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Durham College blog post lists winter-themed Alumni Perks discounts for alumni

Justin Barber

31 Jan 2026 — 1 min read

Durham College posted a blog article on Jan. 26, 2026, listing winter-themed discounts available through its Alumni Perks program, including offers related to tax filing, skiing, indoor activities, travel and retail purchases.

The post points alumni to a mix of local and out-of-town businesses and services, including several in Pickering, Whitby and Ajax, along with Dagmar Ski Resort and Mont-Tremblant.

In the section on tax season, the blog post lists discounts for professional tax services and online filing tools. The post does not name specific providers or list discount amounts.

For winter sports, the post lists discounts at Dagmar Ski Resort and Mont-Tremblant. The post says the offers may include reduced-price lift tickets or rentals.

For indoor activities, the post lists discounts at BATL Axe Throwing in Pickering, Dunny’s Divots Indoor Golf, Fairgrounds Public Racket Club in Whitby, and Trapped Ajax escape rooms.

The post also includes travel discounts that may apply to hotels, car rentals, flights or vacation packages.

For retail purchases, the post lists discounts at RW&CO and SoftMoc, among other retailers.

The post says current offers are available in the DC Alumni Connect app.

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