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Thunder Bay

3.9
Monuments · Historic Sites · Parks
Canada's Gateway to the West
A welcome breath of civilization for travelers crossing the vast Canadian landscape between the two oceans, Thunder Bay represents a transportation hub linking the country's sprawling agricultural interior with the rest of the world. In a pleasant mid-sized town with a few historical attractions and plenty of dining/shopping options, holidays in Thunder Bay allow you to organize your time in whatever unhurried fashion you desire. You can spend days relaxing at the city's saunas, practicing your curling skills, and taking walks along the harbor. To satisfy your inner adrenaline junkie, take guided wilderness trips to experience the region's varied wildlife and picturesque scenery. Use our Canada tour planning tool to arrange your visit to Thunder Bay and other destinations in Canada.
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    Popular things to do in Thunder Bay

    Terry Fox Monument ©
    Monument
    Terry Fox Monument
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fort William Historical Park ©
    Historic Site
    Fort William Historical Park
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hillcrest Park ©
    Park
    Hillcrest Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Blue Point Amethyst Mine ©
    Mine
    The Blue Point Amethyst Mine
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Thunder Bay

    Sleeping Giant Provincial Park ©
    National Park
    Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
    Pass Lake
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Thunder Oak Cheese Farm ©
    Farm
    Thunder Oak Cheese Farm
    McCluskeys Corners
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kakabeka Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Kakabeka Falls
    Kakabeka Falls
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Amethyst Mine Panorama ©
    Geologic Formation
    Amethyst Mine Panorama
    Shuniah
    3.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Thunder Bay

    Mount McKay ©
    Mountain
    Mount McKay
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Marina Park ©
    Water Body
    Marina Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area ©
    Water Body
    Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Silver Falls Provincial Park ©
    Waterfall
    Silver Falls Provincial Park
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Thunder Bay

    Centennial Botanical Conservatory ©
    Garden
    Centennial Botanical Conservatory
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Centennial Park ©
    Park
    Centennial Park
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    International Friendship Garden ©
    Park
    International Friendship Garden
    3.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Kaministiquia River Heritage Park ©
    Park
    Kaministiquia River Heritage Park
    2.2
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Thunder Bay

    A Spa For You ©
    Spa
    A Spa For You
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pigeon River Provincial Park ©
    Park
    Pigeon River Provincial Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Chippewa Park ©
    Park
    Chippewa Park
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kamview Nordic Ski Centre ©
    Cross-country Ski Area
    Kamview Nordic Ski Centre
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Thunder Bay

    Thunder Bay Museum ©
    History Museum
    Thunder Bay Museum
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village ©
    Specialty Museum
    Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Thunder Bay Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Thunder Bay Art Gallery
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall Of Fame ©
    Specialty Museum
    Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall Of Fame
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Places to visit with Thunder Bay

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