Explore Dufferin Guide

Dufferin County is creating an "Explore Dufferin" guide that will focus on family-friendly activities, agritourism, nature & the outdoors, small-town charm, arts & culture, and more, showcasing experiences to be had in Dufferin throughout the year. We need your help to make this happen!

It will be distributed to every household in the county showcasing what to see, do and experience in Dufferin County. We are asking for your help to collect information on activities in our local communities that are led, managed, and hosted by various community groups, non-for-profit and other groups.

All events being published will be curated from the submissions provided and general community knowledge County staff and stakeholders may have. Curation will be primarily based on which events, at the County’s sole discretion, will most improve the social, economic, or environmental well-being of the community. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any submission for any reason without prejudice. Information submitted may be modified as the County requires or desires.

Events can include:

Cultural: festivals, parades, and other events that celebrate the history, traditions, and customs of a particular group of people
Sports: competitions and games, such as marathons, charity runs, or local sports leagues
Educational: educate the public about a particular topic, such as science fairs, lectures, workshops and seminars
Environmental: environmental focus events, such as tree planting, clean-up projects, and conservation efforts
Entertainment: organized to entertain and engage the public, such as concerts, theater performances, and comedy shows
Holidays: celebrate national or local holidays and days of significant, events can include gathering and activities
Charity: raise money or awareness for a particular cause, such as a fundraising walk or a silent auction
Business: promote and support local businesses, such as trade shows, networking events and open houses
Religious: celebrate or commemorate religious holidays or traditions, such as church services, mosque, temple or other religious gatherings

The following are characteristics of events, which if met would be disqualified:

• Events which support specific political: parties, candidates, or issues
• Events which promote hate or intolerance towards identifiable group of individuals protected under the charter of rights and freedoms
• Events intended to benefit a specific individual or business for financial gain