June 26 2020
There will be a special parking lot service on Canada Day at 9:00 am in the parking lot of the Seeley's Bay Holiness Church, 205 Main St. Seeley's Bay on Wednesday July 1st. This is being presented by the Rear of Leeds and 1000 Islands Ministerial.
We ask that as people arrive they stay in their cars as we need to respect social distancing measures.
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May 14 2020
The Canada Day Celebrations in Seeley's Bay have been cancelled
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May 12 2020
The boat ramp at the Seeley's bay Harbour has been re-opened (as of May 6), however access to the docks and slips is not yet permitted. TLTI is hoping that they may be able to start docking boats as of May 31st, as directed by the Province. For the time being, boaters are welcome to launch their boats from Seeley's Bay to spend the day on the water provided you are boating with those with whom you live, you are following physical distancing guidelines at the ramp, and you don't make any unnecessary stops in between.
If you have any questions please email (adminassistant@townshipleeds.on.ca), or call the Township Office and leave a message. (613.659.2415 x 227)
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May 1 2020
The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands has announced the boat launch in at the Seeley's Bay public dock will reopen Wednesday May 6th.
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April 21 2020
The ROLL-Aid Centre food bank continues to operate on its regular schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic - Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon out of the Royal Canadian Legion in Seeley's Bay. We ask that patrons wait in the Legion parking lot and one of our volunteers will register you there.
We are grateful for all the generous people of the Leeds & Thousand Islands Township who have supported us with food and financial donations. If you would like to donate to the food bank, we need all non-perishable goods with the exception of soups and canned tomatoes. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the United Church Manse, 195 Main St. in Seeley's Bay.
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April 9 2020
SEELEY'S BAY PUBLIC DOCK AND BOAT LAUNCH ARE CLOSED
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April 7 2020
Please be advised that Seeley's Bay Medical Clinic is still providing medical services to patients. Your needs will be addressed initially by a phone interview with your Health Care Provider and if deemed necessary an office visit will be arranged.
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April 2 2020 (UPDATED: April 6 2020)
Kelly's Food Mart (previously Sweet's) is open for business! You can shop in-store as usual, or they will take your grocery order over the phone and fill your order, ready for pickup. You can pay by cheque, cash or debit/credit card. Cheques need to issued to "Kellys Food Mart".
Call them at 613-387-3818!
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The Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands has announced the boat launch in at the Seeley's Bay public dock will reopen Wednesday May 6th.
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April 21 2020
The ROLL-Aid Centre food bank continues to operate on its regular schedule during the COVID-19 pandemic - Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon out of the Royal Canadian Legion in Seeley's Bay. We ask that patrons wait in the Legion parking lot and one of our volunteers will register you there.
We are grateful for all the generous people of the Leeds & Thousand Islands Township who have supported us with food and financial donations. If you would like to donate to the food bank, we need all non-perishable goods with the exception of soups and canned tomatoes. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the United Church Manse, 195 Main St. in Seeley's Bay.
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April 9 2020
SEELEY'S BAY PUBLIC DOCK AND BOAT LAUNCH ARE CLOSED
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April 7 2020
Please be advised that Seeley's Bay Medical Clinic is still providing medical services to patients. Your needs will be addressed initially by a phone interview with your Health Care Provider and if deemed necessary an office visit will be arranged.
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April 2 2020 (UPDATED: April 6 2020)
Kelly's Food Mart (previously Sweet's) is open for business! You can shop in-store as usual, or they will take your grocery order over the phone and fill your order, ready for pickup. You can pay by cheque, cash or debit/credit card. Cheques need to issued to "Kellys Food Mart".
Call them at 613-387-3818!
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March 19 2020
NOTICE FROM SEELEY'S BAY PHARMAWELL DRUGMART - Click here
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March 17 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM SEELEY'S BAY MEDICAL CLINIC
RE: COVID-19 - Click here
About Seeley's Bay...
Seeley's Bay is a village in Eastern Ontario on the historic Rideau Heritage Route, approximately 25 miles (40 KM) northeast of Kingston and 100 miles (160KM) southwest of Ottawa.The "Bay" was created around 1832 with the flooding of the Cranberry Marsh during the building of Rideau Canal and it became a regular stop for the steam wheelers as they travelled up and down the canal. The village was named in 1841 after the Seeley family who set up a trading post about 1825. The native Indians were the only people to frequent his teepee store at this early point in Canal history. All early industries in the village were born out of necessity. Logs were needed for homes and wood needed for heat and furniture. Thousands of cords of wood were shipped out on the Rideau Canal after Seeley’s Bay was established as a port in 1832. The first industry in the community was an ashery. Potash was used for bleaching and making soap. By 1851, a stagecoach traveled through the village three times per week carrying passengers and mail north from Kingston to Perth to Smiths Falls. By 1885, the village was a shipping point for grain, lumber, livestock and wood. By this time, it was also a landing for steamboats traveling the Rideau system.
Easily accessible today by car or boat, travelers continue to visit Seeley’s Bay, enjoying the town and area’s charm and facilities. Seeley’s Bay’s population has been steadily growing in recent years because of its close proximity to Kingston. Vacationers can enjoy a variety of activities and shops in Seeley’s Bay or nearby Kingston and Gananoque. Seeley’s Bay has a wide variety of cottages, resorts, campgrounds and B&B’s to accommodate the traveler. As with many of the other Rideau Lakes communities, the favoured summer activities are fishing, golfing, water sports, cycling & hiking. All amenities required for these sports are readily available within the Seeley’s Bay area. In winter, snowmobiling, hockey, skating and ice fishing are popular in and around the area.
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Click the cover on the left to find out more about the history of Seeley's Bay and District from the booklet that was printed in 1967 to celebrate Canada's 100th birthday! |
Annual events in Seeley's Bay include;
Every February, the lively community of Seeley’s Bay hosts “Frost Fest”, a great celebration for all ages. There are activities, and events for all ages to warm their hearts and souls in this friendly village.
Every July 1st, Seeley's Bay celebrates Canada Day with activies all day long, and concluding with live music and a display of fireworks in the park that is second to none.
For a map of Seeley's Bay and businesses within the village - click here
For a map of the Seeley's Bay area - click here
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Latest News...
Posted: February 28 2020
Mayor’s Chat – March 11th
Seeley’s
Bay Community Hall, 151 Main Street
10:00 a.m. - Arrive and
Mingle – Coffee and Treats
10:30 a.m. - Welcome from the Mayor
10:45 a.m. - Presentation, Senior’s Ambassador Project, followed by Q & A
10:30 a.m. - Welcome from the Mayor
10:45 a.m. - Presentation, Senior’s Ambassador Project, followed by Q & A
Posted: February 18 2020 -
Updated February 26
* CANCELLED DUE TO
INCLEMENT WEATHER *
Mayor’s Chat – Feb. 27th
Seeley’s
Bay Community Hall, 151 Main Street
9:00
a.m. - Arrive and
Mingle – Coffee and Treats
9:30 a.m. - Welcome from the Mayor
9:45 a.m. - Presentation, Senior’s Ambassador Project
10:00 a.m. Open Forum – Your chance to ask Council questions (Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke & Councillor Ward 2 Gordon Ohlke) about services, facilities, and 2020 projects & priorities
9:30 a.m. - Welcome from the Mayor
9:45 a.m. - Presentation, Senior’s Ambassador Project
10:00 a.m. Open Forum – Your chance to ask Council questions (Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke & Councillor Ward 2 Gordon Ohlke) about services, facilities, and 2020 projects & priorities
Posted: September 21 2019
The Citizen's Democracy Forum and The Seeley's Bay Area Residents' Association are sponsoring an all Candidates Meeting on Friday October 4th at the Seeley's Bay Community Hall (Firehall).
Posted: September 13 2019
Our Township Council has given the go-ahead to demolish the TeePee in Seeley's Bay Centennial Park. It seems to be a surprise to many residents. Ward 2 Councillor Ohlke has responded to a recent question on Facebook regarding public consultation that has taken place.
Should it be designated as a Heritage Structure/Landmark?
"The property has
historical
value or associative value
because it,
i. has direct associations with
a theme, event, belief, person,
activity, organization or institu-
tion that is significant to a
community,
ii. yields, or has the potential
to yield, information that con-
tributes to an understanding
of a community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects
the work or ideas of an archi-
tect, artist, builder, designer
or theorist who is significant
to a community.
3. The property has contextual
value because it,
i. is important in defining,
maintaining or supporting
the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally,
visually or historically linked
to its surroundings, or
iii. is a landmark."
value or associative value
because it,
i. has direct associations with
a theme, event, belief, person,
activity, organization or institu-
tion that is significant to a
community,
ii. yields, or has the potential
to yield, information that con-
tributes to an understanding
of a community or culture, or
iii. demonstrates or reflects
the work or ideas of an archi-
tect, artist, builder, designer
or theorist who is significant
to a community.
3. The property has contextual
value because it,
i. is important in defining,
maintaining or supporting
the character of an area,
ii. is physically, functionally,
visually or historically linked
to its surroundings, or
iii. is a landmark."