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June 21 is #internationaldayofyoga and we wanted to give you a sample of some of the ways you can include yoga in your St. Thomas adventure. There are a number of studios in the area with different styles and focus so you can be sure that there is an instructor and class to suit your needs. From beginner to advanced, restorative to acrobatic - grab your mat and prepare yourself for the benefits of yoga as part of your health and wellness journey.
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Whether you've come from away, or you’ve lived in St. Thomas your whole life, there is lots to discover in the city. That's why we have created an itinerary for you that outlines how to have the perfect Saturday in St. Thomas. While this guide is only a glance at all there is to do, it will provide you with some of the city’s highlights that will ensure a day of exploration and fun. So here it is, your guide to the perfect Saturday in St. Thomas – you may even fall in love with a place that you never knew existed!
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Gathered is home to a collective of local artists. The business is in a unique and beautiful heritage designated building located in the heart of picturesque and historic Sparta, Ontario. Joseph Sawicki and Heather Robinson purchased the heritage-designated Hiram Smith building in 2017 and are passionate about preserving and restoring its many heritage details while renovating and updating it.
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The arts scene in St. Thomas is constantly expanding. Through events like the Railway City Arts Crawl, spaces like STEPAC and the many studios in the city we see increased exposure to a variety of visual art styles and a growing awareness in our community about this thriving population.
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The Great Lakes International Air Show soars through the St. Thomas Municipal Airport June 16th and 17th! Spend Father's Day Weekend with Dad and see gravity-defying aerobatics from the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, and the CF-18 HORNET screeching down the runway.
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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).
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St. Anne's Community Festival, now in its' 47th year, is the longest running festival in St. Thomas. It will be held on June 6, 7, 8, & 9, 2018 at 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas. Admission to the grounds and parking is FREE. Enjoy the World's Finest Shows midway and plenty of games.
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Calendars are bursting in the twenty-first century with freshly-invented events and quirky shared days of observance. Love or hate the trend, there is something for everyone. In St. Thomas, we first trained our eyes on May 28th — National Hamburger Day! Seriously though, why not celebrate this tasty touchstone of North American life?
Early in April, the team at Railway City Tourism challenged the crew at STEAM City Media to explore St. Thomas and find the best burgers in the city. They took up the task and enjoyed the opportunity to visit a few favourite local eateries, plus a couple of places that may have been noticed in the past but for some reason never visited. In their words, here is what happened …
Early in April, the team at Railway City Tourism challenged the crew at STEAM City Media to explore St. Thomas and find the best burgers in the city. They took up the task and enjoyed the opportunity to visit a few favourite local eateries, plus a couple of places that may have been noticed in the past but for some reason never visited. In their words, here is what happened …
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Spring has finally decided it’s time to stay and we are pretty excited about it! Nature is making a beautiful transition from winter and there is so much out there starting to sprout! Railway City is surrounded by lush farmlands and we are fortunate that to have a variety of nature based shops and events where we can share in the bounty including flower shops, produce farms, farm markets, bee farms, parks, trails and more! Start your spring off with a visit to some of stops and celebrate Railway City Sprouting this spring!
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The railway has been part of St. Thomas since the completion of the London and Port Stanley Railway in 1856. It made a significant impact on the completion and success of the city due to the provision of employment and income to sustain the community.
With the development of the Canada Southern Line through the city in 1872, St. Thomas was transformed into what was known as the “Railway Capital of Canada.” Due to the location of St. Thomas being placed almost directly between Buffalo and Detroit, and a convenient shortcut between New York and Chicago, this offered a more direct route between these destinations.
With the development of the Canada Southern Line through the city in 1872, St. Thomas was transformed into what was known as the “Railway Capital of Canada.” Due to the location of St. Thomas being placed almost directly between Buffalo and Detroit, and a convenient shortcut between New York and Chicago, this offered a more direct route between these destinations.