Elgin Park - Uxbridge - A Stay-cation Destination

Elgin Park - Uxbridge - A Stay-cation Destination

Uxbridge is blessed with many natural areas that have been preserved and enhanced for public use with trails and facilities. One such area is the 140 acre Countryside Preserve that sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, another is Elgin Park.

Elgin Park is home to Numerous events starting early in the season with The Huck Finn Fishing Dayfor kids at Elgin Pond. Elgin park is also home to the Highlands Of Durham Games, RibFest,The Uxbridge Fair, and numerous other events including the upcoming ART in The Park. Hardly a weekend goes by that Elgin park is not home for one event or another throughout the Summer months.

Art In The Park returns to Elgin Park Aug. 15^th & 16^th, 2009

If you are looking for a pleasant way to spend an idyllic summer afternoon, a trip to Elgin Parkin Uxbridge just might fit the bill. Wander about under the canopy of trees as you enjoy the shaded display of a wide range of professional and non professional artists who live and create their works in Uxbridge. In addition many Artist from across Ontario will also be present at Art In The Park.

As a Juried Show the artists and artisans must submit photos or slides of each media they intend to exhibit and sell in order to qualify as an exhibitor. The selection committee or judges will then determine who will be able to present their works in the park based on these submissions.

As you stroll through the park, watch some of the artist at work, talk to the artists or sit and watch the children in the play/art area.

Art In The Park has been an annual event here in Uxbridge since 1995

Elgin Park is located in the south central part of Uxbridge in Durham Region which is about 45 min. north and east of Toronto and can be reached easily from the 401 or 404.

There is plenty of free parking and admission is free but donations are welcome. For additional information contact Bob Armitage (905) 852-4648 E-Mail: lions@uxbridge.com