Uxbridge, Township municipality in Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Description
Uxbridge is a township municipality in the Durham Regional Municipality, spanning 420 square kilometers across south-central Ontario with residential areas and commercial zones. The municipality combines rural and urban spaces with various facilities serving residents and visitors.
History
The township was established in 1850 as part of York County and transferred to Ontario County in 1852. These early administrative shifts shaped how the area was governed and developed over the following decades.
Culture
The Friends Meeting House, built in 1820, remains a focal point of local identity and reflects the Quaker roots that shaped early community life here.
Practical
The municipal office operates from 51 Toronto Street South and provides administrative services and community information. Visitors can find helpful resources and local guidance at this main civic location.
Did you know?
The area earned recognition as Trail Capital of Canada, with over 200 kilometers of walking and cycling paths throughout the region. This extensive network supports outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts year-round.
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Leaskdale Manse
9.9 km
York–Durham Heritage Railway
990 m
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
9.7 kmRatcliff Site, Wendat Ancestral Village
18 km
Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park
18.5 kmUxbridge Forest Kames
12.6 kmSt. John's Church, West Brock Cemetery
14.7 km
Lemonville Church
20 kmPeers Udora Mill Complex
16.5 kmChurchill Baptist Church
13.7 kmFifth Line Church
1.4 kmGregg Cemetery
5.2 kmStouffville Memorial Christian Church
18 kmUxbridge Music Hall
1.4 kmBlue Mountain
5.8 kmSunderland Town Hall
17.1 kmWesleyan Methodist Pioneer Cemetery
14 km
Durham Regional Forest
8.8 kmFormer Commercial Hotel Building
1.2 km
Thomas Foster Memorial
4.6 kmSiloam Community Centre
9.4 km
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
1.2 kmUxbridge/Scott Historical Centre Museum
1.5 kmUxbridge Municipal Hall (Goodwood Hall)
10.6 kmIsaac J. Gould Oatmeal Kiln Property
1.7 kmDr. Mellow House
1.4 kmUxbridge Library
1.3 km
Altona Mennonite Church and Cemetery
16.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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