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Melodies at the Museum returns for an eleventh season

Summer concert series showcases local favourites and new talent

The St. Marys Museum is hosting its eleventh Melodies at the Museum summer concert series this August. On Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. a different musical performance will take place outdoors at the performance stage in Cadzow Park. 

Return Melodies performers MeganBrady will kick the series off on August 7. MeganBrady are a dynamic musical duo from St. Marys that performs a blend of oldies, classic rock, and pop tunes from the decades....

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Council Chambers reopening its doors after renovations

Explore the new and improved space on July 23, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Town of St. Marys is reopening the doors of Council Chambers to the public prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting for the first time after renovations to Town Hall (175 Queen St. E).

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., members of the public are encouraged to join staff and members of Council to check out the new and improved space.

Renovations to Town Hall began in October 2023 and focused on enhancing the second...

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Traffic and parking stall closures for 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival weekend

Saturday, July 13 closures

Please note that the following roads and parking stalls will be closed on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. due to the Stonetown Heritage Festival:

• Queen St. from Church St. to Thomas St.
• A section of Wellington St. from the 16 Wellington St. S to 11 Wellington St. N
• Water St. from Jones St. E to the Water St. N municipal parking lot

A detour route will be marked out with signage for those needing an alternate route.

Park at or walk...

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Get ready, get set for 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival!

Fun for everyone July 12 – 14

The countdown is on! The beloved Stonetown Heritage Festival takes to the streets of St. Marys from July 12 to 14.

Explore St. Marys and its history first-hand with one of our self-guided walking tours. Digital maps can be found starting Monday, July 8 at www.discoverstmarys.ca/festival. Enjoy a complimentary outdoor movie at Cadzow Park starting at dusk, hosted by The Friends of the St. Marys Public Library.

Saturday begins with delicious seasonal goodies at the...

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Locals encouraged to discover their own town with Summer in St. Marys Passport

The St. Marys Museum, in collaboration with various local attractions, launched a 2024 Summer in St. Marys Passport on July 1, 2024. The initiative aims to encourage residents to be a tourist in their own town and experience the many attractions that St. Marys has to offer.

“The idea came when I was working on my ‘Looking Back’ column last year.” says Cultural Services Manager Amy Cubberley. “The Museum ran a similar program in 1998 and it seemed like a great way to encourage folks to check out...

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