Meet the Towns: Spotlight on Uxbridge

Meet the Towns: Spotlight on Uxbridge

When people think about moving north of the city, Uxbridge isn’t always the first place that comes to mind. But for us, it’s always been home — and once you’ve been here, it’s easy to see why locals love it.

Known as the Trail Capital of Canada, Uxbridge offers a lifestyle that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s peaceful, outdoorsy, and full of community pride. And even though it’s only about a 45-minute drive from Toronto, it feels like a completely different world in the best possible way.

Where Community and Nature Come Together

Uxbridge sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, surrounded by more than 220 kilometres of trails that wind through forests, fields, and conservation lands. The town’s connection to nature isn’t just something you visit — it’s something you live every day.

The Uxbridge Countryside Preserve and Elgin Park are local favourites, and they’re the kinds of places that make you appreciate what life here offers. You’ll find people stopping for coffee on Brock Street before heading out for a hike, families biking the trails on weekends, and a real sense that everyone slows down a little here.

It’s the kind of community where nature and everyday life blend naturally — and that’s something we’ve always loved.

Rooted in the NorthSide

For us, Uxbridge isn’t just another town we work in. It’s where we grew up.

We spent our childhood here playing hockey, golf, soccer, and baseball across the same fields and arenas that families still enjoy today. Those early experiences shaped not just how we see Uxbridge, but how we see community as a whole.

That personal connection is a big part of why we built NorthSide GTA — to help others discover towns like Uxbridge that still have that true sense of belonging and local pride.

Why Buyers Love It

Uxbridge attracts buyers who want space, character, and balance. You’ll find century homes downtown, newer family houses in welcoming subdivisions, and country properties with room to breathe.

It’s also a town that values the arts, culture, and small business. The Uxbridge Music Hall, Blue Heron Books, and The Second Wedge Brewing Co. are just a few local staples that make this place so vibrant.

And for commuters, access to Highway 407 and Old Elm GO Station means getting around the GTA is easier than you’d expect.

The Bottom Line

For us, Uxbridge represents everything we love about life on the NorthSide — community, connection, and a lifestyle that feels balanced and grounded.

If you’re curious about what living here could look like, or want to explore homes in Uxbridge, visit our community page at https://northsidegta.ca/communities/uxbridge