun and connection, and much of that information is now available in one convenient place! The Explore Dufferin Guide is now available online, highlighting family-friendly activities, agritourism, nature and the outdoors, small-town charm, arts and culture and more.

Postcards with a QR code linked to the Explore Dufferin Guide will be mailed to county households beginning next month. The Guide will also be available at hotspots within the county and at visitor offices and locations in nearby communities. The Guide is even more interactive this year, with all links clickable – including icons on the maps! The locations on the map also take you to the exact Google location of each spot, which allows visitors to easily find directions.

The Explore Dufferin Guide, developed in partnership with Central Counties Tourism through its Partnership Program, features Dufferin’s “Don’t Miss List”, a trailhead map, an events listing and information on local amenities and services like electric vehicle charging stations, summer camps, parks and recreation centres, libraries and more. Day trip itineraries for five different tourist profiles – the Epicurean Explorer, Terra Trekker, Thrill Seeker, Cultural Curator and Family Funatic – are also featured in the Guide. These profiles were developed based on local data and are unique to the county.

The Explore Dufferin Guide is intended to encourage community engagement and participation, drive tourism and contribute to the community’s cultural fabric. The Guide will be updated annually to showcase what there is to see, do and experience in the community.

The interactive Explore Dufferin Guide is available online here.

“We are excited to present our 2024 to 2025 Explore Dufferin Guide to the community! With detailed itineraries for unique Dufferin tourist profiles, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming new visitors to the county, and encourage residents to discover something new to enjoy in our own backyard with the help of the Explore Dufferin Guide!”

– Darren White, Warden, Dufferin County

“The Explore Dufferin Guide highlights everything that makes Dufferin County so amazing, from our local events, to restaurants, to outdoor recreational opportunities and services and amenities for all. We encourage residents and visitors to check out the Guide – it will be a great resource for vacation planning during the warmer months! We are excited to share all that the county offers with local and visiting tourists alike.”

-Janet Horner, Councillor and Chair, Community Development and Tourism Committee, Dufferin County

“Dufferin County is dedicated to highlighting the amazing local experiences and destinations available in our community to help benefit our local economy and cultivate civic pride. We hope that the new Explore Dufferin Guide will help residents and visitors discover new county gems, and encourage community members to help spread the word on what makes Dufferin County so great. The Guide will be an amazing resource for planning for fun, culture and connection, year-round!”

-Sonya Pritchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Dufferin County

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca