Aylmer & Area Chamber of Commerce

09/15/2026

On September 14, Life Member Past President Kin Paul Bode, representing the Kinsmen Club of Aylmer and Optimist Paul Cowley, representing the Aylmer Optimist and the “Aylmer Rascals” attended a ceremony in Balmoral Park recognizing the contribution from the Ontario Government’s “Enhancing Access to Space for Everyone” program. The initiative helped fund new accessible picnic tables and park benches throughout the Town of Aylmer’s Pathway system. MPP Minister Rob Flack, town officials, town staff and a number of local citizens attended the ceremony.

On September 14, Life Member Past President Kin Paul Bode, representing the Aylmer Kinsmen and Optimist Paul Cowley, representing the Aylmer Optimist and the “Aylmer Rascals” attended a ceremony in Balmoral Park recognizing the contribution from the Ontario Government’s “Enhancing Access to Space for Everyone” program. The initiative helped fund new accessible picnic tables and park benches throughout the Town of Aylmer’s Pathway system. MPP Minister Rob Flack, town officials, town staff and a number of local citizens attended the ceremony.

09/15/2026

Elgin County is celebrating Welcoming Week 2026 with a special 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 on September 22nd at the Elgin County Administration Building.
This event celebrates diversity and community, and it’s a chance to meet your County Councillors, learn about local government, and discover ways to get involved in your community.
🗓September 22, 2026
🕛10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas
To register, please email [email protected]

Elgin County is celebrating Welcoming Week 2026 with a special 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 on September 22nd at the Elgin County Administration Building.

This event celebrates diversity and community, and it’s a chance to meet your County Councillors, learn about local government, and discover ways to get involved in your community.

🗓September 22, 2026
🕛10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas

To register, please email [email protected].

09/15/2026

Join us for a FREE Energy Efficiency Lunch & Learn hosted by ERTH Power Corporation in partnership with the Aylmer & Area Chamber of Commerce.

During this session, ERTH Power will provide an overview of Save on Energy programs and incentives available to businesses, including support for lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, retrofit projects, and other energy efficiency initiatives that can help reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
Tuesday, September 29
Old Imperial Market - Aylmer
Lunch at 11:45am
Presentation 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Register here by September 25: https://forms.gle/zC6PSv1shSLN4bE37

09/14/2026

The Advisory Team are at the Annual Advisor Summit where they will spend the next few days learning in order to serve you better. Today was the Women’s Forum where Senior Investment Advisor Karin Rimnyak & Associate Investment Advisor Lyndsey Dryburgh attended and have shared that they have “enjoyed the unique and insightful speakers” Stay tuned for more photos of the team as they attend all the different sessions that are being offered.

09/14/2026

💚 Aylmer & Area Heritage Festival Art Show & Market 💛
Join us Saturday, September 19 at Trinity Anglican Church for a celebration of the incredible artistic talent in our community. The Art Show will showcase local artists, while the Art Market offers a chance to give a preloved piece of art a new home.
Have an original or limited-edition print that has been hanging on your wall and you’re ready to part with? Bring it along and we’ll help find it a new home! You choose the price you’d like for your artwork, and we’ll take care of the selling. There is a 10% transaction fee on artwork sold.
Artwork can be dropped off at Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, September 18 between 1–3 pm or Saturday morning between 9–9:30 am. If your artwork doesn’t sell, you must pick it up by 4 pm Saturday, September 19. Come browse, discover some local talent and maybe find that perfect piece for your own wall!
Trinity Anglican Church, Aylmer
Saturday, September 19 | 10 am–4 pm
Celebrating local creativity, one piece of art at a time. For more info email: [email protected] or [email protected]

09/13/2026

You are invited to the Aylmer & Area Heritage Festival Community Church Service on Sunday, September 20 at the Aylmer Fairgrounds from 11am-12pm. Last year we had such an amazing experience bringing so many in our area together. We hope you will join us!

09/12/2026

September means the annual Aylmer Library Quilt Show is almost here! They are looking for quilts to be displayed in the show. All quilts are welcome!
Please drop of your entries at the Aylmer Library (or any other Elgin County Library branch) by September 25th for your quilt to be included in the show. The Aylmer Library Quilt Show will take place October 1-3 this year, and attracts hundreds of visitors.
Please call 519-773-2439 with your questions. They look forward to including your works of art in our show!

September means the annual Aylmer Library Quilt Show is almost here! We're looking for quilts to be displayed in the show. All quilts are welcome!

Please drop of your entries at the Aylmer Library (or any other Elgin County Library branch) by September 25th for your quilt to be included in the show. The Aylmer Library Quilt Show will take place October 1-3 this year, and attracts hundreds of visitors.

Please call 519-773-2439 with your questions. We look forward to including your works of art in our show!

09/12/2026

🎶 Old Imperial Farmers' Market is incredibly lucky to welcome REMIGIO IN RECITAL: Voice of a Tenor, featuring Maria Fuller, for a special live performance at the Old Imperial Market!
📅 Monday, September 14
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
🎤 Performance and Q&A begin at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome! Some seating and standing room will be available. Admission is by donation only.
☕ Abby May’s Bakery & Café will also be open!
You can also see Remigio live on Wednesday, June 16 at Wolf Performance Hall.
Learn more and view the live-performance details here:
REMIGIO IN RECITAL: Voice of a Tenor⁠
📍 Old Imperial Market
516 John Street, Aylmer
Your community, your market.

🎶 We’re incredibly lucky to welcome REMIGIO IN RECITAL: Voice of a Tenor, featuring Maria Fuller, for a special live performance at the Old Imperial Market!

📅 Monday, September 14
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
🎤 Performance and Q&A begin at 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome! Some seating and standing room will be available. Admission is by donation only.

☕ Abby May’s Bakery & Café will also be open!

You can also see Remigio live on Wednesday, June 16 at Wolf Performance Hall.

Learn more and view the live-performance details here:
REMIGIO IN RECITAL: Voice of a Tenor⁠

📍 Old Imperial Market
516 John Street, Aylmer
Your community, your market.

09/11/2026

🪗 After a lifetime of polka, Canada's Polka King is taking his final bow at the German Canadian Club - Saxonia Hall
Walter Ostanek. Grammy winner. Legend. One Last Time.
Join them on October 3 & 4 for Oktoberfest 2026 — authentic German food, cold beer, and one unforgettable goodbye. 🍺🇨🇦
Tickets just $10 until Sept 15 · Kids under 12 FREE
https://oktoberfest.saxoniahall.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawURaRZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXo5U0p6T1hmOVMydHRWVEZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEew5oisqnFGpt5_hqB7Tw_NkjjO92iKGd8-oiya8D6YLYCfeFpHsPWdrn16Ko_aem_UUU9ZhygUFcck_634T_BzA

🪗 After a lifetime of polka, Canada's Polka King is taking his final bow at the Saxonia Hall.

Walter Ostanek. Grammy winner. Legend. One Last Time.

Join us October 3 & 4 for Oktoberfest 2026 — authentic German food, cold beer, and one unforgettable goodbye. 🍺🇨🇦

Tickets just $10 until Sept 15 · Kids under 12 FREE

https://oktoberfest.saxoniahall.com/

09/11/2026

🎄Save the date! 2026 Kinsmen Club of Aylmer Santa Claus Parade! November 28, 2026

2026 Aylmer Santa Claus Parade! Save the date November 28, 2026