2014 Experience Guide

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THUNDE R B AY
EXPERIENCE
ONTA RIO
CANADA
ISSUE 7
2 014
PGA CANADA
Comes to Thunder Bay
Dogsledding
BARKING AND HOWLING
to SURREAL SILENCE
Sisu
The City of
Geocaching 101:
With Parks Canada
The Crown Jewel of Canadian Stone
CLIMBING IN THUNDER BAY
Food – Glorious Food
Home to Award-winning Culture
It’s in our nature
Features
©Susan Dykstra
©Goh Iromoto
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Geocaching 101: With Parks Canada
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The Crown Jewel of Canadian Stone
A hands-on, interactive way to explore interesting aspects of history and culture,
while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
With feet dangling, imagine your hands squeezing coarse sandstone at Pass Lake,
followed by pie and coffee at Karen’s Kountry Kitchen across the street.
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Professional
Golf Finds a
New Home in
Thunder Bay
Teeing off with a week-long
schedule of events, The
Thunder Bay Golf Classic is
an exciting addition to the
PGA Tour Canada.
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The City
of Sisu
For the descendant’s of
the Finnish immigrants,
the pop culture branding
of the word is a way to pay
homage to their ancestors
who settled here.
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Dogsledding
From a cacophony of
barking and howling to
surreal silence.
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Home to
56 Food Glorious food –
World Flavours in Thunder Bay award-winning
A sampling of the gustatory delights awaiting
Culture
adventurous eaters.
Thunder Bay is revealing
its excellence and
garnering attention as an
award winning city.
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THU N D E R B AY E X P E R I E N CE B O O K
Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay
Tourism Division
RoseMarie Mancusa – City of Thunder Bay
Paul Anthony Pepe
Heather Cranston – Generator Strategy Advertising
Daniel Griffin – Generator Strategy Advertising
Transcontinental LGM
Parks Canada
Brandon Pullan – Gripped Magazine
Duncan Weller
Robin Moss
Janine Chaisson
Kathy Toivonen
Michelle McChristie – Superior Outdoors & The Walleye
Goh Iromoto
Barry Wojciechowski, Gary and Joanie McGuffin, Lois Nuttall, Susan Dykstra,
Barb Rees – Ontario Parks, Storm Carroll Photography, BrookMcIlory,
Thunder Bay Museum, Greg Dubeau, Darren & Michelle McChristie,
Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall
of Fame.
RoseMarie Mancusa
Tel: (807) 625-3648 • rmancusa@thunderbay.ca
The Thunder Bay Experience Book is a local and area visitor magazine published
once a year by the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay - Tourism Division. The
Corporation prints 100,000 copies and they are distributed free to locations in
Canada and the United States.
Tourism Thunder Bay makes no representation or warranty, either express or
implied, of any kind with respect to the contents of this publication. While every
effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is possible that the information in
this brochure contains errors or omissions. Please verify information with the
listed suppliers.
While Tourism Thunder Bay takes reasonable care in selecting the listed suppliers,
it does not have any control over them or their suppliers. Tourism Thunder Bay
cannot be responsible for any of the acts or omissions of any suppliers.
City of Thunder Bay – Tourism Division
P.O. Box 800
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5K4
THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE
8 Ask a Local
10 On the Water
14 Parks & Green Spaces
20 Exploring & Adventure
30 Arts & Entertainment
40 Sports
44 Heritage
50 Winter Adventure
56 Eat, Shop, Stay
78 Getting Here
Toll-free: 1-800-667-8386
Visit@ThunderBay.ca
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Contents:
Inside
84 Beyond the City Lights
2014
© Brandon Pullan
Living in a city branded as “Superior
by Nature” certain things just come
naturally to us and welcoming visitors
is no exception.
Mayor KEITH HOBBS
welcomes you
N
orthern hospitality awaits you in Thunder Bay
and its surrounding area. The history, the beauty and
the cultural charm of this lakeside Northwest Ontario
gem, beckons you to immerse yourself in a city like no other.
Thunder Bay’s reputation as one of Canada’s Best Outdoor
Cities is well earned. Boasting the world’s largest fresh water
lake at our doorstep and the natural beauty of the boreal forest
and the Nor’Wester mountain range that surrounds us, access
to some of the most unparalleled outdoor experiences is
virtually in our backyard.
During a recent visit to Thunder Bay, the editors of Gripped –
Canada’s Climbing Magazine praised the alpine rock climbing
options our region offers. The climbs here, they said, are
challenging and unique, and on par with those climbs found
at some of Canada’s most-famous rock climbing destinations.
And best of all, you won’t spend a lot of time getting there.
In fact you can climb, hike, cycle, sail or paddle in the most
scenic and serene landscapes known to man and still be back
to the boardroom in time for that afternoon keynote speaker
or on the ice ready to cheer on your team after an invigorating
mid-day break.
We hope this edition of Thunder Bay Experience Magazine
will inspire you to explore our City, and the region beyond.
You may wish to take an urban discovery walk which will
connect you to the culture and history of Thunder Bay
through visits to neighbourhoods energized by avant-garde
art creations, forward-thinking eateries, cafés and bars,
and distinctly-local boutiques, shops and galleries. You
can also travel off the beaten path to accessible-but- littleknown attractions and destinations that offer a truly
one-of-a-kind experience.
Our feature stories will give you the inside scoop on what
we love to do here, where we spend our pastime and how
we re-charge and reconnect with our family and friends. We
have showcased the best of what our city has to offer – from
an award-winning arts & culture sector, an eclectic and
globally-infused culinary scene to stories and insights about
the people, places and events that have truly made our city
“Superior by Nature”.
Sincerely,
Mayor Keith Hobbs | City of Thunder Bay
thunderbay.ca
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Geocaching 101
with Parks Canada
Geocaching can be an adventure into
unknown territory, or a way to explore
your own backyard. It’s a great way
to discover new areas and get some
exercise while hunting treasures.
For tourists, it’s an interactive way to
discover unique features and gems the
locals rave about—like great eateries,
scenic vistas or fascinating stories.
Best described as a high-tech treasure hunt,
geocaching sees participants use GPS-enabled
devices, such as smartphones, to navigate to a set
of coordinates to locate a hidden container, known
as a geocache. More than 2 million geocaches
have been hidden around the world, and they
are everywhere from urban settings to off-trail
locations. All geocaches contain a logbook for
participants to sign, and they come in countless
shapes and sizes. Geocachers also log their
finds online at Geocaching.com, and often post
comments and photos.
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy
geocaching. It’s especially fun with kids, because
larger caches usually contain inexpensive trade
items (like bouncy balls, stickers or key chains).
The rule regarding these treasures is simple;
leave something of equal or greater value than
what you take.
All you’ll need is a GPS device or GPS-enabled
mobile phone, a free Geocaching.com membership,
and a sense of adventure!
What does a geocache look like?
Geocache containers
come in all shapes
and sizes. They are
often quite cleverly
camouflaged.
© Parks Canada
Courtesy Geocaching.com
© S. Hansen
© Parks Canada
Traditional
The original geocache type
consists of, at minimum,
a container and a logbook.
Coordinates listed on a
traditional cache page give
the cache’s exact location.
Hi! I’m Parka,
Parks Canada’s
mascot.
Try Parka’s Heritage
Hide’n’Seek GeoTour!
Parks Canada created a series of geocaches called the Heritage
Hide’n’Seek GeoTour. It’s a fun way to explore Thunder Bay and
area while learning about fascinating people, places and events
that helped shape Canada’s history.
Multi-Cache
A multi-cache involves
two or more locations.
Hints found at the initial
location(s) lead to the final
geocache, which is a physical container.
The bilingual Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is made up of more than a dozen geocaches.
They extend from the Manitoba border to Algonquin Park, in locations ranging from
well-known landmarks to more obscure destinations. Several geocaches are located in
and around Thunder Bay. The Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour offers a hands-on, interactive way to explore interesting aspects of history and culture, while enjoying the natural
beauty of the area.
There’s a bonus! The Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is set up like a game, where each
cache is assigned a point value depending on the amount of effort required to find it.
Anyone who collects 100+ points, as a result of finding several of the caches, is eligible to
receive a collectible coin from Parks Canada. Locations range from urban, in downtown
Thunder Bay, to more remote, along the Trans-Canada Highway and Lake Superior’s
northern shore.
Mystery or
Puzzle Cache
More information about the Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is available at parkscanada.
gc.ca/sault. Simply click on Geocaching.
Mystery or puzzle caches
can involve complicated
puzzles you will first need
to solve to determine the
coordinates of the cache.
On behalf of the people of Canada, Parks Canada protects and presents nationally
significant examples of Canada’s cultural heritage and fosters public understanding,
appreciation and enjoyment of this heritage for present and future generations.
Geocaching is an ideal way to explore the road less traveled. Get outside, learn a lot and
enjoy Northern Ontario’s beautiful scenery.
Courtesy Geocaching.com
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BELOW: Cuttlefish88 said: “Our first cache in Canada and one of
my favorites! The falls are just beautiful! thank you so much for
this cache”
© Parks Canada
TOP: Geocacher Natamilie said: “The pancakes
at the final are simply devine! One of many
memorable spots found with Juicepig on a 10 day, 3
province, 4 state insane roadtrip to nowhere!”
BOTTOM: Butterfly5 said: “Another HHS multi
we were able to complete and signed in. Enjoyed
visiting the Terry Fox monument and learning
about the other two visionaries. TFTC
(Thanks for the cache).”
© Parks Canada
Some hints to get you started:
• Stick to ‘traditional’ caches at first
• Geocaches are rated (from 1-easy to 5-difficult) based
on the physical and mental challenge involved in
finding them
• Be discreet, so ‘muggles’ (non-geocaching people)
don’t get suspicious of you while you are searching for
geocaches
• Share the fun by bringing along friends, kids and
grandkids
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BELOW: Keith ripping it up
Best On-the-Water
Experience
Oh So Tasty
SC I spent the day Sea-Dooing on
Lake Superior a couple of summers
back; monster waves made for
awesome airtime. Also, if you ever
get a chance to try surfing the waves
in Terrace Bay, do it.
KA There are endless fishing
opportunities, but if I had to pick
one: ice fishing on Lake Superior, in
the shadow of the Sleeping Giant.
KL The Holland Bakery on Victoria
Avenue is one of my absolute favourite
spots. From gorgeous pastries, to
mouthwatering homemade raisin breads
and traditional rolls, it is a family favourite.
SC My favourite foods in Thunder Bay
are, by far, the wings from the Sovereign
Room, pizza from Bar Italia and the
cheesecake from bight Restaurant &
Bar. I should also mention that my day
cannot begin before I get a large cup of
Calico coffee in me.
KA Finnish pancakes at Lappe Ski Centre.
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LEFT: Kim hiking with her daughter
Most Entertaining
KL Mount McKay powwows are not
only exciting, they are the most
beautiful traditional ceremony here
in the Northwest. Anyone who lives
or visits Thunder Bay should attend
a local powwow. The dance, colours,
ceremonial dress, and beat of the
drum is exhilarating.
Coolest Winter Pass-time
KL Full moon winter snowshoeing
and winter bonfires with friends.
The crisp cold air and the thrill of
being out at night by the light of
the very bright moon and stars is a
breathtaking experience.
SC Definitely ice fishing on Lake
Superior. The crystal clear water
allows you to “sight fish,” if you have
a shell or shack handy. Watching a
rainbow trout smash a jigging Spoon
is the ultimate thrill and worth the
long hours spent outside in our
typically, cold, Canadian winters.
KA Nordic Skiing with the whole
family.
Favorite Green Space
KL The Cascades at Centennial Park
is my favourite green space in the
city. Lounging on the rocks of the
Canadian shield watching the water
bounce, bubble and twirl around
you is such serenity. It is stunning
throughout every season.
KA Shuniah Mines mountain bike
trail system.
SC You can’t beat Thunder Bay’s local
music scene, whether it’s Bluesfest
or a groovy band at a local bar.
Afterwards I like to finish my night off
with a game of foosball at On Deck
and some tasty bar food at 2am. A
solid evening of squash, diving boards
and the hot tub at the Canada Games
Complex is at the top of my list for
entertainment, as well.
ABOVE: Bluesfest 2013
BELOW: Ice fishing on Lake Superior
KA The kids event at the Conquer
The Dog Triathlon.
Ultimate Adventure
KL Banding peregrine falcons along
the cliffs of Mount McKay with Brian
Ratcliff, who is a wildlife biologist
with more than 25 years experience,
is a memory I will never forget. As my
sister and I both held the precious
endangered species in our gloved
hands, it felt like we were part of a
much greater purpose. For a brief
moment sharing in the protection of
our local wildlife population.
KA A tie between the Sleeping
Giant Loppet, Thunder Bay Cycling
Club’s Triple Crown stage race, and
the Black Sheep’s Mud N’ Mayhem
mountain bike festival.
SC I love backpacking and fly fishing
along the North Shore. Lake Superior
and tributaries offer up priceless
opportunities for brook trout, rainbow
trout and lake trout. Not to mention, you
can stumble upon some pretty pristine
landscapes. Bring your camera.
RIGHT: Storm showing off a catch
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Photo: Goh Iromoto
[ ON THE WATER ]
On the Water
July 12 – 19, 2014
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ARCHIES’ CHARTERS & SUGAR SHACK RENTALS
Salmon, Lake Trout and Rainbow on Lake Superior
Ice Hut Rentals on Lac Des Mille Lacs.
Cell: (807) 624-7096 • Home: (807) 473-9435
archiescharters.com
DAN DACIW’S FISHING GUIDE SERVICE
Tel: (807) 473-6148
MATTICE LAKE OUTFITTERS
Toll-Free: 1-800-411-0334
walleye.ca
RIVER’S EDGE FLY SHOP
485 Memorial Avenue • Tel: (807) 983-2484
riversedgeflyshop.com
SUPERIOR FISHING CHARTERS
Lake Superior trophy trout and salmon charters
Wild Goose Road off Lakeshore Drive
Tel: (807) 683-8101
THUNDER BAY FISHING ADVENTURES
Nolalu, Ontario • Tel: (807) 475-5233
thunderbayfishingadventures.com
THUNDERHOOK FLY-INS
Fish the Wabakimi – Ontario’s Finest Wilderness Park
Winter Contact: (218) 666-5860
Summer Contact: (807) 583-2106
thunderhook.com
WABIKIMI WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
Photo: Goh Iromoto
Tel: (807) 583-2626
wabakimi.com
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WILDERNESS NORTH
Fly-in Fishing – Wabakimi, Albany, Ogoki
Toll-Free: 1 (888) 465-3474 • Locally: (807) 983-2047
wildernessnorth.com
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[ ON THE WATER ]
WILDWATERS CANOE &
KAYAK
SALE, RENTAL & ECOADVENTURES
A PADDLER’S GUIDE TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR
NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA
This Guidebook will introduce paddlers to the amazing
features the Canadian North Shore of Lake Superior
has to offer.
amazon.com
Look for Parks Canada Trip Planning Widget at
parkscanada.gc.ca/pukaskwa
Tel: (807) 622-7200
wabakimi.com
kayakthunderbay.com
GEAR UP FOR
OUTDOORS
Tel: (807) 345-0001
gear-up.com
LAKE SUPERIOR VISITS
Toll-Free: 1-866-688-9990
superiorvisits.com
THUNDER COUNTRY
DIVING
500 North May Street
Tel: (807) 623-6550
thundercountrydiving.com
SAILSUPERIOR.COM
YACHT CHARTERS
Thunder Bay Harbour Tours
and Lake Superior Sailing
Excursions. 90 minute
harbour tours and private
group charters around the
Islands. Sailing instruction
and certification.
Tel: (807) 628-3333
sailsuperior.com
McKELLAR MARINE
CENTRE
651 104th Street
Tel: (807) 622-3864
THE WILDERNESS SUPPLY
CO. LTD.
Tel: (807) 684-9555
wildernesssupply.ca
TAKE A HIKE –
THE OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE STORE
Tel: (807) 474-4220
Toll-Free 1-800-737-0750
takeahike.on.ca
NATRIBROS - Surfing
Lake Superior
Everything you might need
for surfing the Great Lakes.
Tel: (807) 476-7018
surfnatribros.com
CANADIAN NORTH
SHORE OF LAKE
SUPERIOR MARINA GUIDE
This Guide has been
designed to give boaters an
overview of the marinas along
the Canadian North Shore of
Lake Superior from Thunder
Bay to Sault Ste. Marie.
lakesuperiorboating.com
THUNDER BAY YACHT
CLUB
Tel: (807) 345-4410
tbyc.on.ca
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[ PARKS & GREEN SPACES ]
THUNDERBAY.CA/PARKS
807-625-2351
Urban Parks & Green Spaces
FEATURED PARK
ADDITIONAL
AMENITIES &
FEATURES
CENTENNIAL PARK & 1910 LOGGING CAMP
If full parking lots, congested trails and traffic make you crave a more secret, special
place – then make your way to Centennial Park and 1910 Logging Camp.
Food Concession
Year Round Chalet
Located in the heart of the City, along the shores of the beautiful Current River, this
mix-use park was designed for both recreation and relaxation.
Indoor & Outdoor
Picnicking
Developed in 1967, Centennial Park offers something for outdoor enthusiasts and sightseers
alike. Whether you are exploring solo and looking to escape, or traveling with family in tow,
this tucked away City gem is sure to have something unforgettable for everyone.
Hiking
The 147 acres (60 ha) of parkland has extensive trails through a lowland of spruce and
cedar which are groomed for cross country skiing in the winter. For those who prefer a
more leisurely trip, a small train – the Muskeg Express - passes through the forest, as do
sleighs in the winter. Other features include a wooden playground, picnic area, a replica of
a 1910 logging camp with a museum and a small farm with domestic animals.
Be sure to take in The Bluffs Scenic Lookout where a nearby road on the western edge
of the park, leads you to breathtaking panoramic views of the City and The Sleeping
Giant, and to some of the finest rock climbing opportunities in the region.
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Open Year-Round
2014
Tobogganing
Sliding Hill
Centennial Park Drive
(North off of Arundel
Street, west of
Hodder Avenue)
Tel. (807) 625-2313
MARINA PARK
... just as memorable
Marina Park is located in
Thunder Bay’s waterfront
district. Here you will enjoy
spectacular lake views,
walkways, scenic lookouts,
picnic areas, annual festivals
and weekly events.
Home to Prince Arthur’s
Landing, a newly developed
mix-use village enlivened
by public art installations,
BOULEVARD LAKE PARK
SOROPTIMIST
INTERNATIONAL
FRIENDSHIP GARDENS
Take a stroll among
gardens and displays
that showcase our
multicultural heritage.
Victoria Avenue at
Hyde Park Avenue
The Park features a
supervised beach area,
miniature golf course,
paddle-boat rentals,
concessions, playgrounds,
tennis courts, 7km of paved
trails and much more!
Access off North Algoma
Street, North Cumberland
Street or Arundel Street.
CENTENNIAL
BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY
An indoor oasis of exotic plants from around the world
showcased in a year-round tropical setting. Admission
is Free. Open Daily 1 - 4pm.
1601 Dease Street Tel. (807) 625-2941
TROWBRIDGE FALLS PARK
& CAMPGROUND
Over 600 hectares (1500 acres)
of Boreal Forest along the
cascading Current River. This
beautiful park features a fullservice campground with RV
and tent sites.
On Copenhagen Road off
Highway 11/17
Tel. (807) 683-6661
The Baggage Building
Arts Centre, Water Garden
Pavilion featuring a lakeview restaurant, Children’s
Garden, Skate Board Park,
and a Splash Pad that
converts to a Skating Rink
for winter. A must-see
destination!
Red River Road at Water
Street. Year-round. Marina
open May to October.
Tel. (807) 345-2741
KAMINISTIQUIA RIVER
HERITAGE PARK
A refreshing promenade along
the riverfront with scenic
views of the Kaministiquia
River.
Syndicate Avenue at CP
Rail Station, near Donald
and Simpson Street.
VICKERS PARK
The first park in the former
City of Fort William,
Vickers Park was donated
in 1910 by Catherine Mary
Vickers, daughter of pioneer
author Susanna Moodie.
This beautiful park is one
of the City’s showpieces.
Arthur Street between
Selkirk & Brunswick Streets
WAVERLEY PARK
HILLCREST PARK
Visit Hillcrest Park for the best view in town of the city, harbour
and the Sleeping Giant.
High St. between Red River Road & Oliver Road
The second oldest Park in Ontario, Waverley Park features a
military Cenotaph and the Hogarth Fountain which dates back
to 1790 and originates from Hertfordshire, England.
Downtown Thunder Bay north between Algoma Street,
Red River Road and Waverley Street
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Ontario Parks
FE AT U R E D PA R K
For online park reservations and information:
OntarioParks.com
For camping reservations:
1-888-ONT-Park (1-888-668-7275)
For park information: 1-800-ONTARIO
SLEEPING GIANT PROVINCIAL PARK
On the tip of the rugged, Sibley Peninsula lays the legendary Sleeping
Giant. As seen from the City of Thunder Bay this rock formation is a
local icon. The Marie Louise Lake Campground now offers conference
centre and cabin rentals, providing a great base to explore the park’s
100 km trail network year round.
KAKABEKA FALLS
PROVINCIAL PARK
Kakabeka Falls, at
40 metres (131 ft.)
is considered the
second highest
vertical waterfall
in Ontario. The
park campground is
popular with both
locals and highway
travellers.
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PIGEON RIVER
PROVINCIAL PARK
This day use only park
offers a network of
hiking trails to explore,
featuring scenic
waterfalls and vistas
overlooking the park,
Lake Superior and
the Canada - U.S.A.
border.
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WABAKIMI
PROVINCIAL PARK
Wabakimi is pure
northern grandeur –
home to woodland
caribou, eagles and
your next backcountry
canoe tripping
adventure. Choose to
paddle some of the
2,000 kilometres of
lake and river routes
or stay at one of the
remote tourism lodges
located within the
park.
OUIMET CANYON
PROVINCIAL PARK
The highlight of this
day use only park is
the three km long
(1.91 mi.),
152 metres wide
(500ft.) and 107
metre (350 ft.) deep
canyon as seen from
one of its two viewing
pods. This geologic
phenomenon
is one of the
most spectacular
landscapes found in
eastern Canada.
QUETICO
PROVINCIAL PARK
Quetico is a protected
wilderness retreat of
international acclaim.
The park’s pristine
lakes and rivers are
the destination
for generations of
canoeists seeking
solitude and glimpses
of wildlife. The
park’s Dawson Trail
Campground is
located on Highway
11 on the north side
of the park near the
Town of Atikokan.
Conservation
Areas
Explore the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority’s 8 Conservation
Areas. Experience the sights and sounds of nature and the natural beauty
of our hiking trails. If you are a photographer, birder, active outdoorsperson,
or all-around nature lover, we have an experience for you!
Cascades In the City of Thunder Bay at the end of Balsam
Street. Open year-round.
Cedar Falls In O’Connor Township. Open spring to fall only.
Hazelwood Lake In Gorham Township, 14 km north of Dawson Road
on Hazelwood Drive. Open year-round.
Hurkett Cove In Dorion Township. Open spring to fall only.
Little Trout Bay In Municipality of Neebing. Access to Lake
MacKenzie Point In Municipality of Shuniah. Open spring to fall only.
Mission
Island Marsh In the City of Thunder Bay. Open year-round.
Silver Harbour In Municipality of Shuniah. Access
Superior. Open spring to fall only.
to Lake Superior. Open year-round.
Trail maps and information:
LRCA Office
130 Conservation Road
Thunder Bay, ON
info@lakeheadca.com
Tel. (807) 344-5857
lakeheadca.com
ADVENTURE starts here.
Sleeping Giant
With over 300 parks and 26,000 campsites, there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping or just beaching it.
/ontarioparks
Go online to plan your day trip or book a campsite at OntarioParks.com/welcome.
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Thunder Bay Rock Climbing
The Crown Jewel
of Canadian Stone
By Brandon Pullan
Welcome to Thunder Bay rock climbing.
Northwestern Ontario has some of the greatest recreational
opportunities in Canada, from canoeing and biking to rock and ice
climbing. Paleo-Indians mined the rock around Thunder Bay over
7,000 years ago for copper. They traded it for flint from North Dakota
and shells from the Atlantic Coast. Since the settlers inhabited Northern
Ontario hundreds of generations ago, the rock has been an important
source for a variety of things. Now, in 2014, the rock is equally important,
but not for trading. With the boom of rock climbing around the globe
more people than ever are searching for quality climbing experiences.
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Left: Chillar Pillar Wall
Left insert: Ryan Creary on
Black Rain, 5.11, Orient Bay
Right: Mitch Marostica on
The Portal, 5.12, at Mount
Godfrey
The Golden Age of
mountaineering started
300-years-ago and as the
mountains in the European
Alps were climbed there
were fewer challenges for
able climbers. Climbing
evolved from standing
on a summit to taking
more difficult paths to
the summit. Some of the
paths were ridges and
some were faces on the
mountains. Often climbers
were confronted by steep
rock which proved to
difficult to climb. The
answer was to train on
the shorter cliffs around
the towns and villages, to
practice rock climbing so
when climbers returned
to the mountain they had
the needed skills to pass
the steep rock. Eventually
rock climbing became its
own sport in the UK, over
100-years-ago. Now every
continent has not only rock
climbers, but rock climbs.
The worlds geology lends
itself to people who want
the challenge of pulling
themselves up a piece of
stone. The stone in Thunder
Bay is some of the oldest on
the planet, intrusive basalt,
and best to climb.
Climbers began scaling
the cliffs around the North
Shore of Lake Superior in
the late 1970s. As more
people climbed, more
routes were developed.
The first routes climbed
were on Sleeping Giant, at
Silver Harbour and at the
Centennial Bluffs. In 1980,
© Brandon Pullan
the Face High Climbing Club was formed by Paul Dedi,
Shaun Parent, Bill Ostrom and Randy Frietag. In 1983,
the Thunder Bay Alpine Group became the Thunder Bay
section of the Alpine Club of Canada.
The climbing culture evolved as Lakehead University
encouraged the sport and organized practicums for students.
With dozens of climbers taking part in the sport, more climbs
were established and more areas found. In 1992, the Banff
Mountain Film Festival was hosted by the local Alpine Club.
This year it will be having its 24th anniversary.
In Orient Bay, near Nipigon, routes
as big as 100-metres (300-feet) have
been climbed.
The mid-90s rock climbing saw an explosion in popularity.
As word spread that the rock in Thunder Bay is some of
the best in Canada, more people ventured to Northern
Ontario. Frank Pianka dedicated countless hours to weekly
ACC club outings at the Bluffs where he introduced young
people to rock climbing. The discovery of Squaw Bay rock
by Shaun Parent, Peter Powell and Dave Pagel was a
huge leap forward. Turning the century marked another
important shift in local climbing, there were more sport
climbs being added to the cliffs. In rock climbing there
are two ways to keep your rope connected to the rock:
traditional and sport. In traditional climbing the climber
brings pieces of equipment which fit into natural features
in the rock and when the climber leaves the climb they
bring their equipment home with them. Sport climbing
uses fixed bolts drilled three-inches into the rock because
there are no natural features for traditional equipment.
Sport climbing has been around for over forty years and
is the preferred form of climbing by many climbers,
depending on geography and expertise. Both forms of
climbing are accepted in Thunder Bay and local consensus
determines when or where the specific types might be
used. For example Pass Lake is a steep sandstone cliff
which does not lend it self to traditional equipment,
therefore bolts are used. However, the local Bluffs have
many places for traditional equipment and therefore there
are no bolts.
From 2000 to 2013 the new sport climbs have added to
the increase in standards. With many climbs nearing the
difficulty of the hardest in the country. In Orient Bay, near
Nipigon, routes as big as 100-metres (300-feet) have been
climbed. At Claghorn, near Red Rock, dozens of beautiful,
world-class 30-metre (90-feet) sport routes have been
established. From 2000-2005, Randy Reed, Matt Pellett,
Jeff Hammerich, Steve Chalton and Dave Benton put in
hundreds of hours developing three-star routes at
Orient Bay, Lost Falls and Squaw Bay. From 2005-2010,
locals Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchinson, Sean Robinson
and Derrik Patola established some wild traditionally
protected routes all around the area.
At Mount Godfrey, in Thunder Bay, a dozen maximum
quality routes have been climbed. Last year locals Mitch
Marostica, Aric Fishman, Sam Matteer and Zach Watson
established a number of cutting edge climbs. Dr. Patrick
Martel has volunteered countless hours over the last few
seasons to establish safe and fun climbs at Silver Harbour
and Pass Lake.
Rock climbing is one of the safest outdoor pursuits people
can partake in. Hollywood and media glorify the risks and
tragedies, but the reality is that climbing is very safe, slow
and predictable. Every day, tens-of-thousands of rock
climbers scale cliffs around the world, very rarely are
people injured. Safety equipment and standards are higher
than ever.
With feet dangling, imagine your hands squeezing coarse
sandstone at Pass Lake, followed by pie and coffee at
Karen’s Kountry Kitchen across the street. As waves crash
behind you, imagine grabbing small sharp ledges at Squaw
Bay. With your shoulders rubbing on maple trees, imagine
climbing to the top of Silver Harbour. With the city far
below you, imagine pulling down on unique basalt on the
cliffs of Mount Godfrey. With nothing, but air on all sides,
imagine standing on Dorion Tower, near Ouiment Canyon.
Squeezing your hands into cracks that were first climbed
by the climbing pioneers; imagine working your way up
the rock at the Bluffs. As the western sky turns from blue
to glowing orange, red and crimson, imagine watching
the sun set from atop the exposed cliffs of Claghorn. With
nearly 1,000 climbs to choose from, go experience the
world-class rock climbing your home has to offer.
-Brandon Pullan spent five-years scaling the walls around
Thunder Bay. He is an Association of Canadian Mountain
Guides member, the Editor for Gripped, Canada’s Climbing
Magazine and makes an annual journey to Thunder Bay
every summer for the world-class rock.
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[ EXPLORING
EXPLORING &
& ADVENTURE
ADVENTURE ]]
Energize
Many hiking trails are found on the diverse terrain around
Thunder Bay. A terrific view from Mount McKay, interesting
flora and fauna on the shores of Lake Superior, and
rushing rivers at Silver Falls and High Falls are just a few
of the highlights of the area.
Thunder Bay Hiking Association
tbha.ca
The City of Thunder Bay offers award-winning
recreation for all ages, interests and abilities. Make
some time for play!
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
© Brandon Pullan
Recreational and educational opportunities for those 55 or
better. Tasty homemade meals served five days a week in
the River Street Café. Join us!
700 River Street
Tel: (807) 684-3066
thunderbay.ca/55plus
CANADA GAMES COMPLEX
Drop into the City’s total fitness and aquatic complex
complete with pool, track, multi-training areas, relaxing
whirlpools, saunas and much more!
Easy sport crags, multi-pitch rock and ice climbs, and
full-on technical scrambles are within a 15 minute drive
from anywhere in the city. Limitless opportunities await
those keen on developing new routes.
The Alpine Club of Canada
Thunder Bay Section
acctbay.ca
RECREATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
Our multi-purpose recreational trails hug rivers and lakes
and provide quick access to city attractions, shopping
areas and quaint neighbourhoods.
thunderbay.ca/living
alpineclubofcanada.ca
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420 Winnipeg Avenue
Tel: (807) 684-3311
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Mountain biking and cycling enthusiasts will be
thrilled with Thunder Bay and area trails and
roads. You can tear down hills and mountainsides
or enjoy long stretches of highways and byways
through beautiful countryside.
Thunder Bay Cycling Club
tbaycc.ca
Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club
blacksheepmtb.com
John Sims
City
Thunder Bay is a premier golf destination offering many
CHAPPLES GOLF COURSE
choice courses – conveniently located within the city or just
Chapples Drive off Redwood Avenue
Tel: (807) 625-2582
minutes away set amongst the splendor and beauty of the
STRATHCONA GOLF COURSE
Nor’wester mountains and boreal forest.
Private
BAYVIEW GOLF COURSE
370 Hwy 587, Pass Lake
Tel: (807) 977-2646 ext 23
CENTENNIAL GOLF COURSE
FORT WILLIAM
COUNTRY CLUB
ST. URHO’S GOLF COURSE
& DRIVING RANGE
DRAGON HILLS GOLF
COURSE & DRIVING RANGE
THUNDER BAY
COUNTRY CLUB
1350 Mountain Road
Tel: (807) 475-8925
320 Thompson Road
Tel: (807) 767-4600
975 Onion Lake Road
Tel: (807) 768-TOFF (8633)
EMERALD GREENS GOLF
COURSE & DRIVING RANGE
NORTHERN LIGHTS
GOLF COMPLEX
2370 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 767-4511
Hodder Avenue at Arundel Tel: (807) 683-8251
540 Twin City Crossroads
Tel: (807) 935-2687
2165 Highway 588, Nolalu
Tel: (807) 475-8814
LOWERY’S SPORTS
DOME
CLE Grounds
141 Northern Avenue
Tel: (807) 625-0110
1055 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 345-8225
WHITEWATER GOLF CLUB
1961 King George’s Park Drive
Rosslyn Village
Tel: (807) 475-4653
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Ride
Motorcycle Touring
HorsebacK
RIDING
DREAMFIELDS RIDING
CENTRE
283 Palisades Road, South
Gillies | Tel: (807) 577-8744
dreamfields.ca
TENKULA FARM
71 Tenkula Road RR. #1 Nolalu
Tel: (807) 577-7906
Whispered Dreams
Ranch
RR#2, Kaministiquia
Tel: (807) 933-0467
wdranch.ca
RIDE LAKE SUPERIOR brings together the best of the
lake’s 2000 kilometer ribbon of highway showcasing some
of North America’s most breathtaking coastal scenery.
Look for RIDE LAKE SUPERIOR approved businesses and
attractions that will take care of riders and their rides.
Thunder Bay Harley
Davidson
North Country Cycle
and Sports
Excalibur
Motorcycle Works
Gordon Trailer Sales
and Service
636 W Arthur St.
Tel: (807) 577-6221
tbharley.com
1425 W Walsh St.
Tel: (807) 622-0007
excaliburmotorcycleworks.com
The Dell Farm
76 Mudlake Rd, Murillo
Tel: (807) 935-2817
thedellfarm.com
1164 Roland St
Tel: (807) 622-0001
northcountrycycle.ca
Twin City Crossroads
Tel: (807) 939-2631
gordontrailersales.ca
J & J Sports
939 Tungsten St
jjsports@tbaytel.net
Tel: (807) 623-2635
Visit ridelakesuperior.com or
gotourontario.ca
2013 Winner of Ontario Tourism:
Best tourism Partnership
City Breaks
©Goh Iromoto
ROCK HOUNDING
Thunder Bay is in the heart of amethyst country. These semi-precious gemstones are
found in quality and quantity in Thunder Bay & the North of Superior region.
AMETHYST MINE PANORAMA
East Loon Road
Tel: (807) 622-6908
amethystmine.com
AMETHYST GIFT CENTRE
400 East Victoria Avenue | Tel: (807) 622-6908
amethystmine.com
BLUE POINTS
AMETHYST MINE
Road #5 North, Pearl, ON
lynswan1@lakenet.com
PURPLE HAZE AMETHYST GIFT SHOP
22 Knight Street
Tel: (807) 345-6444
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GLOBAL FLAGS & BANNERS &
KAKABEKA FALLS GIFT &
AMETHYST SHOPPE
4781 Highway 11/17, Kakabeka Falls
Tel: (807) 577-2435
ROCKHOUND AMETHYST & MINERALS
4742 Highway 11/17, Kakabeka Falls
Tel: (807) 473-9203
SUPERIOR AMETHYST GIFT SHOP
1960 Lakeshore Drive East,
Mar through Dec. 9am-6pm daily.
Closed Dec 24-Mar 1.
Tel: (807) 983-2214
thefishshop.ca
Farm TOURING
Farm touring is incredible
fun for the whole gang.
Try award-winning Gouda
cheese, jump on hay and
sleigh rides or pick your
own berries and vegetables.
THUNDER OAK
CHEESE FARM
©Goh Iromoto
Boundary Drive off
Highway 61 South
Tel: (807) 628-0175
Toll-free: 1-866-273-3329
cheesefarm.ca
BELLUZ FARMS
Candy Mountain Drive
Tel: (807) 475-5181
belluzfarms.on.ca
GAMMONDALE FARM
FAMILY FUN
McCluskey Drive off
Highway 61 South
Tel: (807) 475-5615
Toll-free: 1-888-705-3646
gammondalefarm.com
THE DELL FARM
Murillo, Ontario
Tel: (807) 935-2817
thedellfarm.com
MEMORABLE
EAGLE RIDGE TROUT PONDS
Fish in a relaxing park
setting where everyone has
a good chance of catching
something. Best part...
you don’t need a fishing
license!
On Highway 61, 5 minutes
north of Pigeon River
Tel: (807) 964-9933
Hours: Open Daily 10 am – 7 pm
May 15 – September 30
Thunder Bay
Observatory
Peer deep into the universe
from one of the clearest
and darkest skies in North
America, through one of the
largest publically accessible
telescopes.
Call ahead for hours.
Tel: (807) 577-3617
thunderbayobservatory.com
EAGLE CANYON
ADVENTURES
Canada’s longest, highest
and fastest zipline, and
longest suspension bridge.
Dorion, ON
Tel: (807) 857-1475
eaglecanyonadventures.ca
MOUNT MCKAY SCENIC
LOOKOUT
NOR’WEST
OUTDOOR CENTRE
Offering a full range of
eco-tourism activities.
Towering 1000 feet over
the city, Mt. McKay is a
must see on your list of
attractions. Picnic area,
snack bar and easy hiking
trail to the top.
1184 Mountain Road
Tel: (807) 475-8346
cqo2000.com/noc
Fort William First Nation
Mission Road off City Road
Tel: (807) 622-3093
WILDERNESS NORTH
AERIAL TOURS
Enjoy a scenic tour of Lake
Superior from the comfort
of your own window seat,
on board a legendary
DeHavilland Otter. Departing
right from downtown
Thunder Bay.
531 Shipyard Drive
Tel: (888) 465-3474
Tours run from May –
October 15.
wildernessnorth.com
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Day Trippin’
POPULAR BY THE LAKE!
Canyon Country
5-6 hours
Our Canadian Shield is a
treasure trove of unspoiled
natural beauty, amethyst
mines and other interesting
finds. Enjoy an easy wilderness walk to spectacular
Ouimet Canyon, with time
to browse at highway rock
shops and a walk along
Canada’s longest
suspension bridge at Eagle
Canyon Adventures.
Little Finland
4-5 hours
Wake the Sleeping Giant 5-6 hours
Spend a day exploring nature’s beauty at Silver Islet and Sleeping Giant Provincial
Park. Choose to hike or tour the visitor centre, then stroll along the ‘Avenue’ at Silver
Islet or on the scenic trail to the Sea Lion. Browse at the Sibley Cove Art Studio
before indulging your tastebuds at the picturesque Silver Islet Tea Room or Karen’s
Kountry Kitchen.
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Learn about our Finnish
history and settlement
patterns, browse unique
Finnish, Italian and cooperative craft shops in the
Bay and Algoma District and
enjoy lunch at the famous
Hoito Finnish restaurant.
Optional: an authentic sauna
at Kangas’ – in the Finnish
tradition.
Artistic Workshops
4-5 hours
Spend a day with a local
basketweaver, photographer
or painter and take home a
one-of-a kind keepsake.
Heritage Craft at Fort William 5-6 hours
Vacation
Planning
Take advantage of
your extended stay in
the Thunder Bay area
with once-in-a-lifetime
experiences and adventures
that go beyond your
expectations. With endless
options for unique and
memorable activities,
Lake Superior Visits
offers custom vacation
planning for every interest
and budget.
superiorvisits.com
Photos: Lois Nuttall
An in-depth experience where one would spend
the better part of a day living and learning
alongside gifted artisans at Fort William.
Choice of one take-home craft: coopering
(drum), birch bark basket, tin lantern, forged
fire poker, native moccasins or mittens.
Families can even stay overnight on-site for a
unique reunion experience.
Thunder Bay
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Accessible
Thunder Bay strives to be an inclusive travel destination to people of all abilities. Experience some of
these outdoor and recreational pursuits to get the most out of your Thunder Bay vacation.
Experience
Incredible Views,
Unforgettable
Sunrises and
Sunsets!
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Stay Fit, Pump Iron or Go for a Swim!
CANADA GAMES COMPLEX
A unique, accessible, multi-purpose fitness and
recreational facility providing access to people of all
abilities. gamescomplex.com
WILDERNESS
DISCOVERY FAMILY
RESORT
5 Catch a Flick!
wildernessdiscovery.ca
A multi-screen movie
complex that is wheelchair accessible and
offers hearing impaired
assistance. Bring your
Access2Entertainment Card
for discounts and savings.
Located on beautiful Lake
Shebandowan only 45 min
west of Thunder Bay, this
resort offers barrier-free
cabins and adventure
including fishing, hunting
and guided lake tours.
SILVERCITY THUNDER BAY
Stay Connected!
THUNDER BAY PUBLIC
LIBRARIES
Bird-watch, Explore, Snap Away!
LAKEHEAD REGION CONSERVATION AREAS
Experience accessible conservation lands and explore
networks of trails while viewing cascading falls and
sparkling waters.
• Cascades Conservation Area • Mission Island Marsh
• The Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre
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Get Your Sports On!
Thunder Bay is where
athletic-minded individuals
of all abilities come to play.
• Goalball • Wheelchair
Curling • Blind Curling
• Sledge Hockey
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Stay in touch with family
and friends. All branches of
the library are wheelchair
accessible and offer free
wireless service and
computers with Internet
access. The Waverley and
Brodie locations offer
accessible public work
stations.
tbpl.ca
Get
Started
Thunder Bay offers many services that can be helpful in getting you where you want to go.
Public and
Para Transit
Hunting
Early Moose Hunting
Season for People with
physical disabilities:
Northwestern Ontario
is home to this unique
program. Those eligible
may apply to begin moose
hunting early in select
Wildlife Management Units.
Tel: 1-866-344-4159
cpaont.org/thunder-bay
SIT-SKI
Did you know that you can
learn to cross country ski,
even if you have a disability
that makes skiing from a
standing position difficult or
impossible? A sit-ski allows
you to ski using your arms,
from a seated position.
Kamview Nordic Centre has
sit-skis that you can borrow
and use on their trail system.
Explore the wonder of winter
like never before.
For more information call
Kamview Nordic Centre
at (807) 475-7081 or email
lssd.paranordic@gmail.com.
City Transit
100% wheelchair accessible
fleet of buses. Automated
audio/visual call stop system.
CNIB card holders ride for
free. ID Transit Cards available
with ODSP proof or doctor’s
note which can enable no fee
for support people and/or a
discounted rate.
Tel: (807)-684-3744
thunderbay.ca/transit
Accessible
Taxis
Diamond-Lacey’s Taxi
Tel: (807) 622-2227
Roach’s Taxi
Tel: (807) 344-8481
Superior Accessible Taxi
Tel: (807) 345-8595
Attendant
Services
CNIB
Tel: (807) 345-3341
The Personal Attendant for
Leisure (PAL) Card is used
by people who use support
people so that their support
person does not have to pay
an admission fee. This card is
available to non-residents of
Thunder Bay.
Tel: (807) 625-3220
thunderbay.ca
MediChair
Tel: (807) 623-9110
thunderbay.medichair.com
Providers
Ontario Interpretive
Services (ASL
Interpretation Services)
Tel: (807) 623-1646
TTY: (807) 623-5369
Bayshore Home Health
Tel: (807) 345-5322
Comfort Keepers
Tel: (807) 628-8022
Assistive
Devices
Canadian Red Cross
Health Equipment Loan
Program (HELP)
Tel: (807) 627-4114
redcross.ca
Canadian Hearing Society
Tel: (807) 623-1646
TTY: (807) 623-5369
City of Thunder Bay
All terrain wheelchair and
recreation equipment loan
Tel: (807)625-3220
MediGas
Tel: (807) 345-8288
medigas.com
Northland Prosthetics
Inc.
Tel: (807) 344-0080
Shoppers Home
Health Care
Tel: (807) 345-6564
shoppershomehealthcare.ca
ACCESSIBLE
TRAVEL
PLANNING
Helpful information for
travellers with physical
disabilities.
CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC
ASSOCIATION
Tel: (807) 344-3743
Any other needs?
Thunder Bay has a great
community information
resource.
Tel: 211
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Discovery Walks
Self-guided walking tours are one of the best ways to get to know a city. Get some exercise while discovering
the architecture of our historic neighbourhoods, the calibre and variety of our public artworks - all while
enjoying spontaneous local diversions along the way.
Walking Tour brochures are
available at Thunder Bay
City Hall and Thunder Bay
Historical Museum or can be
viewed at thunderbay.ca
Port Arthur Collegiate Institute
A creative spirit thrives in
Thunder Bay. Many special
spaces throughout the city
celebrate the arts with
installations waiting to be
experienced and enjoyed. Set
against backdrops of stunning
lake-views, green spaces and
architecture, these artworks
tell the cultural stories and
reflect the unique character
of the region.
A total of 89 building are
featured on four tours.
Each tour can be completed
in approximately one hour
or less.
DID YOU KNOW?
The modern City of Thunder Bay
is actually the amalgamation of
the former cities of Port Arthur
and Fort William in 1970.
“Wow – This is a beautiful waterfront
area – an artsy environment on a beautiful
harbour. A great place for kids. Prince
Arthur’s Landing is truly an inspired and
inspiring destination”
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John Books
CITY HALL
Terra Firma
John Books &
Christopher Stones
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KAM RIVER PARK
Animikii – Flies the Thunder
Anne Allardyce
EMS BUILDING (105 Junot Ave)
A Walk with the Kids
Paul Wolfe
Pulse
Scott McKay
Lyon’s View
Roly Martin
CANADA GAMES
COMPLEX
Boulevard Lake
Sculpture Garden
(Access off North Algoma, North
Cumberland or Arundel Streets)
Vertere
Paul Epp
Boulevard Lake
BIRCH POINT PARK
Birch Point
Sean Randall
MAY STREET BRIDGE
The Angler & the Fish
Krzysztof (Kristof) Zukowski
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largest series of public art installations to date.
The diverse collection reflects the unique character
of the region and its spectacular shoreline, and
strengthens Thunder Bay’s reputation as a city that
knows and lives art. Ten projects and dozens of
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285 Red River Road
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BRODIE RESOURCE LIBRARY
216 Brodie Street South
KEEP IN TOUCH AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
As you explore make some time to stop
into one of many neighbourhood Public
Library’s located throughout the city. They
offer a quiet place to relax, recharge and
stay connected with family and friends.
Tel: (807) 345-TBPL (8275) | tbpl.ca
MARY J.L. BLACK BRANCH
LIBRARY
901 Edward Street South
COUNTY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
County Fair Mall,
1020 Dawson Road
VIRTUAL LIBRARY 24/7
tbpl.ca
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
TbayPL
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Thunder Bay –
Home to Awardwinning Culture
By Duncan Weller
Duncan is a renowned children’s book author and illustrator and winner of the Governor General’s Award and Ruth &
Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Picture Book Award. After living in places like Toronto, Victoria, Vancouver and Montreal, he has
returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay.
I love what’s happening to Thunder Bay
and I’m honoured to share in its progression. It’s a delight
to hop on my bicycle and tour what the city has to offer.
With urban redesign, the transformation of Prince Arthur’s
Landing, public art, and the less tangible manifestations of
a new spirit growing in Thunder Bay, residents are excited,
especially young people. They are staying in town and
opening new shops and restaurants for all to enjoy. After
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years of teamwork, planning, competitions, funding
and some good old risk taking, Thunder Bay is revealing
its excellence and garnering attention as an awardwinning city. It’s enough to keep a restless person like
myself in town.
Excellence in the cultural sector is evident in new
developments such as Prince Arthur’s Landing, where
local Ojibwe/Cree artist Randy Thomas created woodland
Photos courtesy of Definitely Superior Art Gallery
images for the exterior panels of The Celebration Circle,
an outdoor wooden pavilion in the Spirit Garden. The
Celebration Circle has won a number of awards including
an international architectural award for art and urban
design, given to Ojibwe architect Ryan Gorrie and Brook
McIlroy Architectural Firm. Also at Prince Arthur’s Landing,
recreational features like the skate park and splash pad
share space with public art by artists from other parts of
Canada. They all add a mix of the surreal and modern with
the functional aspects of the park. Across from the splash
pad, the Baggage Building Arts Centre has become a place
where many award-winning local artists demonstrate and
show their work; paintings, photography, craft, sculpture,
books, soaps, and more.
Thunder Bay is home to a strong and growing film sector.
Many of Confederation College’s film graduates have been
trying their hand at producing short films and full-length
feature films and finding more encouragement to stay in
Thunder Bay to do so. Their work can be seen annually in
April at the Silvercity Cinema. Established film-makers
like Kelly Saxburg, Piotr and Milosz Skowronski and many
others have developed lasting and award-winning careers
here, creating both commercial and artistic projects that
employ a good number of other talented locals. Annual
film festivals, such as the Bay Street Film Festival at the
Finlandia Club and the Biindigaate Film Festival at the
Paramount Theatre, are just a two ways local filmmakers
are able to show their work and connect with talent from all
over the world.
The work of excellent local, regional, and national visual
artists can be seen at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on the
Confederation College campus. It is the premier gallery
representing the northern region with three large exhibition
spaces and a gift shop. In contemporary art, the alternative
Definitely Superior Art Gallery continually expands and
shows the work of multi-disciplinary artists from all over
the world. Their Halloween Hunger event drew in more than
four thousand people in 2013, with an incredible number
of attendees creating their own artistic costumes. DEFSUP
has helped to restore the North Core of the city with an
infusion of art into local
businesses with their
Urban Infill events. This
has inspired businesses
and others to do likewise.
With their creation of the
Die-Active youth collective,
getting young people
involved in art has proven
to be a lifesaver
Kelly Saxberg + Ron Harpelle –
Shebandowan Films
for some kids who get to
fully express themselves in
a fun and safe environment with like-minded peers. They’ve
produced great urban art, which now decorates walls in
various parts of the city. DEFSUP’s efforts culminated
in 2013 when they won the Ontario Premier’s Award for
Excellence in the Arts, a $50,000.00 prize for which they had
been a finalist three years in a row!
For each of the individuals and groups listed above, there
are dozens more that could be mentioned. For every person
or group who receives awards, recognition and support for
being creative, there are many more talented individuals
and groups who see the benefits of doing something
creative in Thunder Bay rather than moving to a bigger
city to do it there. This is the new spirit that is re-shaping
Thunder Bay, this spirit benefits us all and I hope you will
enjoy it as much as I do.
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Be Inspired
DEFINITELY SUPERIOR ART GALLERY
Northwestern Ontario’s leading edge artist-run-centre for
the contemporary arts operates as an alternative to both
the commercial art galleries and to the larger, mainstream
public galleries. 2013 Winner of the Ontario Premier’s
Award for Excellence in the Arts.
THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery
between Sault Ste. Marie and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The
Gallery’s Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works.
The vast majority of the collection is Aboriginal art, making
it one of the most significant collections in Canada. The
Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional,
national, and international artists every year. The Gallery
also offers educational tours and workshops, special
events, and a unique gift shop.
Confederation College Campus, 1080 Keewatin Street
Tel: (807) 577-6427. Hours/Season: Year-round. Tuesday –
Thursday, noon-8:00 pm, Friday – Sunday, noon-5:00 pm
theag.ca
250 Park Avenue, Suite 101
Tel/Fax: (807) 344-3814
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon-6:00 pm
definitelysuperior.com
THE BAGGAGE BUILDING ARTS CENTRE
Located on the Waterfront at Prince Arthur’s Landing, this
newly renovated arts centre is home to the Gift Gallery, a
showcase of local talent including everything from fine art
to music, books, clothing and gift items. The Arts Centre
also hosts a variety of exhibits, demonstrations, working
artists and community activites.
2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway • Tel (807) 684-2063
Open year round with seasonal hours.
thunderbay.ca/artscentre
THE GALLERIES OF THUNDER BAY NORTH
CHENIER FINE ARTS
Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 Court Street
South, showcases a diverse selection of original art by
Canadian, regional and international artists who exhibit
nationally.
8 Court Street South. Open Tuesday – Friday 11 am-5 pm,
Closed Saturdays in the Summer. Open late by
appointment or chance. See website for Seasonal Hours
and Special Openings.
Tel: (807) 346-0409
chenierfinearts.ca
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GaLLERY 33
Gallery 33 is one of Thunder Bay’s newest commercial
art galleries. They are dedicated to supporting a diverse
selection of local artistic talent. They have a varied
collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry
and so much more.
33 S. Cumberland Street • Tel: (807) 286-4233
Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am-3:30 pm
gallery33.ca
ROY THOMAS - We’re All In The Same Boat
THE PAINTED TURTLE STUDIO GALLERY
The Painted Turtle Studio Gallery hosts local artist
in residence throughout the year. Each three month
exhibition of work demonstrates the diversity of Northern
Ontario Artists.
33 S. Cumberland • Tel (807) 344-4636
Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:30 pm • Saturday 10:30 am-3:30 pm
paintedturtleart.com
Lake Superior Art Gallery & Framing Centre
Featuring a wonderful display of paintings from local
and regional artists, as well as unique artwork from
Aboriginal Artists. The Gallery also shows Amethyst
Art from local craftsmen.
605 East Victoria Avenue, Victoriaville Shopping Centre
Tel: (807) 622-7573 • Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Saturday by appointment.
lakesuperiorartgallery.com
SATELLITE STUDIO & ART’S GALLERY
A community based artistic venture showcasing original
works in a variety of mediums.
12 St. Paul St. • facebook.com/satellitestudio
THE GALLERIES OF THUNDER BAY SOUTH
Ahnisnabae Art Gallery
TRIPLE K ARTS
Shop and buy local from Northern Ontario’s woodland
artist. Original birch bark and wood carving paintings from
Ojibway Artist Goyce Kakegamic.
401 S. Syndicate Ave. • Tel: (807) 627-8070
Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm
triplekarts.com
Owned and operated by Louise Thomas, the Ahnisnabae
Art Gallery is dedicated to the memory of her late husband,
Roy Thomas, and carries on his legacy and dreams by
showcasing his works, as well as those of several local
artists, thus continuing to support and promote the
Ahnisnabae culture.
1500 South James Street • Tel: (807) 577-2656
Tuesday – Friday 11:00 am-7:00 pm • Saturday Noon-5:00 pm
ahnisnabae-art.com
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Performing Arts
THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
The TBSO is the only fully
professional orchestra between
Toronto and Winnipeg. They perform
with flawless virtuosity and power
that can only be experienced live.
Tel: (807) 345-4331
Box Office: (807) 684-4444
Toll free: 1-800-463-8817
tbso.ca
THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY
AUDITORIUM
Considered to be one of the finest
concert halls in North America.
The Auditorium hosts full-scale
productions including Broadway,
dance, theatre, comedy and more!
1 Paul Shaffer Drive
Box Office: (807) 684-4444
Toll Free: 1-800-463-8817
tbca.com
CAMBRIAN PLAYERS
Theatrical productions are staged at
the Paramount Theatre and various
other venues.
Tel: (807) 622-6753
cambrianplayers.ca
MAGNUS THEATRE
Magnus Theatre, the professional
theatre of Northwestern Ontario, has
brought over 40 years of live theatre to
Thunder Bay and the region.
10 South Algoma Street near Waverley Park
Tel: (807) 345-5552
magnus.on.ca
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
A thriving centre for the performing arts
and film, the Paramount Theatre also
runs classic movies throughout the year.
24 South Court Street
Tel: (807) 345-1780
paramounttheatre.ca
Look Who’s Playing on Paul’s Street...
For the Best live entertainment be sure to visit the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
- Located at 1 Paul Shaffer Drive!
Our impressive 1,500-seat performing arts centre is one of the finest concert halls in North America,
and offers some of the best acoustics in the world...
Enjoy an evening of Dance, Symphony, Broadway, Theatre, Comedy and Popular
Music - ranging from Classic Rock, Jazz, Roots or Country, to Hard Rock or Punk to name a few...
There’s something for everyone at Your Thunder Bay Community Auditorium!
Visit www.tbca.com to See Who’s Playing Next!
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Entertainment
OLG CASINO THUNDER BAY
Enjoy world-class gaming in an
authentic Northwestern Ontario
setting at OLG Casino Thunder
Bay. Ante up for exciting table
games action with table limits
ranging from $5 to $100. Or
take in the fun and excitement
of your favorite slot machines
with machines ranging from the
popular 1-cent to $5 slots.
Open 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
50 Cumberland Street South
Tel: (807) 683-1935
Toll-free: 1-877-656-4263
olg.ca
FUN FACTOR
THUNDER BAY
COMMUNITY BINGO
Win Big! $2,000, $5,000,
$10,000 Jackpots.
425 Northern Avenue
(adjacent to Silvercity on
the CLE Grounds). Bingo
Hotline: (807) 623-5888
tbcbingo.com
SILVERCITY THUNDER
BAY (Famous Players)
Big Screen, Big Sound, Big
Difference! - a multi-screen
movie theatre complex
featuring 12 theatres and
Tech Town (video game
centre) under one roof.
Fun Factor offers a wide
variety of fun activities and
entertainment, all under
their 9,000 square foot
building.
Tel: (807) 628-8445
famousplayers.com
100-102 Fredrica Street
Tel: (807) 473-5032
funfactor.ca
An indoor play centre that
allows children to use their
imaginations to have fun.
LITTLE GIANTS INDOOR
PLAY CENTRE
910 Alloy Drive
Tel: (807) 623-2030
littlegiants.ca
PAINT BALL MOUNTAIN
Paintball Mountain offers
a 1200 square foot area with
tons of seating including
couches, XBOX with XBOX
Live and air conditioning.
Enjoy a day of fun and
exercise at Thunder Bay’s
best paintball facility.
688 Mountain Road
Tel: (807) 472-3861
Call to book your time
paintballmountain.ca
Lowery’s SPORTS DOME
The Sports Dome is a multipurpose, family oriented
recreational facility. We
offer a full 18 hole mini putt
course, 16 driving range
stalls, 2 indoor soccer
fields and a full basketball/
volleyball court. We welcome
all ages and any size group
looking to host an event.
CLE Grounds
141 Northern Avenue
Tel: (807) 625-0110
Open 7 days a week. 9 am
to 11 pm. Fully Licensed
thesportsdome.ca
Did you Know?
The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is proudly located at 1 Paul Shaffer Drive.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, Paul Shaffer came home to Thunder Bay for a
celebration of his tremendous career and success in show business. Fans lined up
outside the Community Auditorium to catch a glimpse of the famed musician who is
best known as the bandleader on The Late Show With David Letterman.
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THE GOODS –LIVE AT THE FOUNDRY
Live Tonight
The late-night scene in Thunder Bay is a thriving mix of eclectic lounges, laid-back pubs
and energetic live music venues. Local bands, national and international touring acts set
up regularly in the bars and venues around town. Check out these local hot spots.
BEAUX DADDY’S
CANAJUN GRILLHOUSE
Hwy 61
Tel: (807) 622-1111
beauxdaddys.com
BLACK PIRATES PUB
215 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 285-0152
blackpiratespub.com
CHEER’S THE VILLAGE PUB
1500 James Street South
Tel: (807) 625-6560
Facebook.com/
CheersTheVillagePub
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CROCKS
Tel: (807) 345-3203
facebook.com/crockstbay
GARGOYLES GRILLE & ALE
Tel: (807) 345-3011
gargoylesgrille.com
THE APOLLO
239 Red River Road
Find Us on Facebook
THE FOUNDRY PUB
242 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 285-3188
thefoundrypub.com
THE OUTPOST
CAMPUS PUB
955 Oliver Road
Lakehead University
Campus
Tel: (807) 343-8551
Find Us on Facebook
CHECK
the WalleyE for
THUNDER BAY’S
BEST MUSIC
LISTING AND
DETAILS ON
SHOWS–
Available for free
at thewalleye.ca
and on newsstands
Monthly!
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2014 Cultural
Events & Festivals
January 5 – March 9 Winter Fundays (Sunday Afternoons) Prince Arthur’s Landing
January 18Northern Ontario Visionary Awards – Top 20 Under 40 Valhalla Inn
February 15-17Voyageur Winter Carnival
Fort William Historical Park
February 17 WinterFest
Prince Arthur’s Landing
February 21-23Central Canada Outdoor ShowLowerys Sports Dome
April 4-6
Spring Home and Garden Show Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala Victoria Inn & Conference Centre
April 5 April 19Annual Easter Festival and Egg Hunt
April 25-26
Gammondale Farm
LifeFest – Discover Good Living Lowerys Sports Dome
May 3-4
Folklore Festival
Fort William Gardens
May 16-30 Movie Nights in the Park (Friday Evenings) Marina Park – Festival Area
May 23-24 Lakehead Shrine Circus
Fort William Gardens
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May 31
Mining Day
Marina Park
June 1
Spring on the Farm
June
Relay for Life Fort William Historical Park
June 6-8
Benny Birch’s Birthday Party Chippewa Park
June 8-15Thunder Pride Various Locations, Marina Park
June 13-15
Fort Festival
2014
All images ©Goh Iromoto
May 25Kite FestivalChippewa Park
SEE PAGE 42 FOR SPORTS EVENT CALENDAR
June 14
Pride in the Park
Marina Park – Festival Area
June 21 National Aboriginal Day TBA
July & Aug Summer in the ParksMarina Park – Festival Area
(Every Wednesday evening)
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Marina Park & Fort William
Historical Park
July 4-6 Thunder Bay Blues Festival
Marina Park – Festival Area
July 5-6Anishnawbe Keeshigun
July 8Teddy Bears Picnic
Vickers Park
July 15
Marina Park – Festival Area Festival of India July 18-19Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival
Boulevard Lake
July 26 & 27
Valley Fresh Buskers Festival Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood
August 3-4
Festa Italiana Italian Cultural Centre
August 6-10Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Annual Fair C.L.E. Grounds
August 9-10 War of 1812 Bicentennial Salute Fort William Historical Park
August 15-Sept 12
Movie Nights in the Park (Friday Evenings) Marina Park – Festival Area
August 22-24
Ribfest
Park Avenue
August 23
Westfort Street Fair Various locations, Westfort
September 3- 7
Bay Street Film Festival – 10 Anniversary Finlandia Club September 6
Fort William Fall Street Festival Various Locations, Fort William
September 19-20 Savour Superior Food & Drink Festival
Victoria Inn
September 21Peace Celebration to mark the UN International
Marina Park
Day of Peace
September 24Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Northwest Valhalla Inn
September 26, 27, 28 Culture Days Prince Arthur’s Landing
September 27-Oct 31Annual Pumpkinfest
Gammondale Farm
October 3
Valhalla Inn Ballroom Da-India Dance Festival
Oct 2-5/9-12/16-19/23-26Haunted Fort Nights
Oct 4-5/11-12/18-19/25-26Halloween Hoot Fort William Historical Park
Oct 17-18/24-26Annual Haunted Cornfield Gammondale Farm
Oct 25The Hunger (19+)
Waterfront District Pubs & Restaurants
Oct 26
Spooktacular Baggage Building Arts Centre
Oct TBA
Port Arthur Rotary OktoberfestCanadian Lakehead Exhibition
November 2Annual Wedding Wishes - Formal Fair Valhalla Inn
November 8A Wine AffairCommunity Auditorium
November 15
Rotary Christmas Parade
Starts at Superstore
November 15-16Artisans Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show
Valhalla Inn
December 6
Parade of Lights Main Street & Memorial Avenue
December 6
Breakfast with Santa Wiggles and Giggles December 31
New Year’s Eve Family Frolic
This list is not necessarily a complete list of events. Information is subject to change. For more information, please visit thunderbay.ca/eventcalendar
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[ SPORTS ]
Professional Golf Finds a
New Home in Thunder Bay
Whether you’re
PGA TOUR Canada launched its inaugural season in 2013,
a die-hard golf
to the PGA TOUR by awarding Web.com Tour cards to the
fan or see it as
identifying players ready to take the next step on the path
top five players on the Order of Merit.
a “good walk
Teeing off with a week-long schedule of events, the
spoiled,” it’s going
PGA TOUR Canada’s 2014 schedule, and one of the
to be hard to
ignore the game
Thunder Bay Golf Classic is an exciting addition to
highlights of the summer in Northwestern Ontario.
The week begins on Monday July 14th with a
pre-tournament schedule packed with exciting and
when PGA TOUR
entertaining events, including an open qualifier, celebrity
Canada comes to
clinics, and more. From Thursday to Sunday the focus
Thunder Bay
Pro-Ams, practice rounds, ladies and juniors golf
will be on the official tournament itself as the players
compete for the top money spot and the chance to be
July 14th to
crowned champion.
20th, 2014.
When the day’s golf is done, the party keeps on swinging
with nightly events hosted by PGA TOUR Canada and
local sponsors.
Whitewater Golf Course – Pure Golfing Excellence
Designed by award-winning Canadian golf course architect
Tom McBroom, and set amid stunning natural scenery,
Whitewater features an 18-hole, par-72 layout with five sets of
tees playing from 4,565-yards to 7,293-yards. And it’s here, for
the next three years at least, that Canada’s brightest up-andcoming stars, such as Cory Renfrew and Riley Wheeldon, will
spend a week in Thunder Bay competing for the chance to be
Fun Beyond
the Fairway
Thunder Bay is a golfing
town. With six public
courses within the city
alone, there’s plenty of
opportunity to sneak in
a round or two yourself.
Plus, there’s a host of
other activities to keep
you entertained during
your downtime: concerts
at the Community
Auditorium, Fort William
Historical Park tours,
camping, hiking, or
sailing on magnificent
Lake Superior.
Affordable hotel rooms
are readily available, and
Thunder Bay’s diverse
culinary scene has to
been experienced to be
believed.
So start planning your
Thunder Bay PGA TOUR
Canada getaway today
and experience the very
best in golf, good times
and the great outdoors.
crowned champion.
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Sports Event Listings 2014
January 16-19 23rd Annual Robin’s Minor Hockey
Classic Tournament Various Rinks in Thunder Bay
January 18, 19 Lappe Invitational Lappe Nordic Ski Centre
March 7-9 Brier Open Bonspiel Fort William Curling Club
January 30-Feb 2Super Bowl Bonspiel
Port Arthur Curling Club
March 14 - 16Hockey Northwestern Ontario Branch
Championships
Fort William First Nation Arena
January 31-Feb 2Northwestern Ontario Regional
Championship - Swimming
Canada Games Complex
March 20 - 23Northern Ontario Mixed Curling
Championships
January 31
Tour de Kamview
February 1, 2Lydia Kutra/Ray Kukko Memorial
Super G/Slalom Mount Baldy Ski Area
February 2, 8, 9 Don Kettering Memorial InvitationalIce Racing
Mission Bay, Lake Superior
February 7 - 9
earskin Airlines Hope Classic
B
Bonspiel
Fort William Curling Club
February 15-17 Ontario Cup Race Series
February 27Sleeping Giant Loppet Sprints
March 1Sleeping Giant Loppet
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
March 1, 2 Ski Haus Pro Race
Loch Lomond Ski Area
March 3-5OFSAA Girls Volleyball Championships
Various High Schools & Lakehead
University
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March 7,8Wine & Beer Tasting Mixed Bonspiel Port Arthur Curling Club
2014
March 21 -23
ik Zoricic Foundation Camp, Dual
N
Slalom Shoot-Out/Skier-Cross
March 28-30Northern Ontario Wheelchair Curling
Championships
March 23
(Weather
Permitting)
April 11-13
Ski & Board X-Change Slope Style
Competition Finals
orthern Ontario Native Mixed
N
Bonspiel
May 19 Firefighters 10 Mile Road Race
Down Town Thunder Bay
May 23 – 25 Sun Life Grand Prix – Swim Meet Canada Games Complex
May 31
outh Dragon Boat Festival
Y
Boulevard Lake Park
June 28
anada Day Rowing Sprints C
Thunder Bay Rowing Club
July 12 - 19
oody’s Trailer World & Princecraft
W
Salmon Fun Derby Lake Superior
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Tickets
to a Home
Game
©John Cameron
A superior sports experience waits in
July 14 July 17 – 20 ualifier for the Thunder Bay Golf
Q
Classic – PGA Tour Canada
Fort William Country Club
Thunder Bay. Whether you are an athlete
hunder Bay Golf Classic –
T
PGA Tour Canada
Whitewater Golf Club
to be entertained, Thunder Bay has much
coming to compete or a spectator looking
to offer in every season.
July 18-19Thunder Bay Dragon
Boat Race Festival
Boulevard Lake Park
July 27 Thunder Bay Triathlon
Boulevard Lake
August 1 - 4
Strathcona Invitational
Strathcona Golf Course
August 9
irty Girls Mud Run D
This Old Barn, Murillo
September 14 Caribou Charity Ride
Starts: Best Western Nor’wester
Resort Hotel & Conference Centre
September 14
Terry Fox Run
Boulevard Lake Park
September 21
iles with the Giant Thunder Bay
M
Marathon
Start: Marina Park
September 27Northwestern Ontario Sports
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
& Ceremonies
Valhalla Inn Ballroom
October 25 Rail Jam Rolling Thunder
December Queen’s Showcase Tournament
Fort William First Nation Arena
Hockey
Baseball
Lakehead University
Thunderwolves
thunderwolveshockey.com
Tel: (807) 343-8585
Thunder Bay
Border Cats
bordercatbaseball.com
Tel: (807) 766-CATS
Thunder Bay
Northstars
sijhl.pointstreaksites.com
Tel: (807) 625-2929
Soccer
Thunder Bay Chill
thunderbaychill.com
Tel: (807) 623-5911
Basketball
Lakehead University
Thunderwolves
thunderwolves.ca
Tel: (807) 343-8585
SEE PAGE 38 FOR CULTURAL EVENTS &
FESTIVALS CALENDAR
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[ HERITAGE ]
Frank Eld finds same Finnish log building
technique in rural Thunder Bay as in Idaho.
The City of
Sisu
Courtesy of Toivo Kemppaninen
Cutting wood with a swede saw circa 1930s.
By Kathy Toivonen
Sisu (see-soo, pronounced quickly) is a little Finnish word with a big meaning.
Horses and hay brought by boat to work in
the forest industry circa 1920s.
You will see it all over Thunder Bay on bumper stickers, clothing, and even
tattooed on youth. It means tenacity, strength, stamina, strong will, even
stubbornness. For the descendants of the Finnish immigrants, the pop cultural
branding of the word is a way to pay homage and to recognize the challenges
of the Finnish ancestors who settled here. Sisu is more than a word. It’s a
conviction, a way of life.
I
n a way, sisu is a romantic idea for me. I’ve never
experienced the hardships like my forefathers had. I
asked my 87 year old dad what sisu meant to him.
“Guts,” he said. “For the average working guy like me,
it means guts.” Here’s a bit of his story. In 1950, my dad
worked on the tug boats in summer and was a fur trapper
in the winter. To get to his trap line, he took the train from
Port Arthur to Reba, a whistle stop along the Grand Trunk
line. From the train, he walked six miles through the snow
to his closest cabin, while carrying three weeks of food
and supplies on his back. His farthest cabin was 22 miles
from the tracks. The trap line was 100 square miles, and
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he travelled 10 miles per day and chopped through the ice
with an axe to set traps and to collect the beavers. “You had
to be careful. If you broke your leg or something, you had
22 miles to get back to the tracks.”
He then told me about his father. The railways and
bush contractors were two of the main employers for
immigrants in the 1930s. Bush workers cut logs with
a swede saw for lumber and railway ties, and the logs
for ties had to be hand hewn on two sides to have flat
edges for the rails. The logs were then transported by
floating them down the rivers. My grandfather had the
job of grabbing the waterlogged ties from the river with a
[ HERITAGE ]
pickaroon and pulling them onto a jack ladder, a conveyor
belt with spikes. He then had to carry the ties on his
shoulder to a rail car. Each log was eight feet long and
weighed up to 300 lbs. He had to wear a horse’s sweat pad
to carry the log so as not to break his shoulder. He was
paid pennies for each log he carried.
Thunder Bay is an oasis in the wilderness, where a thirty
minute drive in any direction puts you in God’s country.
The landscape is so rugged and wild that when settlers
first arrived, it was tough going to make a home. The first
Finns settled in the area in the 1870s, and many Finnish
communities popped up in the surrounding areas, such
as Alppila, Tarmola, Intola, and Suomi. There were a few
significant Finnish communities in Canada: Vancouver,
Toronto, Sudbury, and the twin cities of Fort William
and Port Arthur (the two Cities amalgamated in 1970 to
become the City of Thunder Bay). East Simpson Street was
the hub of the Finnish Community in Fort William; and
in Port Arthur, Bay Street. The City’s population swelled
when the bush workers came home from the camps in the
spring with money to spend.
Over the years, the Finnish settlements in the rural areas
had faded to road names, and many of the businesses have
since gone. However, the Finnish culture is still strong. The
junction of Bay and Algoma Streets is a hub of businesses
and activities, the Finnish Labour Temple still hosts cultural
meetings and events, many restaurants throughout the City
specialize in Finnish cuisine, and the Thunder Bay Finnish
Canadian Historical Society and Lakehead University have
worked together to record and preserve the history. Thunder
Bay has become the go-to place for academics, students,
researchers, filmmakers, and writers from all over the
world to study, record, and to experience our living Finnish
history and culture, such as the sauna.
The sauna has become so rooted in Thunder Bay culture
that I dare to say almost every camp has one. Even many
new houses built, whether for a Finn or not, have a sauna
plan. Someone once told me that his elderly mother, who
was born and raised in Italy, never dreamed that she would
one day be running down the dock of her camp, naked, to
dive into the water after a sauna.
Thunder Bay has taken sisu to heart with a drive and a
passion to keep our unique heritage alive.
Finnish
Rice Pudding Recipe Serves 6 to 8
Rice is not native to Finland.
It was probably introduced
as a trade during the time
of the Vikings and has
remained an important food
item. Rice pudding was a
staple dessert at the bush
camps and is a warm comfort
food for family gatherings.
1 c uncooked short grain rice
1 c water, or just enough to
cover the rice
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp butter
Then add:
4 c milk
2 tsp sugar
Cover and cook the top pot
over boiling water for two
hours. Stir occasionally until
the rice is creamy and the
milk is absorbed. Take off
heat and stir in 1 c cream.
Serve fresh fruit, fruit sauce,
or cinnamon sugar over the
warm rice.
Combine the above
ingredients in the top of a
double boiler. Cover the top
pot and boil water in the
bottom pot until the water
is absorbed by the rice in the
top pot.
The Finns have a tradition of placing one single almond
in an entire pot of rice pudding, and whoever happens
to receive the almond to their bowl will have very good
luck the following year!
Sites Of Our Living History
Finnish Monument at the International Friendship
Gardens Victoria Avenue
Tapiola Park Nordic Ski Trails Pento Road
Bushcamp Display at Centennial Park Centennial
Park DRIVE
Finnish Labour Temple Bay Street
Intola Monument Hwy 102 (Dawson Road)
Lappe Nordic Ski Centre
Kam Current Road, KAMINISTIQUIA
Kangas Sauna Oliver Road
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Step Back
EXPERIENCE OUR PEOPLE. OUR PLACES. OUR STORIES.
1. Frank Colosimo Kings Ford Special 1930, 2. Harbour: 1885, 3. Victoria Avenue shopping: 1930, 4. Working wagon: 1913,
5. 1940s Bowlers at City Recreation Lanes, 6. Curling on the Kam River: late 19th-century, 7. Port Arthur West End Bruins 1947-1948,
8. 1940s Forts Ladies Baseball Team, 9. Arthur Street (now Red River Road): 1900-1905
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[ HERITAGE ]
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The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place
in History
Located in a historic building, which once served as a Police
Station and Court House, the Thunder Bay Museum offers
visitors six galleries of local, regional and national heritage.
Enjoy the permanent exhibits on the main floor, depicting
the early years of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario.
Traveling and local exhibits that change frequently are
featured on the second floor. The Antechamber Gallery,
featuring works by local artists and craftspeople; as well
as a gentlemen’s games room, music gallery, and military
exhibit can be found on the third floor.
425 Donald Street, near City Hall
Open: Labour Day to Mid-June – 1 am-5pm Closed Mondays
Mid-June to Labour Day, 11 am-5 pm everyday
Tel: (807) 623-0801
thunderbaymuseum.com
The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of
Fame and Museum is a place where legends
live on…..
The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and
Museum was established in Thunder Bay in 1978 with a
mandate to preserve and honour our region’s rich and
proud sports heritage.
Since that time, close to 250 men and women and 50
numerous teams from all across northwestern Ontario have
been honoured for their outstanding accomplishments and
contributions to a wide variety of sports. As well, thousands
of historically significant artifacts have been preserved and
displayed in a museum setting for citizens and visitors to take
pride in and learn from.
THUNDER BAY MILITARY MUSEUM
A tri-service – Navy, Army, Air Force-museum, with
a selection of paintings from the Georg Hoegel Art
Collection, displays of weapons, uniforms, and
much more!
Located in the Thunder Bay Armoury at 317 Park Avenue
Tel: (807) 343-5175
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from
2 pm-4 pm, Tuesday 7 pm-10 pm,
Friday evenings call for an appointment
HYMERS MUSEUM
The Museum is a tribute to the area’s first settlers,
with displays on mining, logging, farming, one-room
schools, and the village’s first church. It also attracts
visitors who want to examine photos and documents
concerning the area’s history.
Located in the village of Hymers, 48 km (30 mi)
southwest of Thunder Bay off Highway 595
Tel: (807) 577-4787 for inquiries or appointments.
Open July 1 - Labour Day
OLIVER PAIPOONGE MUSEUM
(THE DUKE HUNT HISTORICAL MUSEUM)
The Paipoonge Museum preserves the memory of
early settlers, showing the hardships and pleasures
they experienced in their new community.
Rosslyn Road & Highway 130
Tel: (807) 939-1262
Open May 1 to August 31,
1 pm-5 pm daily (closed Mondays & holidays)
219 May Street South, Beside City Hall
Open Tuesday – Saturday Noon – 5pm
Tel: (807) 622-2852
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Heritage Attractions
FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK
Fun and adventure are in store for everyone
at Fort William Historical Park – Winner of the
Attractions Canada Award of Excellence and
Northwestern Ontario’s one-stop destination!
One of North America’s top living history
attractions.
Step back in time to the year 1815 to experience the heyday
of the Canadian fur trade. Explore Fort William, magnificent
inland headquarters of the North West Company. Nestled
within a natural environment right beside the Kaministiquia
River, the Fort is a community unto itself. It’s amazing in
size and scope, featuring over 42 authentic, reconstructed
buildings on the 25-acre site. Visit the artisans’ area, Native
encampment, and the farm. Discover how birch bark
canoes are built. Chat with Scottish fur traders, Ojibwa
and Métis peoples, and French Canadian voyageurs,
artisans, and farmers.
A Multi-component Facility.
There’s much more! Experience the wonders of the
Universe courtesy of the Star Walk program at the David
Thompson Astronomical Observatory. Or camp out under
the stars at the RV park, and enjoy kayak and canoe
rentals, and hiking on Wilderness Island. FWHP also hosts
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weddings, conferences, meetings and banquets in venues
both spacious (McGillivray’s Landing) and intimate
(Canot du Nord.)
Colourful & Entertaining Festivals & Events
Throughout the year, Fort William Historical Park hosts
a number of entertaining events that can be enjoyed by
all who visit. From Spring on the Farm to Canada Day
Celebrations and traditional Aboriginal drumming, singing
and dancing at the annual Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native
Festival to blazing cannons and muskets during the War
of 1812 Bicentennial Salute, this award-winning attraction
never fails to excite, thrill and entertain. Use the Cultural
Events & Festivals Calendar in this magazine or visit
FWHP’s website to plan your next visit.
There is something for everyone at Fort William
Historical Park!
On King Road off Broadway Avenue
from Highway 61 South
(807) 473-2344
Hotline: (807) 473-2333
fwhp.ca
[ HERITAGE ]
An elevatedwheelchair
accessible
walkway
encircles the
spacious animal
enclosures
and provides
visitors with
a spectacular
viewing
opportunity.
Newly Renovated
Chippewa Park Pavillion
CHIPPEWA PARK
Chippewa Park is the perfect place for children
and adults to enjoy a nostalgic day of old
fashioned fun at one of Thunder Bay’s most
treasured landmarks.
Situated only 15 minutes from the city, the park has a breathtaking location nestled on the shore of Lake Superior with
an amazing view of the Sleeping Giant. You can even stay
overnight in the campgrounds or book a log cabin.
A favourite since 1921 during the golden age of amusement
parks and renovated throughout the years, Chippewa Park
has preserved its 1920’s charm by maintaining many of the
original rides, while updating the park with modern facilities.
Join the thousands of families who visit Chippewa Park
for a week, a weekend or just for the day.
Guests can enjoy the parks’ historic wooden carousel, a
two-abreast ‘County Fair’ model, featuring twenty-eight hand
carved and decorated jumping horses and two chariots as
well as other classic kids’ rides and a Wildlife Park that have
made Chippewa Park an iconic Thunder Bay attraction for
over 90 years.
Chippewa Park Hotline: (807) 625-CHIP
Toll Free: 1-888-711-5094
thunderbay.ca/chippewapark
The Friends of Chippewa Park
chippewapark.ca
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[ WINTER ADVENTURE ]
© Goh Iromoto
dog sledding
From a Cacophony of Barking and Howling to Surreal Silence
By Michelle McChristie
alking into a yard with sled dogs, one
hears a cacophony of barking and yelping. The
noise from an excited pack of sled dogs can be
overwhelming, but once they are harnessed and
the driver pulls the break, the silence is almost
surreal. Suddenly the dogs are focused on what
they love to do more than anything—running.
The roots of dog sledding run deep in Canadian history.
According to the International Federation of Sled Dog
Sports, archaeological evidence shows that dog sledding in
the polar regions, including Canada’s far north, dates back
over 4000 years. Indigenous peoples, such as the Inuit,
used dog sleds as transportation to trade, hunt, fish, and
trap. As their communities grew, dog sleds were used for
other purposes, such as delivering mail and medicine. The
1995 animated film Balto tells the true story of a Siberian
husky, the lead dog involved in the 1925 “serum run” in
which diphtheria antitoxin was delivered by dog sled to
combat an outbreak.
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To travel by dog sled is to step back in time, because the
gear involved—namely sleds, dog harnesses and gang
lines to connect the dogs and sled—has not changed
much over the years. In fact, the breed of dogs favoured
by mushers has probably changed more than anything.
Today, most racing sled dogs are Alaskan huskies, which
have been bred for performance since the days of the
Alaskan gold rush at the end of the 19th century. According
to Paul Amano of Thunder Bay’s Boreal Journeys Sled
Dog Kennel, these dogs are strong-willed, have mental
endurance which matches their physical stamina, and an
instinct to pull. Amano’s huskies are sleek and efficient—
they were born to run. Burton Penner of Vermillion Bay’s
Borealis Sled Dog Adventures says there is a lot of variety
within the Alaskan husky breed and that his dogs have
longer coats and their hardiness makes them well-suited
to extended multi-day trips.
Dog sledding is a beautiful way to experience the wintery
landscape of Northwest Ontario. With endless backcountry
trails that traverse frozen lakes and rivers, a trip by dog
sled can be enjoyed by participants of all ages and abilities.
Before you head out for your dog sledding adventure, take a look at the dog sledding terms below.
Not only will you impress your friends or family, you’ll earn instant brownie points with your outfitter.
Darren McChristie
Dog Sledding Terms
from Dogsled Dreams by Terry Lynn Johnson, terrylynnjohnson.com
Bridle a harness that attaches to the sled
Drop line a portable chain or cable that the dogs are attached to
when not on the gang line or in the dog truck
Gang line the line that attaches to the sled by a bridle and runs
between the dogs; all of the dogs are attached to a gang line
Musher a person who runs sled dogs
Dog
Sledding
Commands
Easy! slow down
Neck line clips onto the dog’s collar from the gang line to keep the
dogs straight
Pedaling when a musher stands on one runner of the dogsled and
pushes the ground with the other foot in a forward motion; used to
help the dogs pull the sled
Gee! turn right
Sled bag a fitted bag that is tied to the inside of a dogsled
Haw! turn left
Snow hook a heavy metal claw attached by a rope to the gang line;
it digs into the snow to keep the dogs temporarily in place
Hike! start pulling
Oh by! go straight, past an
obstacle or distraction
Whoa! stop
Snub line a line attached to the bridle that runs along the dogsled
and can be tied to an unmovable object to anchor the team
Tug line attaches to the back of a dog’s harness and to the gang
line; it transfers the dogs power to the sled
Boreal Journeys Sled
Dog Kennel
Boreal Journeys has a team
of 36 Alaskan huskies. They
offer short excursions and
overnight camping trips
between October 1 and midApril, depending on
the weather.
Owners: Paul Amano and
Andrena Toth
Kaministiquia (30 minutes
west of Thunder Bay)
borealjourneys.com
borealjourneys@xplornet.com
(807) 933-4224; (877) 933-4224
Borealis Sled Dog
Adventures
Participants do not require any special gear, just winter
clothing suited to the weather of the day. Outfitters will
provide advice on clothing for those who might be new to
the northwest.
Borealis Sled Dog Adventures
has a team of 43 Alaskan
huskies. They specialize in
overnight and multi-day trips
with rustic accommodations
in cozy cabins and tent
camps. This year marks
their 30th anniversary; they
operate between December
and March, depending on
the weather.
A variety of experiences are offered by the northwest’s
sled dog outfitters, ranging from a five-day mushing
immersion where you can join a working kennel and test
your new skills on an overnight camping trip, to dinner
and a moonlit ride under the stars or a short family ride.
Boreal Journeys also offers a Fall Training Tour in which
participants get a glimpse into the world of sled dog
training via a run on their wheeled cart.
When a fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape, it
absorbs the noise of the dogs’ paws and enables the
sled runners to glide smoothly. The power of the dogs
working together in tandem and the ease with which a
skilled musher can manoeuvre a sled through the
solitude Northwest Ontario’s wilderness makes for a
memorable experience.
Northwest
Ontario Dog
Sledding
Outfitters
Owner: Burton Penner
Vermillion Bay
canada-dogsled.com
borealisdogsled@juno.com
(888) 240-3739
Darren McChristie
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There’s Snow Better Place
Cool Pastimes
Bring seasonal clothing if you visit in the winter as there is much to do outdoors.
The impressive Nor’Wester mountain chain provides a beautiful backdrop to the city
and world-class ski facilities. Blessed with excellent conditions, we’re fast becoming
a mecca for a variety of winter adventures – from world-class ice climbing to dog
sledding, autosport ice-racing and winter snowkiting, hard-core adventurers come
for some of Canada’s best experiences!
Snowkiting
Dog-Sledding Sleigh Rides
SUPERIOR
KITEBOARDING
BOREAL JOURNEYS
SLED DOG KENNEL
Snowmobiling
NORTHWESTERN
ONTARIO SNOWMOBILE
TRAILS
For trail permits, trail
maps or trail conditions
nwosta.ca
Tel: 1-877-933-4224
borealjourneys.com
Ice Climbing
THE ALPINE CLUB
OF CANADA
10 Runs
Vertical Rise: 475 feet
GAMMONDALE FARM
FAMILY FUN
Tel: (807) 475-5615
gammondalefarm.com
HIGHLAND DRAFT
Tel: (807) 475-0528
Tel: (807) 935-2817
thedellfarm.com
Ice Racing
Curling
THUNDER BAY
AUTOSPORT CLUB
FORT WILLIAM
CURLING CLUB
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Mount Baldy:
Tel: (807) 625-2351
THE DELL FARM
218 Vickers Street North
Tel: (807) 622-5377
PORT ARTHUR
CURLING CLUB
214 Egan Street
Tel: (807) 344-0111
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14 Runs
750 feet
Vertical Rise:
CENTENNIAL PARK
alpineclubofcanada.ca
Thunder Bay Section site:
acctbay.ca
For ice racing schedules
and info:
iceracingthunderbay.com
Loch Lomond:
Photo: Darren McChristie
Serving the north shore of
Lake Superior. Offering the
only certified instructor in
central Canada!
Tel: (807) 627-3017
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at a glance
Nordic Ski
Areas
KAKABEKA FALLS
PROVINCIAL PARK
Highway 11-17 at
Kakabeka Falls
Snowphone:
(807) 625-5075
KAMVIEW NORDIC
CENTRE
851 – 20th Side Road
Tel: (807) 475-7081
Snowphone:
(807) 625-5075
nordictrails-tb.on.ca
Alpine Ski
Resorts
LAPPE NORDIC SKI
CENTRE
Concession 4 Road off
Mapleward Road
Tel: (807) 767-2423
Snow Conditions and
Race Updates:
(807) 767-2423
lappenordic.ca
nordic events
SLEEPING
GIANT
LOPPET
SATURDAY MarCH 1, 2014
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Sleepinggiantloppet.ca
Mark your 2015 Calendar too!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
SHARE THE LOPPET PODIUM!
MARCH 1 2014
RBC SLEEPING GIANT SPRINTS
FEBRUARY 27 2014
SleepingGiantLoppet.ca
SLEEPING GIANT
PROVINCIAL PARK
Highway 587 from
Highway 11-17
Snowphone:
(807) 625-5075
LOCH LOMOND SKI AREA
1800 Loch Lomond Road off
Highway 61
Tel: (807) 475-7787
lochlomond.ca
MOUNT BALDY SKI AREA
Highway 527 off
Highway 11-17
Tel: (807) 683-8441
skimountbaldy.ca
LAPPE INVITATIONAL
Jan18 – 19, 2014
Lappe Nordic Centre
TOUR DE KAMVIEW
Jan31 – Feb 2, 2014
ONTARIO CUP RACE
SERIES
Feb 15 – 17, 2014
Lappe Nordic Centre
851 20th Sideroad Thunder Bay, ON
807-475-7081 Snowphone 807-285-0801
tbnordictrails.com
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[ EAT, SHOP & STAY ]
By Raili Roy | Illustrations by Victoria Lundmark
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Stay with us at
Lakehead Residence
Accommodations May-Aug
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates
Single & Double Dorm Rooms,
Fully Furnished Four
Bedroom Townhouses &
Apartments with full kitchens
For All Your
Special Events
Meeting space for 15 to 2000
• Year-round Facilities for
Conferences, Meetings,
Workshops, Retreats,
Celebrations
• On-site Catering,
Audio Visual,
Video-Conferencing
www.conferenceservices.lakeheadu.ca
Tel: (807) 343-8799
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Residence
& Conference
Services
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Food Glorious Food
World Flavours In Thunder Bay
By Janine Chiasson
If it’s Asian flavour you seek, consider Masala
Grille located in a beautiful heritage home. Choose
from a menu of Thai and Indian dishes and finish with a
scrumptious dessert. Push your palate further east, and
Woking Bird is the perfect solution. Tucked away in the
Northwood Park Plaza, this licensed restaurant is a local
favourite with its many Chinese and Vietnamese options.
And, just down Arthur Street you can roll in to experience
the unique culinary art of dim sum at Canton Chinese
Restaurant. Be sure to notice their “other” menu offering
special dishes from Fujian province.
Don’t forget the ancient island culture
of Japan. In the heart of the downtown northside
you’ll find an elegant oasis in Sushi Bowl, with both
Japanese and Korean offerings. On the southside,
Wasabi Restaurant serves fresh, flavourful, made to
order Japanese, Thai and Fusion food with traditional
Japanese seating and private booths. Vegan friendly.
Since 2009, Kabab Village
has allowed Thunder Bay
food lovers to
follow the Silk
Road out of Asia
to the glories of
the Mediterranean
coast in Lebanon where
centuries old traditions
incorporate lush produce
from vineyards, orchards
and olive groves featuring
lemon, olive oil, garlic and
fresh herbs. Word on the
street: don’t forget to save
room for their amazing
baklava.
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Greek, Thai, Portuguese, Japanese, Caribbean, Indian, Italian, Finnish, Lebanese,
Korean, Chinese, plus fabulous North American fusion are only a few of the many
food cultures waiting to excite the palates of Thunder Bay diners.
Coast a little further
up the Mediterranean to
savour Greek food. Every
second Thursday you can dash in for
the Great Souvlaki Dinner Takeout
at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Church (cash only and find dates on
Facebook), or settle in to a booth
at lunchtime favourite Cronos
Café where falafel, gyros, souvlaki,
hummus, and everything else is
homemade, and the milkshakes are
luscious. Limited hours: call first.
For a Greek evening out consider
Melizana or Naxos Grille & Bar,
where you can dine al fresco on the
enclosed patio.
For authentic Italian fine
dining, try Giorg Ristorante, with
a bustling open kitchen, handmade
fresh pasta, and attentive servers.
For a warm, friendly, “come as you
are” family owned neighbourhood
pub, you can’t beat Bar Italia. Try
the house pizza or any of the pasta
dishes at this traditional Italian
eatery. Or venture deep into the
heart of Thunder Bay’s Westfort
neighbourhood to visit Mama Alfa’s
Pizzeria (advance notice required for
some dishes) or do like the locals
and pick up cheese-stuffed, deepfried panzerotti at Caesar’s Place
(best to pre-order) – the Sicilian is a
popular choice.
Slip through the Strait
of Gibraltar to Portugal
and seek out Churrasqueira Galo.
Mainly for take-out (seating for 12),
this small space has a wonderful
array of traditional Portuguese
dishes: piri piri chicken, bifana, pork
stew, codfish hash, cream codfish
casserole, octopus stew and many
patties. In season, Galo operates a
food truck with a galo (beef) burger
and sandwich, bifana, an amazing piri
piri chicken dinner combo with fries,
as well as elephant ears and their
amazing Pastas de Natas (custard
tarts) – a treat not to be missed.
Now make tracks across
the Atlantic for the hot
Caribbean. Experience “a little
taste of Jamaica” at Ted’s Kitchen on
May Street where Ted makes food
that is consistently delicious, with
5-star service and huge portions.
Takeout only. Or try the Caribbean
Kitchen where roti, samosas, patties
and curried meats are all available.
Vegetarian friendly.
Extend your epicurean world tour to
Thunder Bay’s Bay + Algoma district
where you’ll find a wealth of favourite
hangouts. Since you’re already deep
in the Finnish quarter, why not
finish with the Finnish? The
Hoito Restaurant on the bottom floor
of the Finnish Labour Temple on Bay
Street is justly famous. Established
in 1918, it is probably the oldest
co-operatively owned and operated
restaurant in Canada. For 91 years
this community bedrock has been
serving its signature pancakes
to folks from every walk of life as
well as traditional Finnish dishes
including viili, karialanpiirakka,
karialanpaisti, lohiperunalaatikko,
pulla, and mojakka, a delicious
Finnish-Canadian beef stew.
A must visit.
This whirlwind tour is only a small sample
of the gustatory delights awaiting adventurous eaters.
For a comprehensive listing of Thunder Bay restaurants
by category: thunderbayrestaurants.com
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bight Restaurant
+ Bar
BOSTON PIZZA
217 West Arthur Street
Tel: (807) 577-4201
505 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-6622
CIRQUE DU MANGER
12 South Cumberland Street
(807) 286-2266
Wireless Internet available
CLIFF HANGER
RESTAURANT & BAR
Best Western Plus
Nor’Wester Hotel &
Conference Centre
2080 Highway 61
Tel: (807) 473-2452
Dining Guide
CODE REQUIRED
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CHICAGO JOE’S
555 West Arthur Street (Victoria Inn)
Tel: (807) 577-8880
DAYTONA’S RESTAURANT
& BAR
965A Colbalt Crescrent
Tel: (807) 622-2169
DELUCA’S FAMILY
RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 343-3003
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FinE DINING
BIGHT RESTAURANT & BAR
2201 Sleeping Giant Parkway
Marina Park
Tel: (807) 622-4448
RUNWAY 25 STEAK LOUNGE
Valhalla Inn
1 Valhalla Inn Road
Tel: (807) 577-1121 ext. 725
THE FOUNDRY
242 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 285-3188
WHITE FOX INN
1345 Mountain Road
Tel: (807) 577-3699
FOX ON THE RUN
1100–B Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 622-4211
Victoriaville Centre
Tel: (807) 624-0033
Casual
Dining
GARGOYLES GRILLE & ALE
Tel: (807) 345-3011
5 Forks
1072 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 346-6000
The Growing Season
201 South Algoma Street
Tel: (807) 344-6869
GIORG RISTORANTE
114 North Syndicate Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-8052
AJ’S TRADING POST
3677 Hwy 61
Tel: (807) 473-8444
Handu BBQ
(807) 285-7929
LOT 66
Resto Lounge & Wine Bar
Tel: (807) 683-7708
APPLEBEE’S
RESTAURANT
1155 Alloy Drive
Tel: (807) 346-5994
JACKALOOP
Landmark Hotel
1010 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 767-1681
RIVER ROCK BAR
& GRILL
Travelodge Hotel Airlane
Tel: (807) 473-1608
Bar Italia
(807) 345-4767
JOEY’S ONLY SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 577-4334
BISTRO ONE
555 Dunlop Street
Tel: (807) 622-2478
CARIBOU RESTAURANT
& WINE BAR
727 Hewitson Street
Tel: (807) 628-8588
ROSE VALLEY LODGE
& RESTAURANT
56 Rose Valley Road
South Gillies, ON
Tel: (807) 473-5448
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BEAUX DADDY’S GRILL HOUSE
1575 Highway 61
Tel: (807) 622-1111
BLUE DOOR BISTRO
116 South Syndicate Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-5001
KAREN’S KOUNTRY KITCHEN
RR#1, Pass Lake
Tel: (807) 977-2882
KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR
735 Hewitson Street
Tel: (807) 623-1960
KELSEY’S BAR & GRILL
805 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-0400
Lumberjack
16 St. Paul Street
(807) 285-4785
MADE FRESH
269 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 285-3440
MADHOUSE
295 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 344-6600
Mongo’s Grill
1075 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-8777
MONTANA’S COOKHOUSE
& BAR
615 Sibley Drive
Tel: (807) 622-1000
MOXIE’S CLASSIC GRILL
1000 Fort William Road
(Intercity Shopping Centre)
Tel: (807) 626-9222
NAXOS GRILLE & BAR
Tel: (807) 475-3886
Niva’s Restaurant
376 Lisgar Street
Tel: (807) 346-2272
NEEBING ROAD-HOUSE
2121 Highway 61
Tel: (807) 475-3544
ORGANIC GARDEN CAFÉ
Tel: (807) 344-1917
THE PITA PIT
Tel: (807) 622-3500
705 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 345-7482
PORTSIDE RESTAURANT
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel &
Suites
17 North Cumberland Street
Tel: (807) 346-5139
POUTINE PLANET
D 845 May Sreet North
Tel: (807) 285-4277
Prospector Burger
Barn
(807) 622-2262
PROSPECTOR STEAK HOUSE
Tel: (807) 345-5833
Retro Bakery & Diner
Tel: (807) 344-1100
ROOSTER’S BISTRO
32 St. Paul Street
Tel: (807) 344-7660
The Silver Birch
(807) 345-0597
Silver Mountain Station
3065 Hwy 588
(807) 475-4406
Sovereign Room
220 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 343-9277
SWEET G’S
1889 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 768-0943
SWEET PEA’S RESTAURANT
252 Algoma Steet South
Tel: (807) 344-8543
SWISS CHALET
Tel: (807) 622-6374
TIMBERS
Valhalla Inn
1 Valhalla Inn Road
Tel: (807) 577-1121
THIS OLD BARN
5089 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 935-2824
TONY & ADAM’S
45 Court Street South
Tel: (807) 767-3897
UP IN SMOKE BBQ
& GRILL
230 South Leland Avenue
Tel: (807) 577-7444
Breakfast
Choices
Here is just a small sampling
of dining establishments
throughout the city that
serve breakfast, as well as
lunch and dinner.
CLIFF HANGER
RESTAURANT & BAR
Best Western Plus
Nor’Wester Hotel &
Conference Centre
2080 Highway 61
Tel: (807) 473-2452
GETAWAY
RESTAURANT
OLG Casino Thunder Bay
Tel: (807) 683-1935
JAVA HUT
465 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 344-5521
MOXIE’S CLASSIC GRILL
Tel: (807) 626-9222
3 MANGOES
2624 East Victoria Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-5780
C & Y CHOPSTICK
RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 343-9328
Canton Chinese Restaurant
6-588 West Arthur Street
(807) 473-4088
CHINESE EXPRESS
Tel: (807) 475-8833
CHINA HOUSE
Tel: (807) 622-4748
CUMBERLAND
RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 345-1616
EDDY LEE’S CHINESE
RESTAURANT
863 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-2181
TIMBERS
Valhalla Inn
1 Valhalla Inn Road
Tel: (807) 577-1121
FORT WILLIAM
CURLING CLUB
218 North Vickers Street
Tel: (807) 623-6621
TINA’S BREAKFAST
& LUNCH
Tel: (807) 286-0011
GOLDEN LANTERN
505 Simpson Street
Tel: (807) 622-9923
WHITEWATER GOLF CLUB
RESTAURANT
Open May 1st – October 15th
224 Highway 130
Tel: (807) 475-4653
Scandanavian
GOLDEN WOK’S CHINESE
RESTAURANT
106 South May Street
Tel: (807) 623-4291
GREAT WALL
RESTAURANT
1500 South James Street
Tel: (807) 577-1080
HOITO RESTAURANT
314 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 345-6323
HK JADE EXPRESS
254 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 343-0337
KANGAS SAUNA
379 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 344-6761
J J’s FAMILY RESTAURANT
112 Centennial Square
Tel: (807) 622-5211
Niva’s RESTAURANT
376 Lisgar Street
Tel: (807) 346-2272
LING LEE’S CHINESE
214 Egan Street
Tel: (807) 344-1441
Tel: (807) 344-8887
THE SCAND RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 345-7442
Blue Door Bistro
Asian
MANDARIN CHINESE
RESTAURANT
125 Brodie Street South
Tel: (807) 623-1244
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MASALA GRILLE EAST
INDIAN & THAI
170 North Algoma Street
Tel: (807) 344-3663
MR. CHINESE RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 577-8051
ORIENTAL GARDEN
CHINESE & VIETNAMESE
RESTAURANT
1091 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 767-4177
RED RICKSHAW
1200 Brown Street
Tel: (807) 475-5888
Salween Restaurant
530 Tenth Avenue
(807) 285-8600
Sushi Station
450 Memorial Avenue
(807) 767-8220
PORTUGESE
CHURRASQUEIRA GALO
570 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-3030
ItaliaN,
Pizza ETC.
ANGELO’S PIZZA & SUB
470 Hodder Avenue
Tel: (807) 768-8888
CAESAR’S PLACE
Tel: (807) 623-4402
DOMINO’S PIZZA
863 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-7777
772 North James Street
Tel: (807) 475-4222
THAI KITCHEN
Tel: (807) 345-1707
DOUBLE DOUBLE PIZZA
& CHICKEN
80 South Empress Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-0000
TOKYO HOUSE
Tel: (807) 622-1169
FRANKI’S PIZZERIA
109 Regina Avenue
Tel: (807) 768-7242
TWIN DRAGONS
Tel: (807) 345-9988
GINO’S PIZZA
400 Balmoral Street
Tel: (807) 343-4466
190 Cumberland Street North
Tel: (807) 344-8900
SUSHI BOWL
250 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 345-1746
WASABI RESTAURANT
Tel: (807) 628-8088
Jamacian
TED’S KITCHEN
Tel: (807) 474-3149
Wayside Caribbean
Kitchen
207 Park Avenue
(807) 684-9614
GOLDEN BAKERY PIZZA
1500 South James Street
Tel: (807) 475-5688
GOLDEN CROWN PIZZA
Tel: (807) 346-5688
LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA
Tel: (807) 473-8333
843 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-2110
MAMA ALFA’S PIZZERIA
4-135 East Frederica Street
Tel: (807) 623-4567
Melizana
Mediterranean
Cuisine
1047 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 285-4801
MRS. VANELLI’S PIZZA
& ITALIAN FOODS
Tel: (807) 622-9197
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NEW YORK SUBWAY
110 North Brodie Street
Tel: (807) 622-0077
STEEPER’S
Tel: (807) 476-0698
PAPA PICCOLINO’S PIZZA
801 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-0000
2617 East Arthur Street
Tel: (807) 767-0000
Sweet Escape Cake
Café & Bakery
271 Bay Street
(off Machar Avenue)
(807) 344-7668
PIZZA HUT
807 Red River Road
One number serves all
(807) 767-8848
THE GREAT NORTHWEST
COFFEE COMPANY INC.
Tel: (807) 344-5764
PIZZA PIZZA
820 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-1111
ICE CREAM
STAN’S PIZZERIA
& SPAGHETTI HOUSE
Tel: (807) 346-2578
COLD STONE CREAMERY
Tel: (807) 622-6734
Coffee & Tea
DAIRY QUEEN
601 Southern Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-2246
Tel: (807) 346-0810
ROBIN’S DONUTS &
TIM HORTONS
Various locations
throughout the city.
MERLA-MAE
356 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 344-7887
(Seasonal)
The Bean Fiend Café &
Sandwich Bar
(807) 768-2326
TJ’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE
Tel: (807) 473-8585
(Seasonal)
CAFE WEST ARTHUR
1265 East Arthur Street
Tel: (807) 622-2220
FOOD TRUCKS
CALICO COFFEE HOUSE
316B Bay Street
Tel: (807) 766-9087
Food Trucks have hit the
streets of Thunder Bay.
Offering fine food on four
wheels!
CLUB CAPUCCINO CAFÉ
& DESSERTS
180-595 West Arthur Street
Tel: (807) 577-1985
For locations and schedules
visit our website under the
Shopping & Dining Section:
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CRONOS CAFÉ
Tel: (807) 622-9700
SEATTLE COFFEE
HOUSE
588 Arthur Street
Tel: (807) 577-3355
STARBUCK’S CAFE
797 Memorial Avenue
(located in Chapter’s
Bookstore)
Tel: (807) 346-9545
Tel: (807) 473-4226
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world for outdoor recreation. Fact.
outdoorsy glory. Luckily, the folks at these featured
outfitters are bulging at the seams with knowledge
and advice about the latest, greatest gear.
Typically, long winters and balmy summers
characterize Thunder Bay’s climate, so be sure to
make the most of it when you visit. Whatever the
season, you really have no choice but to get out there
and experience Northwestern Ontario in all its
So if you’re planning on visiting Northwestern
Ontario, make Thunder Bay your stepping off point.
And while you’re at it, why not leave your tired old
gear at home and get equipped by people who really
know what it means to live outdoors.
No matter what the season, Northwestern
Ontario is truly one of the best places in the
Wilderness Supply
Stocking everything from rock
and ice climbing gear, to canoes,
kayaks, boats, and luxury
camping equipment (spice racks
anyone?), Wilderness Supply is
the kind of place that’ll sell you
serious quality gear based on
functionality not on looks. But
to be fair, their stuff looks great
as well.
Stand Up Paddle Board
Black Diamond Z-Poles
Lighter than a kayak or canoe,
cheaper than sailing, and simpler
than windsurfing, SUP is an
exhilarating paddle experience
that’s taking the sports world by
storm. Entry-level boards start
around $799 with pro expedition
boards around $2250. Improved
balance and core strength combined
with a fun and enjoyable paddle
experience on some of the world’s
most spectacular lakes and rivers?
Yes please! (pictured top right)
Up until recently trekking poles
relied on telescopic shafts – Black
Diamond Z poles are different.
The rugged 3-piece aluminum
shaft aligns in a flash thanks to
Speedlock adjustment technology,
aiding balance and dispersing
weight better on even the roughest
terrain. Plus, they’re designed to
match your height, making them
lighter and more portable.
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Fresh Air Experience
Gear Up For Outdoors
Located near the corner of Victoria and Simpson in
downtown Fort William, Fresh Air Experience is Thunder
Bay’s longest serving outfitter, carrying all-weather
clothing by many of the big name brands. But their
main stock in trade is bikes in the summer and skiing
equipment in the winter.
To say Gear Up for Outdoors have an extensive inventory
would be an understatement – basically, it’s like a candy
store for outdoor enthusiasts. These guys are packed to
the rafters with eye-catching outerwear, layering pieces,
jackets, winter boots, snowshoes,
winter camping, survival kits and
a whole lot more. If you can wear
it, chances are they’ve got it.
Specializing in touring and classic x-country equipment,
these are the go-to guys for everything Nordic ski. With
Fischer and Salomon stepping up their game, the mid
range equipment is now better quality and more user
friendly than it’s ever been.
Marmot Quasar
Fischer CRS Classic Vasa
Ambitious recreational
skiers swear by the midrange Fischer CRS Classic
Vasa ($259.99) ski, with its
outstanding flexibility and
low weight thanks to
Air Core Basalight and
Speed Grinding.
At under nine ounces, the
ridiculously warm and
lightweight Quasar ($249.99)
is a modern marvel. Ultra
lightweight, DWR-treated
Pertex® Quantum® shell
fabric and the best 900-fill
down available give this
jacket an unbelievable
warmth to weight ratio and
compactibility that’s next to
nothing. Stuff the coat into
its own zippered
chest pocket for fast
and light packing.
Baffin Women’s Chicago
Winter Boot
Boasting a rugged, diamondweave nylon upper, durable
front lace closure for a snug fit,
B-TEK insulation and a slipresistant rubber sole featuring
Icepaw Technology, the new
Baffin Women’s Chicago winter
boot will keep you warm and
dry whether you’re sauntering
around the Windy City or just
dealing with a bracing windchill factor.
GoPro 3+ HD Camera
From snowboarders, to
mountain bikers, to divers
and more, GoPro Cameras
are all the rage – just check
out Youtube. Featuring video
resolutions up to 4K, 12MP
photos up to 30 frames
per second, built-in Wi-Fi,
SuperView™ and Auto Low
Light modes, the rugged new
GoPro Hero 3+ HD camera
($349.99) is the perfect piece of
gear to capture and share your
most extreme moments.
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Shopping Guide
Shopping
Malls & Plazas
ARTHUR STREET
MARKETPLACE
Tel: (807) 473-5815
FRANK’S LOCKER SERVICE &
WHOLESALE MEATS
1090 Lithium Drive
Tel: (807) 346-8388
GEORGE’S MARKET
14 Balsam Street
Tel: (807) 345-7021
Centennial Square
Corner of North Archibald
Street & Victoria Avenue
MALTESE GROCERY
301 Pearl Street
Tel: (807) 344-5911
GRANDVIEW MALL
640 River Street
PETER’S COUNTRY
FRESH MEATS
109 Regina Avenue
Tel: (807) 768-0303
INTERCITY SHOPPING
CENTRE
Tel: (807) 623-6646
NORTHWOOD PARK PLAZA
425 North Edward Street
Tel: (807) 577-7933
VICTORIAVILLE CENTRE
600 Victoria Avenue East
Tel: (807) 623-4944
European
Deli’s &
Specialty
Grocery
AGOSTINO DELI
230 South Leland Avenue
Tel: (807) 475-0475
BAY MEATS BUTCHER SHOP
282 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 344-9501
Bonobo’s Foods
493 Oliver Road
Tel. (807) 345-6262
EUROPEAN MEATS & DELI
1149 Carrick Street
Tel: (807) 623-6322
FRESCO’S DELI
116 East Frederica Street
Tel: (807) 623-7799
RENCO FOODS
Tel: (807) 345-3947
DONATO’S BAKERY
Tel: (807) 345-7273
EUROPEAN BAKERY
640 Simpson Street
Tel: (807) 623-2344
HARRI BAKERY
Tel: (807) 344-8588
HOLLAND BAKERY
Tel: (807) 622-5011
Pear Tree Bakery
(Gluten-free bakery)
Tel: (807) 766-9660
SCANDINAVIAN
DELICATESSEN
307 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 344-3632
NUCCI’S BAKE A DELI
801 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-4501
400 Balmoral Street
Tel: (807) 622-5552
SIMPSON MEAT & DELI
605 Simpson Street
Tel: (807) 623-5610
ROMA BAKERY
401 West Frederica Street
Tel: (807) 475-5313
EAST COAST LOBSTER
Tel: (807) 577-6111
THE PERSIAN MAN
899 Tungsten Street
Tel: (807) 344-2931
400 Balmoral Street
Tel: (807) 622-3909
Bakeries &
Deli’s
BENNETT’S BAKERY
& DELI
899 Tungsten Street
Tel: (807) 345-5951
THE SWEET NORTH –
A Micro Bakery
Tel: (807) 707-1514
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COLLECTOR’S
HEADQUARTERS - SPORTS
CARDS
210 North Archibald Street
Tel: (807) 623-8201
LOCOMOTION
20th CENTURY ANTIQUES
18 Court Street South
Tel: (807) 344-1417
OVERTIME SPORTS &
COLLECTIBLES INC.
(Arthur Street Marketplace)
Tel: (807) 577-6995
Sleeping Giant Antiques
Tel: (807) 623-8808
Book Shops &
Comics
CHAPTERS
797 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 346-9555
COMIX PLUS/MUSIC
EXCHANGE
Tel: (807) 345-5700
FINNISH BOOK STORE
Tel: (807) 345-7179
HILL CITY COMICS & GAMES
Tel: (807) 344-8774
Antiques &
Collectibles
NORTHERN WOMAN’S
BOOK STORE
Tel: (807) 344-7979
CURRENT RIVER BAKERY
301 Grenville Avenue
Tel: (807) 683-8911
BARBIE’S BARGAINS
& VARIETY
Tel: (807) 623-2175
THE BOOK SHELF
Tel: (807) 623-3811
DAGWOODS BAKERY & DELI
290 East Brock Street
Tel: (807) 623-8995
BLACK CAT ANTIQUES
Tel: (807) 623-5502
Carol’s Cakes
603 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 577-0321
The Book Shelf
920 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-1159
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The Game Shelf
920 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 768-8748
THREADS IN TIME
Tel: (807) 626-9023
Thunder Games & Gifts
843 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 285-8800
SPOOLS SEWING STUDIO/
SEWING MACHINE SERVICE
221 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 345-7174
Video Classic & Divine
Living Christian
Book Store
336 Van Norman Street
Tel: (807) 346-8658
ARTS &
CRAFTS/
Quilting
& Sewing
CRAFTER’S CORNER
506 Victoria Avenue East
Tel: (807) 623-3722
DAT’S SCRAPBOOKING
513 South High Street
Tel: (807) 344-7702
FIREWEED CRAFTS
182 Algoma Street South
Tel: (807) 345-4686
LEILA’S SEWING SHOP
1665 Meryle Street
Tel: (807) 577-9446
MICHAEL’S OF CANADA
ARTS & CRAFTS
349 Main Street
(Thunder Centre)
Tel: (807) 343-0545
QUILTS ETC.
Tel: (807) 623-6622
THE WHOLE NINE YARDS
899 Fort William Road Suite 3
Tel: (807) 768-7397
THOM THUMB HOBBIES
& CRAFTS
Tel: (807) 577-8878
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UNIQUE FAMILY CRAFTS
& BEADS
145 Prospect Avenue
Tel: (807) 344-7732
VANDERWEES GREEN
HOUSES INC.
6488 Mapleward Road
Tel: (807) 767-3666
Sporting
Goods &
Outdoor
Outfitters
3RIDE BMX BIKES
240A Red River Road
Tel: (807) 286-1793
ATMOSPHERE
787 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 346-6840
CYCLEPATH
Tel: (807) 623-3800
DAVE WILSON
SOURCE FOR SPORTS
624 Simpson Street
Tel: (807) 623-5778
D & R SPORTING GOODS
485 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-3323
FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE
Tel: (807) 623-9393
GEAR UP FOR OUTDOORS
894 Alloy Place
Tel: (807) 345-0001
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NORTH COUNTRY
CYCLE & SPORTS
1164 Roland Street
Tel: (807) 622-0001
PETRIES CYCLE & SPORTS
125 North Archibald Street
Tel: (807) 623-7221
PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS
920 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 622-8282
Rollin’ Thunder Bike and Ski
71 Algoma Street South
Tel: 807-344-2433
SKI & SNOWBOARD EXCHANGE
307 Euclid Avenue
Tel: (807) 626-9692
Seasonal: Sept - Mid May
STATIC-SNOW SKATE SURF
Tel: (807) 622-8500
TAKE A HIKE – THE OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE COMPANY
309 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 474-4220
WILDWATERS MCINTYRE
KAYAKS & CANOES
856 North Vickers Street
Tel: (807) 622-7200
THE WILDERNESS SUPPLY
CO. LTD.
244 Pearl Street
Tel: (807) 684-9555
Superior
Recreation
(Sales &
Services)
A-ONE DISTRIBUTORS
Tel: (807) 345-4787
BIG PINE TRAILER
SALES LTD.
Tel: (807) 345-9721
Pick up a copy of the
2014 Handmade in
Thunder Bay map for
loads of local treasures
EXCALIBUR MOTORCYCLE
WORKS LTD.
1425 West Walsh Street
Tel: (807) 622-0007
GORDON TRAILER SALES
& RENTALS
Twin City Crossroads
Tel: (807) 939-2631
J & J SPORTS
939 Tungsten Street
Tel: (807) 623-2635
MCKELLAR MARINE CENTRE
651 104th Street
Tel: (807) 622-3864
OLD IRON
Tel: (807) 623-7676
RECREATION WORLD RV’S
2320 Dawson Road Hwy 102
Tel: (807) 767-3455
SMITH RV CENTRE
940 Cobalt Crescent
Tel: (807) 346-9399
THUNDER BAY
HARLEYDAVIDSON
Tel: (807) 577-6221
Liquor Stores Farmer’s
LCBO
Markets &
FRESH FRUIT
Tel: (807) 475-4833
STANDS
Tel: (807) 345-1550
1010 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 767-8882
(Thunder Centre)
Tel: (807) 623-8484
BREWERS
RETAIL STORE
Tel: (807) 344-2262
417 North Edward Street
Tel: (807) 577-4671
145 West Gore Street
Tel: (807) 577-8120
Tel: (807) 623-1415
806 Red River Road
Tel: (807) 767-2961
Microbreweries
Port Arthur Brewery
SLEEPING GIANT BREWING CO.
946 Cobalt Cresent
Tel: (807) 631-7837
THUNDER BAY WINERY
& BREW SHOP
667 Beaverhall Place
Tel: (807) 473-8488
UB BREWMASTERS
883 Tungsten Street
Tel: (807) 344-2337
WATERFRONT WINERY
Tel: (807) 346-8801
WINE KITZ
946 Cobaltv Crescent
Tel: (807) 346-5487
Discover what local
vendors are growing, making
& baking for you!
THUNDER BAY COUNTRY
MARKET
CLE Dove Building
425 Northern Avenue
Tel: (807) 622-1406
Saturdays 8am – 1pm
Wednesdays 4pm – 8pm
(summer only)
thunderbaycountrymarket.com
THUNDER BAY FARMER’S
MARKET
Victoriaville Shopping Centre
March – December
9am – 4pm
Tel: (807) 622-3316
Summer Markets
May – November
Wilson Street Park
WestMinster United Church
Labour Centre
Tel: (807) 622-3316
VALLEY FRESH
Seasonal: Early June – Mid
September
Tel: (807) 622-9211
valleyfresh.ca
Landmark Hotel
Galaxy Lanes/Harley Davidson
GIFTS,
SOUVENIRS
& LAKE
SUPERIOR
TREASURES
AutHENTIQUE GIFT SHOP
313 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 683-0982
The Baggage Building
Arts Centre
2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway
Thunder Bay Waterfront
– Prince Arthur’s Landing
Tel: (807) 684-2063
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TBay T-Shirts
Various retail locations
Tel: (807) 472-7722
ihearttbay.ca
Thunder Bay Bucket List
Souvenirs
ABC Embroidery &
Promotional Products
Unit A- 615 Squier Street
Tel: (807) 624-9139
Toll Free: 1-888-245-2753
VICTORIA’S CUPBOARD
115 May Street North
(807) 622-7821
Major attractions like
Intercity Shopping Centre,
Fort William Historical Park,
OLG Casino and the
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
to mention a few, also stock
Thunder Bay mementoes and
unique treasures.
Specialty
SHOPS
Auto-Tool-Toy Sense
Tel: (807) 624-2765
Bambino Paradise
Maternity Apparel
326 South Syndicate Ave.
Tel: (807) 476-0616
CHALTREK GEOLOGICAL
SUPPLIES
404 Balmoral Street
Tel: (807) 577-8848
CHOCOLATE COW
261 McCluskey Drive
Tel: (807) 623-2628
Funky Fido Boutique
Tel: (807) 286-2865
Global Experience
Tel: (807) 622-2330.
The Green House
279 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 285-4294
K-9 Delights Bakery –
Home Made Dog Cookies
Tel: (807) 345-2551
Natural Habit
279 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 345-4423
PERFECT FIT LINGERIE
Tel: (807) 346-9099
PORTOBELLO HOME
271 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 285-1610
SILHOUETTE BOUTIQUE
505 1/2 Victoria Avenue East
Tel: (807) 285-0721
True North Community
Co-operative
279 Bay Street
Tel: (807) 345-4423
THE FISH SHOP & SUPERIOR
AMETHYST GIFT SHOP
1960 Lakeshore Drive
Tel: (807) 983-2214
For a complete listing of Gift and Specialty
Shops refer to our local telephone book,
contact our Thunder Bay Chamber of
Commerce or ask a Travel Counselor at
one of our Information Centres.
PUBLIC ART
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1250 Golf Links Road
Tel: (807) 344-3297 • Fax: (807) 344-3414
Toll Free:1-800-DAYS INN • daysinn.ca
ECONOLODGE
686 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 344-6688 • Fax: (807) 345-6833
Toll Free: 1-800-4choice • choicehotels.com
LANDMARK HOTEL
1010 Dawson Road
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645 Sibley Drive
Tel: (807) 622-3297 • Fax: (807) 623-2211
Toll Free:1-800-DAYS INN • daysinn.ca
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Tel: (807) 345-5411 • Fax: (807) 345-8565
Toll Free: 1-800-267-2675 • princearthurwaterfront.com
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Tel: (807) 577-8481 • Fax: (807) 475-8961
Toll Free: 1-800-387-3331 • vicinn.com
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1 Valhalla Inn Road
Tel: (807) 577-1121 • Fax: (807) 475-4723
Toll Free: 1-800-964-1121 • valhallainn.com
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Tel: (807) 344-2612 • Fax: (807) 344-4801
Toll Free: 1-800-800-8000 • super8.com
450 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-2343 • Fax: (807) 345-3246
Toll Free: 1-800-578-78783 • travelodge.com
COMPLIMENTARY
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550 Harbour Expressway
Tel: (807) 346-9000 • Fax: (807) 346-9010
Toll Free: 1-888-236-2427
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Accommodations
Motels/Inns/
Suites
BOB’S MOTEL
Tel: (807) 475-4546
FORT MOTEL
627 Kingsway Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-4544
HOLIDAY INN
375 Kingsway Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-2514
Toll-free: 1-866-218-1355
KING’S MOTEL
Tel: (807) 344-7269
KINGSWAY INN
345 Kingsway Avenue
Tel: (807) 623-1223
Toll-free: 1-800-571-0579
LAKEHEAD MOTEL
Tel: (807) 345-4487
MARINA INN LUXURY SUITES
Tel: (807) 345-2275
McKENZIE INN
Fire# 1788 Hwy 11/17
East of Thunder Bay
Tel: (807) 983-3446
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MODERN MOTEL
Tel: (807) 344-4352
MUNRO MOTEL
325 Munro Street
Tel: (807) 345-5342
NIGHTS INN MOTEL
180 MacDougall Street
Tel: (807) 345-1566
Toll-free: 1-888-345-1566
Old Country Motel
Tel: (807) 285-3406
RELAX MOTEL
Tel: (807) 345-6561
Seasons Extended Stay
Suites
1486 Dawson Road
Tel: (807) 767-8835
SEA-VUE MOTEL
Tel: (807) 344-9656
SHORELINE MOTOR HOTEL
Tel: (807) 346-9763
STRATHCONA MOTEL
(summer only)
545 Hodder Avenue
Tel: (807) 683-8136
Toll-free: 1-888-242-3716
SUPERIOR MOTEL
Tel: (807) 345-1408 or
345-9262
THUNDER BAY INN
1460 Dawson Road, Hwy 102
Tel: (807) 768-1234
Toll-free: 1-866-210-1234
VOYAGEUR MOTEL
177 Powley Street
Tel: (807) 345-4786
WHITE FOX INN
1345 Mountain Road
Tel: (807) 577-3699
B&B/Cottage
Rentals/
Hostels
BEYOND THE GIANT
NATURE RETREATS
RR#1 Pass Lake, ON
Tel: (905) 698-0467 (Satelite)
Cell: (807) 251-5853 (May to Oct.)
BOCKUS HOMESTEAD
448 Second Road
Nolalu, ON
Tel: (807) 475-8761
COPPER CLIFF LODGE &
CRAFT GALLERY
171 East Copper Cliff Road
Tel. (807) 964-1801
COUNTRY COZY B&B
RR #14 1083 Moving Post Road
Tel: (807) 767-7348
DEERVIEW B&B SUITE
1970 Highway 61
Tel: (807) 629-2100 or 475-7916
DOG LAKE RESORT
625 Dog Lake Road
Summer (807) 767-1809
Winter 1-800-466-0918
ELDORADO BEACH ON
LAKE SUPERIOR B&B
2845 Eldorado Beach Road
Tel: (807) 983-2276
Toll-free: 1-866-205-0855
KAYLEE’S B&B
2 Machar Avenue
Tel: (807) 345-6813
LITTLE PEARL BED
& BREAKFAST
268 Pearl Street
Tel: (807) 346-8700
McVICAR MANOR B&B
146 North Court Street
Tel: (807) 344-9300
MINK MOUNTAIN RESORT
240 Mink Mountain Drive
Neebing, ON
Tel: (807) 622-5009
ST. ANTHONY SQUARE
BED & BREAKFAST
54 Banning Street
Tel: (807) 768-8184
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY HOSTEL
May - August
955 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 343-8485
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
RR #1
Nolalu, ON
Tel: (807) 473-4963
Two Spirits Retreat B&B
791 Hilldale Road
Tel: (807) 768-1334
THUNDER BAY
INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
1594 Lakeshore Drive
Tel: (807) 983-2042
Nolalu Eco Centre
& Eco B&B
50 First Road
Nolalu, ON
Tel: (807) 474-3968
RAVEN ECOVENTURES
RR#2 East Arrow Lake Road
Nolalu, ON
Tel: (807) 933-5241
ROSE VALLEY LODGE
& RESTAURANT
RR #1 56 Rose Valley Road
South Gillies, ON
Tel: (807) 473-5448
SLEEPING GIANT B&B
Tel: (807) 285-6213
WILDERNESS DISCOVERY
FAMILY RESORT &
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Hwy 11, Shebandowan, ON
Tel: (807) 926-2004
Toll-free: 1-877-202-6404
SLEEPING GIANT
GUESTHOUSE
139 Machar Avenue
Tel: (807) 683-3995
Toll-free: 1-866-424-5687
CONFEDERATION
COLLEGE HOSTEL
960 Williams Street
Tel: (807) 475-6381
May - August
• Close to downtown & casino
• 10 min from hospital
• Non smoking rooms
• 2 bedroom suite with kitchenettes
• Air conditioning, phones, fridges,
microwaves, fax, laundry, casino
packages
FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
463 N. Cumberland St. Thunder Bay, ON.
807-344-9655
sea-vue.comemail seavue@shaw.ca
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FIREWOOD
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Campgrounds & RV Parks
Fully Serviced city
campgrounds
CHIPPEWA PARK
Chippewa Road from Hwy 61 to end of City Road
Toll-free 1-888-711-5094
Tel: (807) 625-CHIP (2447)
Summer: (807) 625-2941
TROWBRIDGE FALLS
Copenhagen Road
Tel: (807) 683-6661
Summer Only
ProvincialLY RUN campgrounds
Kakabeka | Sleeping Giant | Quetico
Park or Camping Reservations
1-888-668-7275
ontarioparks.com
(807) 473-2344 Hotline: (807) 473-2333
fwhp.ca
Privately-owned
campgrounds &
RV Parks
MIRROR LAKE
CAMPGROUND
Hwy 11/17 East
Pass Lake
Tel: (807) 977-2840
HAPPY LAND RV PARK
1-4650 Highway 11/17
Tel: (807) 473-9003
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THUNDER BAY KOA
KAMPGROUND & RESORT
162 Spruce River Road
Tel: (807) 683-6221
Toll-free: 1-800-562-4162
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[ GETTING HERE ]
Things to Know
Crossing the Border into Canada:
Land Ports of Entry
Non-Canadians, entering Canada, may be asked by a Canadian Border Services
Agency officer to show a passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are
a citizen of the United States, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
as a passport, birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S.
Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo
We recommend you
exchange your currency
prior to shopping to receive
the best exchange rate. U.S.
funds can be exchanged at
all banks and some Ontario
Visitor Centres.
identification.
If you are traveling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each
child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident
card or Certificate of Indian Status. If you are divorced or separated, you should
carry with you copies of the legal custody agreements for your children. If you
are traveling with minors not your own, you should have written permission
from the parent/guardian authorizing the trip.
TERRY FOX MONUMENT & TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE – THUNDER BAY
Visitor Information Centres
TOURIST “PAGODA” – THUNDER BAY
Thunder Bay’s Tourist “Pagoda” can rightfully claim
its place in history as Canada’s oldest continuously
operating tourist bureau. This Chinese-like structure
dates back to 1909. Amongst its modern neighbours and
overlooking Thunder Bay’s marina, the Pagoda continues
to greet visitors for more than a century.
Located at Water Street at Red River Road. The Pagoda is
open from the beginning of June and operates five days a
week through to September.
TEL (807) 684-3670
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A 9 foot high bronze statue, set on a 45 ton granite base with
a foundation of local amethyst, commands a breath-taking
view of Lake Superior. The statue was erected in memory of
Terry Fox, the courageous one-legged runner who embarked
on a cross-country run for cancer research — the Marathon
of Hope. The site is not far from the place where he ended his
5,342 km (3,339 mi) run, stricken with the disease that ended
his life on June 28, 1981. Wheelchair accessible, washrooms,
vending machines, picnic area and pay phone.
Highway 11/17 (Thunder Bay Expressway), 1 km (.6 mi) east of
Hodder Avenue. Open year-round. During peak season, Open
12 hours a day, 7 days a week 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
Labour Day (Sept) to Mid-June 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week.
VISITOR INFO (807) 983-2041
Toll-Free 1-800-667-8386
eMAIL Visit@ThunderBay.ca
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What You Can Bring into Canada With You
Duty free items that may be brought into Canada are clothing and personal
effects; sporting goods; up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 200 grams of tobacco,
40 imperial oz. of spirits or wine, or 288 imperial oz. of beer (case of 24)
per adult; cameras; reasonable food supply per person; and a full tank of gasoline.
Note: all articles above allowable quantities are subject to import duty.
Crossing the Border into the United States
For more information contact:
CANADA BORDER
SERVICES AGENCY
Calls within Canada:
Toll Free: 1-800-461-9999
TTY within Canada:
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian
travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and
citizenship when entering the U.S.
Toll Free: 1-866-335-3237
WHTI went into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S.
You are now required to present one of the travel documents listed:
cbsa.gc.ca
• a passport
• a passport card
• Trusted Traveler Program Cards
(NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
• Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL)
Details at cbp.gov/travel or getyouhome.gov
Calls outside of Canada:
204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064
U.S. CUSTOMS AND
BORDER PROTECTION
Grand Portage, MN
TEL (218) 475-2244
cbp.gov
PIGEON RIVER ONTARIO
TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE
The Ontario Travel Information Centre at Pigeon River
is part of a network of 11 Ontario Travel Information
Centre’s located across the province. Access all your travel
information needs right across Northern Ontario including
the Thunder Bay region. Our staff can help you
“Discover Ontario”.
Visitors will enjoy spacious picnicking grounds, scenic
nature trails, a children’s playground, vending machines,
public washrooms, access to fishing licenses and crown
land camping permits, and Ontario souvenirs.
Located 45km south of Thunder Bay, on Hwy 61 at the
Ontario/Minnesota International border. Open seven days
a week from May to October.
TEL (807) 964-2094.
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Getting Here
Daily flight arrival
and departure
information at
Thunder Bay Airport
tbairport.on.ca
Tel: (807) 473-2600
Transportation & Services
Airlines
CAR RENTALS
AIR CANADA
Tel: 1-888-247-2262
aircanada.com
AVIS CAR & TRUCK RENTAL
Tel: (807) 577-2847
100 Princess Street
(Thunder Bay Airport)
Tel: (807) 473-8572
BEARSKIN AIRLINES
Tel: (807) 475-0006
bearskinairlines.com
NAKINA AIRSERVICE LTD.
Tel: (807) 329-5876
1-800-797-4424
PORTER
Tel: (416) 619-8622
Toll-free: 1-888-619-8622
flyporter.com
Thunder Airlines
310 Hector Dougall Way
(807) 475-4211
UNITED AIRLINES
Thunder Bay/Chicago
united.com
WASAYA AIRWAYS LP
Tel: (807) 473-1200
wasaya.com
WESTJET
Tel: 1-800-538-5696
westjet.com
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ALAMO RENT-A-CAR
100 Princess Street
Tel: (807) 344-3331
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
230 South Waterloo Street
Tel: (807) 622-3366
100 Princess Street
Tel: (807) 473-5040
545 11th Avenue at Memorial
Tel: (807) 343-0066
DISCOUNT CAR &
TRUCK RENTALS
1020 Carrick Street
Tel: (807) 623-2525
ENTERPRISE
RENT-A-CAR
Tel: (807) 622-1222
727 Memorial Avenue
Tel: (807) 344-2800
100 Princess Street
Tel: (807) 473-5222
HERTZ RENT A CAR
Tel: (807) 475-3334
100 Princess Street
Tel: (807) 475-3334
NATIONAL CAR AND
TRUCK RENTAL
450 Sifton Avenue
Tel: (807) 577-1234
100 Princess Street
Tel: (807) 577-1234 or
577-5783 ext. truck
Practicar Car & Truck
Rentals
Tel: (807) 285-3442
Road Service
Bus Lines
CAA NORTH & EAST
ONTARIO
Tel: (807) 345-2134
Outside Thunder Bay
Toll-free 1-800-222-4357
CARIBOU COACH
Tel: (807) 285-3456
Toll-free: 1-866-935-2811
COMMERCE TOWING
Tel: (807) 475-7744
COZY CORNER TOWING
SERVICE
Tel: (807) 767-2881
DAN’S 24 HOUR EMERGENCY
ROAD SERVICE
Tel: (807) 767-3818
Practicar Car & Truck
Rentals
Tel: (807) 285-3442
GREYHOUND CANADA
Tel: (807) 345-2194
HT LEASING
(Thunder Bay) INC.
Tel: (807) 473-5955
IRON RANGE BUS LINES INC.
1141 Golf Links Road
Tel: (807) 345-7387
First Student Canada
2100 Mountdale Avenue
Tel: (807) 475-4500
Norcan Tours
902 Alloy Drive
Tel: (807) 344-8804
Toll-free: 1-800-958-0387
Tour
Operators
HAPPY TIME TOURS
Tel: (807) 473-5955
httours.com
LAKE SUPERIOR VISITS
2021 Oliver Road
Tel: (807) 344-9208
Toll-free: 1-866-688-9990
superiorvisits.com
Personal
Transportation
ServiceS
PRESTIGE LIMOUSINE
Tel: (807) 346-8989
Thunder Bay Transit
Tel: (807) 684-3190
or 684-3744
Winning Streak Charters
1095 Russell Street
Tel: (807) 577-0038
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Thunder Bay
Education
Information
Communications
Technology
Thunder Bay has excellent primary and secondary educational opportunities with over
60 schools that include French immersion programs, comprehensive special education services,
an International Baccalaureate Programme and an Outdoor Education Centre.
Tbaytel is Canada’s largest
• CONFEDERATION COLLEGE’s highly qualified faculty and caring staff prepare graduates with
the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience for their future careers. With over 70 programs,
outstanding personal and academic support services, financial aid, distance education,
e-learning, independent study and seven campuses across northwestern Ontario, the learning
opportunities are endless. After graduation, 90% of students find work within six months.
company.
• LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY is one of Canada’s more exciting comprehensive universities with
enrolments of under 10,000. Known for its strong leadership and commitment to student
needs, Lakehead has a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research.
Recent research indicates that Lakehead graduates have an employment rate of 96% two
years after graduation.
• THE NORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, a pioneering faculty of medicine, is
hosted by Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and Laurentian University in Sudbury with
multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario.
• LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY’S FACULTY OF LAW is in the North for the North, with a focus on
preparing students for the practice of law in rural and smaller centres where there is a pressing
need for new lawyers. Its focus is threefold: aboriginal law and understanding of aboriginal
issues, the needs of small practitioners, and natural resources law.
independently municipally
owned telecommunications
They currently provide
Internet and advanced
broadband data service
to several communities
located throughout
Northwestern Ontario.
Tbaytel brings over
100 years of proven
performance in the
delivery of quality,
reliable and affordable
communications solutions
to customers.
Infrastructure
• Situated near the Trans-Canada Highway, the Ontario/
Minnesota border crossing is less than one hour south of
Thunder Bay.
• The city has ready access to Canadian National Railway
and Canadian Pacific Railway rail lines.
• The Thunder Bay International Airport is the 3rd busiest
in Ontario and is a one or two-hour flight from major
centres in Canada and the United States.
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Km
Mi
Buffalo
1603
994
Chicago
1060
657
Detroit
1263
783
Duluth
314
194
Kingston
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
1565
970
945
586
556
345
Montreal
1665
1032
Niagara Falls
1490
924
North Bay
1105
685
Ottawa
1465
908
Sault Ste. Marie
690
428
Sudbury
995
617
Toronto
1375
853
685
425
Winnipeg
Quality of Life
A distinctly multi-cultural community,
Thunder Bay features a rich ethnic
mosaic with strong roots in Europe.
As a major regional centre, Thunder
Bay offers a unique and rewarding
lifestyle for both resident and visitor.
The City features better-than-average
sports and recreational facilities and
one of the continent’s finest aquatic
sports facilities.
AT A GLANCE
121,596
POPULATION IN 2011
Thunder Bay, Ontario
(Statistics Canada – CMA)
Health Sciences
• The Thunder Bay Regional Health-Sciences
Centre is a world-class healthcare, training and
academic facility.
• The Regional Cancer Care Centre has
implemented leading-edge technology to
provide the highest standards of patient care.
• The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is
one of the Top 40 Research hospitals in all
of Canada.
• The Northern Ontario School of Medicine at
Lakehead University will pave the way for future
research and development (R&D) activities in
Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay provides a strategic
advantage for companies interested in locating
in an emerging biomedical DNA and forensic
science nucleus.
• The Port of Thunder Bay
on Lake Superior is at
the head of an important
transportation link
through the Great Lakes
and the St. Lawrence
Seaway to destinations
within Canada, the
United States and
internationally.
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Population
56,071
Total private dwellings
2,556.37
Land area in square kilometres
47.6
Population density per
square kilometre
67,300
Superior Labour Force
Thunder Bay Community Economic
Development Commission (CEDC)
P.O. Box 800,
Suite 201, 34 Cumberland St. N
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada P7C 5K4
(Statistics Canada 2011)
Tel: (807) 625-3960
Toll-free: 1-800-668-9360
(North America only)
Fax: (807) 623-3962
develop@thunderbay.ca
ThunderBayCEDC.ca
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[ BEYOND THE CITY LIGHTS ]
Beyond the
City Lights
Thunder Bay might be Northwest Ontario’s largest city but
beyond the big city lights, a world of spectacular landscapes,
incredible experiences and hospitable people awaits.
Northwest Ontario is home to some of the world’s most
renowned parks and protected areas. Names like Sleeping
Giant, Quetico, Wabakimi, and Woodland Caribou offer some
of the best remote paddling experiences. The proposed Lake
Superior National Marine Conservation Area and Pukaskwa
National Park celebrate Lake Superior and the stunning
coastal environment.
Discover its spectacular and storied coastline by car,
motorcycle, kayak or sailing charter. You can explore
quaint communities, play in the “extreme” or celebrate
our Anishnawbae culture in one of the many First Nations
throughout the region.
Heading west of Thunder Bay into the Sunset Country
Region, you really get an appreciation for the expansive
geography and spectacular natural environment that is
Northwest Ontario.
Head up the winding Highway 71 that follows the shore of
the magnificent Lake of the Woods to Kenora - a community
full of culinary and cultural gems. Make sure you stop at
Dryden’s Egli’s Sheep Farm to pick up something unique.
If angling is your game, the highways that head north from
Highway 17 lead you to communities that are gateways to
some of North America’s best freshwater angling where
you’ll catch big fish, make new friends and reconect with
your family and environment.
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Northwest-ontario.com
Sncfdc.org
Northofsuperior.org
Superioroutdoors.ca
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HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR THE PERFECT ADVENTURE?
WE LIVE IN A PRETTY AMAZING PART
OF THE WORLD. WE WANT TO SHARE IT
WITH YOU.
Regional Adventures
BOREALIS SLED DOG
ADVENTURES
Vermillion Bay, On
Tel: (888) 240-3739
canada-dogsled.com
BY THE BAY ADVENTURES
Nipigon, ON
Tel: (807) 887-4614
btba.ca
DISCOVERY CHARTERS
Rossport, ON
Tel: (807) 824-3323
discoverycharters.ca
Regional Events
EPIC ADVENTURES
Nipigon, Ontario
Tel: (807) 887-1008
epicadventures.ca
RAVEN ECOVENTURES
Tel: (807) 933-5241
ravenecoventures.com
SUPERIOR OUTFITTERS
Tel: (807) 824-3314
superioroutfitters.on.ca
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JAN 1Dock Holiday’s Polar Bear Plunge Dryden
7- Mar28 Lake of the Woods Museum: 50 years – Kenora
10 -12 Bantam AA Thistles Hockey Tournament - Kenora
22 Prestigo Productions with “Mr. E. Magic Math” - Atikokan
24 - 26Casey’s Men’s Labatt’s Hockey Tournament - Kenora
25 The Beaton Path Nordic Trails – Sawmill Classic – Atikokan
Easter Seals Snowarama - Sioux Lookout
25 26 Easter Seals Snowarama - Atikokan
30-Feb2 Nestor Falls Annual Curling Bonspiel
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Feb 1Ojibway Power Toboggan Poker
Derby – Sioux Lookout
2 True Jive Pluckers (Music) – Kenora
3 Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series:
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings – Sioux Lookout
8 Annual Sno-Ho Rally & Poker Derby
– Atikokan
8
Winter Market – Kenora
8 The Cross Country Provincial
Classic Race – Kenora
9 The Cross Country Free Technique
– Kenora
14 Adult Pool Tournament – Ignace
14-17 Sioux Narrows Winter Carnival
14-Mar1 Winter White Otter Days – Ignace
16Youth Dart Tournament – Ignace
19-22 Calendar Girls (Theatre) – Dryden
21 Tower Hill Sliding Party – Ignace
23 Youth Pool Tournament – Ignace
24 Miracle on South Division Street
(Theatre) – Atikokan
– Sioux Lookout
– Dryden
27 28 MiracleonSouthDivisionStreet–Kenora
Chinese Auction – Ignace
MAR 1-2 Nestor Falls Winter Carnival
4 Theatre Works USA: Junie B. Jones
– Atikokan
8 The Frank Symonds 10km Classic
– Cross Country Skiing – Kenora
11 Atikokan Entertainment Series
– Celtic Fury Irish Dance
15 The Beaton Path’s Cross Quetico
Lakes Tour – Atikokan
TBA Kenora Winter Carnival
APR 5 Sioux Hudson Entertainment
Series: Bboyizm Dance Company
– Sioux Lookout
5 Atikokan Entertainment Series:
Barney Bentall
9
Barney Bentall - Kenora
9 Health Tarlin Entertainment “Spin
Cycle Show” – Atikokan
12 Common Ground – A Sharing of
Stories – Kenora
12 Kickin’ Country – Dryden
19
Egli’s Annual Open Barn – Dryden
26 -27Sunset Country Quilters Guild Quilt
Show – Dryden
TBA Spring Fever Days Events – Emo
TBA Kenora District Festival of the Arts
MAY 1Season Launch Coastal Hiking &
Paddling Trails – Pukaskwa
National Park
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This list is not necessarily a complete list of events. Information is subject to
change. For more information, please visit community websites.
2 – 4 Chamber of Commerce Home
– Kenora
3 Annual Sioux Narrows Spring BBQ
10 Annual Chamber of Commerce
Trade Show – Rainy River
11 The Mother’s Day Road Race 5km
& 10km – Kenora
30 Relay for Life – Sioux Lookout
31 Vintage Iron Car Club Auto Show
– Atikokan
JUN6 Relay for Life – Rainy River
8
Fly In Barbeque – Fort Frances Airport
11 Annual Rotary Golf Classic – Kenora
13-15 Championship Dog Show – Keewatin
16-20 Xplorer’s Week – Pukaskwa
National Park
18-20 Railroad Daze – Rainy River
21 Walleye Masters – Dryden
26 Bearskin Air Charity Golf Classic
– Sioux Lookout
27 Moosefest – Dryden
27-29 White Otter Days Hockey Tournament
– Ignace
28 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra – Kenora
28-July 1 Black Fly Festival – Pickle Lake
TBA Relay for Life – Kenora
JULY – S
eptember Art in the Park
– Pukaskwa National Park
1
CANADA CELEBRATIONS
1 Dragon Boat Festival – Fort Frances
1 30km Pursuit Pro Open Canoe Race
– Atikokan
1 Canada Day – Pukaskwa National Park
1 Geocaching Adventure – Pukaskwa
National Park
2 International Tug of War – Fort Frances
5 Children’s Pageant – Dryden
6 Moosefest Teddy Bear Picnic – Dryden
7 – 24 Youth Day Camps – Ignace
12 Christmas in July – Sioux Narrows
18-20 Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament – Ignace
19 Fire Truck Pull – Ignace
19 Norsemen Festival – Rock the
Runway – Red Lake
19 Parks Day – Pukaskwa National Park
19-20 Nestor Falls Annual Softball Tournament
19-20 10th Annual Kenora Borealis
Triathlon & Duathlon – Kenora
20 Lake Superior Day – Pukaskwa
National Park
20 Lake Superior Day – Terrace Bay
25-26 Norsemen Festival – On the Beach
– Red Lake
26 Dryden and District Horticultural
Society Garden Tour
27 Children’s Festival – Ignace
27 Coney Island Music Festival – Kenora
31-Aug2 Annual Agricultural Fair – Kenora
TBA Onigaming Pow Wow
– Near Nestor Falls
TBA Naotkamegwanning First Nation
Pow Wow – near Sioux Narrows
AUG 1 Farmers Market – Sioux Lookout
1 – 3 Harbourfest – Kenora
1-3 Eagle Lake Pow Wow – Eagle River
1 – 3 Terrace Bay Dragfest
1 – 10 Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival
2 - 3 Sioux Mountain Music Festival
2 – 3 53rd Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival
2 – 4 Diamonds & Ice Baseball
Tournament – Kenora
2 – 9 LOWISA – Sailing Regatta – Kenora
3 Annual Pig Roast – Nestor Falls
7 – 8 Sioux Lookout Home, Craft & Trade Show
7 – 8 Trout Forest Music Festival – Ear Falls
8 – 10 Live From the Rock – Red Rock
9
Annual Motorcycle Ride – Ignace
9 Gun & Collectable Show - Dryden
9 Dryden & District Horticultural
Society Flower Show & Tea
10-16 Bass Classic Family Fishing
Festival – Atikokan
14-16 Emo Fair
15-16 Atikokan Bass Classic
16 Merchant Madness – Sioux Narrows
22 Terrace Bay Lighthouse Street Festival
22 Mixed Slopitch Tournament – The
Gender Bender – Dryden
23 Ride for Memories – Kenora
23 Rotary Lobsterfest – Kenora
30-31 Wabigoon Lake Annual Pow Wow
TBA Big Grassy First Nation Pow Wow
– Morson
TBA Big Island First Nation Pow Wow
– Morson
SEPT 7Terrace Bay Fall Fair
13 Triple P Tri-Sport Fun Race – Nestor Falls
TBA Lobsterfest – Sioux Lookout
OCT 3 Arts & Handcrafters Holiday
Market – Dryden
24-25 Mather Walls Halloween Haunt
– Keewatin
TBA Halloween Market – Sioux Lookout
TBA Boo at the Bay – Sioux Lookout
TBA Great Canadian Chill Cook-off
– Fort France
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