Thunder Bay Attractions
Thunder Bay, on the north-east shore near the head of Lake Superior, is the furthermost port on the St Lawrence Seaway/Lake Superior accessible to sea-going vessels.
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Harbour Tour
The opportunity to see at close quarters the impressive installations of the largest grain-handling port in the world (enormous silos, grain elevators, loading bridges, 30,000 grain ships, etc.) turns this tour of the Thunder Bay harbor into a thoroughly fascinating experience.
Amethyst Mines
A number of open-cast amethyst mines are found in the area between 55 and 75km / 34 and 47mi north-east of Thunder Bay. Local dealers usually have some fine quality stones for sale.
Centennial Park
Among the attractions of the spacious Centennial Park in north Thunder Bay is the re-creation of a logging camp, complete with log huts, smithy and a canteen serving "loggers' steaks" and other equally "hearty" meals. There is plenty in the park to keep children amused.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Kakabeka Falls
Barely 30km / 19mi west of Thunder Bay the wildly beautiful 33m / 108ft high Kakabeka Falls are the show-piece of a small provincial park. The falls form the entrance to a narrow gorge through which the Kaminiskwia River thunders between dark rock walls.
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Old Fort William
Fort William Historical Park contains a reconstructed fort, once owned by the Northwest Company in the early 1800s.
Ouimet Canyon
About 80km /5 mi north-east of Thunder Bay, the Ouimet River has carved a canyon 5km / 3mi long and up to 150m / 492ft deep through solid rock. Even in the height of summer snow and ice lingers on in nooks and crannies where sunlight scarcely penetrates, despite which the canyon still manages to support an interesting plant life.
Ouiment Canyon Provincial Park offers great overlooks of the canyon.
Ouiment Canyon Provincial Park offers great overlooks of the canyon.
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Sibley Park
Sibley Park encompasses a beautiful section of Canadian Shield on a peninsula sticking out into Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Thunder Bay Art Gallery (Confederation College Campus) is mainly devoted to Aboriginal art. The impressive collection of 1500 works including paintings, masks, beading, birch bark, weaving, sculptures and pottery by Aboriginal artists is the equal of any in the country.
Changing exhibits are featured throughout the year. The Gallery also features main stream contemporary art in all mediums.
All values are in Canada Dollars
Changing exhibits are featured throughout the year. The Gallery also features main stream contemporary art in all mediums.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
1080 Keewatin Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6T7
Canada
1080 Keewatin Street
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6T7
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 577-6427
Fax 1 (807) 577-3781
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Students | $ 1.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 1.50 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Canada Games Complex
Thunder Bay's "state of the art" sports complex on Winnipeg Avenue includes an Olympic swimming pool and huge water slide.
The Canada Games Complex was constructed to host the aquatic events of swimming, diving, and waterpolo during the 1981 Canada Summer Games.
All values are in Canada Dollars
The Canada Games Complex was constructed to host the aquatic events of swimming, diving, and waterpolo during the 1981 Canada Summer Games.
Canada Games Complex
420 Winnipeg Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6B7
Canada
420 Winnipeg Avenue
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6B7
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 684-3311
Fax 1 (807) 345-4520
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Family | $ 17.14 |
| Adult | $ 8.07 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 14 & under | $ 3.00 |
Centennial Botanical Conservatory
The Centennial Botanical Conservatory in Thunder Bay features a variety of plants in an indoor setting that can be enjoyed year round. The main room is for tropical plants, the west wing is for arid plants and the east wing for seasonal flower shows.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Chippewa Park
Chippewa Park on the shores of Lake Superior south of Thunder Bay has a sandy beach as well as a whole range of recreational and pleasure facilities.
It is home to amusement rides, a wildlife park, walking trails and a history wall.
It is home to amusement rides, a wildlife park, walking trails and a history wall.
Chippewa Park
307 Euclid Avenue, Suite 473
Thunder Bay, ON P7E6G6
Canada
307 Euclid Avenue, Suite 473
Thunder Bay, ON P7E6G6
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 623-5111
Fax 1 (807) 623-5577
Hillcrest Park
From Hillcrest Park excellent views are obtained over Thunder Bay, the port, and across to the Sleeping Giant.
International Friendship Gardens
The different ethnic groups who have made a new home for themselves in Thunder Bay each find recognition among the flowerbeds of the International Friendship Gardens.
The Friendship Gardens area located in Chapples Park and feature monuments from various countries.
The Friendship Gardens area located in Chapples Park and feature monuments from various countries.
Mount McKay
From 183m (600ft) up the slopes of Mount Mckay (part of an Ojibwa Indian reservation on the south side of Thunder Bay) fine views are gained over Thunder Bay.
Neys Provincial Park
Neys Provincial Park is located on the shores of Lake Superior not far from the town of Marathon, along the TransCanada Highway. The park has a long stretch of beach, camping, and a very modern visitor center. This area also has some historical significance and was used as a WWII Prisoner of War Camp for German inmates.
Along the shoreline are some old fishing boats and other relics.
Along the shoreline are some old fishing boats and other relics.
Paipoonge Museum
The Paipoonge Museum has memorabilia from the pioneering days and interesting material relating to the growth of industry in and around Thunder Bay.
Paipoonge Museum
RR 6, Site 5, Comp 10
Thunder Bay, ON P7C5N5
Canada
RR 6, Site 5, Comp 10
Thunder Bay, ON P7C5N5
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 939-1262
Fax 1 (807) 577-3888
Hours
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Ski Resorts
There are excellent ski areas close to Thunder Bay (also two large ski jumps).
The three major ski hills near Thunder Bay include Loch Lomond, Candy Mountain, and Mount Baldy.
The three major ski hills near Thunder Bay include Loch Lomond, Candy Mountain, and Mount Baldy.
Sleeping Giant
Just outside of Thunder Bay, the land rises, at the tip of the peninsula, to form the 304m / 1000ft hill known as the Sleeping Giant. This form resembles the sleeping body of a giant, arms folded across his massive chest as in the majesty of death.
The area contains Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, with camping areas and beautiful views of the Sleeping Giant.
The area contains Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, with camping areas and beautiful views of the Sleeping Giant.
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Opened in 1985 and acknowledged as one of the best equipped theatres in Canada, theThunder Bay Community Auditorium stands as a tribute to the city's prosperity.
It is noted for offering some of the best acoustics in the world.
It is noted for offering some of the best acoustics in the world.
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6C7
Canada
1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Thunder Bay, ON P7B6C7
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 343-2310
Fax 1 (807) 345-8977
Thunder Bay Historical Museum
Among items of interest in Thunder Bay's Historical Museum are examples of Indian art pre-dating the arrival of Europeans. The museum also focuses on the history of navigation and the military history of this central part of Canada.
All values are in Canada Dollars
Thunder Bay Historical Museum
425 Donald Street East
Thunder Bay, ON P7E5V1
Canada
425 Donald Street East
Thunder Bay, ON P7E5V1
Canada
Phone 1 (807) 623-0801
Fax 1 (807) 622-6880
Hours
June 15 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 6 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | $ 8.00 |
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 1.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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