Reviews of Jumbo the Elephant Memorial (Tourist Attraction)

stephanie Williams

Beautiful location , for a beautiful tribute to a special elephant who deserved so much more in life. RIP Jumbo

Hazim Aldujaili

Very nice destinations full with history and beauty

Ken Stronach

The kids enjoyed walking over the to the bridge park on the old rail line more than tye Jumbo exhibit.

Rich Basher

Came here for a geocache but enjoyed the stay. Got pics with our puppy and Jumbo.

Edward H

Nice little spot to get out the car and stretch your legs! The story of Jumbo and the photo opportunity with the kids makes it one of the sights of St. Thomas.

Arash Ghorayshi

Very cool. Nice place to stop and look at the view. No amenities and the training caboose / gift shop is now a sporting goods store.

Alexander Canaran

Come peer at the petrified pachyderm peformer! Positioned paralellel to public Talbot street. Perhaps you heard that periodically.. they paint him pink!

Paul Valeriote

It's a HUGE elephant on a hilltop. I happen to know the story of Jumbo but for those who don't there is no guide or plaque that provides a hint. Check it on Google before you go to better understand the trajedy that occurred.

Emryss Pepper

Lovely place that reminds me of my childhood

Once Occupied

One Jumbo monument just a block away from the amazing elevated park.

JOHN PETRIE

If you're right there, stop and see it but don't go out of your way. Not a big deal.

Kim Logan

Had to take my kids to see Jumbo. Must see in this railroad town

PinayCanadian Life

Grateful the day i drop off to see the huge statue and learn a bit history of jumbo....love to come back and explore more places in st.thomas

M D

A really cool thing to see! A very well made memorial site in St. Thomas :)

ALWIN DAVID SIMON

A must place to visit in St.Thomas, a monument of Jumbo the Elephant who got killed by a locomotive in the city of Railway.

Cagla G.

Poor elephant's story which dead in a locomotive accident.

Liam Cloes

Definitely a place everyone should check out!

Ilpo Lehto

Jumbo is worth the visit but the tourism office in the caboose had been gone for a while.

Rogue Trippers

Jumbo the Elephant is one of Canada's great roadside attractions. This elephant statue has a history with the Railway city, and the Circus. Unfortunately is a memorial to the tragic death of the Jumbo. Every visit to St Thomas needs a visit to see Jumbo the elephant.

Brandi Wilson

Learned about Jumbo as a kid, so nice to visit a well kept memorial.

Steve B

A good way to spend sometime with the little ones for an hour or so. My kids thought it was pretty cool.

Wesley Branton

A nice memorial with an interesting story behind it. A cool place to stop for lunch.

Tom Jones

Such a great listener. He can hear you a mile away.

Maxine Tubbe

A statue of Jumbo at the site of his death (he was hit by a train during a stop in St. Thomas). Impressive due to its size. Fun little roadside stop. But nothing else here.

Dan Killey

The plaque is small but concise, as attractions for the city goes this one is near the top.

Lindsay Geerts

Good spot for little ones to take pictures

Judge J.

My sister & I were very emotional, knowing what happened to Jumbo & finally getting to see the monument in memory of him in St. Thomas. Bravo to everyone who helped contribute to keeping his memory alive, we thank you ❤

Monte Denby

Kinda boring, but Jumbo is a thing in St Thomas!

Samantha

Such an interesting story I’m glad we stopped here on our trip through to London.

Tom B

One of my kids favourite spots still to this day. They still fight over who’s window is going to work. They love to stop by with the dog to check on Jon Lowe to make sure he still there and love to play around the caboose. There’s always parking and it’s never too busy. Just down the street from a decent dog with more parking.Also not too far for me Timmies which is always nice to enjoy a coffee while the kids have fun. This is also just down the street from the new walkway park.

Heather Allan

Just a statue. I couldnt get a picture becauas people were climbing all over it ????

E R

Nice pit stop to check out a huge monument of an elephant. Parking lot could use some TLC but a nice little stop area for anyone to take a picture of Jumbo.

Emily Norton

Big elephant, exciting when it's primed pink!

Bruce Nielsen

A true Canadian Roadside Attraction

Stevie Sakayigun

Awesome lookin and very interesting story to learn about.

Micheal Spiering

Didn't move. Think he was sleeping. 6/10

DiMouli Ako

Nice and memorable sculpture. Has history in it. I love the place and view.

Aaron Gould

Makes for a good 5-minute stop. Not much here, but kids love it.

Cardboard MILLIONAIRE

Nice place to take a break, enjoy a picnic lunch, watch traffic and enjoy the view.

Lee Dunbar FLYINLION

Was cool to see the old jumbo statue. A cool piece of history. Easy to find just off the main street.

Bear Flag Mercantile

Pretty nice memorial for Jumbo. Nice quiet area.

sue yolanda

Luv it nice place to take pictures

Laura Forkes

I saw this monstrous display from the highway about 100 feet below the ridgeline where there was ample parking to walkabout and read about Jumbo. What a cool tribute.

Becky Dunbar

What a great spot to bring the kids and learn some local history.

Andrew Trudgeon

Always fun to see Jumboand now let my kids look around.

Wendy Hood-Morris

It's a big elephant. What's not to like?

mr veggie burger

Fun.

Angie Harmer

Great place to visit, we took kids and they had a blast looking at how massive Jumbo was. The statue has a pretty garden that you can take nice photos

Gosia M

Neat to see.

Brian Wilson

It was interesting to see this memorial. If you know the story behind why the elephant was memorialized, then it's definitely worth a visit.

Brian Van Wyk

Great story and fun to show the kids.

David Dykstra

Its an elephant statue. Thats about it.

John Hebertt

Beautiful

Miranda Joynt

A place I visited 10 years ago and then again because there's a great story and history.

Lord Onad

It was nice to see a memorial for an elephant, that is part of our heritage. Story is sad but it's a part of Ontario and knowledge is key to be able to grow.

DR_LUGNUTZ

Great place to sit and eat lunch.

Christopher Doxtator

Haven't been here since i was a boy, brought my youngest boy herr this weekend

Lucas Shaughnessy

Really neat monument for people to check out when in town

David Flikkema

My daughter loves this place and is always begging to go here.

SEANGDAO SOMSY

We don't have the Elephant symbol but St. Thomas, already have

fins

At the time of year that I visited it, it wasnt the best time to go but the statue is well done and it's very clean around it. Enjoyed visiting it!

Noël Epics

The best giant metal elephant I've ever seen!

Chelsey H

Nice place to take the kids for a small snack, photos, and being part of history

Heidi Hering

Such a nice way to remember a giant animal who came to its death by train in the railroad city Beautiful view at top a hill entering St Thomas and to see the elephant just makes it that more spectacular They restored the elephant a few years ago and did an amazing realistic job

RANDO LANE

Not much here but a great story and the elephant is something that you need to see

G Cursed

The Jumbo memorial is fantastic and very large. The historical plaque tells Jumbo's story very well. The only thing that I didn't like or thought was weird was the train caboose gift shop that I thought would sell Jumbo touristy stuff and maybe have some tourism St.Thomas pamphlets was actually a shoe store that had nothing to do with Jumbo or tourism.

Nap Q

Make a quick stop at this overlooking view and get to know Jumbo.

Irving five

Excellent scaled to life replica of the real Jumbo the elephant. A few picnic tables to sit down and relax.

Relative FrencH20

great place to take the kids and the parents for a piece of history and awesomeness.

Brenda Bullen

Very Interesting.

Max Fincham

Adorable place for a photo op. Maybe don't plan your whole day around it though

Geri Sutts

It was difficult to find. Brought my granddaughters to share the history. Wish there was a pamphlet close by to so tourists.

Verna Nicholas

A wonderful memorial to such a sad event.

Kristen Horner

Gosh, I love the story and history behind Jumbo. This is amazing and I love coming here every year. It's amazing to see and read all about it.

Sebastian Kluth

Jumbo the Elephant Memorial is a little park with a plaque and a gigantic statue of the legendary animal. It's certainly worth a detour if you happen to be in or near Saint Thomas.

Lisa Gauthier

I have fond memories of this statue being erected in 1985... pregnant with my youngest daughter while standing alongside my two year old daughter as the giant beast blocked out the sun as it stood almost as tall as the buildings around the monument...I remember my daughter was so in awe of something so huge...I remember telling her that he was that exact same size when he was alive! Biggest elephant alive at the time!

thrift culture

It was a great place we really enjoyed and loved it

Lawrence Lee

This monument is a unique memorial. Combines nicely with the nearby elevated park and neighbourhood to make a well rounded visit.

lisa pollard

This life-size elephant is amazing, but sadly, his story is sad. Jumbo was a member of a circus team that visited and escaped many years ago and passed here. This extraordinary statue remembers the magnificent animal.

Brenda Sh

My Grandma's favourite spot to visit

Stephanie Diane

This is a place I've been stopping since I was a kid. Its peaceful and I love it

J.Q. Stanley

Unfortunately, one of St. Thomas' claims to fame is the killing of a historically famous circus elephant. This monument to the giant creature now stands as a watchful sentinel peering down over the city of St. Thomas. There is a historical plaque which details Jumbo's untimely demise in 1885, and a decommissioned historical caboose on-site with a selection of brochures and informational pamphlets. A neat place to stop by if you're passing through St. Thomas for the first time.

Sonya Bennett

Beautiful memorial for Jumbo the elephant.

Leslie Lumley

Being a St. Thomas native, I have been fascinated by the story of Jumbo the elephant since I was a child. Thanks to a friend, I even scooped ice cream at the London Air Show for free to raise money for his statue! There may only be just a small tourist caboose at the location, but you can learn about Jumbo there, and find other places to visit in St. Thomas. Whenever I have out-of-town/country visitors, I make sure to take them for a photo with Jumbo.

Judy Charnock-Nelhams

I love the history re the incident

Sommer Bowser

It was a fun safe outing.

George Bell

Great St.thomas history and nice view

Raquel Fearnley

Have been visiting the elephant since I was a kid, and now I love taking my daughter there its just a really neat part of history.

Eric Dube

Great pit-stop, amazing view. Worth the trip out of London!

Dave Cake

Wonderful tribute to a tragic story

Firefly Angel

I have seen this a few times now and everytime it's amazing to think of how large this elephant was. The history of it is sad though how he had died. There is also a large plaque so you can teach your children the history of it all

Richard Ward

Literally a statue of a circus elephant that died when it got hit by a train. No false advertising in its name. Fairly anatomically correct. Comes with a bonus (though slightly morbid considering) train car museum. 11/10 - the bonus train gives it a bonus point.

Janet Tyson

Nice view and historical meaning

Ken DeVries

This elephant of historical significance deserves no less than five blasts from the trunk.

Brian Roth

Surprised to see an elephant statue along the road so I had to stop and take a look. interesting history.

Shane LeRoux

If your in St. Thomas you need to stop by this memorial. It is a little know event in time that occurred here and the memorial is done well.

Matthew R

I tool my 15 year old there all the time when she was little. Now we have a 2 year old and the routine continues! Love it.

Mylah Talavera

The elephant ???? is sooo big. It's a good place for taking photos.

fcsquire

Interesting memorial with a life-sized (I'm assuming) statue of Jumbo.

Life is Better On Vacation

A very large reminder of a tragic tale. We always enjoy visiting roadside attractions as you just might learn something.

Lyn Talley

Is scenic and of course fell in love with Jumbo !

James_doge_226

Beautiful statue in memory of jumbo the elephant

Paul Rupar

By far the best elephant memorial in St. Thomas.

Michael Oesch

I heard they ate him, That would make it Jumbo Gumbo!!!!!!

Tanya Young

Tavy sees Jumbo

Suzy Sturgeon

I used to come here when u was little, I forgot how BIG he was!!

Aaron Bowen

Nice tribute to a wonderful piece of Canadiana history. Also FUN FACT: the locals ate Jumbo after he died.

George Sandoval

Little Gem In The City of St. Thomas While my family and I visited the High Park next door, we stopped by to pay respects to the famous Jumbo The Elephant. It's a well kept little park with a giant statue of the elephant.

Susan Kopecky

Wish he faced the highway. Worth visit...is across from museum.

Kim Hathaway

There's no better way to enjoy your day with your spouse than taking pictures with jumbo.

Mikyla Hindson

Best statue of a giant elephant I've ever seen. Will definitely return.

Johan Mezza

Awesome story and amazing job on the upkeep!

Amanda Cleaver

Great for family photos

Peter Liddell

It's a concrete elephant.

Sarah Bechard

We always like to stop and see Jumbo. The kids are amazed at his size.

K F

Random road trip to see the elephant. Cute experience

Al H

Great historic site. Could beef the touristy aspect of it a bit. Maybe add a fenced playground for kids to admire it while swinging and having fun.

Virginia Nothrop

Very realistic looking monument!

Patti Plachta

It was a nice place to take photos but u can not get anything from there only shoes

Wanda Hallett (Wanderbar)

Love history and this is a historic monument.

ena colmenares

Nice place , was incredibly the sculpture. Jumbo’s history is sad but is part our heritage.

Jackie Johnson

Great sight to see and well kept

Elizabeth White

There are picnic tables to eat, that's nice.

Chad Wismer

A great spot to stop for pictures with the huge elephant outside, very cool.

cupguin

This is such a weird idea. An elephant briefly stops by and then dies in an accident, so build a statue. Probably the only elephant memorial of its kind, that's how weird it is. I admit, we missed Jumbo from the road when we drove into town. It was also quirky to find. Now we know it's there I'm a bit shocked we didn't notice it right away. I guess even when you know there's going to be an elephant statue you don't really expect it. The statue itself is a fantastic giant elephant. Impressively giant and elephantine. Top marks. It manages to be exactly at advertised and still be surprising.

Johnny Walker

Hes huge

Matthew Overton

Dignified memorial to a majestic animal who died in captivity.

Cathy Tee

Been here lots of times. Cute place.

e mc

It's a big elephant statue! If that's your thing hold on tight

Lorraine Shepherd

Awesome! Worth seeing and to take pictures.

Alissar Elafi

You will find the Memorial and a small shop beside it. But it's a huge statue for the elephant.

Thomas Holly

Awesome place to go to get pictures done. The bride and groom I have been driving around made it the last spot on their picture list. Very realistic looking as well. There is a small story behind it which I do not fully know

Michael Simmons

Great family adventure

Sonia Valbuena

Beautiful. It is a must to visit if you go to Elgin County

Louise French

Great view of the area, beautiful lights bring the Jumbo monument to life

Ella

Needs more beautiful garden and more flowers to attract people taking picture. Im not really like it because its the elephant itself there. Not so attractive.

Sharon Anderson

Love to see Jumbo the elephant, the kids have fun playing by this monument.

Para W

Beautiful sculpture. The story (thru google) touched me, that was why we quickly stopped by meeting 'Jumbo the Elephant'. With CN rail - city of railway.

palerider1313

The kids enjoyed taking pictures with the statue and the caboose

James Martin

Looks a bit neglected but impressive nevertheless. Just a quiet memorial to a part of the history of St. Thomas.

Ali Habbibi

Great little exhibit, my friends made me go.

Jack Thomas

We stopped by here on the way out. Its such a nice view and kept up well.

Paul SJ

Always fun to visit. Great to get to bring my littles to a place I enjoyed as a kid.

Jon A

Awesome place to relax great view

Henry Fawrls

Interesting exhibit to see, especially when you are drunk after a wedding!

Jon Park

Great to take some pictures while in st.thomas

Sandy Samuel

Wonderful statue.

Timothy Lui

dear elephant god, i pray to you here every day.

Nizar Nizar

My friend told me, I had to visit JUMBO, it was actually very interesting.

William Little

Something out of the ordinary located in a beautiful area.

T H

It's good to see that some things don't change, jumbo has been there since I was a child and he still stands high and mighty in the same spot. And it's a short walk to the Elevated Gardens which is a must-see!

Wim Schweer

A very nice "monument" with a story; kids love it! Would be nice if an icecream/refreshment bar was available. Jumbo could earn its keep!

Michelle Massaro

It's a really big elephant statue. On a concrete platform. With parking. And an orange caboose next to it. Yay?

Christopher Jacobs

The only thing St.Thomas is known for. It is fitting that when you drive into town you have a great view of a large animals backside, because that's literally the best thing you are going to see in this town.

Binita Adhikari

Its as big as you would expect it to be. Cool spots and trails and park neearby to walk to after parking here.

Mama Java

It is a memorial for an elephant...how can you not love this?!

Khurshed Katila

Jumbo the elephant was so realistic, as if it was alive. Read the story and felt sad how it ended junbo's life. However it was a good sight

Nick Kulnies

Underrated road side attraction! Beautifully sculpted and well maintained.

jay turnman

This is an awesome place to take pictures if you are drunk and visiting St thomas

Janine Darbey

A fun little history stop.