As the season warms up, it's the perfect time to embrace the beautiful weather and indulge in a round of golf with friends. What better way to spend the day than playing a few competitive games on the green?

Today, we're spotlighting the ultimate destinations for all types of golfing experiences in St. Thomas & surrounding area. Whether you're seeking out the top golf courses in the region, looking to golf indoors with state-of-the-art simulators, or craving a fun-filled round of mini-golf, we've got you covered!

Let's explore the best places to enjoy an incredible game of golf!

Enjoy our handy guide to exploring the holiday season in St. Thomas for 2023! Find everything from Christmas markets to local bazaars, parades, parties, music, theatre and so much more! ​

Step into a world where music fills the air, laughter echoes, and good times are always on the menu. Welcome to The Back Alley, St. Thomas' ultimate haven for live entertainment and vibrant community spirit! From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll be swept up in the infectious energy that fuels their team. With a passion for all genres of music and an open-minded approach to events, The Calder family is here to ignite your senses and leave you with lasting memories. So grab a seat, order their famous Alley Burger, and get ready for an unforgettable experience where the beat never stops and the fun never ends. Get ready to discover your new favourite hangout – The Back Alley!

Summer is finally arriving in the Railway city, and with it comes the classic Southwestern Ontario Scorchers. Not to fear- St. Thomas has a great location for you and your family to keep cool all summer long. Jaycees Pool has been a go-to spot for St. Thomas locals since it first opened in 1970, bringing over 50 years of swimming in St. T, new events and memories brought each season. This year is no exception, with a schedule packed with lessons, special events and more!

Jaycees first opens this year on July 1st, featuring a free swim for all ages from 12:30 to 5:30, freezies and raffle prizes, a great way to start summer and celebrate Canada Day!

​February 2nd - Groundhog Day! And I know what you’re thinking “Haven’t we all been living a collective Groundhog’s Day for the past almost 3 years now?” 

You know, fair enough. 

But whatever the weather Wiarton Willie predicts, frigid air or no-coat-no-cares, we’ve got some ideas to switch things up!

Many of us love to travel far and wide, exploring new places and thrilling at new experiences. There is value in that type of exploration and learning about different people & places. The flip side is when we spend our energy on this form of travel, we can be too drained or without the time to explore places closer to home.

Best of all, exploring close to home reaps many many rewards! 

1. You gain a greater connection to and understanding of local history & culture.
   
2. It encourages you to support local businesses.
3. You see places in a new light and discover areas for what feels like the first time.

​Given our efforts to contain the Covid-19 virus, many people have been awarded time off during the spring of 2020. Therefore, to “take a sad song and make it better”, here are a few local family friendly activities that everyone and anyone is welcome to partake in during this uncanny time.

​A best friend, a love-provider, and a furball full of fun are some of the different ways canine enthusiasts use to describe their dogs. Plus, everyone knows dogs offer unconditional love, so it's up to you as a dog owners to find new ways to show that love in return! Fortunately, the team at Railway City Tourism have formulated a list of the top things you can do with your pups in St. Thomas to do just that.

Is everyone ready for it? The long interminable months before Spring really shines on Ontario's Southwest? Before Spring, and flowers, and smells, and festivals, and all those lovely things return, we thought we'd help you get through. 

One global trend we've noted is to attempt a new craft, or push yourself out of your comfort zone and try something new. Thankfully there are plenty of options in St. Thomas for you to partake in during this seasonal transition. Below find our list of featured activities that will work well to brighten up these dreary days!

Forget Waterworks and Pinafore! We are so over them! Ok - we're really not. We LOVE LOVE LOVE these parks! But don't they get all the love? In that spirit, we dug a little deeper to find some UNIQUE winter activities to try in St. Thomas this year. Check out our list of the top 5, and try one, or all, to help ease those winter blues.