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Town Services

The Town of St. Marys offers a full range of services to its residents, businesses and visitors. Council places a high priority on building a “complete and healthy community” and as a result provides a host of active and passive recreation opportunities. From swimming to skating, tennis to t-ball, hiking trails to picnics, St. Marys offers many activities to the young and the young at heart. We take a leading role in raising our children, keep our seniors active and safeguarding our community. As a separated Town, St. Marys’ compliment of services is more complete than many municipalities in Ontario. Out team ensures that your garbage and recyclables are managed, basic services (water and waste water) are maintained and your public spaces kept clean.

Discover St. Marys

Whether your ideal getaway calls for leisure, outdoor exploration or a romantic getaway, St. Marys is your perfect destination. With four glorious seasons of activities, this wonderful little historic community continues to amaze visitors. Experience the stunning limestone architecture that has made St. Marys renowned for being the Stonetown. Enjoy a multitude of festivals and events explore our historical museum or browse one of our many unique shops for that one of a kind souvenir. Make a stop at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and explore decades of Canadian baseball pride. The selection is endless, and the choice is yours! If recreational activities are your forté, enjoy a picturesque hike along the Grand Trunk Trail or scenic Riverview Walkway. Picnic in one of our beautiful parks or take a dip in the crystal clear water of the renowned Quarry, Canada's largest outdoor swimming pool. As the sun sets in the warm summer months, gather by the Little Falls and listen to the live bagpipes, a long standing Friday evening tribute to a family folktale. Afterwards, stroll through the downtown and choose from a broad selection of restaurants offering a memorable dining experience. Happily end your day in a charming inn or cozy bed and breakfast. There are many ways to experience the rich heritage and culture of St. Marys. One visit will surely capture your thoughts and inspire your imagination.

Business in St. Marys

With a stable, educated workforce, competitive location costs and a strong telecommunications network, the Town of St. Marys is your ideal destination for business. As a prosperous and thriving community located in the heartland of South Western Ontario, we offer a wealth of competitive advantages including very low costs for land as well as the convenience of no industrial development charges. Home to approximately 7,000 residents, St. Marys services a commuter shed of more than 1.6 million people and a labour force of almost 1 million. This labour force is highly skilled and will be continually fuelled by the graduates of Ontario’s premier post-secondary education facilities located in close proximity to St. Marys (University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, Wilfred Laurier University, Fanshawe College and Conestoga College). Council, while committed to building a balanced and creative community, is also working with Town staff and the business community to aggressively seek new investment that meets the needs and growth objectives of the Town. The Town of St. Marys offers a strong and diverse economic base and is well positioned to accommodate increased levels of industrial and commercial investment all within a location that balances work with an affordable and unique lifestyle.

Town Hall

The historic Town Hall, built in 1891, is the heart of St. Marys’ municipal and administrative operations. This portion of the site offers resources related to St. Marys’ Mayor, Council and Sub Committees that help guide the Town’s operations. Information on the Clerks Office and Finance Department is also available as the lead for valuable information of municipal meeting agendas, minutes and reports, as well as, municipal Bylaws and budgets.

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Things to See and Do

Antique Shops

Antique Shops Lovers of fine antiques can browse through three shops in St. Marys, and one just a few miles outside of town in the village of Woodham. They'll find not only furniture, glass, china, pottery and prints, but knowledgeable collectors ready to answer questions and share their love of treasures from th

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum P.O. Box 1838 (140 Queen St. E.) St. Marys, ON, Canada, N4X 1C2 Tel: (519) 284-1838 Toll Free: 1-877-250-BALL Fax: (519) 284-1234 Email: baseball@baseballhalloffame.ca Website: www.baseballhalloffame.ca A visit to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in St

Farmers Market

Farmers Market Phone: Doris Bailey (519)284-2568 E-mail: Ann Slater >aslater@quadro.net As Saturday dawns during the summer and fall, a group of local business-people make their way to the Stonetown, hoping the sun rises clear and warm, or that the rain holds off until the afternoon. Many of them have been

Golf Courses

St. Marys Golf & Country Club
769 Queen Street East, St. Marys
(519) 284-3704
www.stmarysgolf.com

Science Hill Golf Club
R.R. 1 St. Marys
(519) 284-3621

River Valley Golf & Country Club
R.R. #3 St. Marys
(519) 225-2329
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com
Check out the winter tube slide!

Heritage Landmarks

The “Stonetown” is an apt moniker for St. Marys, as the town is filled with unique architecture featuring locally quarried limestone. The stone buildings reveal much about the town’s history, and in many cases, the development of the town can

Parks and Trails

There are 30 hectares of parkland, and more than 25 kilometers of trails to help you discover St. Marys The Grand Trunk TrailThis community walkway started out as part of the historic Grand Trunk Railway. In 1858, the GTR reached

Recreation

St. Marys Recreation Department You could win an autographed print of BOBBY ORR! Click here to find out more details! Bobby Orr Print Ticket Fundraiser MISSION STATEMENT The St. Marys Recreation Department strives to provide affordable quality programs to meet the needs of the co

St. Marys Library

P. O. Box 700, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B4
Phone: (519) 284-3346
Website: http://www.stmarys.library.on.ca

St. Marys Museum

St. Marys Museum Location: 177 Church St. S. P.O. Box 98 St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1A9Phone: 519-284-3556Hours of Operation:In operation year round Admission by donation Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. June 1 to August 31 Saturday and Sunday 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.Staff: Mary Smith Museum

The Quarries

A former limestone quarry that has been rehabilitated for swimming. Between 1930 and 1935, the quarry filled with water and was used as a popular swimming spot by the locals. In 1945, the town bought it and the adjoining Thames Quarry along with 50 acres of surrounding land for $2,200.