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Mother’s Day is coming up, and there are many excellent options to spoil Mothers with treats from Durham Region businesses, from brunch and dinner to flowers and unique gifts.
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Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner
Pingles Farm Market
Join on the farm for a family-style spread of sweet & savoury dishes, live music, & mom’s favourite – MIMOSAS! Chef Ben & his culinary team have prepared a tasty menu for this special one-day event, highlighting locally sourced, seasonal ingredients like asparagus, Willowtree Farm’s peameal bacon, & farm-fresh eggs, to name a few.
Plus you can pick your own asparagus, and celebrate spring fun at the Spring Days celebration.
Address: 1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton
Cost: $130 to $165 + Per Table
Date: May 14, 9 am to 2 pm
Royal Ashburn Golf Club
If your mom loves golf, treat her to an indulgent and sophisticated brunch at the Ashburn Golf Club. The expansive buffet spread includes a breakfast station, seafood options, and a meat carving station with fruits and pastries for dessert.
Date & Time: Sunday, 10AM (Ashburn Room), 11AM (Compton Room), 11:30AM (Compton Room), 12:30PM (Ashburn Room)
Address: 995 Myrtle Road West,
Whitby
Cost: $62.38 for adults, and children under ten can dine for $36.39, Under 4: $22.09
Spring High Tea 2023 – York-Durham Heritage Railway
One can enjoy a lovely ride on the historic coaches and take a tour of the beautiful gardens while listening to soft music playing in the background around the property. The menu, which is crafted by an award-winning chef, is sure to impress and leave a lasting impression. The high teas offered are highly sought after and tend to sell out quickly, making it an event that one wouldn’t want to miss.
Date: May 12 to 14, 2023
Address: York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
Cost: $79.99 to $89.99
Mother’s Day Tea Party with the Princesses
The event promises to create magical memories for attendees and their children that will be cherished forever. There will be two 90-minute sessions. The Ice Queen, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, Princess Beauty, and Bayou Princess are all scheduled to attend and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of guests.
Date: May 14, 2023
Address: Woodview Park Community Centre – 151 Cadillac Ave N, Oshawa
Cost: $35 to $50
Ajax Convention Centre
Spoil Mom with mother’s day brunch featuring breakfast favourites, prime rib carvery, omelette bar, seafood, desserts while enjoying live music.
Date: Sunday, May 14 | 11 AM Call 905-428-9993 to order.
Address: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
Cost: $59.95/Adults and $29.95 per child
The Brock House – Brunch Buffet
The Brock House in Whitby’s Sunday brunch offers Marché as well as chef stations, including made-to-order omelettes, pizzas, and carvery, as well as fresh homemade salads, fruit, pastries, and much more.
Date: Sundays | 10:30AM to 2:30PM
Two seating times 10:30am or 11am / 12:30pm or 1pm
Address: 918 Brock St N, Whitby
Cost: $23.90; Kids: $11.95
Bistro ‘67
Located inside Durham College, Bistro ’67 offers guests a memorable field-to-fork dining experience. Start Mother’s Day brunch with freshly baked goods, followed by a choice of dishes such as Bistro ’67 Poached Eggs and Cured Salmon or Fried Ontario Chicken and Waffles. Dessert is Greek yogurt and vanilla panna cotta with blueberry and lemon sauce, accompanied by a choice of coffee or tea.
Date: May 14, 2023
Reservations between 11:30am and 2:30pm.
Address: W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, second floor Durham College, Whitby campus, 1604 Champlain Ave, Whitby
Cost: The brunch costs $60 per person plus applicable taxes; Children: $25 per person.
Wildfire Steakhouse
Wildfire Oshawa will be offering a delicious 3-course menu only for Mother’s Day. Wildfire’s menu features a range of delicious dishes, including a steak tartare or mushroom bruschetta crostini welcome bite, starters like grilled calamari or pear and parsnip soup, and mains like coffee-crusted filet or crispy skin sockeye salmon. Other options include pasta primavera and stuffed chicken breast. For dessert, there’s a choice of New York cheesecake, colossal carrot cake, or vegan chocolate decadence cake.
Date: Sunday, May 14. 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Address: 540 King Street West, Oshawa
Cost: $75.00 per person
Mother’s Day Drag Brunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet from 11am to 12:30pm and a show to follow. The gourmet Italian buffet is catered by Pompillio’s Scratch Italian and includes a range of classic Italian dishes, fresh pastas, grilled meat and fish, and vegan and vegetarian options. The buffet also features a gourmet antipasti bar, making it a perfect meal to enjoy with family and friends.
Date: May 14 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
Address: Dish Play, 12 Stanley Court Unit 1, Whitby
Cost: $40.00
Herongate Dinner Theatre
Enjoy dinner or a Sunday brunch while watching the hilarious play, There Goes the Bride, at Pickering’s dinner theatre. “There Goes the Bride” is a fast-paced farce by John Chapman and Ray Cooney. Timothy Westerby, an overworked and stressed father of the bride, hits his head and encounters a hallucination named Polly. The play features a colorful cast of characters and numerous complications, resulting in a hilarious and entertaining show.
Date: Friday & Saturday: Arrival 6:00 pm Show 8:00 pm
Sunday: Arrival 12.00 pm Show 2:00 pm
Address: Herongate Barn Theatre, 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering
Cost: $69.90 to $76.10 +tax
Willowtree Farm
Since 1969, owners Rod and Marlene McKay have been farming crops and produce across 600 acres of land. Willowtree Farm is offering their annual Mother’s Day Catering menu, which options for breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner. All menu items are made fresh to order and serve two people.
Date: Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th, 9 am to 3 pm
The patio will also be open that weekend for outdoor dining on a first come, first serve basis.
Take out also available.
Address: 975 Durham Regional Rd 21, Port Perry
Cost: Mother’s Day menu items start at $19+
Perfectly Paired Tea Boutique
Book a table for two to enjoy an afternoon tea at Perfectly Paired Tea Boutique. Their Mother’s Day weekend is now sold out, but you can book for a future date with mom.
If the weather is nice (or if you have a good-sized deck or relatively dry backyard), you can also book a picnic from them, and they will supply all the essentials for a luxury picnic in East GTA.
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Address: 222 Perry St, Port Perry.
Cost: $45 & up
Shrimp Cocktail
Enjoy a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner at Shrimp Cocktail Cafe that includes various options like Poached Prawn Salad, Smoked Chicken BLT, Irish Organic Salmon among other tasty food choices.
Date: May 14, from 3:00 pm
Phone: Call 9057257500 to reserve.
Address: 843 King Street West, Oshawa
Cost: Varies
KB Food
KB Food is open for Sunday Brunch and has various options from their menu like Mushroom Toast, Steak and Eggs and more!
When: Sundays, 11 am to 3 pm
Address: 120 Brock St N, Whitby
Phone: (905) 430-0236
Cost: From Menu
Port Restaurant
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch menu available on Sunday with last brunch reservations at 2:30pm. The menu includes a range of appetizers, mains, and desserts, such as yogurt parfait, prosciutto eggs benedict, chorizo hash, and mango cheesecake. Dinner reservations will be available at 4pm with their regular menu.
Address: 1289 Wharf St Bay Ridges, Pickering
Phone: (905) 839-7678
Cost: Varies
Butchie’s
Butchie’s, owned by Food Network Personality Chef Andrea Nicholson, has not yet announced a specific menu. Whether you want dine in-person at the restaurant or order out, they have a variety of tasty smoked meats, fried chicken, sustainable seafood, seasonal sides, homemade pie, ice cream and craft beer.
Date: Sunday, 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Address: 939 Dundas Street West Whitby
Phone: 905-444-9991
Cost: varies
Deer Creek Golf Course
Enjoy a delicious brunch spread with an omelet station, seafood, carving station, grazing table, and a variety of desserts. As a special treat, families will receive a complimentary photo with Mom to commemorate the occasion.
Date: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 11:30AM, 12:00PM and 12:30PM
Address: 2700 Audley Road N., Ajax
Cost: $20 to $65
Victorian Tea Experience – Tea Grannys & Friends
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with Tea Grannys & Friends and experience a fine Victorian Luncheon. This unique 4-course Afternoon Tea Experience is available by appointment and reservation in an authentic Victorian Tea Salon.
Date: Saturday, May 13th, or Sunday, May 14th, 2023, 1 pm
Address: Newtonville Road, Clarington
Phone: 905 983 5816
Cost: $50 per person
Bella Notte Ristorante
Celebrate this Mother’s day with a Bella Notte with a feature dinner or brunch! Their full menu will also be available for those looking for the classics.
Date: May 14, 11 am to 8 pm
Address: 3570 Brock St. N Whitby
Phone: (905) 430-5744
Cost: Varies
Berry Hill Food Co.
Berry Hill Food Co. is hosting special seatings at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in celebration of Mother’s Day. Treat your mom to a delicious prix fixe meal accompanied by tantalizing teas. Afterward, explore the exhibitions and visit the RMG Shop to discover local artisan treasures. Tea guests will receive a 10% discount at the shop. It’s the perfect way to treat your loved ones on this special occasion.
Date: May 13 & 14, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Address: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St. Civic Centre, Oshawa
Cost: $55/adult; $28/ child under 12
Flowers, Food, Candles and Other Gifts
Markets by Dream Day
Dates:
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10AM – 3PM
Address: 62 King St W. Bowmanville
Two Blokes Cider Mothers Day Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the farm with Two Blokes as they host local vendors showcasing their products, baby lambs to visit, live music, and food on their cider patio. Special ticketed flower arranging and rustic tart baking classes are also available during the day.
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Two Blokes Cider, 21300 Simcoe Street, Seagrave
Village Bake Shop Whitby
Fresh baked goods make a wonderful treat! Gift your mom with something sweet from the Village Bake Shop Whitby. From pastries and pies to biscuits and donuts, create a memorable dessert, especially for Mom.
Address: 601 Dundas St W, Whitby
Food and Art Café
The Food and Art Café creates and serves fresh, homemade scones from scratch, selling them in wholesale packages of sixes including jam. Delivered frozen, simply pop them in the oven and prepare your own Mother’s Day breakfast. Add some FART merch to your gift or pick up a piece of fine art from local sculpter and painter Alison Galvan. Support the arts at this adorable café in Whitby.
Address: 105 Dundas St W, Whitby
Van Belle Flowers
Van Belle is alive with lush Mother’s Day gifts. From flowers to tropical plants, you can pick up the perfect arrangement or cater to Mom’s green thumb. If she loves to garden, Van Belle’s also carries greenhouse and garden items, as well as home décor gifts.
Address: 100 Dundas St W, Whitby
Gifts for Every Reason
You are sure to find the perfect Mother’s Day present at Gifts for Every Reason. This gift shop is located in Whitby but currently offers online orders (only) for your convenience. Choose from one of their many gift baskets created especially for mothers or grandmothers.
Address: 15 Lismer Dr, Whitby
Kay’s Place Art and Gifts
Kay’s Place is owned by Craig and Bobbie, who have been serving the community of Oshawa for over 30 years. In addition to unique artwork, gifts and collectables, Kay’s offers quality custom framing. Surprise your mom this year with a framed photo or painting or with an antique figurine.
Address: 922 Simcoe St N, Oshawa
Cost: Varies
Aide Body Care
Your mom has spent most of her life caring for you; this Mother’s Day, return the favor with a gift of self-care. Aide Body Care creates small-batch, natural skin and health-care products using materials that are sourced directly in Oshawa. Peruse their special Mother’s Day page on their website to select spa items and luxury lifestyle products that will relax and soothe.
Address: 463 Bond St E #4, Oshawa
Isabella’s Chocolate Café
Since 2006, Isabella’s has been offering handmade chocolate and in-house baked treats on the corner of Simco and King Street in Oshawa. If your mom is a fan of chocolate, she will love a taste of decadent local delights. Isabelle’s Chocolate Café also caters, in case you are hosting a large Mother’s Day celebration with the entire family.
Address: 2 King St E, Oshawa
Archibald’s Orchard and Winery
For a unique Mother’s Day gift idea, take Mom for a wine tasting. Or check out their beautiful arranged gift baskets that include wines, sweet and savoury snacks, jams and candies.
Date: Friday to Sunday from 10 – 5.
Address: 6275 Liberty St N, Bowmanville
Timeless Essentials
Crystal, the owner of Timeless Essentials, is a herbologist who has been soothing the skin and souls of Durham Region locals with her blends of salves, handcrafted soaps, and body products. Timeless Essentials also sells homemade jams, jellies, and preserves. Made from natural ingredients, along with love and skill, you will be sure to find the perfect Mother’s Day present while supporting independent business.
Address: 2258 Regional Road #3, 2258 Concession Road, Enniskillen,
Baking At Its Best
100% local and 100% delicious! For Mother’s Day, be sure to pick up a decadent dessert that mom will be sure to love. Choose from a selection of loaves, biscuits, cookies, scones, or squares or customize a special treat; all baked goods are made fresh to order.
Address: 835 Westney Rd S #11, Ajax
Ocala Orchards Winery
With the arrival of the warm weather, the Ocala Orchards Winery is ready to welcome tours of their vineyard and shoppers to their boutique. Surprise Mom with a special trip with a wine tasting or pick out a gift basket or beautiful wooden charcuterie board.
Address: 971 High Point Rd, Port Perry
Violet Blooms Fresh Flowers
For over 23 years, Violet Blooms have been creating colorful floral arrangements and potted plants for every occasion. Pick up Mom a beautiful assorted bouquet or choose from fresh, long stem roses; her Mother’s Day will be sure to bloom!
Address: 705 Kingston Rd #14, Pickering
Danna Bananas
Danna Bananas carries all sorts of unique and kitschy gifts that will inspire both humor and appreciation. If your mom has a goofy side, she will love a silly kitchen gadget, printed wine glass, or a funny apron. Choose from over 167 Mother’s Day gifts and enjoy the convenience of online shopping.
Address: 14B-1822 Whites Road Suite # 320. Pickering
Presents, Presents, Presents
Since 1988, this specialty gift shop has been providing the residents of Uxbridge with one-of-kind presents and products. Peruse their Spring/Mother’s Day category for gift ideas that Mom will love. Or create a gift certificate and let mom pick out something special just for her.
Address: 60 Brock St W, Uxbridge
Shirley’s Country Clutter
Shirley’s Country Clutter carries a wide assortment of gifts that celebrate Canadian artists. From hometown apparel to soy candles and health products, support artisans from across the country by shopping for your Mother’s Day gift ay Shirley’s.
Address: 330 Simcoe St, Beaverton
Whimsy
Whimsy in Beaverton is a home décor retailer that carries various exciting gifts that will brighten up any environment. If your mom is a fan of creative designs or beautiful fabrics, she will love a present from Whimsy this Mother’s Day.
Address: 357 Simcoe St, Beaverton
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