Community Programs

South Dundas Lending Library

The South Dundas Lending Library gives residents of South Dundas an opportunity to access a wide variety of sporting and recreation equipment, absolutely FREE!

Originally, with the help of The Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Municipality of South Dundas established the Sports Lending Library to eliminate barriers that may prevent individuals from participating in sports and leisure activities and to encourage residents to lead active, healthy lifestyles. In 2022, South Dundas Recreation was the successful recipient of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant funded by the Government of Canada to expand the equipment in the Library.

Available Equipment

To request the free rental of equipment, email Jennifer during business hours at jwhitten@southdundas.com. Appointments for pickup and drop off are mandatory and requests must be made at least 48 hours before requested use date. The Lending Library is located on the east side of the Morrisburg Arena, beside the Community Food Share, at 28 Ottawa St.

Water Sports	Stand Up Paddleboards Single Kayaks Double Kayak Canoes Life Jackets Paddles
Winter Sports	Cross Country Skies Cross Country Poles Cross Country Boots (Various sizes) Snow Shoes (Child and Adult sizes)
Racket Sports	Badminton /Tennis Nets Badminton Rackets & Birdies Tennis Rackets & Tennis Balls Pickleball Paddles and Portable Pickleball Nets
Bicycles	Adult and Youth Mountain Adult and Youth Road Bikes Bike Helmets
Other Sports/ Recreation	Horse Shoes Croquet Sets Soccer Balls and Small Portable Nets Footballs Volleyballs Basketballs Bocce Ball Set Road Hockey Goalie Pads, Blockers, Gloves, Sticks and Balls

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Sport Lending Library Work?
In order to borrow equipment from the Library, the borrower must be a resident of South Dundas. A borrower must provide proper I.D. and fill out a Loan Agreement Form. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to fill out the necessary information. Once the forms have been filled out, a borrower is welcome to use any equipment for up to 3 days.

How do I Transport the Lending Library Equipment?
It is up to the resident to transport the lending library from the Morrisburg Arena to their destination and back. This includes the proper vehicle, ropes, etc.

Does the Sport Lending Library Accept Used Equipment?
The Municipality does not accept used equipment for the Lending Library. Please consider donating your items to a local charity or organization.

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” – Edgar Degas
The Art Hanging program is an opportunity for local artists to display their work to inspire others in the South Dundas community. Works of art displayed can include but not limited to drawings, paintings, prints, digital graphic, and photography.
You will have the option to display your work at municipal facilities such as Municipal Centre, Iroquois Civic Centre, and Matilda Hall.
Artists who have work displayed in the South Dundas Facilities must be a South Dundas resident or have a studio in Dundas County. Preference will be given to residents of the Municipality of South Dundas.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please email our Recreation Coordinator at mfriolet@southdundas.com
The Municipality of South Dundas recognizes that South Dundas citizens may wish to dedicate a bench, tree and/or plaque in a municipal green space in memory of a loved one. For this reason, the Municipality has established the Memorial Bench and Tree Program. The policy provides an opportunity for remembrance by permitting, subject to certain specific conditions, the donation of a memorial bench, tree, and plaque, or a memorial plaque on an existing bench or tree.
Memorial Bench & Tree Application
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The Municipality of South Dundas Adopt-A-Flowerbed is a volunteer program designed for interested individuals, groups, and businesses to be able to adopt a street side or public flowerbed. The goal of the project is to provide adopters with an active role in the community by maintaining and improving, as well as providing a way to grow pride in the community and make the Municipality a welcoming and beautiful place for residents and tourists. The program will work with volunteers to ensure that many costs associated with flower beds are covered by the Municipality.
View program overview & adoptable flowerbeds here.
Adoption
South Dundas residents, clubs, organizations, and businesses are eligible to adopt a flowerbed through the Adopt-A-Flower Bed program. Note for participants under the age of 18, consent from a parent or guardian is required.
Those who are interested in adopting a flower bed must fill out the application form provided. The Municipality will adopt out flower beds on a first come first served basis. If a specific flower bed sees more than one request, a waiting list will be created, and participants will be contact if/when it becomes available, or the participants will be given the option to work as team.
Fill out an online application here.
The online application form will be submitted automatically. Staff will reach out to confirm.
Printable Application Form (PDF)
If you choose to fill out the application form pdf, please email it to djansen@southdundas.com or deliver it to the Municipal Office/
The Municipality of South Dundas envisions Youth Advisory Working Group as a tool to improve youth engagement and wellness in South Dundas. While providing a voice for local youth in municipal matters, operations, and services.
This working group is committed to fostering positive community development through supporting defined objectives, leveraging age-specific expertise, and making optimal use of available resources. Additionally, the members should champion intergenerational and community projects to bridge generational gaps within the community to promote unity. Through these endeavours, the members of this group aim to create an inclusive, educational, and unifying environment where every individual’s voice is valued, therefore fostering a thriving, and connected community.
Examples of tasks that would be completed by the working group include but are not limited too:
- Providing age specific resident and organizational based expertise.
- Provide Council with age specific feedback on municipal operations.
- Organizing events and programs that promote youth wellness.
- Collaboration with municipality for designing youth friendly spaces.
- Collaboration with municipality for programming and accessibility for youth.
- Intergenerational/community projects and initiatives.
- Plan and implement a community health initiative event – duration is determined by group.
Terms of Reference
- South Dundas United FC
South Dundas United FC Summer 2024 Season
Registration open from January 1 to April 17. Late fee after April 17.
Registration Fee $50
For youth born between 2006 and 2020
Season runs from May 18 to July 27
Location – Seaway District High School in Iroquois and South Dundas Soccer Fields in Iroquois
More Information – https://www.southdundasunited.ca/youth-programs/2024-registration/
South Dundas United FC Fall 2024 Season
Registration open from January 1 to August 11. Late fee after August 11.
Registration Fee $50
Season runs from September 7 to October 19
For youth born between 2006 and 2020
Location – South Dundas Soccer Fields in Iroquois
More Information – https://www.southdundasunited.ca/youth-programs/2024-registration/
South Dundas United FC Winter 2024-25 Season
Registration open from January 1 to November 2. Late fee after November 2.
Registration Fee $50
Season runs from November 27, 2024 to March 5, 2025
For youth born between 2008 and 2017
Location – Seaway District High School in Iroquois
More Information – https://www.southdundasunited.ca/youth-programs/2024-registration/
Ontario Early Years Centre is a place where you can:
- Take part with their children in a range of programs and activities
- Get answers to questions
- Get information about programs and services that are available for young children and their families
- Talk to early years professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community.
Visit the local Ontario Early Years website for information on programs in South Dundas.
Let’s continue to make the Municipality of South Dundas the best place to live! The Morrisburg Waterfront Sub-Committee is looking for volunteers to help bring the Earl Baker Park Multi-Use Pad project to life. There are several ways to contribute! Community Volunteers are needed to run fundraising events, support fundraising initiatives and be an ambassador for the project.
This Multi-use Pad will offer a wide variety of different sports using the same space, such as basketball, hockey, and pickle ball. The Multi-use Pad will “Bring our Community Together One Game at a Time” at this local recreation hub where everyone can take part in recreational leagues, tournaments and pickup games.
If you are interested in supporting this community project or would like more information about how you can get involved, please feel free to email Councillor Veinotte at cveinotte@southdundas.com or call the Municipal Centre at 613-543-2673.
Community Fundraising Event - NYE 2025 at the Morrisburg Legion
Come have a ball on New Year's Eve at the Morrisburg Legion. The Morrisburg Waterfront Sub-Committee and the Earl Baker Park Recreation Fundraising Team invite you to Game On 2025, a fun filled night in support of the Early Baker Park Recreation Fund. Come dressed in your best game day attire. For more information, and to buy tickets for the event check out the link below.
Game on 2025 - Tickets & Information
Municipal Donation Form
Vision
Let’s continue to make the Municipality of South Dundas the best place to live! The Morrisburg Waterfront Committee envisions a multi-use recreation pad in Earl Baker Park. This will be an innovative multi-use pad that will foster connection, engagement, and unforgettable experiences for generations to come. It will also provide our community with a wide variety of different sports using the same space, such as basketball, hockey, and pickleball. The proposed multi-use pad would offer a versatile and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels and ages. This includes community recreation, coaching clinics, recreational leagues, and tournaments for hockey, basketball, pickleball and much more.
Multi-use sports pads help communities address the lack of play opportunities for older youth that no longer play on playgrounds and adults looking for drop-in and pickup sports. The multi-use pad would be situated in proximity to the current playground and splash pad, making it accessible to parents watching their children of various ages.
The South Dundas Parks and Recreation Master Plan, completed in 2020, recommends the establishment of a multi-use pad at Earl Baker Park for basketball, ball hockey, tennis, pickleball and outdoor skating. As one of the Municipality’s greatest natural assets, the Morrisburg Waterfront Park and Earl Baker Park strengthen opportunities for recreational activities and community-led events. The South Dundas Parks and Recreation Master Plan also speaks to improving when it comes to accessibility enhancements. Therefore, the new multi-use pad will be designed to be compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to minimize physical barriers for persons with disabilities.
The Morrisburg Waterfront Park and Earl Baker Park provide an important opportunity for the residents of South Dundas, through an active living perspective and an economic development standpoint. Some of the benefits to residents provided through upgrading Earl Baker Park include an improved mental and physical wellbeing, enhanced social connection, strengthened family ties and creating welcoming places that promote inclusion. Economic benefits through this project will see an ability to attract new residents and businesses to South Dundas as the Morrisburg Waterfront Park and Earl Baker Park sees thousands of visitors each year.
Fundraising & How to Contribute
The Morrisburg Waterfront Committee is exploring public funding opportunities for the Earl Baker Park Multi-Use Pad project. Sponsorship opportunities and donations from residents and businesses will substantially fund the project.
There are several ways to contribute:
1. Financial Contribution: Generous donations will directly support the implementation and sustainability of our project. Even a small contribution can make a significant difference in our ability to reach our goals.
Financial contributions can be brought to the South Dundas Municipal Office. Kindly fill out the Municipal Donation Form.
2. In-Kind Assistance: We also welcome in-kind donations such as goods or services that are relevant to our project. In-kind contributions will help us reduce costs and allocate resources more efficiently.
3. Volunteer Time: Time and expertise are invaluable assets to our project. Volunteering skills and knowledge through various activities and initiatives will drive our project forward.
The goal of this community project is to fully fundraise the addition to Earl Baker Park. Donations will be managed in conjunction with the Municipal Charitable Donations Policy No. 1-15 and as prescribed by the Canada Revenue Agency. The Municipality can issue tax and donation receipts for cash donations as outlined in Policy No. 1-15.

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