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Artwork titled “Emancipation in the Forest of Freedom” by artist Garry Hess. Features raised fists clustered together representing a forest with hanging chains in the background and the outline of a person filled with light, also raising their first. Text reads “Emancipation Day 2025. Rooted in Resilience: Embracing Empowerment.”

 

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Add this charming spot to your summer plans ❣️ Just a short drive to nearby destinations like @Brimacombe, Orono Crown Lands and @StonehengeGolfClub, the historic Main Street in Downtown Orono is a must-stop this summer! ☕️ Start your adventure with some delicious coffee and gourmet baked goods at @PoundAndPestle. Shop specialty jarred sauces, chutneys, relishes, and boutique-inspired food products, sit and enjoy your coffee, and fuel up for the day ahead! 🛍️ Shop and explore 7,000 sq. ft. of collectible, vintage and antique treasures at the @OronoAntiqueMarket, a multi-vendor antique market located in the historic Orono Armoury building. 🥬 Visit the @OronoFarmersMarket2023 on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m. to enjoy live music, meet farm friends, and shop a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, local artisan goods, and sweets. 🛝 Check out the beautiful Buttercup Hallow Park, the perfect destination for families or a picturesque picnic. The park is fully equipped with a splash pad, picnic tables, a gazebo, tennis and pickleball courts, skateboard park, baseball diamond, and even a pool! (open during public swim hours) 🥱 Turn your day trip into a weekend getaway with an overnight stay at @RisingSpirit_Wellness! This beautiful bed and breakfast is a tranquil retreat nestled along the Oak Ridges Moraine with wellness activities like yoga, an infrared sauna, and more. 📍 #Orono, ON What other stops in Orono would you add to your visit? ⬇️ - Jul 17, 2025
Get the insider scoop on how to plan your visit in #DurhamRegion! 🥰✨ If you’re visiting for the day or planning an overnight, check out what Victoria from @thermeawhitby recommends! Just a short drive from Downtown Toronto, find cute cafés, local shops, exciting events, getaway inspo, and SO. MUCH. MORE. ✨ - Jul 15, 2025
We almost forgot this is the whole point 🌞🌻⛱️ Planning a summer staycation and looking for fun things to do? Searching for day trip ideas just a short drive from downtown Toronto? #DurhamRegion is the destination. 🫶🏼 Comment “☀️” and we’ll DM you a list of things to add to your summer bucket list! - Jul 14, 2025
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