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St. Marys Museum to be closed starting March 27 for renovations

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 09:43 AM

The St. Marys Museum is getting a makeover. The exhibit spaces will be closed to the public as of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to accommodate minor renovations. Work is expected to be completed, and the exhibit spaces reopened on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Staff will remain on-site during the closure to accommodate research appointments in the archives and answer telephone inquiries during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Researchers can pre-book an appointment by contacting...


Library hosting Service Canada outreach events

Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 09:18 AM

Pop-ups planned for March 22, July 26, and October 25, 2024

On March 22, July 26 and October 25, 2024, Service Canada will be setting up shop in the St. Marys Public Library. The federal agency is running pop-up events at the library to help connect residents with services that are not typically available in town.

Each event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the library (15 Church St. N). An agent will be available to help residents apply for passports and Social Insurance Numbers; EI...

St. Marys expands its electric vehicle infrastructure

Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 01:06 PM

Three new chargers installed as part of County-wide initiative

The Town of St. Marys is expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Last month, three Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations were installed in municipal parking lots - two at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, and one in the Jones St. lot. Each station features two ports, bringing the town’s total to 8 ports over three locations, with one post already installed at the train station.

The new charging stations were added as part of...

Save the date for the 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival

Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 01:02 PM

Talented artists combine with beautiful landscape for an unforgettable July weekend

St. Marys’ favourite summer festival returns on July 12, 13 and 14, 2024.

This year’s Stonetown Heritage Festival will include street performers, food trucks, heritage tours and children’s activities. The town’s vibrant arts scene will be on full display, as local musicians, actors, writers, craftspeople showcase their talents.

“St. Marys has an incredible arts community, scenic natural surroundings and charming...


Museum’s popular Seminar Series resumes on March 21

Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 09:10 AM

The popular St. Marys Museum Seminar Series resumes its eleventh season this spring with a variety of engaging presentations.

On Thursday, March 21, the Museum will hold a seminar on the history of food preparation and preservation. Janis Fread and Diane O’Shea will explore food trends, cookbooks, and culinary artifacts from the Museum’s collection.

The stories of two notable St. Marys families will be presented on Thursday, April 18. Paul King will share about the Mathieson family, who lived at...