Dufferin County’s Explore Dufferin Guide is returning for 2025!
Dufferin County’s multi-award-winning Explore Dufferin Guide is returning in 2025!
The beautiful and bright print and online resource highlights events, resources and tourism itineraries to help both visitors and residents explore and discover more in Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melanchthon, Mono, Mulmur, Orangeville and Shelburne.
This year, the Explore Dufferin Guide will be delivered to each household in Dufferin County, as well as mailed to neighbouring municipalities and Tourism Visitor Centres across Ontario.
There are some new and exciting additions to the Guide this year! The County’s Development and Tourism team is currently accepting submissions for this year’s guide in three key areas: events, advertising and agri-tourism.
Submitting events to the Guide
Events for inclusion in the 2025 Explore Dufferin Guide and the exploredufferincounty.ca events calendar can be submitted here until Friday, February 28.
Events submitted for consideration must be:
- Scheduled from May 2025 to April 2026
- A tourism related event
- Open to the public
- Located within the geographical boundaries of Dufferin County
- If it is a ticketed event, necessary information such as cost and booking link must be provided
Advertising opportunities
This year, the Explore Dufferin Guide is accepting applications to purchase three different ad types: editorial and image ads for business owners and ads for local organizations. Submission forms and further details are available by clicking on each of the following:
With the Explore Dufferin Guide set to be delivered to more than 25,000 households, as well as to local businesses and tourism organizations across Ontario, this is an easy and effective way to get the word out to both residents and visitors about Dufferin County businesses and organizations.
Agri-tourism Map
Dufferin County is teaming up with the Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide to spotlight the best of Dufferin’s agri-tourism. Presented annually by In The Hills Magazine and the Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance, the Guide is a must-have resource for locals and visitors seeking fresh, authentic farm experiences.
Not currently listed in the Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide? Don’t miss your chance – submit your farm details through this form.
If your business is already listed, keep an eye on your inbox for an update from the In The Hills team.
Agri-tourism businesses in Dufferin County will also be automatically featured on the new Explore Dufferin Agritourism Map, showcased in the award-winning Explore Dufferin Guide, and on Dufferin County’s official tourism site, exploredufferincounty.ca.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your business and connect with eager visitors!
Quotes
“Bolstered by the incredible response to the Explore Dufferin Guide locally and internationally, our Development and Tourism team has begun work on our 2025 edition. Building on last year’s successes, we are excited to continue to highlight the events, community and culture of our unique towns, and to connect residents and visitors alike with even more of the best of Dufferin County.”
– Janet Horner, Warden, Dufferin County
“In 2024, the Explore Dufferin Guide received two awards for excellence: a first gold designation in the Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council, and a second from the MarCom Awards, administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. These two awards brought Dufferin County to the international stage and highlighted, like the Guide does, the thriving community and culture that make Dufferin a wonderful place to live, work and visit. As we work towards the release of the 2025/2026 edition of the Guide, we look forward to another year of community events, connections and exploration for visitors, investors and residents!”
– Sonya Pritchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Dufferin County
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca