Ride DRT and celebrate Shop in Durham Week: November 23-29

- Nov 17, 2025

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The Region of Durham officially proclaims November 23- 29 Shop in Durham Week, a celebration of the small businesses that make our towns and cities vibrant. From artisan markets to cozy boutiques, these local gems line the streets where we gather for parades, festivals and everyday moments that make Durham feel like home.

Whether you're picking up holiday gifts, grabbing a bite to eat, or browsing for something special, every local purchase makes a difference. And with DRT, getting there is easy.

Multi-vendor marketplaces

Support dozens of local makers under one roof:

Markets Ontario, Bowmanville – Routes 902 and 502

The Cove, Port Perry – Route 905

Unique Town Boutique, Whitby – Route 302

Picks and Giggles Holiday Market, Oshawa Centre – Routes include: 917, 405, 409, 901, 902, 403, 410, 423 (weekday only), 421(weekday only), 411(weekends) and 900 (on King and Bond)

Boutique shopping with timeless charm

Discover curated finds and handcrafted treasures:

Bean and Basket, Ajax – Route 900

Bonita Clothing & Co., Port Perry – Route 905

Gather, Bowmanville – Routes 902 and 502

Hometown Heart Store, Cannington – Route 618

That Place on Queen, Port Perry – Route 905

The Bridge Social, Uxbridge – Routes 905 and 605

The Lemonade Stand, Uxbridge – Routes 905 and 605

Petit Nordique, Bowmanville – Routes 902 and 502

Pink Lemon Decor, Bowmanville – Routes 902 and 502

Words on Wood, Whitby – Routes 302 and 900

Malls and shopping centres

Explore shopping and restaurants in one of our major shopping centres—home to global retailers, locally-owned businesses, pop-up events, maker markets and more:

The Shops at Pickering City Centre – Routes include: 900 121, 112, 916, 920 (weekday only), 921(weekday peak only), 118 (weekdays only), 211(weekday peak only) and 917

Oshawa Centre – Routes include: 917 405,409,901,902,403,410,423 (weekday only), 421 (weekday only), 411(weekends) and 900 (on King and Bond)