Clarington (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
About Clarington (Ontario)
It was incorporated in 1973 as the Town of Newcastle with the merging of the town of Bowmanville and the townships of Clarke and Darlington. In 1994, the town was renamed Clarington, a portmanteau of the names of the two former townships. Most residents commute for work in Durham Region or Toronto. Major employers in Clarington include the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, General Motors Canada, and several medium to large-sized manufacturing businesses. The municipality consists of several major urban communities: Unlike many other locations on similar latitudes on the eastern half of the North American continent the winters are relatively mild, with cold extremes being moderated by the proximity to Lake Ontario. In spite of this the average low is around −10 °C (14 °F) in January. S
Top Attractions in Clarington (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Clarington (Ontario):
- ★Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
- ★Cedar Park
- ★Clarington Museums and Archives - Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
- ★Jungle Cat World
- ★Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area
- ★The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Where to Eat in Clarington (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bowmanville Restaurant
- 🍴Da Taste
- 🍴Mito Sushi
Where to Stay in Clarington (Ontario)
- 🏨Best Western Plus
- 🏨Cedar Park
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Liberty Inn
Clarington (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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