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 Tea, Brunch & Dinner
Pickering Museum Village
Celebrate the mothers in your life by enjoying an afternoon tea, complete with homemade treats crafted by PMV’s own dedicated baking team. Afterwards, breathe in the first days of spring as you explore our historic museum village.
Date: May 9 & 10, 2026
Address:Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
Cost: $43.26 + tax
State & Main
Celebrate Mother’s Day with purpose at State & Main. Every reservation made for a Mother’s Day meal will trigger a $10 donation to local charities supporting women. It’s a chance to treat Mom while giving back to the community—enjoy a special outing and make a difference at the same time.
Donation goes to:
Pickering – The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre
Whitby – The Denise House
Date & Time: May 1–10, 2026
Address:
Cost: From Menu
Mother’s Day Murder Mystery Brunch
Dish Play is bringing the intrigue on Mother’s Day with a twist of intrigue at Murder in Muskoka, an interactive brunch experience.
Enjoy a chef-driven buffet while uncovering clues, meeting suspicious characters, and piecing together a scandalous whodunit. With a mystery unfolding in a resort suite and everyone a suspect, it’s a playful, immersive celebration where great food and entertainment come together.
Date: Sunday, May 10 | 11 am to 2 PM
Address: Dish Play, 12 Stanley Court Unit 1, Whitby
Cost: $95 to $105
Mother’s Day Tea – Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Delight in a charming Mother’s Day brunch featuring elegant tea sandwiches, brioche with roasted chicken, and savory mini quiche. Freshly baked scones and sweet biscuits pair beautifully with lavender compote and citrus curd. Indulge in refined pastries, from macarons to lemon profiteroles and chocolate tartlets, creating a graceful, garden-inspired celebration filled with warmth, flavor, and thoughtful touches.
Date:
Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th | 10 AM & 2:30 PM
Address: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St. Civic Centre, Oshawa
Cost: $58/adult and $28/kids under 12
Farm Boy (Take-out)
Treat Mom to a five-star brunch experience featuring a fresh, seasonal menu with a Farm Boy twist. Start with a vibrant berry citrus and feta salad, then move into hearty favourites like crispy breakfast potatoes, sausages, roasted tomatoes, and a savoury leek and spinach frittata. The meal finishes on a bright note with lemon ricotta cake topped with strawberry coulis and vanilla whip, offering a thoughtful, flavourful way to celebrate.
Date: Until soldout, Order online or in-store by Order online or in stores and pick up on Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Where:
- Pickering Town Centre 1355 Kingston Road Pickering
- 360 Taunton Road East Whitby
Cost: $99.99 for 4 people
Mandarin
Treat Mom to a deliciously memorable celebration at Mandarin this Mother’s Day weekend. Explore a vibrant all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fresh Thai mango salad, chilled seafood, comforting wonton soup, and beloved classics like General Tao chicken and beef with broccoli. Enjoy sushi, teppanyaki, noodles, and pizza, then finish with indulgent desserts from crème brûlée to cheesecake.
Date & Time: May 10, 2026 | All Day
Address:
Cost: $21.49 Kids, Seniors: $34.39; Adults: $42.99
Ajax Convention Centre
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a vibrant brunch experience featuring live music, family photo moments, and a lively buffet filled with beloved favorites. Sip refreshing mimosas or enjoy the iced coffee bar while little ones delight in their own treats. With a warm, festive atmosphere and a special gift for every mom, it’s a joyful gathering designed to make lasting memories.
Date: Sunday, May 10 | 11 AM/11:30 AM
Address: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax
Cost: $65/Adults and $30 per child, Call 905-428-9993 to order.
Moxies
Moxies is celebrating Mother’s Day with specially curated brunch, lunch, and dinner menus designed to treat Mom to her favourite dishes featuring vibrant entrées like mango-spiced chicken, lemon basil salmon, and nourishing zen bowls. Enjoy fresh, colorful salads and perfectly prepared tenderloin with indulgent enhancements. Finish with decadent desserts, from rich chocolate torte to zesty key lime pie and warm brownies. A beautifully balanced menu designed for a memorable, flavourful celebration together.
Date & Time: May 9 & 10, 2026
Address: 1815 Liverpool Road, Pickering
Cost: From Mother’s Day Menu
Deer Creek Golf Course
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lavish brunch featuring fresh fruits, pastries, and comforting breakfast classics alongside made-to-order omelets and orange-scented pancakes. Enjoy vibrant salads, artisanal cheeses, and globally inspired entrées, from teriyaki salmon to truffle gnocchi. Indulge in a carving station, seafood bar, kid-friendly bites, and an irresistible spread of elegant desserts. A delightful experience for the whole family together.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 11:30AM, 12:00PM and 12:30PM
Address: 2700 Audley Road N., Ajax
Cost: $80/Adult
$35/Child (1-12)
Victorian Tea Experience – Tea Grannys & Friends
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with Tea Grannys & Friends and experience a fine Victorian Luncheon. This unique Afternoon Tea Experience is available by appointment and reservation in an authentic Victorian Tea Salon.
Date: Saturday, or Sunday, 1 pm, Open by appointment only, call to reserve well ahead for our Afternoon Tea Experience with at least 48 hours notice.
Address: Newtonville Road, Clarington
Phone: 905 983 5816
Cost: $50 per person
Farm & Founder Restaurant + Bar – Royal Ashburn Golf Club
Celebrate Mom your way at Royal Ashburn with a full day of thoughtful experiences. Start with a vibrant brunch buffet featuring made-to-order omelettes, mini pancakes, smoked salmon, fresh salads, seafood, and carved AAA beef sirloin, plus sweet crepes, macarons, and cakes . Capture special moments with family photos and add beautiful blooms to take home. Then continue into the evening with a relaxed dinner, crafted dishes, and cocktails, perfect for toasting Mom.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 10, 2026 | Seatings: 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Address: 995 Myrtle Road West,
Whitby
Cost: $70/$35 kids
Mother’s Day Tea Party with the Princesses
Prepare to be mesmerized as beloved princesses grace our event with their charm and grace. Meet and greet iconic characters such as the Ice Queen, the Little Mermaid, the Wayfinder Princess, the Bayou Beauty, Rapunzel, and Princess Beauty. Each princess is ready to share stories, pose for photos, and sprinkle a little extra magic into your day.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Address: Woodview Park Community Centre – 151 Cadillac Ave N, Oshawa
Cost: $65 for 1 child/Adult
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 10:30 am or 11 am / 12:30 pm or 1 pm
Address: 918 Brock St N, Whitby
Cost: $28 for Adults/ $16 Kids
Bistro ‘67
Located inside Durham College, Bistro ’67 offers guests a memorable field-to-fork dining experience. Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant three-course dinner designed to delight. Begin with comforting roasted butternut squash soup, a fresh farm salad, or carrot arancini with goat cheese crema. Savour refined entrées like Atlantic salmon, Ontario chicken supreme, grilled picanha steak, or ricotta gnocchi. End on a sweet note with sourdough cinnamon toast, vanilla espuma, and vibrant rhubarb strawberry sauce.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 6 PM onwrds
Address: W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, second floor Durham College, Whitby campus, 1604 Champlain Ave, Whitby
Cost: $70 per person
Perfectly Paired Tea Boutique
Book a table for two to enjoy an afternoon tea at Perfectly Paired Tea Boutique. Indulge in refined appetizers, flavourful entrées, and decadent desserts crafted with seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. From fresh, vibrant dishes to rich, comforting favourites, each course is designed to delight. It’s a warm, elegant way to gather, savour exceptional food, and create meaningful moments in honour of Mom.
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Address: 222 Perry St, Port Perry.
Cost: $60 & up
KB Food
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a dine-in brunch menu featuring hearty dishes like Rabbit Benedict, Short Rib Hash, and Steak and Eggs. Vegetarian options include Mushroom Toast and a veggie-packed Frittata. Seafood lovers can try the Crab Benedict, while indulgent bites like Croque Madame and Steak Tartare round out the offerings.
Date: Sundays, 11 am to 3 pm, Reservations are required for dine-in.
Address: 120 Brock St N, Whitby
Phone: (905) 430-0236
Cost:
Dine -in: From Menu
Port Restaurant
Celebrate Mother’s Day with with beautiful views and delicious food on Sunday. Enjoy a diverse brunch menu featuring a variety of dishes including the Florentine Benny, Wild Mushroom Omelette, and Prosciutto Benny, each paired with sides like fingerling potatoes and fresh fruit.
Address: 1289 Wharf St Bay Ridges, Pickering
Phone: (905) 839-7678
Cost: Varies
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 10, 11 am to 9 pm
Address: 3570 Brock St. N Whitby
Phone: (905) 430-5744
Cost: Varies
Berry Hill Food Co.
Treat your mom to a Pre Fixe Brunch, starting with a shared batch of Bake Shop treats and then your choice of Berry Hill Brunch.
Date: May 10, 2026 9:30 am to 2:30 p.m.
Address: Berry Hill Food Co
82 King Street West, Oshawa
Cost: From Menu
Flowers, Food, Candles and Other Gifts
Pingles Farm Market
Pingles Farm Market will feature a massive Tulip farm, and it is expected to be in full bloom during Mother’s Day Weekend. The whole family can enjoy Tulip picking, wagon rides and more! Plus, you can make Mother’s Day special and stress-free with a selection from scratch-made bakery at Pingles Farm Market. Choose from delicious, pre-packaged treats like charcuterie, doughnut bouquets, and various sweet boxes.
Dates: Tulip Days – May 8 to 18, 2026
Address: 1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton
Cost: Varies
Vandermeer Nursery
Whether you see Vander Nursery as a lush indoor garden or a charming plant shop, it’s a delightful escape for plant lovers. Spend a relaxed Mother’s Day afternoon browsing or simply enjoying the atmosphere with Mom. The café, set inside a lush greenhouse, offers a cozy tropical retreat, complete with a pink trailer, beautiful styling, and coffee worth lingering over.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Address: 588 Lake Ridge Road S., Ajax
Cost: Free to visit
Markets Ontario
Dates:
May 8 & 9, 2026 | 10AM – 3PM
Address: 62 King St W. Bowmanville
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
728 Anderson St, Whitby
Isabella’s Chocolate Café
Since 2006, Isabella’s has been offering handmade chocolate and in-house baked treats on the corner of Simcoe and King Street in Oshawa. If your mom is a fan of chocolate, she will love a taste of decadent local delights.
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
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 25 years, Violet Blooms have been creating colourful 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
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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