Tourism and Events

After a lengthy lockdown over the winter, the Meaford Museum is glad to announce that it is reopening to the public. With over nine thousand artifacts in our collection, the Museum is pleased to welcome the community back to continue creating our shared history.
The Museum’s exhibitions cover the whole of the history of the Municipality of Meaford, including the former townships of St. Vincent and Sydenham. The current exhibitions focus on life in World War One, John...
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The Meaford and District Fire Department will once again be opening their doors the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend for their annual open house.
On Saturday October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fire Hall at 81 Stewart Street will open its doors to the community. This is your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at our firefighting equipment, and take part in fun activities for the whole family. The day will feature an obstacle course, truck tours, a hose target, fire...
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Meaford is joining communities, cities, and regions around Grey County to recognize National Tourism Week from May 26 to June 2, 2019.
In 2016, Grey County welcomed 2.7 million visitors who experienced everything from the Scarecrow Invasion and Sweetwater Music Festival to the Big Red Chair Tour. The economic impact to Grey County in 2016 was $333.3 million in visitor spending.
“Meaford welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and our community is home to many tourism...
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The Meaford Museum is seeking individuals and community groups from the Municipality of Meaford who would like to share their history with a display at the Meaford Museum.
Promote your organization and celebrate its history by loaning display items to the museum for a one-month period, where visitors will be able to learn about your organization and its impact on the community. We also invite individuals to share their rich family history of settling and staying in the Meaford...
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Canada Day celebrations in Meaford this year will once again benefit from a grant from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.
The Municipality of Meaford has been awarded $4,688 from the Celebration and Commemoration Program, Celebrate Canada component. This funding will be used to enhance the 2019 Canada Day festivities, which will be held July 1 st this year at the Meaford Harbour pavilion.
“We are working with a great group of partners and volunteers...
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