Visit Thunder Bay

11/22/2024

With the cooler weather arriving, why not explore Thunder Bay’s rich art and culture scene by visiting the city’s art galleries and museums?

For a list of places to visit, check out our website at https://bit.ly/3Zjn6GH or take a tour using the Driftscape tour app at https://bit.ly/3V3NAtk.

Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre Thunder Bay Art Gallery Thunder Bay Museum

11/21/2024

Ten years ago, Maelyn Hurley created a small event to bring friends and local artists together to sell their work. Over the past decade, this bi-annual event has blossomed into a cornerstone of our community, featuring over 200 artisans across more than 25 venues in the Waterfront District.

Now operating as a non-profit, the Craft Revival is led by a dedicated board of directors who work tirelessly to bring this incredible event to life. Its economic impact is immense, supporting local businesses, attracting visitors, and helping hundreds of entrepreneurs launch their ventures.

This Sunday, November 24th, from 10 AM to 4 pm, marks the annual Holiday Craft Revival. Along with finding the perfect locally crafted holiday gifts, visitors can enjoy amazing performances and live music throughout the day. Be sure to stop by all the event’s “hot spots” for a chance to win a sailing experience for two with Superior Sails!

Join us in celebrating creativity, community, and holiday spirit at the Waterfront District’s most anticipated event of the season!

For more information, visit https://craftrevival.ca/.

11/20/2024

Do you (or someone you know) love decorating your home for the holidays?

Let’s make the 2024 Holiday Light Tour unforgettable with displays that will amaze everyone!

To enter your home, simply fill out our form at https://forms.visitthunderbay.com/Christmas/2024-Christmas-Lights-Tour and we’ll do the rest.

11/19/2024

Get inspired by some great places to eat in Thunder Bay with the Culinary Tourism Alliance’s article: https://www.ontarioculinary.com/7-things-we-ate-in-thunder-bay-that-we-cant-stop-thinking-about/ from their visit this past February.

Culinary Tourism Alliance Ontario Culinary Bight Restaurant & Bar Caribou Restaurant & Wine Bar Dawson General Store Red Lion Smokehouse

11/18/2024

There’s always something happening in Thunder Bay! This week’s events include a variety of activities - sports, live entertainment, and vibrant craft markets. For more events, visit our events calendar at https://calendar.visitthunderbay.com/tourism/Week?StartDate=11/24/2024

11/17/2024

Did you know the Terry Fox Information Centre is open year-round for both visitors and residents to discover things to see and do and it is one of the few visitor centres in Ontario open year around and seven days per week.

The centre is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed on statutory holidays. Be sure to stop for the amazing scenic lookout and gather information on upcoming events!

For more information, visit
https://www.visitthunderbay.com/en/about-us/visitor-centres.aspx

11/16/2024

Who doesn’t love a great cup of coffee?

Rose N Crantz Roasting Co, founded in 2013 by Jamie Nichols, sources coffees from global producers and farms. A weekly roasting cycle ensures the highest quality, locally roasted coffee.

Visit their cozy cafe at 905 Copper Crescent for a latte, bag of beans for home, or that perfect new piece of coffee gear. You can also find Rose N Crantz Roasting Co. all over town in shops, cafes, restaurants!

N Crantz Roasting Co.

11/15/2024

Get into the holiday spirit this weekend with festive Christmas events, including the Rotary Santa Claus Parade and a variety of craft shows.

11/15/2024

Summer outdoor live music festivals add to our community vibrancy and we’re excited to see the evolution of this annual festival in 2025 to reach more live music followers.

Stay tuned as they announce more on the 2025 festival in the coming weeks and months!

Currently, behind the scenes, preparations are underway for the development of another substantial music festival in Thunder Bay. This year, the event will follow the same pattern as Country on the Bay as previous years. After three successful years of the Country on the Bay festival, the management team has made the decision to rebrand the event to accommodate a more diverse and enduring format. The festival will now feature a wide range of musical genres, ensuring that it can cater to the diverse tastes of the community. This decision has been made to expand the festival’s appeal and ensure its long-term viability.

In the coming weeks, festival organizers and partners will announce a newly branded festival. This rebranding will enable the festival to explore a broader range of themes, including country, rock, classic hits, and beyond. By embracing this rebranding, the festival aims to meet the high demand for such events in our city.

Although the Country on the Bay brand concluded in 2024, the new brand will build upon the festival’s successes in the future. Utilizing the exceptional layout and functionality of Fort William Historical Park, including its rich history of hosting major events, the available space for ticket holders, vendors, and performances is unparalleled. The partnership with the Fort continues, as does the same scheduled dates in July that the festival has committed to over the next few years. The newly branded festival will be on July 18th, 19th and 20th.

Moving forward, VIP ticket holders with Country on the Bay will be notified of the ticket information, dates, and performers from the newly branded festival first. Honoring the commitment of a presale advantage, previous VIP ticket holders will be notified via email in the coming weeks.

There will be a lot to look forward to with next year’s newly branded festival. Organizers have listened to the feedback by previous festival patrons, sponsors and vendors and intend to take this new festival to a new level. This will very quickly become one of Thunder Bay’s premiere events going forward. Stay tuned for a major announcement in the coming weeks.

11/14/2024

This week’s spotlight attraction is the Thunder Bay Military Museum.

This attraction collects, catalogs, preserves, displays, and interprets the rich military history of Northwestern Ontario.

Located inside the O'Kelly VC Armoury on Park Avenue, the building was originally constructed as part of Canada’s initiative to supply arms to militias and create local training facilities. This two-storey Beaux-Arts structure, which resembles a medieval fortress, still serves as an active armoury, housing multiple military units, cadet corps, and the Thunder Bay Military Museum.

11/13/2024

If you love movies, don’t miss the VOX Pop Festival, Nov 13-16! Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the festival features a diverse selection of local, regional, Canadian, and international filmmakers and artists.

Purchase your tickets and choose from 26 exciting film options. For more information, visit: https://voxpopular.ca/

Vox Popular Media Arts DefinitelySuperior ArtGallery

11/12/2024

As winter approaches, get inspired for your next great Thunder Bay adventure! Explore the city’s great outdoors and reward yourself with culinary delights and cultural performances. Get inspired with more videos on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/VisitThunderBay.

11/11/2024

There’s always something going on in Thunder Bay! This week’s events include a variety of activities, including sports, entertainment, and vibrant craft markets.

11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honour those who fought and sacrificed their lives in conflict.

The Terry Fox Information Centre and the Tourism Administration Office will be closed today in observance.

11/10/2024

Did you know that the poppy worn on Remembrance Day has a Thunder Bay Connection? Frenchwoman, Anna E. Guerin travelled to Thunder Bay in 1921 to propose the poppy as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who lost their live in the Great War at a meeting of the Great War Veterans Association of Canada held at the Prince Arthur Hotel. Learn more about this connection at https://northernontario.travel/thunder-bay/remembrance-day-poppy-origins-thunder-bay.

11/09/2024

Amanda and Malcolm Hope purchased pie.ology from its original owner in 2018, selling their hand pies at the Thunder Bay Country Market and greatly expanding their menu options as time went on. In 2021, they opened their May Street location as demand for their hand pies outgrew their original kitchen.

Using locally sourced produce wherever possible, they offer both fresh ready to eat and frozen take and bake hand pies for you to enjoy at the market or at home. Be sure to stop by either location to see why country market goers keep coming back!

Photos Courtesy of Pie.ology

Pie.ology

11/08/2024

Thunder Bay’s Holiday Market Season is underway with craft shows open most weekends until Christmas. Be sure to visit our events calendar at https://calendar.visitthunderbay.com/tourism/Month for upcoming shows and find that special homemade gift for someone special!

11/07/2024

Did you know that Memorial Avenue was officially named in 1926 following a petition by the Port Arthur Rotary Club? They requested the city of Port Arthur to plant trees along the highway separating the two towns to honour the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World War One and to rename that section of the road.

To learn more and pay your respects to those military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, download driftscape tour app and explore the Naval, Military, and Air Force tour in Thunder Bay. Please note that the tours are listed in alphabetical order.