Community Information for St. Marys Ontario - Perth County - The Stonetown
I have the privilege of selling real estate in one of the prettiest towns in Southern Ontario. St. Marys Ontario , located in Perth County, also known as The Stonetown. I thought I would take a moment and share with you some beautiful pictures of St. Marys as well as community information on our beautiful Town has to offer.
The quaint, historic town of St Marys is located on the Thames River, southwest of the town of Stratford, where the river cascades over a series of limestone ledges and provided the power needed to run the first mills.
St Marys has a population of over 6,300 and is nicknamed "The Stone Town" because of it's many buildings constructed of the beautiful local limestone, including homes, Churches and commercial buildings. Today, St Marys is a modern, friendly town with a quaint, old fashioned feel.
A community walkway follows the old millrace along the river, although today there are no longer any working mills, it is still a pleasant walk. Limestone building blocks are no longer quarried here, but limestone is still essential to production at the St Marys Cement Company, which is a major local industry.
The Grand Trunk Trail - St. Marys links with the River View Walkway along the Thames River to provide an extensive walking path through areas of architectural and natural beauty in the heart of the historic town of St. Marys. This is a three kilometre walking trail on an abandoned CN rail line along the north edge of St. Marys. The trail includes two bridge crossings, one at Emily Street, and the other over the Thames River, which is shown here.
A natural limestone quarry which had been abandoned since the 1930's, is now a municipal swimming facility, and is in fact Canada's largest outdoor swimming pool. It is part of the Lind Sportsplex which is wheelchair accessible.
There is a Farmer's Market held each Saturday morning at Jones Street parking lot at Water St South, from May to October 8:00am to 12noon, where you can buy locally produced meat, home-made baking and preserves.
Another summer treat for residents and visitors alike is the "Piper at the Falls". This event is held each Friday at dusk at the Falls, outside the Castle Garden, 75 Queen Street East, when local piper Mark Fletcher, shares his skill with the Pipes with his audience. This event is free.
Each summer for the past 15 years there has been the Stonetown Heritage Festival. Check out their website to find out more information on the 2010 event. This family oriented event features live entertainment and activities for all ages in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and is located in the downtown area of town.
St Marys is the home of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Come along and have some food & drink, watch a baseball game, take a tour of the Museum - there is sure to be something for everyone!
The Pyramid Recreation Centre. This recreation facility includes an Aquatic Centre, double ice pad, Community Centre, End Zone viewing room, meeting and activity rooms and a Older Adult Centre. The Aquatic Centre boasts an indoor 4-lane, 25-meter saltwater pool along with an on-deck dry sauna, a 7-person spa, leisure pool, family change rooms and an outdoor splash pad. The Pyramid Recreation Centre rounds out its compliment of programming with our 50+ age group at the Friendship Centre and Home Support Services. Programs include shuffleboard, dining, scrapbooking, cards, exercise focused groups, choir, foot care, Meals on Wheels, language classes, computer instruction and much more. Regardless of age or ability ,we have something available for everyone to become involved.
For more information on St. Marys and surrounding areas please feel free to contact me at 519-272-6019 or email szmon@quadro.net