Municipal District of St. Stephen

06/13/2026

Garcelon Civic Center - June 16th Closure for Grand March - 4pm

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The Garcelon Civic Center will be closed to the public June 16th beginning at 4pm for Grand March.

Doors will open at 6pm for the event.

The gym and pool will remain closed for the night.

Grad entrance will be the vestibule doors to the right side of the sliding doors.

The facility fully re-opens at 8am June 17th as usual.

06/13/2026

MDSS Events would like to thank all sellers who waited out the rain! BORDERTOWN BAZAAR on now till 1pm!!

06/13/2026

Bordertown Bazaar will proceed on Budd Ave with a delayed start!

06/12/2026

The Municipal District of St. Stephen proudly recognizes June 2026 as Pride Month.

06/12/2026

Municipal District of St. Stephen: Parks Re-opening Alert for the Waterfront Trail and Wharf, the floating dock has been installed

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The section of Waterfront Trail by the wharf in the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is once again open after the installation of the floating dock on the wharf. You are now to enter the facility, the gate will be closed but the floating dock can be accessed by opening the latch. Thanks to our Public Works crew that assisted with the installation, we appreciate our residents patience and co-operation while this work went ahead. Please stay safe on the wharf, remember no swimming or diving is recommended from the wharf and children should be supervised around the wharf at all times.

For more information regarding access to the wharf, call Town Hall at 506-466-7700
No diving or swimming is recommended from the wharf

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06/12/2026

It's a beautiful market day! To avoid the construction work in town please take the Old Bay Road off Route 170 or come through Milltown. Did someone say Lemonade?

06/12/2026

Tomorrow...20+ participants!

Please note, this will be inside the arena of the Garcelon Civic Center if the weather is bad

Join us this Saturday for the Bordertown Bazaar, a community drive-up trunk sale!

📅 Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Budd Avenue Waterfront

Browse and shop from 20+ vendors!

☔ Rain Location: Quartermain Arena floor at the Garcelon Civic Centre. A decision regarding the venue will be made Saturday morning based on weather conditions.

Come out, and enjoy a great community event. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/11/2026

SUMMER 2026 - ROAD WORK UPDATES:

Below is the Municipal District of St. Stephen's current schedule for road and operations work. Over the coming weeks, some roads will be subject to temporary closures for construction, milling, paving, and related infrastructure improvements.

Please note that the roads listed below represent our anticipated closures based on the current construction schedule. However, this list may not be comprehensive, as work plans can change due to weather conditions, project progress, unforeseen site conditions, or operational requirements identified by the contractor or the municipality.

As work proceeds, we encourage residents and visitors to watch for posted road closure notices, detours, and traffic control personnel. Also a reminder that all construction zone are NO PARKING and vehicles will be towed.

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we undertake these important improvements to our transportation infrastructure.

Friday, June 12th, 2026:

Paving the upper section of King St. Please expect significant delays, or plan alternate routes.

Monday, June 15th

Earthworks on Nesbitt Avenue and Birchwood Court.

Wednesday, June 17th

Paving on Nesbit Avenue and Birchwood Court

Thursday, June 18th

Earthworks on St. James Street

Friday, June 19th

Earthworks on St. James Street
Paving Hailey Street and Sinclair Street

Wondering what "earthworks" means?

In paving, earthworks is the foundation process of shaping, stabilizing, and preparing the raw ground before any aggregate or asphalt is laid. It is the most critical phase of construction, ensuring the pavement can handle heavy loads, prevent frost heave, and properly shed water over its lifespan.

06/11/2026

Who wants to go high in the air in the bucket truck??? The essay contest is open until June 26th! Just let us know what living in Canada means to you!

Canada Day Essay Contest - “What Living in Canada Means to Me”

The Municipal District of St. Stephen is inviting residents to take part in our Canada Day Essay Contest!

Tell us—what does living in Canada mean to you? Whether it’s community, nature, culture, or opportunity, we want to hear your perspective.

Contest Details:
• Theme: What Living in Canada Means to Me
• Word Limit: 300 words or less
• Categories:
o Youth (ages 10–15)
o Adult (ages 16+)

Prizes:
Winners from each category will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience—riding up in the bucket of the ladder truck on Canada Day!

Bonus:
Winning essays will be proudly shared on the Municipal website and social media.

How to Enter:
Submit your essay by June 26th, 2026 to [email protected] or drop them off in person at the Garcelon Civic Center, 22 Budd Ave.

Please note: due to insurance, participants must be at least 10 years of age to go in the bucket.

06/06/2026

Come see Stitch, Pikachu, and more friends at the Pop Up Play Place! 🎉

Join us this weekend! June 6&7, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM for a day of inflatables, games, character visits, and tons of family fun!

📍 Garcelon Civic Centre, 22 Budd Ave., St. Stephen
💲 Admission: $15.00

We can’t wait to see you there!