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The 2nd Annual Railway City Arts Crawl is fast approaching, and promises to be bigger and better as we grow this annual event.
This year there are 12 venues lined up, with 32 artists (and more joining every week)!
This year there are 12 venues lined up, with 32 artists (and more joining every week)!
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We LOVE Jumbo! So thought we'd show our love with these exclusive I ♥ Jumbo t-shirts available at Railway City Tourism. You can get one for $15 or 2 for $25 (taxes included).
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The Canadian Tourism Awards’ Brewster Travel Innovator of the Year Award
St. Thomas, ON: HMCS OJIBWA came up a winner last night for the second time this month. The Elgin Military Museum received the TIAC Brewster Travel Innovator of the Year Award for Ojibwa’s opening season at the Travel Industry Association of Canada awards gala in Ottawa Wednesday night.
St. Thomas, ON: HMCS OJIBWA came up a winner last night for the second time this month. The Elgin Military Museum received the TIAC Brewster Travel Innovator of the Year Award for Ojibwa’s opening season at the Travel Industry Association of Canada awards gala in Ottawa Wednesday night.
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If you guess SANTA, then you are right! Coming up this weekend is the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday night at City Hall starting at 5:30pm, and Saturday is the Santa Claus Parade starting at 6pm on Talbot Street.
Feeling chilly out there? We will be serving up FREE COFFEE from Harbour Merchant at Railway City Tourism during the parade. It`s delicious, locally roasted and more importantly, warm! We sure hope to see you then :)
Feeling chilly out there? We will be serving up FREE COFFEE from Harbour Merchant at Railway City Tourism during the parade. It`s delicious, locally roasted and more importantly, warm! We sure hope to see you then :)
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DOORS OPEN ST. THOMAS IS RIGHT ON TRACK!
St. Thomas - Every year from May to October, communities across the province open the doors to hundreds of historical buildings, places of worship, museums, private homes, heritage gardens and other interesting venues. Many of the participating sites offer special activities, such as tours, exhibitions and demonstrations – all free of charge!
St. Thomas - Every year from May to October, communities across the province open the doors to hundreds of historical buildings, places of worship, museums, private homes, heritage gardens and other interesting venues. Many of the participating sites offer special activities, such as tours, exhibitions and demonstrations – all free of charge!
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The Tom Zombie Festival is Set To Keep Our Region Safe for Another Year!
On September 27th there will be a very unique event happening in downtown St. Thomas. On the grounds of the Elgin County Railway Museum the 2nd Annual, St. Thomas Tom Zombie Festival will be held. This event is free to attend, starts at 12:00pm and ends at 10:00pm.
The amount of buzz online is “mind blowing…” according to Bryan Bakker, owner of local video production company, Bizbio and creator and developer behind the event. “The biggest thing of course is the Harlequin sponsored visit of Vincent M. Ward, who played Oscar on the highest rated TV Series going these days, AMC’s The Walking Dead. Vincent will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans right here in our very own city.”
But there is more than just a cool celebrity visit happening that day of course.
According to Bakker the festival is the only way we can protect our town and region from the Tom Zombie Curse. “The Legend of Tom Zombie goes back over two-hundred years and has plagued South-Western Ontario in innumerable ways ever since,” says Bakker.
On September 27th there will be a very unique event happening in downtown St. Thomas. On the grounds of the Elgin County Railway Museum the 2nd Annual, St. Thomas Tom Zombie Festival will be held. This event is free to attend, starts at 12:00pm and ends at 10:00pm.
The amount of buzz online is “mind blowing…” according to Bryan Bakker, owner of local video production company, Bizbio and creator and developer behind the event. “The biggest thing of course is the Harlequin sponsored visit of Vincent M. Ward, who played Oscar on the highest rated TV Series going these days, AMC’s The Walking Dead. Vincent will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans right here in our very own city.”
But there is more than just a cool celebrity visit happening that day of course.
According to Bakker the festival is the only way we can protect our town and region from the Tom Zombie Curse. “The Legend of Tom Zombie goes back over two-hundred years and has plagued South-Western Ontario in innumerable ways ever since,” says Bakker.
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What is Culture Days?
Culture Days is a collaborative Canada-wide, volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
Culture Days is a collaborative Canada-wide, volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.
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The answer: In Style!
It has been a VERY BIG YEAR for the Elgin County Railway Museum and their house within the MCRR Locomotive Shops. They are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the shops with a special evening and silent auction.
It has been a VERY BIG YEAR for the Elgin County Railway Museum and their house within the MCRR Locomotive Shops. They are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the shops with a special evening and silent auction.
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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.
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Guess who's coming to town? If the picture didn't give it away, it's Chef Michael Smith!
GCW Custom Kitchens and Cabinetry Inc, a local St. Thomas company, is hosting a very special Grand Opening event at their NEW location (95 South Edgeware St. Thomas) on Friday September 26th from 6pm-9pm.
GCW Custom Kitchens and Cabinetry Inc, a local St. Thomas company, is hosting a very special Grand Opening event at their NEW location (95 South Edgeware St. Thomas) on Friday September 26th from 6pm-9pm.
As Chef Michael Smith is a celebrator of the local, the event is taking a page from his book and showcasing local beer, wine, cheese, ice-cream and APPLE PIES! Also, a chili cook-off will be happening with none other than YOU as the judge.
Also, get a chance to meet and greet with the great chef himself, learn how to oyster shuck, see a presentation, and get your latest cookbook signed.
This tasty event is not only delicious, but kind-hearted with proceeds going to support Bethany's Hope (leukodystrophy research). So go out and get your tickets, before they are gone!
Also, get a chance to meet and greet with the great chef himself, learn how to oyster shuck, see a presentation, and get your latest cookbook signed.
This tasty event is not only delicious, but kind-hearted with proceeds going to support Bethany's Hope (leukodystrophy research). So go out and get your tickets, before they are gone!