The above photo was taken from the commercial
In the 1980s Chevrolet filmed a commercial to promote the 1987 Chevy Nova. The commercial had the car being lowered by a hot air balloon and delivered to the driveway of an excited couple. They picked a site in Uxbridge that was perfect. The first phase of theTesta Heights subdivision was complete and the cul-de-sac at the end of Ewen Drive would make the perfect spot to land the balloon as there were no trees yet on the properties to interfere. The car was basically a shell so it would be light enough for the balloon to carry it. To make sure the car landed right in the middle of the driveway they filmed in reverse. They filmed the balloon lifting the car in the air and over the houses. When the commercial was put together the film was rolled backwards making it appear that the balloon drifted in and landed the car perfectly in the driveway.
After the balloon had lifted the car up and out of sight it drifted away until it finally came down on the fourth green of the golf course.
You can view the commercial on YouTube here https://youtu.be/0JdIGdf-8P8
Here is an article from CBC on the shooting of the commercial (Chevy Nova, not a Cavalier)
The following photos were taken from the commercial
Below is an image of the French language printed add.
The above photo shows the Uxbridge Trans Canada Trail Pavilion located in Centennial Park. The Pavilion lists the individuals that played a crucial role in creating The Great Trail of Canada. The Trail now stretches over 27,000 kilometres, connecting the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans.
Centennial Park is located in downtown Uxbridge behind the township office and the stores on Brock Street. The Great Canadian Trail and the Uxbridge Historic Trail pass through the pavilion located in the park. In the 1800’s this area looked very different. Back then the area was covered by Wheler’s Pond (seen below)
The following photos courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days and Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
This photo is believed to be take from the Anglican Church bell tower in the late 1800s and shows Wheler’s Pond and downtown. Of note in the photo, you can see the home of Joseph Gould on Main Street in the lower right. This stately residence was torn down in 1961-62 to provide a playground for the newly constructed St. Josephs Catholic School (now the site of the Uxbridge Township Office). Read more about the Uxbridge Township Office/St. Joseph Catholic School
In the middle of the photo near the top you can see the Trinity United Church, which was torn down in 2022 after it was hit by a tornado earlier that year. On the left side of the photo you can see the Bell Tower located behind the Library.
This aerial view taken in the early 1900s shows the pond viewed over the corner of Toronto Street and Brock Street. This photo also shows a number of historical buildings, some of which are long gone. In the middle of the photo you can see the The Joseph Gould Institute (Uxbridge Public Library) and the Bell Tower. To the right of the Library site is the Mansion House Hotel (torn down in 1963) with the stables behind it. Beside the Library you see the Jones Hardware building (taken down in the late 1940s) and across the street is the Market Hall (torn down in 1955).
Looking across Wheler’s Pond South East behind the Library.
This rare photo shows the bell tower from behind from the bridge at the north end of Whelers Pond.
Behind the bell tower you can see the stables at the Mansion House Hotel.
Courtesy of Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
The above photo shows Wheler’s Pond looking to the south west. Up on the hill you can see the home of Joseph Gould and the Anglican Church on Main Street. The photo below shows the area today taken from a similar vantage point. The Medical Centre on Toronto Street now hides the view.
In the late 1940s the pond was no longer needed for water power, and was reverted to being a creek. The pond bottom for many years became the town’s dump. As a Centennial project in 1967, the former pond site and dump became Centennial Park.
The photo below shows the dump in 1957.
The area today is now made up of Centennial Park and a Municipal Parking Lot.
Photos courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days and Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
Source: Uxbridge The Good Old Days and Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten and http://www.DiscoverUxbridge.ca
Here is the Kawartha Lakes Housing September 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board included.
This housing report for Kawartha Lakes includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Kawartha Lakes.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
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From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – September 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Brock Housing September 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Brock includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Brock.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Scugog and the Kawartha Lakes.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – September 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report September 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
The Township of Brock’s real estate market in 2023 has shown its distinctive character with a variety of ups and downs. Monthly sales prices have experienced fluctuations, notably increasing during the spring and summer months before decreasing to $767,125 in September, up from $578,667 in January. Active listings have been on a steady ascent, growing from 36 in January to 59 in September, indicating a consistent availability of properties. The days on the market have followed a pattern of fluctuation since January, reflecting the diverse range of property types throughout the township. Starting at 42 days in January, the average time has now reduced to 27 days in September, suggesting an active market. With 20 sales reported in September, the number of sales has held steady month to month, steadily increasing from a low of 6 sales in January. The Township of Brock has been in a balanced market since a brief shift to a seller’s market in March, presenting opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Scugog Housing September 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Scugog includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Scugog.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Brock and the Kawartha Lakes
TRREB Housing Market Charts September 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report Septmeber 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
The real estate market in the Township of Scugog has shown resilience and balance throughout 2023. Monthly sales prices have experienced fluctuations, with a notable increase in April and May, reaching just over a million dollars, followed by a slight drop in June and a subsequent rise to $1,140,500 in September from $946,667 in January. Active listings have steadily increased, expanding from 36 in January to 66 in September, offering a broader range of choices for potential buyers. Days on the market, which were at 38 in January, increased to 56 in March and gradually declined over the summer. While they experienced a slight increase in August and September, they now stand at 34 days, showcasing the ebb and flow of the market. There were 9 sales in January, and the number of sales increased from January to the peak in May, although it has declined since then to 21 in September. This trend signifies a balanced market, as while the number of sales has dropped, there hasn’t been a dramatic decrease in sales prices. Scugog remains an attractive market for those looking to buy or sell property.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Uxbridge Housing September 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Uxbridge includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Uxbridge.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Scugog, Brock and the Kawartha Lakes.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – September 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report September 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
The real estate market in the Township of Uxbridge has displayed a resilient and balanced performance throughout 2023. Monthly sales prices have experienced minor fluctuations with no significant increases or decreases, ultimately reaching $1,324,645 in September, up from $1,132,693 in January. Meanwhile, active listings have steadily increased, providing a growing inventory for prospective buyers, climbing from 32 in January to 69 in September. Days on the market have improved significantly, dropping from a high of 39 days in January to just 22 days in September. While January saw 14 sales, the number of sales increased from January, reaching its peak in June before declining to 19 in September. This suggests a balanced market where demand and supply are in harmony. Despite the drop in the number of sales, we haven’t observed a dramatic decrease in sales prices, making it a favourable market for buyers and sellers alike in Uxbridge.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Region of Durham Housing September 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Durham Region includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Region of Durham.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Uxbridge, Scugog, Brock and the Kawartha Lakes.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – September 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report September 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
The real estate market in Durham Region has seen some interesting trends in 2023. Since the start of the year, the average sale price has exhibited modest growth, rising from $886,849 in January to $907,359 in September, with a small bump in the spring. Active listings have steadily increased since January, providing a wider range of choices for prospective buyers. Days on the market saw a typical dip in the spring, as is customary, and have gradually increased to an average of 25 days, indicating a healthy market balance. In January, there were 395 sales, and this number steadily climbed to a peak in May before tapering off to 653 sales in September. Despite the drop in the number of sales, the market remains balanced, and the good news is that we have not witnessed a significant decline in sales prices. This stability suggests a resilient market in Durham Region. If you’re considering buying or selling a property, now is still a favourable time to make your move.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
In 1884 the bell tower was constructed as a Firehall and alarm bell. The bell for the tower (seen below) was made in New York and installed in the tower in 1887. The Joseph Goulds Mechanics Institute (Uxbridge Public Library) constructed in 1887 was to house the new bell in the clock tower, however when it was delivered it was feared to be too heavy and thought when rung would reduce the Institute to a pile of rubble. The bell was then installed in the recently built bell tower and was connected by cables to the library bell tower to chime out the hours for the town to hear.
The above photo is a post card from 1937 – Courtesy of Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
The bell tower had double duty. It ran in the hours of the day and was also the alarm incase of fire. There was a small door door at the base of the tower that someone could open and ring the bell. The bell tower was sold to Miles Houck after serving the residents of Uxbridge for more than 65 years. Mr. Houck who ran a garage south of the tower offered the tower for sale if anyone would remove it and restore it. Since no one was interested on purchasing the tower in October 1954 it was demolished. The bell after being stored for a number of years was placed on display in front of the old firehall on Bascom Street and is now on display in the tower at the new firehall on Brock Street. (see below).
The above photo shows the Bell Tower located behind the Joseph Goulds Mechanic Institute in the late 1800s.
A post card from 1910 courtesy of www.scugogheritage.com
A post card from 1937 courtesy of www.scugogheritage.com
A rare photo above shows the bell tower from behind from the bridge at the north end of Whelers Pond.
Behind the bell tower you can see the stables at the Mansion House Hotel.
Courtesy of Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
Pictured above is the bell after is was removed from the Bell Tower.
Courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten
Here we see the bell being installed on the roof of the Firehall on Brock St.
Courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten
The above photo shows where the bell was displayed at the old Firehall on Bascom St.
The above photo shows where the bell is proudly displayed currently at the new Firehall on Brock St.
Learn more about Uxbridge’s history by visiting our blog page UXBRIDGE HISTORY
Or visit the Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum and Archives)
Photos Courtesy of
Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum and Archives)
Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten
Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
You can see the Kiln, which is still standing today, to the left of the mill in the above photo. Photo from: Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten.
The Isaac J. Gould Oatmeal Kiln was used to power the Oatmeal Mill that was built by Isaac J. Gould on the north shore of Elgin Pond (then known as Park Pond). You can see the Kiln, which is still standing today, to the left of the mill in the above photo. The mill was built in 1887 on the former site or Joseph Gould’s woollen and saw mill which was destroyed by fire 1886. The mill was briefly operated as a woollen and saw mill before it was converted to grind oats. In the mid 1950s the mill was condemned and collapsed in 1957.
The following two photos show the Kiln as it appears today. It has been converted to a home.
The Oatmeal Kiln December 2021
The Oatmeal Kiln December 2021
The Oatmeal Mill and Kiln on the north side of Elgin Pond (Park Pond). Photo from: Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten.
The Oatmeal Mill and Kiln seen from Bascom Street – Photo courtesy of Gary Ledrew.
The Oatmeal Mill and Kiln seen from Elgin Pond – Photo courtesy and coloured by Gary Ledrew.
Learn more about the Oatmeal Mill, the Kiln and Elgin Pond in our Uxbridge History Blog.
Photo Credits:
Uxbridge The First 100 Years by: J. Peter Hvidsten
Gary Ledrew
70 Main Street – Circa 1872
The photo above taken circa 1900 shows the front porch and dormer before they were both enlarged. Photo Courtesy of Uxbridge – Scugog Historic Homes and Heritage Buildings By: Paul Arculus J. Peter Hvidsten
According to the Uxbridge Heritage Register, the Bascom – Williams House built circa 1872 was a small square frame house that was later bricked but has since undergone a number of changes. The property was originally owned by Dr. Joseph Bascom. Dr. Bascom owned all the land on the west side of Main St between Brock St and Mill St before he divided it up into lots during the 1850’s. Ownership was transferred to his daughter Mary in 1872 and it is believed the house was built not long after that. Mary married Alonzo D. Williams who was the first clerk for the Village of Uxbridge and held that position for 27 years before his death in 1899. Alonzo Williams was the grandson of Elias Williams, who in 1831 became the first white settler in what is now Port Perry.
The above photo was taken in 2021. Here you can see the enlarged dormer and front porch.
Source: The Uxbridge Heritage Register
Circa 1900 Photo courtesy of Uxbridge-Scugog Historic Homes and Heritage Buildings by: Paul Arculus and J. Peter Hvidsten
Visit our Uxbridge Historic Homes blog to learn about other historic homes in Uxbridge.
Here is the Kawartha Lakes Housing August 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board included.
This housing report for Kawartha Lakes includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Kawartha Lakes.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – August 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Uxbridge Housing August 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Uxbridge includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Uxbridge.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Scugog, Brock and the Kawartha Lakes.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – August 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report August 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Scugog Housing August 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Scugog includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Scugog.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Brock and the Kawartha Lakes
TRREB Housing Market Charts August 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report August 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
Here is the Township of Brock Housing August 2023 report (all housing types), with reports from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Durham Association of REALTORS® included.
This housing report for Township of Brock includes the number of new listings, average list price, number of properties sold, average selling price, average days on market and average asking price to selling price ratio for all property types within the Township of Brock.
Scroll to the bottom for links to take you to the housing market reports for Durham, Uxbridge, Scugog and the Kawartha Lakes.
From Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Market Stats At A Glance – August 2023
Read the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Market Watch Report
Durham REALTORS® Report August 2023 Housing Statistics
Read the Durham Association of REALTORS® FULL Real Estate Report
*Some values may vary slightly based on the exact date and time the reports were generated.
*Information is believed to be accurate at time of posting but is not guaranteed to be correct
Not intended as a solicitation if your property is already listed by another broker. Affiliated real estate agents are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2021 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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