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KETTLE CREEK VILLAGE
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Kettle Creek Village
Just the facts
Main strip: Old Talbot Street
Founded: Early 1800s
Architecture: Colonial
Neighborhood giants: Jumbo + St. Thomas Elevated Park
Best gardens: Cedarhurst Salon & Spa
Little Free Library: Elevated Park
Where to mingle with locals: On neighbourhood walks
The vibe
Welcome to Ye Olde St. Thomas—the original 1810 pioneer settlement along the banks of Kettle Creek that grew into the city we know today. Nestled into the sloping hillsides surrounding Walnut Street, this quiet historic nook seamlessly blends early settler heritage with nature. From pioneer roots and proximity to the 1824 Old St. Thomas Church to scenic trail access leading down into the valley, Kettle Creek Village offers an atmospheric stroll through the very beginning of Railway City history.
It's a beautiful area to explore the past, see some sights, public art and amazing views.
Main strip: Old Talbot Street
Founded: Early 1800s
Architecture: Colonial
Neighborhood giants: Jumbo + St. Thomas Elevated Park
Best gardens: Cedarhurst Salon & Spa
Little Free Library: Elevated Park
Where to mingle with locals: On neighbourhood walks
The vibe
Welcome to Ye Olde St. Thomas—the original 1810 pioneer settlement along the banks of Kettle Creek that grew into the city we know today. Nestled into the sloping hillsides surrounding Walnut Street, this quiet historic nook seamlessly blends early settler heritage with nature. From pioneer roots and proximity to the 1824 Old St. Thomas Church to scenic trail access leading down into the valley, Kettle Creek Village offers an atmospheric stroll through the very beginning of Railway City history.
- Learn about military history at the Military Museum
- Visit the roadside attraction of circus giant Jumbo the Elephant
- Explore railway history and art at the Elevated Park
- Tour the Old St. Thomas Church and Churchyard.
It's a beautiful area to explore the past, see some sights, public art and amazing views.
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WATCH #stthomasproud with Mike Vecchio from Rogers TV
Mike gets a tour and history lesson when he visits the St Thomas Elevated Park; which is the only one of it's kind in Canada.
Mike gets a tour and history lesson when he visits the St Thomas Elevated Park; which is the only one of it's kind in Canada.
READ The Story of the Talbot Settlement 1803-1840, by Wayne Paddon