The County Town Singers were founded in 1967 as a project to mark Canada's 100th birthday.[1][2] The next year, Marg Weber became the group's pianist.[3] An early director was Jim Ashley.[3]
In 1972, the choir recorded an album, County Town Singers, Sing for People.[4]
In 1980 Russell Baird became the director of the choir.[5][6]
The choir performed at Expo 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[7] In 1991 they traveled to Austria to perform in Whitby's twinned town, Feldkirch.[8]
In 2012 the County Town Singers participated in the Rhythms of One World Festival sponsored by the United Nations and performed there with other choirs from around the world.[9]
The choir celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017 by performing in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre with other Canadian choirs and the orchestra.[2]