Press Releases

Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park Welcomes First Visitors on Opening Day

Over 500 visitors stopped by Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park on opening day to explore existing trails on the property. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ontario Parks staff and community members were on hand on July 1st to welcome guests and answer questions about the property.

Ontario Parks has marked three self-guided trails with trail markers to help visitors navigate the pathways. Limited parking is available on site. Other amenities and offerings are limited at this...

Community Supports First Uxbridge Mini-Forest Project

On Saturday July 6th, 85 dedicated volunteers gathered at the Fields of Uxbridge to lend their time and efforts to the Uxbridge Mini-Forest project.

The first phase of the Mini-Forest project was to prepare the site and soil for future planting. Volunteers put down 2800 sq. ft. of wet cardboard before layering 25 yards of compost on top. Then 20 yards of wood chip mulch was added. This preparation enhances and amends the soil, preparing it for the 600 native trees and shrubs which will soon be...

Ontarians Warned About Product Recall Due to Listeria Contamination

Summer Social coming to Downtown Uxbridge

Free Family fun featuring A Nod to Maud

2024 is the 150th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth and Downtown Uxbridge is celebrating with a free Summer Social event. Visit historical Downtown Uxbridge on July 21 between 11am-2pm and join the celebrations. The theme for the Year of Maud is Hats, Cats & Flowers. In a nod to Lucy Maud’s love of hats, guests are invited to wear their best hats or bonnets for the event or make their own period-style hats during the event.

Special guests Anne of...

Provide Your Input on Future Operations of the new Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park

Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park is a 532-hectare operating, recreational class park, located in the Township of Uxbridge. There are limited numbers of parking spots and several short trails to use at this time. If you’re thinking of visiting the park, read this blog so you know what to expect.

Currently there are limited amenities and operations at the park while Ontario Parks staff work to develop a park management plan. The final approved management plan will guide protection, land uses and...