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At Railway City Tourism we often hear about the Elgin Hiking Trail. We also get asked lots of questions about the trail. Having never actually hiked it before, it's really hard to answer any questions, no matter how familiar we are with the map!
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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.
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As the leaves begin to fall and the hot summer weather starts to cool off, along with it comes beautiful colour change that Autumn brings. The golds and rusted reds create a tone of warmth that has many of us looking forward to sweater weather and . To many, this is the most beautiful season of all. Railway City is the perfect place to enjoy Autumn and we welcome this seasonal transition with open arms. Where is your favourite spot to witness the season change locally? We are looking forward to seeing images from the Elevated Park! Use #explorerailwaycity and #stthomasproud to share your photos with us!
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The Michigan Central Railroad (MCR) Bridge is an icon of St. Thomas, and has been since 1929. It has been recognized as a National Historic Civil Engineering Site – and it’s no wonder why: the construction of this structure was an incredible engineering feat of its day.
At 855 feet long, with 13 concrete piers which rise 90 feet above the valley floor, the MCR Bridge is a marvel of Southwestern Ontario. At its peak, as many as 47 trains crossed the bridge daily, which contributed greatly to St. Thomas’s status as the Railway Capital of Canada. The railway was vital in the development of the city, which is why the bridge is so important to St. Thomas even today.
At 855 feet long, with 13 concrete piers which rise 90 feet above the valley floor, the MCR Bridge is a marvel of Southwestern Ontario. At its peak, as many as 47 trains crossed the bridge daily, which contributed greatly to St. Thomas’s status as the Railway Capital of Canada. The railway was vital in the development of the city, which is why the bridge is so important to St. Thomas even today.
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The Ontario Tree Climbing Championship takes place every September at a different venue. The OTCC features five preliminary events: a work climb, belayed speed climb, simulated aerial rescue, foot-lock style rope climb and throwline challenge.
The top four men and top two women competitors from the preliminaries advance to the Master’s Challenge, a final event where the Ontario Men’s and Women’s Champion are crowned. These two top climbers go on to compete at the International Tree Climbing Championship the following summer.
Spectators are welcome to attend this free event. A trade show of arborist equipment is featured and spectators can try climbing like an arborist in the “Climb For All Ages” under the guidance of a professional arborist.
The top four men and top two women competitors from the preliminaries advance to the Master’s Challenge, a final event where the Ontario Men’s and Women’s Champion are crowned. These two top climbers go on to compete at the International Tree Climbing Championship the following summer.
Spectators are welcome to attend this free event. A trade show of arborist equipment is featured and spectators can try climbing like an arborist in the “Climb For All Ages” under the guidance of a professional arborist.