Sports, Arenas & Recreation in St. Thomas Ontario
Welcome to the active side of the Railway City! Whether you are an out-of-town sports family heading here for a weekend tournament, an avid disc golfer looking to test your skills, or a traveler wanting to map out a local cycling route, St. Thomas is built for play. Discover our premier athletic complexes, neighborhood social leagues, and scenic green spaces below.
Disc Golf Discourse
Disc golf found a home here with a tournament in 1982. While the tournament was a little makeshift using whiskey barrels the sport found a permanent location three years later.
Hometown Hockey
In 2017 St. Thomas was chosen as a Rogers Hometown Hockey destination. Watch the video above about a hometown hockey legend, and read about the historic day itself at the link.
For nearly 50 years, this legendary annual January gala has brought some of the biggest names in sports—from NHL Hall of Famers to Olympic heroes—to St. Thomas. More than a star-studded dinner, this incredible volunteer-driven tradition has raised over $1.2 million directly supporting local Special Olympics and Community Living Elgin.