Soak In Our Culture

Creativity Reigns

“People always ask us if we have much arts and culture. The answer is always, without a shadow of a doubt, a resounding YES! Our artists are mega-talented, diverse, and entrepreneurial. Our culture is steeped in history. Check out the highlights of our rich Arts & Culture environment!”

Public Art Centre

“The only Public Art Centre in St. Thomas and Elgin County, the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre (STEPAC) is a charitable non-profit corporation supported by it’s members, grants and fundraising. In operation since 1969, the Public Art Centre presents curated exhibitions by local, regional, national and international artists, maintains a permanent collection of over 1900 works, and presents innovative and diverse programming for children, youth, and adults. Since 1969, the Gallery has been located in 301 Talbot Street, and has evolved into a well-regarded professional contemporary art centre that was awarded the Impact Award -“Unsung Heroes” by the St. Thomas District Chamber of Commerce, in 2019.”

Street Art

“Find some fun street art and murals on everything from boxcars to buildings! Take your photo by a selfie-style Wings mural by international muralist Kelsey Montague, stroll past 4 boxcar murals at the Elgin County Railway Museum, or discover all our historic and contemporary murals telling the story of St. Thomas’ past, present and future.”

Theatre

“For over fifty seasons, the Elgin Theatre Guild has been entertaining audiences with productions ranging from comedies to dramas. Run entirely by volunteers, the Elgin Theatre Guild now produces four shows a year that bring thousands of patrons every year through the Princess Avenue Playhouse.

In addition to theatre productions, they host premier Canadian musical acts. In 2013, they presented the Juno Award-winning band Sloan, as well as Jimmy Rankin, among other fantastic acts.

The Princess Avenue Playhouse, home of the Elgin Theatre Guild, is located at 40 Princess Avenue. The former church, built in 1907 by the Church of Disciples, was sold to the Elgin Theatre Guild in 1987-1988, giving the building a new lease on life.”