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Wow - we're old! St. Thomas has been around for more than 200 years. In Canada, that's pretty darn old. Learn about our heritage from railways to roadways. Tour by yourself or with someone else. So many possibilities for the history buff, or those looking to simply dig a little deeper!

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Origin of the L&PS Line

The route of what was the London and Port Stanley Railway is one of the oldest in the province. The northerly portion, owned by CN, from St. Thomas to London has been in almost constant use since 1856.

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Here are some bench seats in the Military Museum . On the end of the bench are two suitcases. A tan suitcase with a black outline is in front and then there is a black suitcase behind it.

ZOINKS! IT'S A WW1 BOMB PLOT!

Though World War One occurred in Europe, St. Thomas once came close to being on the frontline. The railway was critical in Canada’s war effort; it was needed to move men, equipment, and supplies.

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Here is an image of a black train. There is a red license plate in the middle with the numbers “5700”. There is a woman with brown hair and a blue and white striped shirt as well as a man with brown hair and a light blue shirt. Behind him is another man wearing a black shirt.

Why the Railway City?

PART 1: The Past - Have you ever wondered why St. Thomas is considered the "Railway Capital of Canada"?
PART 2: Present & Future - Built heritage, tourism, business & more keep St. Thomas' railway history alive.

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Noteworthy Event
Beer-lesque & Carniv-ale | A sideshow craft beer festival set at the old rail shops.

Preserving History

Origin of the L&PS Line

​ZOINKS! IT'S A WW1 BOMB PLOT!

Why the Railway City?

​THINGS TO See & DO: HERITAGE & MUSEUMS

ZOINKS! IT'S A WW1 BOMB PLOT!

THINGS TO See & DO: HERITAGE & MUSEUMS