Taste Summer at Merla Mae

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.

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 6th - 10th, 2025 from Noon until Midnight.

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.


Your guide on the water is Archie Hoogsteen. A 35 year veteran of Lake Superior who has years of experience landing salmon, rainbow and lake trout on Lake Superior!


Hoogsteen also offers Porphyry Island Lighthouse Tours that run into September, with private tours for a minimum of 6 participants. Bookings are made through the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior website www.clls.ca. For fishing and other tours, visit https://www.archiescharters.com.





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.

Fort William Historical Park Events


Perseid Meteor Shower August 12th, 2025


Anishinaabe Keeshigun FREE EVENT August 16th & 17th, 2025


Celtic Day FREE EVENT August 24th, 2025


Artisan Workshop Weekend

Oct 4th & 5th, 2025


Halloween Hoot October 18th & 19th, 2025

Fat Guys Annual Car Show


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.

Swim Up and Experience Splish Splash Thunder Bay


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.

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.

Thunder Bay's Community Auditorium Performance Lineup


AmberJam Featuring: Five Alarm Funk:

August 29th, 2025


Crash Test Dummies:

September 16th, 2025


Take It To The Limit: Eagles Tribute Band

September 17th, 2025


Steve-O Crash and Burn Tour: September 18th, 2025


Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers Reimagined:

September 25th, 2025


Visit The Thunder Bay Museum


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.

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.

Rib Fest 2025


The Annual Ribfest is at Marina Park 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 from August 21st - 24th. August 21st is low sensory and Take Out only.

Visit Tourism Thunder Bay's Social Media Channels

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! 

Explore Thunder Bay Life Style

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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Public Art Walking Tour: Prince Arthur's Landing



Relax with a stroll along the Waterfront while you view the exciting art on the Waterfront Public Art Tour. Download the self guided Prince Arthur's Landing Public Art Tour - Part of The Thunder Bay Tours App.

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