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The Holiday Season in St. Marys

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Have a very St. Marys Christmas! Join us for festive events and activities happening throughout November and December. 

For additional information about the events listed below, email events@town.stmarys.on.ca. 

For more community events or to submit your event, see our Events Calendar.

WinterLights 

Enjoy over 100 colourful holiday displays at the FREE St. Marys WinterLights! Located at Milt Dunnell Field, this must-see festive experience is one that everyone can enjoy as you can choose to either walk or enjoy the displays by car.

The displays will be lit each evening from 5:00 to 11:00 pm until January 1, 2023.

You can support the Winterlights by sponsoring a display or making a donation using our online form. Cash donations are also welcome at Waving Santa as you exit Milt Dunnell Field or at the sponsor wall. Please use the online form if you wish to recieve a tax receipt for your donation.

WinterLights would not be possible without all of its generous sponsors! Thank you to all who give as they are able to this display. 

 Light the Way Sponsors
  • Canadian Tire St. Marys
  • Thames Crest Farms
  • Bickell Built Homes Ltd.
  • McDonald's St. Marys
  • McLean Taylor Construction Ltd.
  • Quadro Communications Cooperative Inc.
  • Tradition Mutual Insurance Company/Jim Stacey
  • Veterinary Purchasing Co.
  • Festival Hydro Inc.
 Large Display Sponsors
  • Royal LePage Don Hamilton Real Estate Brokerage - Santa and Ski Slope (Founder: St. Marys Rotary Club)
  • Trouw Nutrition Canada/Shur-Gain - Barn with Farm Animals (Founder: Veterinary Purchasing)
  • Famme & Co. - Glittering Tree
 Medium Display Sponsors
  • Hubbard Pharmacy Ltd. - Decorating the Tree (Founder: Norampac)
  • Investor's Group - Schneider's Truck (Founder: J.M. Schneider-Lou Cappa)
  • Partners in Employment - Cinderella's Coach (Founder: Hubbard Pharmacy)
  • St. Marys Landscaping - Leaf and logo (Founder: St. Marys Landscaping)
  • Harris-Greig Automotive - Seasons Greetings sign (Founder: St. Marys Kinsmen Club)  
 Small Display Sponsors
  • Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home - Dachshund with presents (Founder: Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home)
  • Amy and Patrick Brennan - Dog paddling canoe (Founder: Amy and Patrick Brennan)
  • Butterfly Pilates - Butterfly (Founder: Thames Label & Litho)
  • RE/MAX a-b Realty Ltd. Brokerage - Hot air balloon (Founder: RE/MAX a-b Realty Ltd. Brokerage)
  • St. Marys Cement Company - Shrek (Founder: Bank of Nova Scotia)
  • Stone Home Creatives - Candle with Leaves (Founder: WinterLights Elves)
  • The McConnell Club
 Monetary Donations
  • Forman Electric
  • Rotary Club of St. Marys
  • Finnie Distributing
  • Kingsway Lodge
  • Inner Wheel Club
  • Peak Select Realty - Kiley Humphries
  • Phillips Family
  • Community Living St. Marys
  • Callum Hughson
  • Science Hill Drifter's Snowmobile Club
  • Kinette Club of St. Marys

Holiday Light Tour

The Holiday Light Tour is a fun way to add to your Winterlights experience and see the best-dressed homes in St. Marys!

The tour map is available in hard copy at the following locations:

  • St. Marys Museum
  • Town Hall
  • Municipal Operations Centre
  • Pyramid Recreation Centre
  • Friendship Centre
  • St. Marys Public Library

Homes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2023.

Free Festive Skates

Enjoy a free, festive skate at the Pyramid Recreation Centre! Please pre-register online or at Guest Services upon arrival (pending capacity). Helmets are required for skaters under 16.

  • December 28, 1:30 - 3:15 pm (sponsored by Downie Optimist Club)
  • December 30, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (sponsored by Downie Optimist Club)
  • December 31, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (sponsored by Stone Home Creatives)
  • January 3, 1:15 - 3:15 pm (sponsored by Downie Optimist Club)
  • January 5, 9:45 - 11:15 am (sponsored by Downie Optimist Club)

Free Festive Swims 

Enjoy a free, festive swim at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club!

Enjoy deep and shallow ends as well as an attached leisure pool. A ramp and wide steps into the pool make it accessible for all. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre-register online or at Guest Services upon arrival (pending capacity).

  • December 29, 1:30 - 2:30 pm 
  • January 4, 1:30 - 2:30 pm 
  • February 20, TBD

Rotary New Year's Eve Fireworks

On December 31, St. Marys will welcome the new year with a stunning fireworks display from the Grand Trunk Trestle, courtesy of the Rotary Club of St. Marys. The show will begin shortly after 6:00 p.m. 

The show will be streamed live on the Rotary Club of St. Marys' Facebook page for those that wish to watch from home. Show your thanks by donating to the Rotary Club online or by e-transfer (rotaryclubofstmarys@gmail.com).

The Grand Trunk Trail will be closed between Ingersoll St. and Wellington St. from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on New Years Eve to allow for the show to be installed and cleaned up.

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