Platform 13 - artist showcase
Art in Motion: Inside Railway City Tourism
Welcome to Platform 13, a dynamic, rotating gallery space located directly inside the Railway City Tourism visitor center. Platform 13 serves as a creative bridge between St. Thomas's rich railway heritage and its vibrant, contemporary arts scene.
Featuring a rotating collection of original works by regional artists, this dedicated indoor gallery brings fresh perspective, color, and local culture to our tourism hub. Whether you're stopping by to grab a local map, chat with our team about things to do in town, or admire new works from local storytellers and visual artists, Platform 13 is a must-see cultural stop in the heart of Railway City.
Featuring a rotating collection of original works by regional artists, this dedicated indoor gallery brings fresh perspective, color, and local culture to our tourism hub. Whether you're stopping by to grab a local map, chat with our team about things to do in town, or admire new works from local storytellers and visual artists, Platform 13 is a must-see cultural stop in the heart of Railway City.
all aboard: featured artists
about the program
Platform 13 - Artist Showcase
The idea for Platform 13 was born in 2013, the year the replica L&PS Station was built to house Railway City Tourism. Located right on the train tracks, our centre has become a hub for community connection — and after seven years of hosting the Railway City Arts Crawl, we’ve built strong relationships with our local creative community.
In 2025, we took the next step by launching the Platform 13: Artist Showcase — a space dedicated to celebrating local artists. Every 3 to 6 months, a new artist is invited to exhibit their work in our on-site gallery space. Artists also have the option to set up a small studio area to create on-site, offering visitors a chance to see their creative process in action.
Each featured artist is profiled here on our website and their work is made available for purchase through our online Gift Shop.
Our goal is simple: to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent in our region and foster deeper connections between artists and our community.
The idea for Platform 13 was born in 2013, the year the replica L&PS Station was built to house Railway City Tourism. Located right on the train tracks, our centre has become a hub for community connection — and after seven years of hosting the Railway City Arts Crawl, we’ve built strong relationships with our local creative community.
In 2025, we took the next step by launching the Platform 13: Artist Showcase — a space dedicated to celebrating local artists. Every 3 to 6 months, a new artist is invited to exhibit their work in our on-site gallery space. Artists also have the option to set up a small studio area to create on-site, offering visitors a chance to see their creative process in action.
Each featured artist is profiled here on our website and their work is made available for purchase through our online Gift Shop.
Our goal is simple: to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent in our region and foster deeper connections between artists and our community.