 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!
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 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.
 Ahead of World Bicycle Day, the City of St. Thomas, Railway City Tourism, and Elgin County will join forces to celebrate the official opening of the Whistlestop Trail. On June 1 at 11am, City of St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson and Elgin County Warden David Marr will open the joint project on the trail near the Sunset Drive Whistlestop Trail kiosk (Located in front of Parkside Collegiate Institute).
 Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure-hunting game where you use GPS-enabled devices—including mobile apps like Google Maps—to navigate to specific coordinates. (To enter coordinates into Google Maps, use the format: 42 46.665 -81 12.866.) Some geocaches include helpful hints, which you can decode using a provided decryption key. Once you arrive at the location, search carefully to find the geocache—a hidden container that can be any size. A key rule of geocaching is to stay discreet and avoid drawing attention while searching. Inside the container, you’ll find a log sheet to sign (don’t forget a pen!) and possibly some small items. If you take an item, be sure to leave something of equal or greater value in return. Always return the geocache exactly where you found it so others can enjoy the hunt too.
 St. Thomas provides some great opportunities to get outside and get active all year round. Disc Golf provides one of these opportunities!
 Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is Heading to St. Thomas on November 18 and 19
Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour presented by Scotiabank and Dodge is heading to St. Thomas, ON, for a celebration of hockey on November 18 and 19. The weekend will feature broadcast hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, meet-and-greet opportunities with NHL alumni Scott Thornton and Brad Marsh, live local entertainment and engaging activities for the whole family. Now that the famous S.W. Ontario summer weather has set in and the Bicycle Festival has come and gone, you are probably itching to get out and enjoy the sunshine! But what to do? Well, Railway City Tourism has your back and have prepared a fun day by bike!
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Come get active at the Bicycle Festival this Summer! On June 6th come downtown by foot or bike for a fun run/walk, bike events, prizes, live music, and more! (Helmets are mandatory for all biking events) When: Saturday, June 6th from 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: The L&PS Corridor, 605 Talbot Street, St. Thomas  The Do-able Neighbourhood Project has been busy in the North end of St. Thomas! With the help of local firefighters who flood the rink to ensure a quality ice surface, people in St. Thomas are now able to get out those skates and enjoy something notably Canadian - outdoor skating!
The North Rink is open: WEEKDAYS - 4-7PM WEEKENDS - 9AM-7PM Keep updated on the rink from the Northside Hub here. |
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