Town of Minto

Town of Minto MAILING ADDRESS:Town of Minto | 5941 Highway 89 | Harriston ON | N0G 1Z0 | PHONE:519-338-2511 | FAX:519-338-2005 Stop and play golf, mini golf and lawn bowling.

The Town of Minto is composed of the former Towns of Harriston and Palmerston, the former Village of Clifford and surrounding rural area of the former Minto Township. Located in the northwestern boundary of Wellington County, the Town of Minto is well situated between the major centres of southern Ontario and popular recreational areas along the eastern shore of Lake Huron and southern Georgian Ba

y. Minto is located just 1 to 1-½ hours from cities in the “Golden Horseshoe” industrial heartland, like Toronto and Hamilton, and less than an hour from Kitchener-Waterloo, and Guelph. The City of Owen Sound offers Great Lakes port shipping facilities, as does the Town of Goderich situated approximately 100 kilometres to the southwest. From our earliest history until today, the success of our community has been a product of the creativity and imagination of the people who came here to build a life for themselves and their families. A spirit of enterprise and innovation has been a key ingredient in building the vibrant rural community that Minto is today. Our unique identity as a community is a product of a proud agricultural heritage, the history and
contributions of those who settled in this place, and the sense of volunteerism and commitment to community that has helped us achieve everything that Minto is today. Our culture and heritage is the glue that connects old residents and new, our past and our future. The Town of Minto is an event and culture-based destination with numerous family-centred events and activities taking place throughout the community all year round. Enjoy our historic downtowns, which
feature live theatre, a cinema, galleries, a railway museum, shopping and restaurants. Our community boasts three arenas, two swimming pools and numerous ball and soccer fields, acres of parkland and scenic walking trails. Minto is also home to wonderful agritourism destinations. Check out some of these unique
properties including Flowers to Fragrance Lavender Farm, WildThings Plant Farm, Reroot Organic Farm, Steckle’s Flowers & Produce and our popular Farmers’ Market in Palmerston which operates from the beginning of June till the end of August. Escape from the chaos of daily city life and discover why
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UPDATE: For registering for the Bronze Medallion course, your child must have successfully completed the Bronze Star cou...
06/17/2026

UPDATE: For registering for the Bronze Medallion course, your child must have successfully completed the Bronze Star course, OR be 13 years of age upon the start of the course. For registering into Bronze Cross, your child must have completed the Bronze Medallion course.

Looking for a way to stay cool and stay active this summer? ☀️🏊‍♀️The Town of Minto Pools are the place to be! Aquafit a...
06/17/2026

Looking for a way to stay cool and stay active this summer? ☀️🏊‍♀️

The Town of Minto Pools are the place to be! Aquafit and Lane Swim programs return for an 8-week session running from June 29 to August 13.

💦 Aquafit
📍 Harriston Pool: Mondays & Wednesdays
📍 Palmerston Pool: Tuesdays & Thursdays

🏊 Lane Swim
Lane Swim runs on the alternate days and is available as a drop-in program for $10 per session.

Bonus! If you're registered for an Aquafit session (and not on the waitlist), you can attend a Lane Swim session as part of your prepaid Aquafit registration.

Spaces for Aquafit are limited and spots are filling quickly, so don't miss out!

✅ Register today through ActiveNet and make a splash this summer! https://ow.ly/LJcl50Z6Fii

06/17/2026

We’ll be on the road with the GW Health Van today, June 17, in Arthur & Harriston.

A lawyer will be on site ready to answer your questions related to:
-Tenant Rights
-Social & Disability Benefits
-Employment Law
-Human Rights

We can also provide navigation & referrals for all other legal issues.

Wellington County Library Arthur Branch Wellington County Learning Centre Harriston Food Bank Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington Town of Minto Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team Upper Grand Family Health Team

06/17/2026

Andy may have grown up, but the adventure continues!

Toy Story 5 is coming to the Norgan Theatre this weekend.

⏰ REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY AT 11:59 PM! ⏰Don't miss your chance to compete at the Palmerston Raleway Festival on ...
06/17/2026

⏰ REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY AT 11:59 PM! ⏰

Don't miss your chance to compete at the Palmerston Raleway Festival on June 20!

🌽 Co****le Tournament
✔ Festival admission included with registration
✔ Guaranteed at least 3 round-robin games
✔ Top 16 teams advance to playoffs
✔ Championship played as a best-of-three series

🚂 Handcar Races
✔ Festival admission included with registration
✔ Guaranteed 2 races
✔ Time trial seeding followed by a single-elimination bracket
✔ A unique railway-themed competition you won't find just anywhere!

Between games and races, enjoy:
🎵 Live music
🍔 Great food
🍺 Local beverages
🚂 Railway-themed activities and entertainment

🌦 The festival takes place rain or shine, so come prepared for a full day of fun!

Register your team before Friday at 11:59 PM:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/raleway-festival

Tag your teammates and make your plans now!

🗳️ Your Vote Matters in Minto! 🗳️The municipal election is this October, and your voice is essential to shaping the futu...
06/16/2026

🗳️ Your Vote Matters in Minto! 🗳️

The municipal election is this October, and your voice is essential to shaping the future of our community. Voting is your opportunity to make a difference and have a say in the decisions that affect your everyday life, from local services to community development.

✅ Get Out and Vote!
✅ Have Your Say in Who Represents Minto!
✅ Be Part of the Change You Want to See!

📅 Election Day: Monday October 26 2026
Visit www.registertovoteon.ca to make sure you are on the Voters' List.

Don’t miss out—whether it’s your first time voting or you’ve done it before, your vote has the power to make an impact. Let’s make Minto a place we’re all proud to live in.

https://www.town.minto.on.ca/government/2026-municipal-election

🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🙋‍♂️Looking for a fun way to get involved in the community this summer? The Town of Minto is see...
06/16/2026

🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🙋‍♂️

Looking for a fun way to get involved in the community this summer? The Town of Minto is seeking volunteers for several exciting events and activities in Palmerston, Clifford, and Harriston!

🎓 Students: We are happy to sign for volunteer hours!

🌽 Minto Farmers' Market Volunteers
📍 Palmerston Railway Museum
🕘 Saturdays, now through September 26

Volunteer opportunities include:
• Market Student Assistants (help with setup, welcome table, vendor support, and more)
• Event Day Volunteers for special market events:
🍓 June 20 – Strawberry Social
📚 July 11 – Library Day
🍁 August 1 – Food Day Canada
☀️ August 29 – Summer Fun Day
👋 September 12 – New Resident Welcome Event
🎃 September 26 – Fall Fun Day

🎡 Clifford Connects Carnival Celebration
📅 July 11, 2026
🌭 Volunteers receive a FREE lunch voucher!
Shifts available for:
• Event Setup
• Activity Station Leaders
• Event Cleanup

🎉 Harriston Rising Street Party
📅 August 8, 2026
🌭 Volunteers receive a FREE lunch voucher!
Shifts available for:
• Event Setup
• Activity Station Leaders
• Event Cleanup

Whether you can help for a few hours or several events throughout the summer, we'd love to have you on the team!

📧 Interested? Contact Erin at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

🧠✨ TRIVIA TUESDAY IS HERE!We’re kicking off a brand new weekly feature on the Town of Minto page — Trivia Tuesday! Every...
06/16/2026

🧠✨ TRIVIA TUESDAY IS HERE!

We’re kicking off a brand new weekly feature on the Town of Minto page — Trivia Tuesday! Every week we’ll share a fun question about Minto’s history, communities, landmarks, and local life.

To start us off nice and easy:

❓ What is the Town of Minto’s motto?

Drop your answer in the comments and see who gets it right!

And we want YOUR ideas too! 💡
Send us your best Minto trivia questions to [email protected] — you might see your question featured in an upcoming post!

Let’s see how well you really know Minto !

🛍️🏡 Minto Town-Wide Yard Sale Day 🏡🛍️Get ready for a full day of treasure hunting across Minto on Saturday, June 27 from...
06/16/2026

🛍️🏡 Minto Town-Wide Yard Sale Day 🏡🛍️

Get ready for a full day of treasure hunting across Minto on Saturday, June 27 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM! 🎉

Whether you’re searching for hidden gems, household bargains, vintage finds, kids’ items, or something totally unexpected, there will be sales happening all across the community.

📍Hosting a yard sale?
Have your address promoted on community social media and featured on the Town website by sending your address to [email protected]

🗺️ Planning your shopping route?
Find participating addresses here: https://ow.ly/KZEF50Z1R9G

Round up your friends, grab a coffee, and make a day of it! ☀️🛒

06/16/2026

🍓 Berry season has arrived! 🍓

Fresh Ontario strawberries are finally here, and we're celebrating the sweetest time of the year at our Strawberry Social!

Join us Saturday, June 20 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Palmerston Railway Museum for:
🍰 Homemade strawberry shortcake ($5 per slice)
🛍️ 30+ vendors, including special guests from Minto Makers' Market
🎵 Live music by Ebbony Moroz
🎁 Prize draws and giveaways
🍓 A strawberry scavenger hunt for kids
🚂 Mini train and hand car rides (weather permitting)

Don't forget to wear RED for an extra ballot entry!

Grab your friends, bring your sweet tooth, and spend the morning supporting local.

Address

5941 Highway 89
Harriston, ON
N0G1Z0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15193382511

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