Experience The Arts in St. Thomas

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The Arts

Creativity thrives in St. Thomas! Our entrepreneurial spirit shines through in creative small businesses, art studios, pop-up shops, and the incredible Public Arts Centre. While art events highlight this creativity, it flourishes year-round. Explore some of the top creative activities and discover unique, locally made souvenirs and gifts to take home.

DAY 1 : St. Thomas Street art

Ready for your next photo op? We know you're looking for some unique locations to grab a selfie, or take some photos with friends and family. Check our the Mural Tour here to find you way around to some of our historic murals. Find contemporary murals at Elgin County Railway Museum on boxcars!
St. Thomas Street Art Map and info & St. Thomas Heritage Murals Walking Tour
Looking to pick up something to bring home with you? Looking for some new art, or a unique gift for someone? Check out our guide to artisan shopping here!

Here is an image of the boxcars by the Elgin County Railway Museum. To the left is the Anything Is Possible mural. The background is of the Anything Is Possible boxcar mural. It shows a woman with blue hair, a green polka dot shirt, red scarf and pink skin. She is blowing bubbles. On the right is the TRIL/RAPIDÉ mura; which is an abstract piece with white, orange, red and dark grey.

Day 2 : Creative in St. Thomas

Visit one of our many studios or the St. Thomas-Eglin Public Art Centre and be inspired!
Take a walk around the Art Village Neighbourhood to see unique murals, galleries and studios.
And finally, get your hands dirty with some ideas on how to be creative and create in St. Thomas!

Here is the front of the arts centre. On the right is a mural with a little girl with blue hair and a paint brush. Straight ahead are windows with people drawn on them. To the left of the windows are a glass door into the gallery,

Day 3 : Road Trip

Check out the Barn Quilt Trail or pop by the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital to see a unique display of the regions quilt patterns!

Here is a farm. In the background is a red barn and there are pumpkins in the front lawn