Uxbridge

The Township of Uxbridge is located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Metropolitan Toronto. While it is the largest township in Durham in terms of geographical area, it is the smallest in terms of population, with less than 20,000 people living there. The Town of Uxbridge, situated on the northern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, is central to the region and has a population of 5,000. The first settlers in the area in 1806 were Quakers and in 1820 they built The Uxbridge Friends Meeting House, which still stands today.

The Uxbridge Fall Fair takes place each September in Elgin Park, which is situated alongside of Elgin Pond. It was here that Sir John A. MacDonald held the first of his huge picnics when seeking re-election. Uxbridge Public Library was erected in 1887 from funds provided by entrepreneur, politician, and businessman, Joseph Gould. Its centennial in 1987 was celebrated with the opening of a large addition. The Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre, built in 1978, with a second ice pad added in 1997, is always a hive of activity, and Uxpool provides a host of events for swimmers.

Uxbridge has a proud heritage and this area is happy to show it off during their annual "Steam Threshing Days" at the end of August. This takes place at the local Uxbridge-Scott Museum. Dorothy Brown's Country Heritage Museum is also a popular place for visitors. The Thomas Foster Memorial Temple, erected in 1935 to 1936 by the former mayor of Toronto, is situated a short distance north of town, as is the former home of L.M. Montgomery, the author of Anne of Green Gables. She lived in the area from 1911 to 1926 and wrote half of her books there.

The surrounding township contains the hamlets of Zephyr, Sandford, Udora, Leaskdale, Sandy Hook, Siloam, Goodwood, Coppins Corners, Glen Major, Glasgow, and Altona.

The Township of Brock is located on the east shore of Lake Simcoe approximately one hour northeast of Toronto. The municipality was created by a proclamation from the Regional Municipality of Durham in 1973 and consists of the former Townships of Brock and Thorah, the Village of Beaverton, the Village of Cannington, and the dissolution of the Police Village of Sunderland. The municipality has three distinct urban areas, numerous hamlets, and beautiful countryside. The Township's location on Lake Simcoe and the Trent-Severn Waterway make it a popular destination for tourists?both summer and winter.

The municipality was named for General Sir Isaac Brock, a young soldier who was shot by the Americans as he led his soldiers into battle attempting to prevent the Americans from establishing a landing at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812. The area is most known for its exceptional countryside, dotted with sparkling lakes and dense forests. It's home to wonderful cottaging, camping, boating, fishing, skiing, canoeing, and hiking, and is one of the prettiest areas of Ontario.

About Uxbridge/Brock

Population Township of Uxbridge 17,350; Township of Brock 5,500

Location Uxbridge is 40 kilometres northeast of Toronto; the Township of Brock is on the east shore of Lake Simcoe, 60 kilometres northeast of Toronto

Highways 11, 47, 8, and 1

Airport Regional Airport

Transportation GO Bus service available in Uxbridge

Education The Durham District School Board operates 3 elementary and 1 secondary schools; the Durham Catholic District School Board operates 1 elementary school; Post Secondary schools include The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College with easy access to academic institutions in Toronto.

Emergency Services Brock has three fire halls; Uxbridge has one fire hall and four police stations

Tourist/Cultural and Recreation Facilities Uxbridge offers Uxbridge Arena, Swimming Pool, and Squash Courts; six community centres; a variety of outdoor recreation areas; parks; museums, including The Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum (author of Anne of Green Gables); and much more. Brock operates threearenas and community centres; Beaverton Farmer's Market; numerous societies including agricultural, horticultural, and historical; numerous parks, fairgrounds, community halls, and libraries