Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Durham

"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, Rouge Beach is a great place to go if you want to feel like you’re getting a little escape from the city - without actually leaving the city. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, the marshes at Rouge Beach are good for wildlife viewing. You can also fish or canoe one the Rouge River."

"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, this beach is shared with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Near the beach is a marsh that provides a home to a variety of wildlife. Any time of the year, the picturesque scenery around Rouge Beach is calming and impressive."

"A little more of a drive from the city in Scarborough, Rouge Beach is worth the trip on a hot sunny day. Spend the day lounging on the sandy shores, get out in the water and rent a kayak or canoe, watch the sunset, or get lost in nature on the Rouge Marsh trail nearby."

"These epic mountains of shaved ice are known as Korean bingsu. Perfect for two, not only do these visually impress but their assortment of flavours will make it hard to choose just one. From Thai milk tea, Earl Grey, Oreo cheesecake, mango, matcha, this is a sweet escape you won’t forget."

"This Hong Kong street food classic has become one of the city’s latest craze—Golden Waffles. You can have it in original flavour or you can choose from one of the dazzling premium versions that include bubble waffles with mochi, stuffed with cheese, drizzled with caramel and/or topped with ice cream. Whatever you decide, you can’t go wrong."

"Weekday dinners where you can select from over 100 Italian items in a kitschy marketplace-themed environment are $19.95, weekend dinners $26.95 on Friday and $28.99 on Saturday and Sunday."

"Authentic Italian cuisine can be difficult to come by, which is why this bistro—which has been operating since 1978—is a gem. It’s a wine and dine location, as they have an extensive wine list to match their lengthy menu with everything from homemade pastas to pizzas to steaks."