Visit Swell Bake Shop in Thunder Bay


Swell Bake Shop in Thunder Bay is a small batch, one woman owned and operated bakery located in the heart of downtown Port Arthur. Swell Bake Shop takes pride in using high-quality ingredients and traditional baking methods.

Be sure to visit Wednesday to Saturday from 9am - 2pm or until goods sell out. Always visit early!

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How to use Kakabeka Falls as a Base Camp to Explore Thunder Bay

Kakabeka Falls is Ontario’s second tallest waterfall. Visitors can camp, hike, bike, and swim next to one of Ontario's most breath-taking natural wonders. The 40 meter falls are the heart of Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. With the park’s convenient location just 30 minutes outside of Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls is the perfect base camp from which to discover one of Ontario’s most dynamic northern cities.

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7 Best Places to Fish In and Around Thunder Bay: A Guide to Angling in the City


Thunder Bay is an urban centre merged with the great outdoors where anglers can explore Thunder Bay's diverse in-city fishing opportunities.

Meet Gregory Heroux from Sail Superior


For Gregory Heroux, sailing isn’t just a business—it’s a lifelong passion, a family tradition and a gateway to adventure on one of the world’s most majestic lakes.


Heroux’s connection to Lake Superior began as a child at the Thunder Bay marina, sitting beside his father, a former navy-man and a true water enthusiast. Back then, the marina was still rugged and Heroux remembers watching industry hum around the docks and cargo ships throughout the bay.

Heroux recalls a sign with arrows pointing to distant places including Montreal, Quebec and the Atlantic Ocean.This meager sign sparked his imagination. Could one really travel that far, all by water, from the heart of Canada?

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Quest: Tech & Gaming Event


Join us for Quest: Tech and Gaming on May 9th & 10th. This FREE interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) based event is presented by the City of Thunder Bay’s Cultural Development, Community Programming and Events section!

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Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Performance Lineup


Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (MW#4) Resurrect Friday May 2nd 2025


Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group - Dancing Back to the Future May 3rd 2025


Spirit of Dance - Unity May 4th 2025


Ignite Dance Recital May 5th 2025


Fay Gleeson Dance Centre - Three Cheers for 67 Years


Queen It's Kinda Magic May 9th 2025


Dragons and Mythical Beasts May 11th 2025

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Zorya Ukrainian Dancers - Baba's Traditions May 10th 2025


Art In Motion Dance School Elev8 May 12th 2025


Dance Dynamics Studio - 25 Years of Shaping the Future May 15th 2025

Fort William Historical Park Event Line-Up


Canada Day

July 1st, 2025


The Great Rendezvous

July 11th - 13th, 2025


Perseid Meteor Shower

August 12th, 2025


Anishinaabe Keeshigan

August 16th & 17th, 2025


Celtic Day FREE event

August 24th, 2025

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Discover the Perfect Setting for Your Own Casual Dining Experience

The Sal-Salsbury Grill offers a dine in experience at one of Thunder Bay's oldest eateries! The Sal is known for their fish and chip menu along with other classic dishes. Welcome to Westfort!

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Thunder Bay's Westfort Coney Island offers a Thunder Bay classic experience serving up many nostalgic delicious menu items, from fresh-cut fries to Coney dogs and sliders. Debit now accepted.

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Pride Festival

Pride Festival 2025 will be held July 5th from 1:00 - 5:00 at the International Friendship Gardens. ThunderPride is hosting this event and is a 2SLGBTQIA+ Community that supports all people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario to grow into an inclusive and diverse community.

Visit the Thunder Bay Museum


The Thunder Bay Museum is home to three accessible floors of galleries displaying the vast and rich heritage of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Visit today!

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Blues Blast 2025


Blues Blast 2025 is Saturday May 24th, at the DaVinci Centre.


The 2025 edition of Blues Blast will feature Brandon Santini and The Mike Wheeler Band.


Doors open at 6:00 with performances until -11:00 pm. See you there!



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Get Inspired with Tourism Thunder Bay's Social Media Channels

Follow Tourism Thunder Bay on Facebook and Instagram for weekly event schedules, tourism partner spotlights, walking tours and exciting adventures around Thunder Bay.

Explore Thunder Bay Lifestyle

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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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


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