Town of St. Marys

What Town of St. Marys does

The Town of St. Marys is a Canadian municipal government incorporated in 1841 and located in Perth County, southwestern Ontario, Canada. It delivers a full spectrum of statutory municipal services to residents, property owners, local businesses, and visitors through a network of approximately 83 staff operating from Town Hall at 175 Queen Street East and a Municipal Operations Centre at 408 James Street South. Its core service portfolio spans fire and emergency services, water and wastewater utilities, stormwater management (50 km of collection pipe, 6 wet ponds, 5 dry ponds), roads and sidewalks (113 km of road lanes, 45 km of sidewalks), garbage and recycling (delivered through Bluewater Recycling Association), building permitting (administered via the Cloudpermit platform), property taxation, planning and zoning, recreation (Pyramid Recreation Centre, Lind Sportsplex, parks and trails), library services, child care, seniors services, and heritage/cultural programming through the St. Marys Museum & Archives.

Name

Town of St. Marys

Legal name

Town of St. Marys

Website

https://townofstmarys.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Town of St. Marys is a Canadian municipal government in southwestern Ontario that delivers statutory local services — fire, utilities, roads, permitting, recreation, and library — to its residents, property owners, and businesses through Town Hall and digital portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA), Residential Curbside MSW Collection (BPALAAAA), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Street & Public-Space Litter Collection (Bins, Parks, Transit) (EUAIAAAG)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Public safety services
• Waste management services
• Recreation facility management

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Marys

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Primary revenue source funding municipal services including fire, policing, infrastructure upgrades, and recreational facilities. Property taxation is described as a key source of revenue for the Town.
2. User Fees and Service Charges: Various fees including building permits, recreation programs, facility rentals, water/wastewater rates, and landfill fees.
3. Government Grants: Provincial and federal funding for infrastructure projects and municipal operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Town of St. Marys is a municipal government delivering a comprehensive portfolio of public services to residents and property owners, including fire protection, water and wastewater, garbage and recycling collection, road and sidewalk maintenance, building permits, property taxation, recreation programs, library services, cultural heritage preservation, and parks operations. Services are administered through an elected Council and Senior Management team and delivered through Town Hall, online portals (Cloudpermit, Avanti, ActiveNet), and physical community facilities.

Product overview

The Town of St. Marys is a municipal government offering a comprehensive portfolio of public services delivered through its official website and physical facilities. The town's services are organized into four main categories: Home, Property & Roads (including fire department, garbage/recycling, building permits, water/wastewater, roads, transportation, and trees); Recreation, Community & Culture (recreation centres, library, parks, museums, childcare, and seniors services); Business & Development (permits, planning/zoning, heritage, housing, and business resources); and Town Government (administration, council, elections, budgets, accessibility, and reports). The website serves as the primary digital gateway for residents to access information and services, with specific online tools like Cloudpermit for building permits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Department Services Firefighting, rescue, public education, and fire prevention services delivered by the Town's Fire Department, including a full-time fire chief, part-time fire prevention officer, and dedicated part-time professional firefighters. Equipment includes a 1,050 GPM pumper, a 1,500 GPM 75-foot aerial ladder truck, a tank truck, and a rescue vehicle.
• Garbage & Recycling Collection Curbside garbage and recycling collection services provided in partnership with Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA), including hazardous waste disposal days, landfill services, and leaf and yard waste collection.
• Building & Sign Permits Online permit application and management service for construction projects governed by the Ontario Building Code, including renovation work, HVAC, plumbing, and swimming pools. Administered through the Cloudpermit platform with payments accepted by cheque, debit, cash, or online banking.
• Stormwater Management System Municipal stormwater management infrastructure consisting of 50 km of collection pipe, 6 wet ponds, 5 dry ponds, 1 super pipe/storage facility, and 2 sedimentation/oil grit separators designed to prevent flooding and protect local waterways.
• Pyramid Recreation Centre Multi-purpose recreation facility featuring an arena, pool, EarlyON Centre, Friendship Centre, Youth Centre, and Sports Wall of Fame serving community recreational and leisure needs.
• Lind Sportsplex Sports complex offering various recreational programs and activities for community members, including facilities for active recreation.
• St. Marys Public Library Public library services including physical and digital collections, Makerspace, programs and events, computer training, and The Community Commons facility at 14 Church Street North.
• Parks, Trails & Green Spaces Municipal parks and trail network including Cadzow Park with splash pad, Meadowridge Park Natural Area, Rotary All Wheels Park, Sparling Bush, West Quarry, Milt Dunnell Field, community gardens, and pollinator gardens.
• Accessible Transportation Transportation services for residents including accessible/transit options, train station access, and FlixBus intercity bus service.
• Water & Wastewater Services Municipal water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment services including water testing and quality monitoring, water and wastewater rate management, and stormwater management.
• Property Tax Services Property taxation management including tax bill information, property tax rates, online payment options, property damage claims processing, and tax sales. Property taxation is described as a key source of revenue funding fire, policing, infrastructure upgrades, and recreational facilities.
• St. Marys Museum & Archives Museum services preserving local history through collections, exhibits, programs, events, and museum memberships.
• Seniors Services Support programs for seniors including accessible transportation, the Friendship Centre, seniors recreation programs, community connections, dining program, Meals on Wheels, fitness and falls prevention exercise, and shopping assistance.
• Child Care Services Child care programs including before and after school care, child care centre, camps for ages 3-6 and 6-12 years, and financial assistance and subsidy information.

Quantifiable outcome

• 113 km of road lanes managed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA) to provide curbside garbage and recycling collection for the Town of St. Marys. BRA handles scheduling for all garbage and recycling pickups, and residents can find collection schedules on the BRA website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Perth, Ontario: Neighbouring small-town municipality in Perth County with a similar population size and service profile (fire, water/wastewater, recreation, heritage tourism). The closest geographic and demographic peer, sharing both county-level infrastructure relationships and resident-base characteristics with St. Marys.
• Town of Ingersoll, Ontario: Small southwestern Ontario town of comparable scale delivering the same municipal service mix — fire, roads, water/wastewater, recreation, property taxation, and waste collection through a partner arrangement. Directly comparable on operational structure and revenue model.
• Town of Minto (Harriston/Minto): Small rural Ontario municipality operating the standard small-town service mix — fire, recreation, water/wastewater, roads, property taxation. Comparable on scale, staffing, and reliance on partnership models for service delivery such as waste collection.
• Municipality of Brockton: Small southwestern Ontario municipality (including Walkerton) operating fire, recreation, water/wastewater, roads, and waste services across a rural/small-town footprint. Comparable on governance model, staffing scale, and revenue mix.
• Town of Goderich, Ontario: Small lakeside Ontario town offering the same range of municipal services — fire, water/wastewater, recreation, heritage preservation, and tourism-driven programming. Comparable on staff scale, infrastructure footprint, and use of heritage assets for economic development.
• Town of Shelburne, Ontario: Small southern Ontario town of comparable population offering fire, recreation, library, roads, water/wastewater, and property-taxation services. Comparable on operating scale and on its use of partnerships for service delivery.
• Town of Tillsonburg, Ontario: Similar-sized southwestern Ontario municipality offering the full portfolio of municipal services including recreation centres, library, fire department, and water/wastewater. Comparable on staff scale, infrastructure footprint, and property-tax-driven revenue model.
• Municipality of West Perth: Neighbouring rural Perth County municipality including the Town of Mitchell, operating similar small-town municipal services including fire, recreation, roads, water/wastewater, and waste. Directly comparable on population scale, service scope, and rural-adjacent governance challenges.
• Municipality of North Perth: Adjacent Perth County rural/small-town municipality formed through amalgamation. Operates comparable municipal services including fire, recreation, roads, and water/wastewater across multiple settlement areas, making it a directly comparable peer on both single-town and multi-community service delivery.
• Town of Hanover, Ontario: Small Ontario town of similar population providing fire, recreation, water/wastewater, roads, and waste services to residents. Closely comparable on service mix, governance structure, and reliance on property taxation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/townofstmarys
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzuUpFqxcEl8OG-dOYKteFQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/St.Marys.Ontario
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-st-marys
• Instagraminstagram.com/townofstmarys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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