A Fall Sunday in Uxbridge: Trails, the Farmers' Market and a Hidden Taj Mahal

Tasha sent me a selfie last Sunday afternoon. Four big smiles, a wall of gold and orange leaves behind them, and one friend pulling a face at the camera. Underneath she wrote: "Our city friends came up for the day. I think they're jealous."

Tasha and Diego bought their first detached home in Uxbridge last spring, after years in a one-bedroom condo downtown. When their friends drove up for a fall visit, Tasha texted me asking for "the perfect Uxbridge Sunday." Here's the plan I sent her, and it works just as well if you're thinking about a move up this way.

Morning: coffee, then the trails

Uxbridge calls itself the Trail Capital of Canada, and it earns the title. The Township has more than 300 kilometres of seasonally managed trails across the Oak Ridges Moraine, including sections of the Durham Regional Forest, the Oak Ridges Trail and The Great Trail (Trans Canada Trail).

For a group with mixed fitness levels, I suggested the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve (the Uxbridge South Trails) at Concession 6 and Highway 47. It's a 140-acre preserve of rolling hills, woods, streams, ponds and meadows, with more than nine kilometres of trails, art pedestals and three kid-friendly loops. In late October, the maples on those hills are the reason Tasha's selfie looks the way it does.

A quick tip: some trailheads use permit parking now, so check the Township's trail parking page before you go.

Midday: the Uxbridge Farmers' Market

On Sundays from May through October, the award-winning Uxbridge Farmers' Market sets up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of The Second Wedge Brewing Co. at 14 Victoria Street, right in historic downtown Uxbridge. Think 50-plus local farmers, bakers and makers, live music, and maple syrup to take home. It's dog-friendly too, on a leash.

The 2026 outdoor season wraps up on October 25, but the market moves indoors for its holiday markets at the Uxbridge Arena (291 Brock St. W) on November 1, 8, 15 and 22 and December 6 and 13. That's where Tasha plans to do her holiday shopping this year.

Afternoon: a little history (and a hidden treasure)

Uxbridge has some of the most surprising history in South & Central Ontario, and most of it is a short, pretty drive from downtown.

• The Thomas Foster Memorial sits on a hill about 4 km north of town at 9449 Concession 7. Built in 1936 by a former Toronto mayor and inspired by the Taj Mahal, it has a copper domed roof, bronze doors and stained glass. Outside July and August, tours are by appointment (905-640-3966), but it's worth a look from the road even on a quick drive.
• Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site at 11909 Concession Road 7 is where Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, lived from 1911 to 1926 and wrote 11 of her 22 books. Diego's friend was a lifelong Anne fan, so this stop was non-negotiable.
• The Uxbridge Historical Centre at 7239 Concession 6 has 10 heritage buildings on a five-acre site with a panoramic view over the town. Its tours and exhibitions run from May, so pencil it in for spring.

Evening: back downtown

They finished the day back on Brock Street, past the restored Uxbridge Music Hall, which hosts local theatre and concerts. Uxbridge was the second town in Canada to receive an official coat of arms in 1954, and it's still displayed on the front of the Music Hall.

And when winter comes? Tasha already has her skates ready for public outdoor skating on Elgin Pond.

Why families are choosing Uxbridge

Uxbridge sits in a valley on the northern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, about 64 km northeast of Toronto. It offers small-town living with real room to breathe, while staying within reach of York Region and the GTA. For Tasha and Diego, it meant a backyard, a walkable main street, and trails five minutes from their front door.

At The Jennifer Jones Team, we help buyers and sellers across South & Central Ontario, from Uxbridge, Stouffville and Newmarket to Georgina, Bradford, Barrie and beyond.

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Enjoy the colours while they last!

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