Beneath St. Thomas' quiet streets and towering trees beats the heart of the railway. Follow this itinerary to immerse yourself in the city’s history and culture.
Day 1 : Railway Heritage
A city this steeped in railway history, it's no wonder there exists not one but two railway museums. Start your day off at the Elgin County Railway Museum with a tour. This impressive facility is located inside an old railway machine shop, and houses some of the biggest artifacts around!
Once you're finished at the Railway Museum, pop over to the CASO Station across the way, home of the North American Railway Hall of Fame. Walk the halls of this heritage train station (the largest of its kind in North America!) and use this self guided tourto navigate.
Day 2 : Explore Further
OPTION 1 - This is for the railway enthusiast! Want to delve even deeper and explore all the remnants of railway history in St. Thomas? Use our Railway Experience Guide to help you find your way!
OPTION 2 - For an overview of all things that make St. Thomas great, we recommendThe Landmarks Tour!
Throughout the tour of historical landmarks in St. Thomas, you will explore local history and heritage by visiting various buildings, monuments, and murals. Some of the locations may be more or less familiar to you, but we are confident that everyone will learning something new!
PRO TIP: At the end of a busy day, stop by Railway City Brewing for a pint and a little more history!
Day 3 : Beyond the Rail
St. Thomas' boom time came during the heyday of rail - but there is a lot more to this little city than that! Take an afternoon, and pick up a guide or use the web versions below, to explore two incredible heritage districts, filled with towering oaks, magnolias, and heritage properties that'll be sure to impress.
