Into the Woods: Connecting Yarmouth Yards to St. Thomas - From the Beehive E140

We took a detour into the woods this week and found something worth stopping for. Sarah from St. Thomas Economic Development wandered into the south forest at Yarmouth Yards and connected with Meredith from the City of St. Thomas Industrial Development Team, who shared what's been in the works: a 1.5-kilometre natural trail winding through one of two protected woodlots on site. The trail links to the 12 kilometres of paved recreational paths throughout Yarmouth Yards and will eventually connect to the broader St. Thomas trail network via a multi-use path along South Edgeware Road.

The forest itself isn't just a trail corridor. Conservation work is already underway for bats, birds, and sensitive plant species like trilliums, and both woodlots are protected in perpetuity. If you're looking for a place to step away from the screen and into the trees, this is it.

Rebecca from the City of St. Thomas checked in with Tegan from PowerCo, whose team brought out 20 volunteers to help clear and mark the trail as part of this city-led initiative. Three public trailheads mean this space is open to everyone in the community, whether you're walking, running, or cycling.

And before we leave the woods entirely: a reminder that the Horton Farmers' Market opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 9th, from 8 a.m. to noon at 10 Manitoba Street in downtown St. Thomas.

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