St.Thomas-Elgin Immigration Portal

FIND WORK OR GROW A BUSINESS

Use your Skills

The priority growth sectors are agriculture, the creative economy, green innovation, manufacturing, and tourism.

Look for Jobs

Search local job boards online and connect with our active business community to hear about new openings.

Make your Dream a Reality

Free help is available at every step for because we love helping family businesses and entrepreneurs succeed.

Health Opportunities

The St. Thomas-Elgin Health Recruitment Partnership helps physicians and healthcare professionals find opportunities.

COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Pay Less Rent

The average 2-bedroom unit in St. Thomas costs $1,300 per month compared to $1,800 per month in Toronto.

Pay Less for a Home

The average detached home costs $650,000 in St. Thomas and Elgin County compared to $1.1 million in Toronto.

Pay Less in Property Tax

The property tax rate in St. Thomas was 1.59% in 2022. With lower housing costs, this often equals a smaller property tax payment compared to Toronto.

Pay Less for Land

Farmland in Elgin County has a median price of around $14,000 per acre, compared to the Ontario average of $17,000.

QUALITY HEALTHCARE, SHOPS AND SERVICES

Family Centred Care

Health services available at the hospital, many community health organizations, and private family clinics.

Public & Private Schools

Access kindergarten to Grade 12 education as well as Fanshawe College and Western University nearby.

Local & Global Products

Buy local products directly from farmers and producers and find international ingredients at grocery retailers.

Lifestyle, Arts & Culture

Enjoy award-winning spas, wineries, restaurants, and art galleries, and attend cultural events year-round.

ENDLESS PATHS AND SHORELINE TO DISCOVER

Play in the Sand & Surf

Four award-winning beaches across the region for swimming, boating, jet skiing, and sailing all summer long.

Explore Unique Landscapes

Walk 160km of the Trans Canada Trail, a multi-use pathway connecting Canadians from coast-to-coast.

Leave the Car at Home

A new Cycling Master Plan is creating over 500km of new bike paths and lanes in St. Thomas and Elgin County.

Enjoy Canadian Winter

Winter sports, like figure skating and hockey, bring communities together during the colder months of the year.

Interesting Facts

DID YOU KNOW?

Located on the northern shore of Lake Erie, Elgin County is a southwestern region in the province of Ontario, Canada. St.Thomas is the largest city in Elgin County and is easily accessible from all areas of the county. St.Thomas and Elgin County are conveniently located near many major cities, highways, and US border crossings in Southwestern Ontario.

Travel Within St. Thomas-Elgin

Use your own vehicle to explore or access public transit within the city of St. Thomas.

Travel Beyond St. Thomas-Elgin

The bus depots, train stations, and airports in London or Toronto ensure you can easily reach any destination.

Access Ontario

London is a 20-minute drive, Toronto is just over a 2-hour drive, and key highways and waterways are easily accessible.

Access The US Border

Three border crossings into Michigan and New York are within a 2.5-hour drive from Elgin County.

Don't just take our word for it

STORIES

Listen to the stories of new St.Thomas-Elgin residents and what their experience has been!

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

NATIONAL MULTICULTURALISM DAY CELEBRATED

June 27th was Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and so members of the Local Immigration Partnership, City Hall, the Mayor, the MPP and community members came together to celebrate “both the tremendous value that immigrants bring to Canada as well as the tremendous opportunity Canada, including St. Thomas offers immigrants.”

Thanks to all who came out to show their support for Welcoming, Caring and Inclusive Communities!

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