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Halloween festivities in Spooktacular St. Marys!

Candy, costumes, and much more in store to mark Halloween on October 26

Saturday, October 26 is set to be a frightfully fantastic day in Spooktacular St. Marys, bursting with activities and spooky delights for goblins and ghouls of all ages from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!

The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. at the St. Marys Farmers’ Market located at the north end of Milt Dunnell Field. Snap a picture in your costume with a photo opportunity from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Photo cost is by donation with funds...

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...

Arts and culture in the spotlight at 2024 Stonetown Heritage Festival

This year's Heritage Festival, taking place from July 12 to 14, will offer numerous chances to explore creativity and connect with local history.

The restored heritage Riverwalk Commons building (84 Water St. S.) will host ‘The Artists at Riverwalk Commons' from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.The art show and sale will highlight Peter Rice, showcasing his techniques and impressive sculptures available for purchase, and debuting his latest collection of "Quiet Reflections" art cards. 

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St. Marys Quarry opens for the season on June 28

The coolest outdoor attraction in Stonetown is gearing up for another season!

The St. Marys Quarry will open on June 28, 2024, offering daily swims from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission to the quarry costs $5 for children and youth (ages 3 to 18) and $7.50 for adults.

A Resident Season Pass will be available for purchase, offering a discounted rate for loyal local swimmers. The pass is $74.80 for children and youth, and $114.19 for adults. It is valid for weekday admission throughout the season;...

New dock to enhance river access in St. Marys

More people can now access the Thames River in St. Marys, thanks to a Government of Canada investment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and a generous community donation. This week, the Town installed a new, accessible dock in a section of the river near the north end of Milt Dunnell Field.

The need for an accessible dock was noted by residents and visitors during a survey the Town conducted about revitalizing Milt Dunnell Field. River usage...