News - Town of St. Marys

Town seeking volunteers for MapMissions accessibility project

Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:15 AM

Mapping accessibility of public facilities and spaces in Town

The Town of St. Marys Tourism and Economic Development department is looking for volunteers to join the MapMission project, an initiative aimed at highlighting accessibility in destinations and regions globally.

This project, in partnership with RTO4 (Regional Tourism Organization) and Destination Stratford invites community members to become MapMission advocates. Volunteer advocates will assess and rate the accessibility of various public...

Town issues update on status of Pyramid Recreation Centre splash pad

Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:13 AM

The Town of St. Marys is providing an update on the Pyramid Recreation Centre splash pad.

As recommended by Council, the splash pad will be decommissioned. The decommissioning process will begin on April 16, with crews on site to remove the existing structure.

In the summer of 2024, the Town consulted with Open Space Solutions, who originally installed the splash pad in 2008, to conduct an assessment and provide recommendations for future actions. The evaluation revealed that substantial upgrades would...

Spring Cemetery Decoration Day coming to St. Marys

Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 11:20 AM

Event is a collaboration with Hodges Funeral Home

As spring blossoms in St. Marys, there’s a new opportunity to come together as a community and beautify one of our town’s most special green spaces – the St. Marys Cemetery (150 Cain St.).

A new Cemetery Decoration Day, in partnership with Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday, May 10. It will be an opportunity to clear graves of winter debris and plant flowers and decorate for the season – as well...

St. Marys Aquatics Centre renovations extended until July 2025

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:41 AM

The Pyramid Recreation Centre pool is undergoing significant upgrades. The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 11, 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space. The project involves installing a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems to improve air quality. Repairs are also being made to any parts of the Aquatics Centre that have experienced wear and tear.

Due to unexpected construction delays and supply chain issues, the renovation work is now expected to extend the closure...

Save the date for the 2025 Stonetown Heritage Festival

Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 09:52 AM

St. Marys’ favourite summer festival returns on July 11, 12 and 13, 2025.

The event will feature many traditional favourites including street performers, food and market vendors, heritage tours and children’s activities. Attendees can anticipate an emphasis on arts, culture, and heritage in St. Marys.

Most of the festival’s highlights will happen on Saturday with the town’s vibrant arts scene will be on full display, as local musicians, actors, writers, craftspeople showcase their talents.

"There will be...