The village of Paisley is celebrating 150 years this weekend.
It’s been that long since the village was incorporated in 1874, and there will be events downtown to mark the occasion on Saturday, February 17th.
Arran-Elderslie Mayor, Steve Hammell says, “Paisley has a rich history rooted in agriculture and entrepreneurship. It has seen tremendous momentum since its incorporation in 1874. The rejuvenation, creativity and personality Paisley is known for, can be credited to a passionate and dedicated community of residents, business owners and volunteer groups. The Municipality is proud to be home to this vibrant community.”
Events are set to be held at the Treasure Chest Museum, the Paisley Community Centre, the Bruce County Public Library Paisley Branch, the Paisley Royal Canadian Legion, the Historic Hose Tower, and Orchard’s Landing.
Ross Street in Paisley from Church Street to Cambridge Street will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in order to host drop-in road hockey with the Paisley Fire Fighters from 1p.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be more events throughout the year to mark Paisley’s 150th year and the municipality says details will be shared on the Arran-Elderslie’s Facebook page or community calendar.
Street parking is available. Overflow parking is available at the Paisley Community Centre (391 Queen St. N), and the Paisley Freshmart (436 Queen St N).
Paisley 150 Municipal Kick-off Event Highlights:
Treasure Chest Museum, 407 Queen St. N:
Special Paisley 150 exhibit
Hot Chocolate and Birthday Cake available
Games at the museum
Collect your free Paisley 150 sticker for $1 off chili lunch at the Paisley Legion
Road Hockey with the Firefighters, Ross St.
Drop in for Road Hockey with the Paisley Fire Fighters from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM on Ross St. (behind the Treasure Chest Museum)
Paisley Community Centre, 391 Queen St. N:
Try curling: Drop in from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Paisley Curling Club
Free Skate from 1:15 PM-2:45 PM
Stop by the 150 Homecoming booth for a sneak peak of swag, grab a treat and sign up to be a volunteer for the event
Visit the Bruce County Museum Booth
Paisley Library, 274 Queen St. N:
Visit the Bookmobile outside the Bruce County Library Paisley Branch
Additional programs and activities held at the Library from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Paisley Royal Canadian Legion, 338 Goldie St.:
Grab a chili lunch at the Legion offered from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, $5/bowl
Visit the Trinity Theatre and Paisley Artscape Society booth to participate in activities and learn about upcoming Paisley 150 events they have in the works
Paisley Legion will also host an evening event. More information on their Facebook Page.
Historic Hose Tower, 292 Water St:
Visit the Firefighters at the Hose Tower to make your own smore from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Orchard’s Landing, 486 Queen St. S:
Enjoy Stone Soup and add your arrival date on the Paisley timeline at Orchard’s Landing.