Small memorial just north of uxbridge went for choir singing but very packed space was too small for crowd of people.
I lived in the area all my life and took this attraction for granted. It is very well maintained and a must see if you are in the area. Just down the road is another attraction, the Lucy Maude Montgomery home, so doing both is very easy. Plus one of the famous 7 painters lived in the area also.
An amazing structure with a great story. Very beautiful inside and worth stopping in to see. Went to see a Friday night acoustic guitar performer and it was nice. Wooden chairs were not very comfortable, but still worth visiting. Admission was by donation.
I have lived in Uxbridge for many years but had never known the story behind the building or the marvel that was within. The marble floors and pillars are magnificent and the detail is intoxicating along with the interwoven stories of it all. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and I was mezmorized by the intricate splendor and look forward to attending a concert here.
A lovely building and very interesting. Make sure you hit it on the way up north in the Summer months.
My wife and visited the Memorial last week and were very impressed. They are open during the summer months from noon until 4pm from what I understand. I'm surprised no one seems aware that it's even there. If you're in the Uxbridge area stop and check it out. From Hwy 404, take Green Lane East for about 20 minutes, 8k past Hwy48 until you see Twinkleberry Farm Market...it's the first street past there. Drive north for about 1/2k and it's on your right.
If you visit Uxbridge, you must stop in to see the Thomas Foster Memorial, its breathtaking. The craftmenship is very unique. They hold music concerts there every friday night.
While I am somewhat partial ( I am descended from one of the pioneer families buried on this property), a visit to the Foster Memorial leaves a lingering impression. It is a piece of unique architecture for this region of Ontario and I encourage anyone travelling in the Durham/Uxbridge region to check it out. It was inspired by The Taj Mahal in India and was built by a former Mayor of Ontario. The trick is to visit Foster when it is open. Its openings arent well advertised so its hit and miss. While I havent checked lately there is probably some info posted on the web now.
Built in the 1930's in an a wonder to see. Taj Mahal in India. Wonderful architecture and the mosaic and stained glass windows are amazing. A must see just north of Uxbridge on 1A or Main Street North. Just past the road to Sandford.
We spent an interesting hour with the tour guide on Saturday and the architecture, mosaic tile, stained glass and the history of this mausoleum is well worth an hour and the small admission fee, a short drive north on main street just outside of Uxbridge.