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2024 Calendar of Events
The Leaskdale Manse is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only. The Historic Leaskdale Church, home to our luncheon teas and Gift Shop, is now wheelchair accessible on both floors thanks to the installation of our new elevator in the Summer of 2018.
The Leaskdale Manse NHS has an exciting new year!
Tours of the site will be available as of May 1, 2024
Events Venue: The Historic Leaskdale Church
For Any Inquiries, Please Contact Melanie At
705-228-8155
2024 is officially proclaimed, The Year of Lucy Maud Montgomery 150!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAUD!
Introducing, A Nod to Maud & Our 2024 Events!
May 29 * FEATURED – Carley Fortune with Mary Berg
May 30 * EVENT LAUNCH – Maud of Leaskdale!
June 2 * Maya Bannerman, This is Anne-Older and Wiser
June 15 * Gardens of Uxbridge Garden Tour
July 21 * Downtown Summer Social
August 15 * A Nod to Maud Dinner Theatre
Wednesday, May 29 – 7 pm
Carley Fortune, Uxbridge Music Hall
New York Times #1 and Globe and Mail #1 bestselling author of Meet Me at the Lake and Every Summer After, Carley Fortune has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Her latest novel, This Summer Will Be Different, is a glorious and tantalizing new escape.
Carley will be interviewed by bubbly TV host and fan-favourite, Mary Berg. Mary is a Canadian television host, author, and cook, who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of MasterChef Canada. Your $60 + tax ticket includes an onstage interview, coffee and sweets baked from the recipes in Mary Berg’s new cookbook, a signed copy of This Summer Will Be Different, and all fees including the Music Hall Improvement Fund. Carley’s book is set in PEI and pays homage to Anne and Maud. This event kicks off the Uxbridge celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of local and national icon, Lucy Maud Montgomery. To purchase tickets online, please CLICK HERE
Thursday, May 30 – 7 pm
Our Inspiration, Maud of Leaskdale
Experience the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery during her first 15 years in Ontario (1911-1926), when she became a devoted mother, a world-famous author, and the loyal wife of a Presbyterian Minister. It was a time of simple joys and heart-rending tragedy, brought to life through Montgomery’s own powerful words. Compiled and directed by Conrad Boyce. Jennifer Carroll is Maud. Tickets are only $25.00. To purchase tickets online, please CLICK HERE
Sunday, June 2 – 2 pm
Maja Bannerman – Anne Older and Wiser
Created, compiled and performed by Maja Bannerman. Music by Rusty McCarthy
“What is it to look back on a life?” Anne Shirley Blythe, now in her 60’s delves into her journals and letters to reminisce and reflect on her past – the very difficult moments and those of great joy.
All tickets are $25.00 (general admission) and include all taxes and ticket fees. Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.
Saturday, June 15 – 10 am – 5 pm
Gardens of Uxbridge
Join us for a day trip to the Uxbridge Countryside and enjoy a garden experience. Discover the many benefits of gardening and get some ideas for your own gardens by visiting the beautiful private gardens on the Gardens of Uxbridge self-guided garden tour.
Ticket sales start on April 22, 2024.
The Gardens of Uxbridge relies on the kindness and generous support of our sponsors and volunteers to organize and fund our annual garden tour. All proceeds from the garden tour go to The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario (LMMSO) If you are interested in volunteering or being a sponsor please email [email protected].
Monday, July 1 – Canada Day – Stay tuned!
Sunday, July 21 – Downtown Summer Social
Activities for all ages, connecting and partnering with the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market and BIA all along Brock St. to the Mini Mall at Keith’s Flowers. Centrally located at the Coffee Time area (future Town Square).
*MORE EVENTS TO COME – THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
☕️Our Summer Luncheon Teas
are a fundraising success, and
book quickly for that reason!
☕️A five-course luncheon tea with
home-baked treasures and
choice entertainment…
ALL this, for only $30.00
~1 pm to 3 pm~
☕️Please call 905-862-0808 to
reserve your seating.
July 17 – Musical Nostalgia with Art Lajambe
Back by popular demand! Art is an award -winning singer/musician who specializes in “golden oldies” and also more recent tunes. He is very entertaining and welcomes you to sing a long and takes requests from the audience.
July 24 – LMM150 Concert & Costume Tea with Rosalee Peppard
At Home with Lucy Maud Montgomery, presented by Rosalee Peppard Lockyer, an award-winning Canadian women’s musical oral historian who creates “song portraits” and poems of national heroines. Come and experience the life of Maud in this most unique way! Wear a hat and dress up to engage with Rosalie as she celebrates Maud 150!
July 31 – Handiwork Expertise Revisited with Sheron Albert
Multi-talented in many handicrafts such as crewel embroidery work, crochet, knitting and cross stitching, Sheron is adding EPP English Paper Piecing to her repertoire. There will be a “Nod to Maud” with mention of some of the work that Montgomery was proficient in.
August 7 – Musical Nostalgia, with Art Lajambe
Musician/singer of golden oldies *see above. All welcome to participate and sing along!
August 14 – Maud of Leaskdale, a condensed luncheon version
Experience the life of Lucy Maud Montgomery through the dynamic performance of actress Jennifer Carroll. This acclaimed one-woman show is the signature event of the LMMSO.
August 21 – Japanese Tea Ceremony with Momo Yoshida
A tribute to the many Japanese fans of LM Montgomery with a history and demonstration of a Japanese Tea Ceremony.
August 15 – Back by Popular Demand!
A Nod to Maud Dinner Theatre
Featuring a menu chosen from Maud’s time.
Tickets $60.00
LMM 150 – A Nod to Maud Partnership Events
August 24 & 25 – AutoFest
September 6,7,8 – Uxbridge Fall Fair
Mid-October/November – The Book Drunkard Festival
November 16 – Santa Claus Parade
November 30 – “Maud’s Birthday Party” (Leaskdale)
December 6, 7 & 8* – Uxbridge Holiday Trail
*Sunday, December 8 is A Nod to Maud Day with a skating party at the Uxbridge Arena and cupcakes for all (Finale for A Nod to Maud)
The LMMSO is thrilled to be partnering with:
Uxbridge BIA
Uxbridge Historical Center
Thomas Foster Memorial
Leaskdale Loop
Uxbridge Horticultural Society
Blue Heron Books
L. M. Montgomery’s Life in Leaskdale
Take a journey back in time to The Leaskdale Manse and Historic Leaskdale Church. Discover, nestled in our scenic garden, the only full-size bronze statue of Canada’s beloved author. Gain insight into Maud’s life with an historic video before walking in her footsteps on a guided tour through the church where her husband preached and the lovingly restored manse where she lived and wrote.After a photo-op in the garden beside the statue, enjoy tea and scones in our interpretive centre before perusing the gift shop for a book or two.
TEA & TOURS (May thru September)*
Tour only: $10.00 per Adult, Children under 12 free
Tea, Scone & Tour: $15.00 per person
Light Lunch & Tour: $20.00 per person (Groups over 10)
ALL TOURS WITH LUNCH MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
CONTACT US if you would like to book a visit or have any questions regarding tours or special events at our site!
Bus Tours and Group Tours are always welcome – please call and book in advance at 905-862-0808
*OFF-SEASON TOURS are available by appointment only*
*Off-season Tours & Bookings, please call:
Melanie Whitfield 705-228-8155
Tess Dempster 905-852-6515
Directions to the site:
From Highway 404: East on Bloomington Rd. to Uxbridge. North on Main St. to Leaskdale (follow the in-town signs)
From Highway 401: North on Highway 23 (Lakeridge Rd.) to Durham Rd. 13 (Leaskdale Rd.) West to Leaskdale
