Visit Thunder Bay This December

Tomlin Restaurant Never Disappoints

Tomlin Restaurant, located on Red River Road in the heart of Port Arthur's downtown, works alongside local producers to create fresh and eclectic plates, with an emphasis on sharing at the table. You can experience the Heartbeat Hot Sauce Fried Chicken sandwich on Wednesdays.

Westfort Wonderland

Join us December 5th from 4-8pm in The Westfort Village for the annual Westfort Wonderland, an enchanting event for the whole family! Immerse yourself in the warmth of bonfire pits and indulge in delicious treats from food vendors. Don't miss the magical opportunity to meet Santa himself!

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CP Rail Holiday Train

Don't miss one of the most festive events of the holiday season! There are 14 CP Rail Holiday Train dates and locations for Northern Ontario!

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Club Cappuccino Cafe & Desserts

Club Cappuccino Cafe & Desserts has been a local coffee shop in Thunder Bay since 1995. Located on West Arthur Street in Brentwood Mall, guests can enjoy a lunch special with a delicious latte or cappuccino along with tasty desserts to stay or go.

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Discover the Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Until January 5th, 2024, Collections Remix pairs work by two artists to create new understandings of these artists. Robert Markle (1936 – 1990) and Clifford Maracle (1944-1996) were key figures in the Canadian art scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Two artists from the Mohawk Nation, themes of identity, agency, the figure and the gaze and colour simultaneously sync up and create dissonance in the space. Visit today.

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Don't Miss the Thunder Bay North Stars

The Thunder Bay North Stars Junior A hockey team has local roots dating back to the 1920s. Don't miss your chance to experience excellent stick and puck action this winter by attending a home game. See you there!

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Fort William Historical Park

Ring in the new year at Fort William Historical Park! Enjoy a candlelit evening of family-friendly activities, winter games and contests, live artisan demonstrations and fireworks!

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Thunder Bay's Community Auditorium Performance Lineup

Marianas Trench - The Force of Nature Tour - December 3rd, 2024

Champions of Magic - December 4th & 5th, 2024

The Book of Mormon - December 7th & 8th, 2024

Thunder Bay's Community Nutcracker - December 13th & 14th, 2024

Christmas with Johnny Reid - December 15th, 2024

A Family Christmas with PAVLO - December 17th, 2024

The Edge Effect -December 18th, 2024

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (POPS#3) Home for the Holidays -December 21st, 2024

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Visit the Thunder Bay Museum

The Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society, in partnership with the Department of Anthropology at Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay Museum and Woodland Heritage Northwest, proudly presents A Journey Through Time: Archaeology of Northwestern Ontario and the Lake Superior Area.

This exhibit offers a rare and fascinating look into the lives of ancient peoples through a unique collection of irreplaceable belongings from the distant past.

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Elf The Musical

Magnus Theatre presents Elf The Musical. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

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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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City of Thunder Bay Christmas Lights Tour

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