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Beautiful nature, quiet
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Cold and Dark Winters
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The bustle of a busy city far from everywhere
Toughluck Says: Old Fort William is a reconstruction of the oldest settlement on the Canadian shore of Lake Superior. Originally located on Thunder Bay, Fort William was the commerical center of the Northwest Company of Canada and then the Hudson's Bay Company. Later, as the prairies...
Lakehead University 40th Anniversary Celebration
Skibum251 Says: Lakehead University is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and invites all alumni, friends and families to join us! Our Celebration Weekend will include many events such as a campfire by Lake Tamblyn, voyageur canoes rides on Lake Tamblyn and GPS cashing (basically like a...
KimberlyAnn Says: Since we have our own boat when visiting Thunder Bay, I have not actually taken these tours, but I have watched them come and go and they look like a good activity if you are visiting Thunder Bay without a boat and would like to experience it from the water. The Pioneer II...
Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park and Eagle Canyon
brian43 Says: A 300 ft. lookout from 2 observation platforms over a glacially formed canyon in the wilds of Northwestern Ontario as well as a wood and cable suspension bridge, picnic sites. Eagle Canyon has a suspension rope bridge across it as well as a campground with swimming. Parks...
Old Fort Williams a Living History Experience
KimberlyAnn Says: Old Fort Williams is the best living history museum I have ever visited. We enjoyed it so much that we have been there twice. It is a real adventure with colorful characters that re-enact the life of the original inhabitants. You can explore it on you own schedule, or do as...
pinkpanther2911 Says: Eagle rock Canyon recently opened up their Zipline. The experience is quite exciting. Unfortunately, the cost is not appealing. It costs $75 to do the zipline, plus an additional $20 just to walk up to the zipline (approx a 5 minute walk). The cost really should just include...
Babzz Says: A monument to this amazing and inspiration young man who in life and death has done so much for cancer patients. From the monument: “Terry Fox inspired this nation with his dream – his marathon of hope – a cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research…After dipping his...
1 Review and 60 Opinions We stayed here for 3 nights recently and I highly recommend this hotel. They had the friendliest...
Best Western Norwester Resort Hotel
1 Review and 48 Opinions Well the first time we stayed at the Best Western Hotel was in the summer during the week so it was...
Prospector: A Popular Restaurant With a Varied Menu
KimberlyAnn Says: When we go to Thunder Bay we usually stay for two nights, and eat out both nights. We always eat at Armandos, and for the second night we enjoy the Prospector. Here you will find beef, chicken, seafood, and fish dishes. The owners of this restaurant have been in the...
Armandos: Armandos, Great Italian Food
KimberlyAnn Says: If you are an able walker, Armandos is an easy walk from the Marina Park. This restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday, and is closed on Sunday and Monday. For years this has been our favorite restaurant near the water front, serving great Italian food. Last time, however, we...
Marina Park: Marina Park concert
Skibum251 Says: In the summer months there are free outdoor concerts on Wednesday nights at the park. The bands are local...just bring your lawn chair or towel and sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes!For a list of what bands are playing see the website. Very casual - wear whatever you're...
Itai Sports Bar: Thunder Bay's best kept Nightlife Secret
mcsmarket Says: If you like the small sports bar atmosphere then this is the place to go. Live Bands such as Thunder Bay recording band Rabbit Mountain play there twice a month delivering the best in Classic Rock and Country Rock.Friendly people, no rowdy's and a favourite hangout for...
popular bars in tbay for the younger crowd: Where to go out for a good time
LUstudent Says: The Outpost (or "the post") is Lakehead University's campus bar. On tankard tuesdays you can get a tankard (3 beer) for $5. It's a casual night. Thursdays is pub night, dress up for some dancin. No cover for students.Roxy's (on Memorial) is popular for Friday and Saturday...
brian43 Says: Good system of buses to get you around the city. Drivers are friendly and can provide valuable advice on how to get to a spot.Fare is $2.25 adult (since April 2003) and transfers are free for the asking on board the bus.you can also take a bus to/from the airport into the...
KimberlyAnn Says: Thunder Bay is a multi-cultural town filled with special events and ethnic festivals. We arrived during Harbor Fest one summer and it was a great weekend complete with fireworks, a Jamaican Street band, and a variety of ethnic foods sold from small booths on the streets. For...
Exploring Ontario's Wilderness
KimberlyAnn Says: The coast of Ontario east of Thunder Bay is filled with wilderness islands and shoreline. The only way to really explore this is by boat. Although most people you will find anchored in this area are aboard sail boats, a few motor boats also enter these waters. Be aware,...
lorikeet Says: Such a hidden beauty, the Cascades is a must-see. A short drive away, and a short hike down a trail will lead you to this great place. The terrain is very rocky, so wear shoes that grip and are secured on your feet. There are some swimming spots too and the water is nice! I...
theweedman Says: I've been to Thunder bay to play hockey. I remember this trip the must because i've had fun the hole time i was up there. I recommend this trip to the people who just want to get out of wiky for a vacation. again the stuff needed to have is hockey equinment.
KimberlyAnn Says: Two visitor information centers, which will supply you with information on tourism, are the Terry Fox Centre as you enter Thunder Bay from the East on Hwy. 11-17, and the Pagoda located by the Thunder Bay North waterfront Marina Park area. The Terry Fox Centre operates...
LiindaM Says: The thing i really liked and what i would recommend you to go to is well that bigg mall in Thunder bay if you havn't already been there. Just to go shopping at the Intercity mall, the place where everything is ... it's big ! My best memory from Thunder Bay and what i Miss,...
KimberlyAnn Says: Visit the Scenic Marina Park in the N.E. end of Thunder Bay. Locals as well as tourists come here to stroll along its walkways, look out over the bay, picnic, and allow their children to enjoy the playground. There are a few shops here including a gift shop, a small art...
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Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay is where I grew up for 19 years, before I headed elsewhere. I still return between semesters and trips. While it is a nice place to visit, I don't think its particularly good place to...
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Entering Thunder Bay I have visited Thunder Bay in the summers of 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009, using it as a port of entry before sailing on down the wilderness island strewn...
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Though I've been living in South Korea for almost 2 years, Thunder Bay will always, always be home. "The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's...
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I was born in Thunder Bay and spent most of my life here. But due to its size and isolation I never wanted to live there permanently. I am still hoping to be able to have that little red house moved...
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The famous "Sleeping Giant" geographic formation as viewed from across the harbour from a conservation area on the shore of the south end of the city. This formation is also home to the magnificent......
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I've been living in Thunder Bay since August of 2004. How can I adequately capture all that Thunder Bay and area has to offer? I guess the city's motto says it best - "Superior by Nature". The variety...
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