Town Hall
The Richards Landing Town Hall was constructed over 100 years ago at a cost of $250, and underwent extensive renovations and updating in 2000 to preserve its character and increase the usability of this landmark building.
The Town Hall was the focal point of the community for many years. During the past century it has served as the location for many activities including socials, council meetings, dances, fairs, graduation ceremonies, concerts, meetings, weddings, 4-H gatherings, movie nights, and more.
Recent improvements to the building include replacement of windows and doors, insulation and heating systems, a new stage, refinishing the interior and exterior finishes, and washrooms. All of these modern conveniences have been built in, while the original character and charm of the hall is maintained.
The Town Hall can be rented for a wide variety of uses at very reasonable rates. Please contact the Township office at 705-246-2625, or stjoeadmin@bellnet.ca for details and booking information.
Old Town Jail
This stone structure in the middle of Richards Landing constructed of picturesque sturdy stone still retains the original bars on the windows and locked cell within. The Old Town Jail was built in the early 1900's and used until the I920's (though not often). It was and is the only jail in the Township of St. Joseph and was later expanded and served as the Fire Hall.
It is situated in the center of the village convenient for any walking tour and is open daily during the summer. Model prisoner forms are on the front lawn allowing for photographs of you and your family to be shown in prison garb which may be shared as a fun remembrance of your holiday on beautiful St. Joseph Island.
Town Hall Rental Fees
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Municipal Related Activities and |
No Charge $25.00 / day + tax plus $50 + tax cleanup/damage deposit 1 day: $35.00 + tax 2 to 4 days: $25.00/day + tax After 4 days: $10.00/day + tax (in same year) plus $50 + tax cleanup/damage deposit $100.00 / day + tax $100 + tax cleanup/damage deposit $100.00 + tax (balance of rental fee and clean-up damage deposit payable prior to use) |
Centennial Grounds Rental Fees
Small Events
Non profit groups for non-profit events (i.e. family reunion)
- $125 grounds rental includes: grounds, 1 food booth, canteen washroom and grounds grass cut. Parking lot grass, set-up and take down are renter's responsibility.
- $25 for each additional food booth.
- $100 washroom/grounds/food booth refundable deposit if facilities returned in clean and undamaged condition.
- $50 canteen only.
Non profit grounds for profit events (i.e. community night)
Township of St. Joseph and Island Wide Groups
- $250 grounds rental includes: grounds, 2 food booths, grounds washrooms and grounds grass cut. Parking lot grass, set-up and take down are renter's responsibility.
- $25 for each additional food booth
- $50 for canteen if required
- $500 damage and clean-up deposit, refundable if facilities returned in clean and undamaged condition.
Other Groups
- $350 grounds rental includes: grounds, grounds washrooms and grounds grass cut. Parking lot grass, set-up and take down are renter's responsibility.
- $50 for each additional food booth
- $50 for canteen if required
- $500 damage and clean-up deposit, refundable if facilities returned in clean and undamaged condition.
Large Events
Daily Rate: $3000
plus $1.00 per ticket sold
plus 10% of gross bar sales (if event is licensed)
Damage and Clean-up Deposit of $5,000 (cash, cert. cheque or bank letter of credit). Refundable if facility is left in a clean and undamaged condition.
Rental includes the entire facility.
Party renting facility to be responsible for:
- Liability insurance in an amount of not less than $10,000,000 naming the municipality as an additionally insured third party;
- All security and policing costs (both on and off the grounds). Number of security and police personnel required to be established by municipality in consultation with the OPP;
- Ontario Hydro Electrical Permit, and inspection of stage power hook-up required prior to all shows;
- Clean-up and repair of any damage to the facility;
- Legal agreement required.
