Overview
St. Thomas is a small city of about 39,000 people in Southwestern Ontario, best known as the place where Jumbo the Elephant was killed by a train in 1885.
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Before you go
Culture
St. Thomas preserves strong railway heritage with historic stations and museums. The city celebrates its unique Jumbo the Elephant story as a key identity element.
Money
Prices in CAD. Credit cards accepted at most establishments. Cash-only options exist (Country Charm Cafe). Banking available at major banks downtown.
Transport
FlixBus and Middlesex County Connect provide bus service from London (45 minutes). No passenger rail service exists. Driving from London takes about 35 minutes.
Weather
St. Thomas has cold snowy winters (January average -8.5C) and warm summers (July average 27C). Snow typically falls November through March with highest accumulations in January (383 cm monthly average).