100 years of recreation in Vaughan
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Uplands Golf and Ski Club marked its centennial
anniversary in the city
This year marks the 100th anniversary
of Uplands Golf and Ski Club – a long
history of providing year-round recreational opportunities for residents of
Vaughan and surrounding municipalities to enjoy. Today, the City of Vaughan and
GolfNorth came together to mark the occasion and celebrate this legacy.
The community was
invited to join Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council, GolfNorth and
other guests for refreshments and to take in a display of artifacts at the
Clubhouse that reflect this history.
Featuring the first
fairway irrigation system in Canada, Uplands Golf and Ski Club opened in the
summer of 1922 and was designed by Stanley Thompson. The ski hill has five
runs, two learning areas, a beginner and an intermediate terrain park, as well
as a chair lift, and offers equipment rentals and a licensed snack bar. The
property also offers a toboggan hill, footpaths and hiking trails. To learn
more about what they offer, visit golfnorth.ca/uplands/
In partnership with
Uplands Golf and Ski Club, the City runs a golf summer camp for children aged
seven- to 12-years-old there in July and August. Details are available at vaughan.ca/camps.
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“Today, I was pleased to join GolfNorth and members of our community
to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Uplands Golf and Ski Club. This
remarkable milestone demonstrates our long-standing commitment to promoting
active and safe communities in Vaughan. The health and well-being of Vaughan
residents are at the heart of our ongoing city-building efforts. As one of
Canada’s fastest-growing municipalities, we are dedicated to championing a
healthier and greener environment that will elevate the exceptional quality of
life and standard of living for all citizens and visitors. In Vaughan,
residents can rely on high-quality parks and recreation services to help keep
them engaged and healthy, and Uplands Golf and Ski Club has delivered on our mission
for more than a century. I invite all citizens to explore this one-of-a-kind
facility and celebrate its incredible legacy in Vaughan.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
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FACTS
- Purchased by the City in 1988, the club reflects the City’s commitment to Active, Safe and Diverse Communities, a priority in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
- Uplands Golf and Ski Club is located at 46 Uplands Ave.
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