"Life now has breathing room. Mornings begin with quiet streets, real stars at night, and kids who know their neighbours’ names."
—Mary, north Durham resident
Think you know north Durham? Think again. Discover a place where makers, builders, and innovators are changing the game. Somewhere that defies expectations.
North Durham isn’t just a beautiful place to live. It’s a hub for forward-thinking businesses and a community that values balance, creativity, and growth.
When you think of innovation, you might picture towering city skylines. But in north Durham, innovation thrives in unexpected places.
Global companies and cutting-edge manufacturers choose north Durham for its strategic location, skilled workforce, and space to grow – all without sacrificing quality of life. From advanced manufacturing to food production and future tech, businesses are proving that big ideas don’t need big-city limits.
And life here? It’s unmatched. Imagine shorter commutes, more time outdoors, and a community where work-life balance isn’t just a buzz word. North Durham offers the best of both worlds: career opportunities that challenge and inspire, and a lifestyle that lets you actually enjoy them.

“If you walk around a grocery store and look at any of the branded products, more than likely we've had a hand in the great majority of them,” says Eric Nummelin, Director of Sales, Marketing and Research and Development at Hela Spice Canada Inc...
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What began as two childhood friends tinkering in a backyard has become a forestry-equipment company with its global headquarters, and heart, located in their hometown of Port Perry, Ontario...
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Tucked into the rural landscape of Cannington in north Durham, Nordstrong Equipment Limited is quietly shaping industries across North America...
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Typical of modern dairy farms today, a walk through the dairy barn or calf barn at West Port Dairy Co. reveals robotic milking systems, a modern milk house with high-tech milk cooling systems and software tools that support herd health. It’s a place where old knowledge and innovation live side by side.
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Dear Mike, You’re probably reading this from your downtown office, somewhere between your afternoon coffee run and your next meeting. Life has changed a lot since then. We’ve become a part of the fabric of a small town in north Durham called Port Perry...
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Dear Mary, I know you’re reading this while on the subway or sitting in your condo, scrolling the real estate ads, and convinced that a place with a view of the CN Tower is our peak life goal as a 20-something professional. So, here’s the plot twist: we moved to Uxbridge...
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"Life now has breathing room. Mornings begin with quiet streets, real stars at night, and kids who know their neighbours’ names."
—Mary, north Durham resident