Bringing our community together.

Our Community Development & Recreation team helps residents stay active, build connections and take part in community life. Our Director of Community Development & Recreation leads the team with support from the Active Living Coordinator, along with Before and After Program and Recreation Programming staff.

Programs and Active Living

Planning and delivering a variety of recreation programs that encourage active living, support wellbeing, build skills and bring people together – with a focus on making participation welcoming and accessible.

Events & Community Support

Bringing people together through community events and working with volunteers, instructors and local partners to create opportunities for residents to connect.

Recreation Spaces

Coordinating facility rentals, recreation schedules and equipment loans to help residents enjoy recreation in our community.

Celebrating Our Summer Day Camp

2026 Event/Program Excellence Award | Recreation Nova Scotia

This year, St. Mary’s Summer Day Camp received the Event/Program Excellence Award from Recreation Nova Scotia! St. Mary’s Summer Day Camp runs free for eight weeks each summer for children ages 3-12 and has been free of charge for municipal residents for more than 40 years!

Public Works

Keeping our community running.

From essential infrastructure to the spaces where we gather and play, our Public Works team helps keep St. Mary’s safe, maintained and connected.

Water & Wastewater

Maintaining municipal water and wastewater systems to keep services running safely and reliably for the residents and businesses that depend on them.

Community Spaces

Maintaining municipal buildings, parks, trails and community spaces, helping keep them safe and welcoming for recreation, events and everyday use.

Waste & Recycling

Overseeing the St. Mary’s Transfer Station where waste and recyclables are properly handled, sorted and directed for disposal or recycling.

St. Mary’s Recplex

Keeping our ice ready for action – supporting our community’s recreational hub by installing and maintaining the seasonal ice surface, preparing curling ice each week and removing ice at the end of the season.

The 7th Annual Christmas on the 211, will be held on Saturday November 21st from 10 am to 4 pm. Watch for signs along Highway 211 and follow us on Facebook for updates. Lots of beautiful crafts, gift ideas, food and more. Support your local community.

29 H MacDonald Loop - Indian Harbour and Jordanville Community Center

50 Sonora Road - Old School House Market

#2926 Highway 211 - Forgotten Shores Farm

#2981 Highway 211 - Knickle's Studio and By the Tides Kitchen

#56 Beach View Dr. - Terry (Costco reseller)

If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Wendy 902 338 2956 for Indian Harbour and Jordanville Community Center and Deborah 902 522 2761 for The Old School House Market.

New this year create your own Christmas Porch Planter at 2981 Highway 211 from 11:30 to 1. Cost is $30 and you must pre-register so that we have enough supplies. Space is limited, please call Cindy at 902 434 1176 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.