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Discover rich heritage, outdoor adventure, and creativity in the vibrant community of St. Marys Ontario. Tag your photographs #StMarysON 📸

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🎄✨ The search is on for St. Marys brightest holiday displays!✨🎄

Add your address to the St. Marys Holiday Light Tour and be part of a festive tradition that brings joy to residents and visitors alike!

✨ Showcase your holiday display
✨ Spread seasonal cheer
✨ Help create a magical experience throughout our community.

🚗 The Holiday Light Tour is a self-guided experience, allowing residents and visitors to explore St. Marys at their own pace and enjoy the festive displays throughout the season.

To participate:
📧 events@town.stmarys.on.ca
📞 519-284-2340 ext. 249

#StMarysON #VisitStMarysON #HolidayLightTour #WinterLights taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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✨ Calling all artisans, makers and culinary creators✨

Applications are now OPEN for the WinterLights Night Market!

Join us in Milt Dunnell Field for two magical evenings of holiday shopping, festive lights, and community celebration.

Apply today at the link in the @visitstmaryson bio or call (519)-284-2340 ex: 249. Spaces are limited! 🌟

🎁✨ Save the Date! ✨🎁

📅 Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5
🕒 5:00PM - 8:00PM both evenings.

Celebrate the season at one of St. Marys’ brightest events!🎄🌟

#StMarysON #WinterLights #NightMarket #Sholocal taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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4 days ago

what makes me happy: 🍂🌱🌲🍁 by @visitstmaryson

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5 days ago

✨ Shine a Light on Our Community ✨

The Town of St. Marys WinterLights display brings holiday magic to residents and visitors each year, creating a festive experience that brightens the season for all. ✨

By becoming a WinterLights Sponsor, you help keep this cherished tradition shining while showcasing your commitment to our community. ✨

💡 Sponsor a display
🎄 Support a free community event
❤️ Help create lasting holiday memories

Join us in making this year’s WinterLights brighter than ever! ✨

📍 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the @visitstmaryson bio or contact the Town of St. Marys events team today 519-284-2340 ex 249.

🎄✨ Thank you for helping us light up St. Marys this holiday season! ✨🎄 taken in Town of St. Marys by @visitstmaryson

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9 days ago

Long Weekend Paddle 🚣

Enjoy a paddle this weekend while the dock is still in! Take in the fall colours, soak up the sunshine and make the most of the season 🍂

Tag @visitstmaryson in your photos and show us how you are enjoying the long weekend in St. Marys, Ontario 🍁 #StMarysON

Please note: Dock available all weekend and will be removed (approximately) October 14. The free Kayak lending program YakShack is now closed for the 2026 season. taken in Town of St. Marys by @visitstmaryson

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10 days ago

🐾🎃 Calling all furry friends! 🎃🐾

Dress up your pet and join us for the HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST on Saturday, October 31 at 12:00PM at the St. Marys Town Hall!

Whether your pet is spooky, silly, or downright adorable, we can’t wait to see their Halloween style on display.👻

Bring your family, cheer on the contestants, and celebrate Howl - O - Ween with the St. Marys community.🎃

The first 50 participants will receive a treat bag, and the costume contest winners will each receive a prize basket!🏆

A special thank you to @petvalust.marys for sponsoring this paws-itively fun event. 🍂

Follow along with the Facebook Event for updates https://www.facebook.com/share/19RuPynGtf/ linked in the @visitstmaryson bio 🐾

#StMarysON #HowlOWeen #PetParade

PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to observe the following guidelines:
1. Pet owners are responsible for their animals and are responsible to ensure that their pet is properly socialized, non-aggressive towards strangers and other dogs.
2. Pets must be neutered or spayed to participate.
3. Pets must be on a leash (non-retractable).
4. Pets must be accompanied by an adult leash-holder.
5. Pet owners must pick up after their pet.
6. Pet owners are legally and financially responsible for any damage or injury caused by their pet.
7. No exotic pets, please.
8. Event organizers reserve the right to ask pet owners to remove their pet from the event as needed. taken in Town of St. Marys by @visitstmaryson

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11 days ago

Our Cemetery Walking Tour shares unique and interesting stories that showcase our town’s history.

⏰ October 30 (11 AM) & October 31 (1 PM)

🎟️ $10 per person

Register for the tour via ActiveNet here: https://bit.ly/stmarysmuseumprograms

#StMarysON #StMarysMuseum #Halloween2026 taken in St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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12 days ago

A Sweet Piece of St. Marys History 🍫

For more than a century, 166 Queen Street has been home to remarkable stories. Built for merchant and private banker Milner Harrison and later home to a young Timothy Eaton before he launched the retail empire that would become Eaton’s, this historic building has long been a place of entrepreneurship and community. 🤝

Today, the tradition continues with The Chocolate Factory, which celebrates 40 years in business! 🎉

From helping launch one of Canada’s most famous retailers to becoming a beloved destination for sweet treats, 166 Queen Street has welcomed people through its doors for generations.

Here’s to 40 years of chocolate, memories, and community, and the next chapter in this iconic downtown building story.

Congratulations @chocolatefactory_stmaryslondon on this incredible milestone! 🎊

Thank you @stmarysmuseum for the archive photographs 📸

#StMarysON #TheChocolateFactory #DowntownStMarys taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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13 days ago

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Today, and every day, it is important to acknowledge the painful truths of this shared history and its lasting impacts.

A 24-hour crisis line is available for those that need counselling or support at 1-866-925-4419.

Find more information about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here: www.discoverstmarys.ca/truthandreconciliation #NDTR2026 taken in St. Marys Museum by @visitstmaryson

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18 days ago

Community Commons Fundraiser 🤝

Help bring the Community Commons vision to life 🎉

Join the St. Marys Public Library at the Pyramid Recreation Centre on Saturday, October 3rd 1:30PM - 3:30PM for a fun-filled afternoon of music, family fun and community spirit 🎊

🎵 Live Music
🎨 Face Painting
🍭 Cotton Candy
🎈 Balloon Figures

🎟️ Tickets are available online, at the St. Marys Public Library, PRC Guest Services Desk, and Meridian.

🎈 Support the Community Commons Project while enjoying a fun afternoon with the whole family!

For more information visit stmaryspubliclibrary.ca taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎄

We know summer is still not over, but the 2026 St. Marys Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is soon coming to town! 🎅🎁

📅 Friday, November 20th <— SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars and get ready to kick off the holiday season with us! More details are coming soon.

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️💚

St. Marys Kinsmen taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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Terry Fox Run 🏃

Join the St. Marys community in supporting cancer research at the annual St. Marys Terry Fox Run Sunday, September 20th, 2026.

📍YMCA of Three Rivers, 268 Maiden Lane, St. Marys
⏰ Registration: 8:30 a.m.
🎤 Opening Ceremonies: 8:45 a.m.
🏁 Run Start: 9:00 a.m.
🕛 Event Ends: 12:00 p.m.

Participants can run, walk, or bike on the accessible 5 km Grand Trunk Trail route, beginning at the YMCA, travelling to Broken Rail Brewing Co. and returning to the YMCA.

Come together to honour Terry Fox’s legacy and help fund cancer research.

For more information https://run.terryfox.ca/129749

#StMarysON #TerryFoxRun #TryLikeTerry #RunDay #CommunityStrong taken in St. Marys, Ontario by @visitstmaryson

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