Glen Williams Town Hall

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Glen Williams Town Hall The historic Glen Williams Town Hall is an integral part of the village life since its opening in 1871. A daily rate of $2 was fixed, with out fuel or light.

It has served the village socially, educationally, politically, religiously, and much more. It is managed by a Board of Trustees and it is available for rent. The Glen Williams Town Hall at 1 Prince Street is a one-storey Colonial Cape Cod-style community hall constructed between 1870-1871 by local builder Walter McKay. The Town Hall has been the centre of village life in Glen Williams since its opening. The red brick hall was opened on May 24th, 1871 with a patriotic concert in honour of the Queen’s birthday. The hall had wooden floor with a stove at the centre near the back. The front had a long raised stage, also of wood construction. The first request came in August 1871 when the Wesleyan Methodist Church requested use of the Hall for services on every second Sunday afternoon and the Sabbath School would use it alternate Sundays. This was granted as long as they paid to have chairs made. Rentals began in 1873 when the Trustees had two requests – one from the Glen Band for practices and concerts and one from the English Church (Anglican) for divine services. The price was fixed at $24 per annum, if they provided their own light and fuel! As trustees resigned or died, they were replaced by another Glen resident. They met as needed, often three times a year. The Hall was always busy. Besides the Temperance Society, the band and two churches, political meetings were held as needed and this was the polling station for all elections. Fraternal workers associations and the Loyal Orange Lodge met here. Christmas concerts from the school, recitations and music recitals became regular features. Even traveling medicine shows with a live bear and fiery preachers used the stage to good effect. With the advent of electricity, hydro bills could be paid here monthly. In the 20th century, dances were introduced with live bands playing on the stage. Lucy Maud Montgomery staged many works here with her Union Dramatic Players. In 1949, the school house bell tower collapsed when a new addition was being constructed. Classes opened in the Town Hall in September. After such extensive use for decades, the Hall was in bad shape. In 1953, the Board was offered $1000 for the property, which would be demolished. The offer was rejected. In September 1953, the Hall was leased to the Board of Education, effectively ending its service as a community hall. The Hall Board held informal meetings thereafter. Clayton Allen, who joined the board in 1953, became the caretaker of the place. When the school finished with the place, it was used returned to the community for a time. Teenage dances under the auspices of St. Alban’s were held with a live band and DJ, while the United Church held bake and rummage sales. The need for repairs prompted the trustees to lease the hall out for furniture storage. On 1 January 1974, Esquesing Township (which included Glen Williams) was absorbed by the Town of Halton Hills. based on “Glen Williams Town Hall Heritage Halton Hills Designation Report, 2007” by John Mark Rowe.

🎄✨ THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO GLEN WILLIAMS! ✨🎄The Glen Williams Town Hall is thrilled to invite you to our 202...
10/30/2026

🎄✨ THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO GLEN WILLIAMS! ✨🎄

The Glen Williams Town Hall is thrilled to invite you to our 2026 Christmas Village Market on Sunday, December 6th, from 12 noon–4 PM! 

We’re transforming the heart of our historic village, our Main Street will be filled with local charm, holiday cheer, and plenty of Christmas magic!

🎁 The Village Marketplace – Shop local artisans, makers, and craft vendors
🎅 Santa’s Castle – Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus enjoy a FREE chocolate treat from The Chocolate House!
🎨 The Elves’ Workshop – Christmas crafts for kids with our partners at Kind Vibe Studio
🎄 The North Pole Playground – Family-friendly outdoor games and activities
🔥 The Village Square – Gather around open fire pits and enjoy live local entertainment by Almost Cool and The Erin Singers

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also excited to welcome participating Glen Williams retail shops and the Williams Mill Art Studios into the festivities. More exciting announcements are on the way! 

This market is all about celebrating our wonderful community, supporting local businesses, and creating special holiday memories together.

A heartfelt thank you to our gold sponsor:
💚 Mountainview Residence & Terrace

And thank you to our partners at Kind Vibe Studio for helping bring the magic to life for our youngest visitors!

📍 Main Street, Glen Williams
📅 Sunday, December 6, 2026
⏰ 12 noon–4 PM
🅿️ Parking & accessible parking available 

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and bring your family and friends for a little old-fashioned Christmas magic in historic Glen Williams! 🎄


🎄✨ We are incredibly grateful for the support and excitement surrounding the 2026 Glen Williams Town Hall Christmas Vill...
08/04/2026

🎄✨ We are incredibly grateful for the support and excitement surrounding the 2026 Glen Williams Town Hall Christmas Village Market.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has shared kind words, offered ideas, and expressed interest in helping bring this event to life. We are especially thankful to the many local artisans, makers, and food vendors from our own community who have already reached out to be part of this special day.

Our vision for the GWTH Christmas Village Market: to celebrate the magic of the season while creating an opportunity to showcase local talents, support small businesses, and bring our community together in the heart of historic Glen Williams.

This event is being organized by the Glen Williams Town Hall, a registered charity dedicated to preserving and maintaining our beloved community gathering place.

We are excited to work alongside our local businesses and vendor community to create a festive day filled with handcrafted goods, delicious food, music, entertainment, and memories for families to enjoy!

Thank you for believing in this vision and for supporting local and supporting community. If you have a favourite artisan please share this info with them!

Please find the vendor application form here or in our bio
https://forms.gle/oRa9H3Ea4DYhs51L7

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on December 6, 2026. ❤️💚

🎄 The Glen Williams Town Hall Christmas Village Market is coming! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6, 2026, as t...
07/30/2026

🎄 The Glen Williams Town Hall Christmas Village Market is coming!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 6, 2026, as the heart of historic Glen Williams transforms into a magical Christmas village!

Stroll down pedestrian only Main Street and experience the charm of the holidays with:
✨ Local artisan and craft vendors
🍴 Delicious local food vendors 
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🎁 Family-friendly games & entertainment
☕ Cozy holiday atmosphere in one of Ontario’s most picturesque villages

We’re excited to celebrate the season while supporting local makers, small businesses, and our wonderful community.

🎄 Vendor applications are now OPEN!
If you’re a local artisan, maker, or food vendor, we’d love to hear from you. Follow the link below or in our bio to apply and be part of this festive event!

https://forms.gle/Ns6hkFthQAnddCF38

The Glen Williams Town Hall is a registered charity, and proceeds from this event help support the ongoing preservation and operation of our beloved community-owned historic Town Hall.

Let’s make Christmas magic together. 🎄

Please direct any questions to [email protected]

07/30/2026

🎉❤️ A Big Thank You to Our Canada Day Heroes! ❤️🎉

Canada Day in the Glen wouldn’t be the beautiful, joyful day it is without the many individuals who gave their time, energy, and heart to make it all happen.

A heartfelt thank you to:
• Isobel Halliday for leading our Canada Day committee.
• Anthea and Colin H***e for putting together a wonderful parade and to all the enthusiastic participants who brought it to life.
• Claudia Russell and team for their hard work on decorations the night before.
• Bryan, Jenn and Hailey Robinson for bringing together an amazing lineup of vendors, as well as keeping the day flowing.
• Janice Giles for rallying and supporting all our volunteers.
• Amanda Halliday and team for hosting the always-loved Strawberry Tea.
• Ray and team for starting the day right with a delicious breakfast.
• Cindy Slade for her unwavering support.
• Lisa and Mike Quesnelle for your dedication to lend helping hands.
• Melissa and family for stepping in and helping where-ever needed.
• Almost Cool for keeping everyone entertained with fantastic music.
• And to every single volunteer — thank you for showing up, supporting, and making this day truly special.

Your kindness and talents brought joy to every corner of the Glen. We couldn’t do it without you, and we are so grateful to have such an incredible community.

Thank you for making Canada Day a true celebration of connection and heart. See you next year! 🍁✨

07/20/2026

🎉🇨🇦 Thank You for Making Canada Day in the Glen Unforgettable! 🇨🇦🎉

Our hearts are full after another incredible Canada Day celebration in the Glen. It was a day filled with laughter, connection, and pure community spirit — and none of it would have been possible without the generous support of our amazing donors.

Huge Thanks to our sponsors and in-kind donations!
• Scott Roche and Tactical Distributors
• Wade Murray and Evernorth Construction
• Janet and Jasper Martin and The Copper Kettle
• Shoeless Joes Georgetown
• Joe’s produce
• Terra Cotta Cookies
• Peel Landscaping
• First Student Charter
• Kustom Balloons
• North Halton Golf Course
• Kits Little Kitchen
• The Great Canadian SuperStore Georgetown
• Canadian Tire Georgetown
• The Glen Tavern
• Miller’s Scottish Bakery
• Food Basics Georgetown
• Metro Georgetown
• Tim Hortons Georgetown

Your kindness and community spirit helped us create a true celebration for everyone to enjoy. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you for helping us keep the heart of Glen Williams beating strong.

See you all next year! ❤️🤍

07/16/2026

❤️🤍 THANK YOU, GLEN WILLIAMS! 🤍❤️

What an incredible Canada Day in the Glen!

On behalf of the Glen Williams Town Hall, thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our community, our country, and this wonderful tradition. While Mother Nature certainly had a few surprises in store for us, your enthusiasm, patience, and community spirit shone through and you helped make the day one to remember!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing volunteers, sponsors, performers, vendors, community partners, and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Your dedication, flexibility, and hard work made it possible for this event to come together, despite the hot weather.

To everyone who attended—whether you enjoyed Breakfast in the Park, cheered on the parade, explored the vendor market, joined the historical walk, listened to live music or stopped by for Strawberry Tea—thank you for being part of this special day.

Thank you for helping keep this cherished community tradition alive. We are so grateful for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

🇨🇦 Today’s the Day! Canada Day in the Glen is Here! 🍁Join us in beautiful Glen Williams for a full day of community, mus...
07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Today’s the Day! Canada Day in the Glen is Here! 🍁

Join us in beautiful Glen Williams for a full day of community, music, history, family fun, and Canadian pride!

From a delicious Breakfast in the Park to the Canada Day Parade, a Historical Walk with Mark Rowe, live music by Almost Cool, the Ruffin’s Pet Show, the Strawberry Tea, and plenty of activities for all ages—there’s something for everyone.

Bring your family, your friends, your lawn chairs, and your Canadian spirit as we celebrate everything that makes our hamlet such a special place to call home.

📍 Glen Williams Park
📅 Today – July 1
🎉 Most activities are free to enjoy!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Glen Williams Town Hall! ❤️🤍

🚗🇨🇦 Canada Day in the Glen – PARKING INFO 🇨🇦🚗Join us on Wednesday , July 1st, 2026 for an unforgettable Canada Day in th...
06/30/2026

🚗🇨🇦 Canada Day in the Glen – PARKING INFO 🇨🇦🚗

Join us on Wednesday , July 1st, 2026 for an unforgettable Canada Day in the Glen! 🍁

To make your visit easier, we’ve arranged:
FREE Parking at:
📍 Superstore Parking Lot
171 Guelph St, Georgetown

Then hop on our FREE Shuttle Bus to:
📍 Preston’s Food Mart
60 Confederation St, Glen Williams

🕒 Shuttles run every 15 minutes — so getting to the fun is easy and convenient! 🎈

Come celebrate with us — no parking stress, just good times!


🇨🇦 Canada Day in the Glen is almost here! 🇨🇦Here’s your guide to a full day of family fun in beautiful Glen Williams Par...
06/30/2026

🇨🇦 Canada Day in the Glen is almost here! 🇨🇦

Here’s your guide to a full day of family fun in beautiful Glen Williams Park and around the village! 🎉

From a delicious Breakfast in the Park to the Canada Day Parade, a fascinating Historical Walk, Live Music, the Ruffins Pet Show, Kind Vibes Kids Activities, and our beloved Strawberry Tea at the Glen Williams Town Hall—there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Bring your family, invite your friends, wear your red and white, and spend Canada Day celebrating community in the heart of Glen Williams. ❤️🤍

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🍁 Which event are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

🐾 Bring your furry friends and join the fun at the Canada Day in the Glen Pet Show! 🇨🇦Think your dog has the waggiest ta...
06/28/2026

🐾 Bring your furry friends and join the fun at the Canada Day in the Glen Pet Show! 🇨🇦

Think your dog has the waggiest tail, the biggest personality, or simply deserves a chance to show off? We want to meet them!

Join us on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00 PM at the Front Diamond in Glen Williams Park for one of our favourite Canada Day traditions. Whether your pet is a seasoned show-off or just loves making new friends, everyone is welcome to participate or cheer from the sidelines.

A huge thank you to Ruffin’s Pet Centres for generously sponsoring this year’s Pet Show and helping make this community event possible! ❤️🐶

📍 Glen Williams Park – Front Diamond
🗓️ Wednesday, July 1, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM

Bring your family, your four-legged friends, and your Canada Day spirit—we can’t wait to see all the adorable contestants!

🐕🇨🇦

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1 Prince Street
Hornby, ON
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