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Taste Summer At Merla Mae Drive-In
Still a popular summer time icon since the early 1950's, Merla Mae remains locally owned and operated. Thunder Bay's only original drive-in signifies summer here in Thunder Bay. Merla Mae has become a place for friends and family to gather for the 'Merla Mae experience'. Merla Mae offers a taste of the old world, something difficult to come by in today's food industry-climate.
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Visit The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition has provided over 100 years of family fun to the region of Thunder Bay. Visitors can experience the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition from August 7th - 11th, 2024 from Noon until Midnight.
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The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition is deemed to be the largest Fair in all of Northwestern Ontario and offers a variety of activities, entertainment and many other events during the afternoon and evening. | |
Explore The Beaches Of Thunder Bay | |
Boulevard Lake is located within the City of Thunder Bay and possesses a scenic 5.3 km trail loop that borders beautiful Boulevard Lake. The Lake is in the middle of 650 acres of parkland that includes a disc golf course, multiple beaches, a concession area, mini-putt course, a new accessible playground, diverse picnic areas, restrooms and the Splish Splash Water Park. | |  |
Wild Goose Beach is located just outside the City of Thunder Bay. Wild Goose is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. Visitors can experience the fresh water of Lake Superior on a warm summer day and can admire the endless views this beach offers. Wild Goose Beach also is home to a modern playground and restroom facilities. Spend the day or just an hour. | | |
Kakabeka Falls Beach is located in Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, which is just over 30 km west of the City of Thunder Bay. This sandy beach is located upstream of the popular Kakabeka Falls coined the 'Niagara of the North'.The swimming area is buoyed to keep swimmers safe. Kakabeka beach boasts change room facilities, playground equipment, picnic tables and a large grass field recreating area. | | |
Just east of Thunder Bay, south of Highway 11/17 nestled within Sleeping Giant Provincial Park lies the Middlebrun Bay and Finlay Bay Trails. Choose your distance of either less then a 5 km round trip or a 10 km round trip. Visitors can seize their quiet beach day experience while swimming in the freshest water in the world. | | |
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Don't miss a pitch and purchase tickets for the Baseball Women’s World Cup WSBC, running until August 3rd, 2024 at the Border Cats Box Office or online @ www.wbwc2024.ca
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Fort William Historical Park Summer Events
Perseid Meteor Shower August 12th, 2024
Anishinaabe Keeshigun FREE EVENT August 17th & 18th, 2024
Celtic Day FREE EVENT August 25th, 2024
New Year's Eve Family Frolic December 31st, 2024
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The Fat Guys Auto Parts Car Show truly stops traffic while supporting The George Jeffery Children's Foundation. This annual event works with the City of Thunder Bay to temporarily close the streets surrounding Fat Guys Auto Parts and transform the neighbourhood into a full-throttle street party. The Stars of the Show are the vehicles. There will be hundreds of stunning vehicles on display.
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Thunder Bay's first water park is in full operation this summer, offering fun for the entire family. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany two children under 8 years of age. Splish Splash is open 7 days per week from noon until 8:15 pm.
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Splish Splash is weather dependent and will post on Facebook when closing prior to 10:00 am. Visitors are encouraged to complete your waiver online to speed up your experience upon arrival. | |
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Nazarath With Headpins August 23rd, 2024
The Cult 8424 Tour September 10, 2024
Relive The Music 50s & 60s Rock n Roll Show September 19th, 2024
Extreme With Special Guests Living Colour September 20th, 2024
Paula Abdul: Straight Up! To Canada Tour With Taylor Dayne And Tiffany October 15th, 2024
Chris D'Elia: Straight Outta The Multiverse Tour September 21, 2024
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Historical Walking Tours
Experience History both indoors and out this summer. The Thunder Bay Museum's Summer Hours are Sunday through Saturday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Take a walk through history and learn about the storied past hidden beneath the surface with a Thunder Bay Museum Historical Walking Tour.
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Historical walking tours are approximately 1.5 km in distance and 75 minutes in length. Tours welcome participants of all ages with parental discretion advised. | |
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Nestled in the village of Kakabeka Falls, The Early Refill Coffee shop is located inside the Evergreen Pharmacy. The Early Refill offers coffee, tea, espresso and lattes for your daily cup or your morning commute. Purchase a delicious baked good and explore the Kakabeka Gift Shop that is sure to inspire both your creative and unique side.
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This year the Thunder Bay Ribfest is at Marina Park. Ribfest is an annual event in support of Thunder Bay's Our Kid's Count. Visitors can indulge and experience Thunder Bay's 'Best Ribbers' and support local vendors and live entertainment. Children in attendance are invited to explore the children's area. Don't miss the fun while supporting a great cause.
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When looking for some indoor options this summer visit Cinema 5 Indoor Skate Park. Cinema 5 has it all from open skates, lessons, day camp opportunities, birthday party packages, special events and merchandise. Cinema 5 is home to the popular and growing 4U Skateboard, 35+ Skateboarding and The Female Border Collective Programs.
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When travelling to Thunder Bay, or looking for something to do in Thunder Bay this summer, visit the Tourism Thunder Bay social media channels for activities, events and interesting facts about Thunder Bay! | |
The new Vicker's Park play structure is both an accessible and inclusive hub in the City of Thunder Bay's south end. The new playground structure includes rubber material, which replaces the dirt and sand of the former playground and plenty of interactive activities, swings, slides and climbing activities. | |
Check out Thunder Bay Life Style's social media channels, @ThunderBayLifeStyle and Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, discover hidden gems and stay in the know about the latest happenings in Thunder Bay. | | |
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Bring It Here
Are you planning an event? We are a centrally located and inspiring destination offering a variety of convention hotels, unique meeting spaces and transportation options with the capacity to meet your group’s needs.
Bring your event to Thunder Bay and you could be eligible for financial incentives up to 25% of your event cost through the CEDC Tourism Development Fund.
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This months feature:
Thunder Bay Murals - South Side
Did you know that Thunder Bay has over 30 murals around Thunder Bay just waiting to be explored.
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The Thunder Bay Tour App features two tours that showcase murals located in both Thunder Bay's North and South side including one at the corner of McNaughton Street and McTavish, as well as Roots to Harvest and Cooke Street Graffiti Alley. | |
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Visitor Services
Visitor Information Centre Staff are available to answer questions and provide information: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 7 Days A Week All Year Round - Terry Fox Information Centre only
Telephone:
807-983-2041 - local
1-800-MOST-FUN (667-8386) Toll Free
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