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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.

Town of St Marys > Town Services > Building and Zoning Department

Building Department

Municipal Operations Centre
408 James Street South
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6

Our Building/Zoning Department is happy to help you with your building needs including issuing of building permits, providing inspections for renovations and new construction; accepting and reviewing zoning applications and so on.
To book inspections please contact Cheryl Forman , 519-284-2340 ext. 350

To speak to one of our staff you may contact the following: