St. Thomas (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in southwestern Ontario, Canada
About St. Thomas (Ontario)
Europeans settled in the area in 1810. St. Thomas was named after Thomas Talbot who helped promote the development of this region during the early 19th century. The founder of the settlement that became St. Thomas was Capt. Daniel Rapelje, descendant of a Walloon family settled in New Amsterdam, now New York City, at its inception in the 17th century. In 1820, Rapelje, divided his land into town lots suitable for a village. Rapelje owned the New England Mill, and donated two acres of land for the building of Old St. Thomas Church. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, several railways were constructed through the city, and St. Thomas became an important railway junction. 26 railways have passed through the city since the first railway was completed in 1856. In the 1950s and 1960
Top Attractions in St. Thomas (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in St. Thomas (Ontario):
- ★Canada Southern Railway Station and North America Railway Hall of Fame
- ★Elevated Park
- ★Jumbo the Elephant Monument
- ★The Elgin County Railway Museum
- ★The Elgin Military Museum
- ★The Old English Church
- ★Waterworks Park
Where to Eat in St. Thomas (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bella Jack's
- 🍴Country Charm Cafe
- 🍴Le Cafe Siam
- 🍴Legends Tavern
- 🍴New Sarum Family Restaurant
Where to Stay in St. Thomas (Ontario)
- 🏨Cardinal Court Motel
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Thomas
St. Thomas (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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