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Uxbridge is a mostly suburban community in northern Durham Region.
The Town of Uxbridge is located about 64km northeast of Toronto, Ontario. Situated in a beautiful valley on the northern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Uxbridge has much to offer by way of recreation, entertainment, heritage and culture, a thriving arts community and beautiful surrounding landscapes.
The Township has the 3rd largest geographic area (44,232 hectare) of the 8 municipalities which form the Regional Municipality of Durham. However, it is the 2nd smallest municipality in Durham Region.
The surrounding township contains the hamlets of Zephyr, Sandford, Udora, Leaskdale, Sandy Hook, Siloam, Goodwood, Coppins Corners, Glen Major, Glasgow and Altona.
Recreation
You'll find a wide variety of recreation opportunities, including world-class golf courses, 15 soccer fields for all ages, more than 200 kilometres of country-side trails, downhill and cross-country skiing, public outdoor skating on Elgin Pond, mountain biking, and much more.
Throughout the seasons, walk, jog, hike, cycle, cross-country ski, snowshoe or even ride along the trails on horseback.
In 2009 Uxbridge Township received federal designation by Industry Canada as the "Trail Capital of Canada", resulting from the over 220 kilometres of managed trails on over 8,000 acres (32 km 2 ) of protected green space within its borders. Uxbridge trails run through and alongside historic villages, mixed forests, meadows, ponds, streams, and wetlands. A number of major trail systems run through the Township, including the Oak Ridges Trail and the Trans-Canada Trail .
There are three ski resorts, all located within a short distance of one another:
- Dagmar Ski Resort
- Lakeridge Ski Resort
- Skyloft
Attractions
Take a ride aboard the York-Durham Heritage Railway --a heritage train operating on the railway line from Stouffville to Uxbridge. Many special events are staged on the train, including a Halloween and Fall Colours Run and ride the train with Santa.
The Uxbridge Historical Centre (formerly Uxbridge-Scott Museum and Archives) offers seasonal events, workshops, and specialty programs.
Since 1995, the Lions Club has hosted Art in the Park, held the second week in August. Also known as Summerfest, this juried art show attracts artists from across the province.
The Uxbridge Fall Fair has been held annually since 1886. Attractions include home craft, vegetable and flower exhibits, cattle, goat, sheep, poultry and rabbit shows, the midway, tractor pull, demolition derby, heavy horse pull and barnyard rodeo.
Throughout the year, a number of theatrical and musical productions are held at the Music Hall. Movies are shown at a local unique movie theatre, named The Roxy. [16]
The Highlands of Durham Games are held in Elgin Park near the end of July. These games focus on Celtic traditions and offer a variety of entertainments.
Business
From farmers to coffee roasters, carpenters to soap makers, Uxbridge is filled with people who take pride in their work, and respect the process of thoughtful and well-made goods.
Uxbridge is home to major manufacturing employers as well as many small industrial businesses, cultivation farms and beekeeping organizations. Many residents commute to other centres in Durham and York Regions and beyond.
Uxbridge is filled with a variety of dining experiences. You’ll find everything from fine dining to casual pubs, coffee shops to craft breweries.
Transport
Uxbridge station is the northern terminus of the York Durham Heritage Railway , which runs from Stouffville.
Durham Region Transit also runs buses through Uxbridge every hour from Route 950 (Uxbridge/Port Perry/UOIT) and limited service via community bus route (Uxbridge East Uxbridge West).
Schools
Public elementary schools
- Joseph Gould Public School
- Quaker Village Public School
- Scott Central Public School
- Uxbridge Public School
- Goodwood Public School
Separate elementary schools
- St. Joseph's Catholic School
Independent schools
- Uxbridge Montessori School
High schools
Colleges
- Durham College (North Campus Uxbridge)
