Aquatics Centre currently closed for renovations

The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community. Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment installed during the original construction, the renovation work is now expected to extend closure until fall 2025. 

Project updates and a reopening date, once confirmed, will be provided through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).

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Welcome! We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate. It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Take a tour and please tell us what you think.

Collections

On this page: 

  1. R. Lorne Eedy Archives
  2. Finding Aids
  3. Accessing our Archives
  4. Picture St. Marys Website 
  5. More Digital Collections

R. Lorne Eedy Archives

A popular feature of the St. Marys Museum is the area for research into local history. A new wing for this community archives was opened in June 2006. The addition to the north of the original building is completely accessible and is well used by researchers throughout the year.

The archive resources include but are not limited to:

  • Genealogical materials
  • Newspapers (hard copies and microfilm)
  • Architectural records
  • Property history
  • Municipal records
  • Cemetery records
  • Photographs

The archives also features St. Marys newspapers dating back to 1857. This newspaper collection was officially donated to the Museum in March 2007 by their last private owner. In recognition, the research area has been named: R. Lorne Eedy Archives.

Finding Aids

Below is a list of finding aids for archival collections that can be found within the R. Lorne Eedy Archives. Please note that this list is not conclusive and is simply an example of the types of records held in the R. Lorne Eedy Archives.

Accessing our Archives

Archival resources are available for researcher access through pre-booked appointment only. 
Admission to the Archives, including a brief orientation from staff, is free of charge. Copies may be made of select archival materials for a fee, based on our Fees for Service Schedule, Section L of the 2025 Fee By-law  (Page 16).

Picture St. Marys Website 

Over 2500 of the St. Marys Museum's historic photographs have been digitized and are available for viewing online. The images on the website are watermarked low resolution reproductions. Both electronic and printed high resolution copies are available through the St. Marys Museum for a fee.

More Digital Collections 

  • Early settlers of St. Marys
  • Carter & Isaac gallery
  • Milton Reesor photo gallery
  • Stereoscope photo gallery

If you require any documents listed on this page in an alternate format, please contact the Clerk's Office at 519-284-2340 ext. 212 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.

St. Marys Museum

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