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Government of Canada supports Uxbridge BIA through the Tourism Relief Fund

The Township of Uxbridge BIA received a non-repayable contribution of $100,000 from Central Counties Tourism to boost economic viability of the downtown by provide a welcoming experience for visitors. This is part of the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Central Counties Tourism received $8.65 million from FedDev Ontario to help local tourism organizations and businesses safely welcome back visitors,...

Ontario Celebrates Small Business Week

Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week, October 17 to 21, 2022:

“Ontario’s small businesses are the backbone of communities across the province. From family-owned corner stores to brand new start-ups, everyone knows a small business that has made a difference in their community. This Small Business Week, we celebrate the over 400,000 small businesses in Ontario and their more than two million hard-working...

Driving Economic Development to BIA Merchants Through the Après Trail App Pilot

With over 300km of trails, Uxbridge is designated the Trail Capital of Canada. The trail system within the Township of Uxbridge sees over 100,000 visitors annually and this number is predicted to grow. The Trail Sustainability Project was created to fund enhanced services and amenities such as garbage collection, trail and parking maintenance and washrooms, all of which come with an increase in trail traffic. The project has introduced a pay-to-park system via the Paiy app at trail head locations...

Join us for the 2022 Uxbridge BIA Annual General Meeting

Chat with the BIA Board of Management, mingle with your fellow business owners, and enjoy nibbles and refreshments from local vendors!

This year's HYBRID event will allow business members to join the presentation virtually or in-person. Exhibitors will be on-hand from several local stakeholders to inform you of services currently available to businesses.

Join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Doors open at 6:30p.m. with presentations beginning promptly at 7:00p.m., with a reception to follow.

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Town Trolley Sundays

Shoppers and visitors have a new way to travel between downtown Uxbridge and the Farmer’s Market on Sundays.  The Town Trolley will be hosting free rides to the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market (85 Herrema Blvd.), Uxbridge Historical Centre (7239 Conc. 6) and Elgin Park (180 Main St. S.).

Continuous departures will take place from the rear parking lot at 23 Brock St. W. (near the Brock St. Parkette) from 9:30am-1:00pm. Signage will be placed indicating the location of the pick-up sites downtown.

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