Located along the stunning shores of Lake Superior in the northwestern region of Ontario, Thunder Bay is renowned for its magnificent scenery, various leisure pursuits, and rich cultural history.
Because of its location at the northernmost tip of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay enjoys some of the best weather in all of Canada.
Its mild climate, combined with the pristine natural environment, create the perfect setting for a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.
Thunder Bay is also home to a number of cultural and historical attractions, such as the Terry Fox National Historic Person Plaque, which pays tribute to a true Canadian hero; the Thunder Bay Museum with its exhibits depicting local history; and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery that celebrates the work of contemporary Indigenous artists.
If you’re thinking about paying a visit to Thunder Bay on your next trip across the U.S.-Canadian border, why not check out the list of additional attractions and activities below?
You might just find something else that takes your fancy
The 46 Most Popular Things To Do In Thunder Bay, Canada
46. Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior
1.0 (1 review)
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Location: 212 Miles Street E Suite 202 Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 472 5190
Web Address: http://clls.ca/
45. Duke Hunt Historical Museum
4.5 (2 reviews)
Location: 3218 Rosslyn Road Oliver Paipoonge ON
Tel: 807 475 7424
44. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall Of Fame
4.0 (3 reviews)
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Location: 219 May Street S Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 622 2852
Web Address: http://nwosportshalloffame.com/
43. Lake Superior Art Gallery & Framing Centre
4.3 (3 reviews)
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Location: 605 Victoria Ave E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 622 7573
Web Address: http://lakesuperiorgallery.com/
42. The Boreal Museum
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Location: 507 Victoria Ave E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 407 7570
Web Address: http://borealmuseum.com/
41. Loch Lomond
4.8 (4 reviews)
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40. James Whalen Tug
4.0 (4 reviews)
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Location: Thunder Bay ON
39. Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre
4.2 (5 reviews)
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Location: 905 Victoria Ave E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 623 3522
Web Address: http://noahc.org/
38. Welcome Island Lighthouse
5.0 (5 reviews)
Location: Thunder Bay ON
Web Address: http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp
37. Rabbit Mountain Lookout
4.6 (8 reviews)
Location: Thunder Bay ON
36. Thunder Bay Military Museum- Musee Militaire De Thunder Bay
4.4 (11 reviews)
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Location: 317 Park Ave Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 343 5175
Web Address: http://m.museumsontario.ca/museum/Thunder-Bay-Military-Museum
35. St. Paul’s Anglican Church
4.5 (11 reviews)
Location: 808 Ridgeway Street E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 622 4945
Web Address: https://stpaulsanglicanchurch.ca/
34. Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda
4.3 (12 reviews)
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Location: 198 Red River Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 684 3670
Web Address: https://visitthunderbay.com/en/about-us/visitor-centres.aspx
33. Kaministiquia River
4.6 (19 reviews)
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32. Sail Superior Lake Superior Adventures & Sleeping Giant Sailing School
5.0 (20 reviews)
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Location: Summer departure 1 Marina Park Dr Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 628 3333
Web Address: https://sailsuperior.com/
31. Outdoor Skills And Thrills
5.0 (21 reviews)
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Location: 169 Anten Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 472 4742
Web Address: https://outdoorskillsandthrills.com/
30. Mission Island
4.5 (24 reviews)
29. Founders Pioneer Village
4.6 (33 reviews)
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Location: 3190 Hwy 61 Slate River Valley ON
Tel: 807 475 7424
28. Trowbridge Falls
4.7 (33 reviews)
27. Boulevard Lake
4.6 (40 reviews)
26. Mills Block Forest
4.6 (50 reviews)
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Location: 1M2 Community Hall Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 344 5857
Web Address: http://lakeheadca.com/conservation/forest-management-properties/mills-block
25. Waverley Park
4.5 (57 reviews)
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Location: Waverley Street Thunder Bay ON
Web Address: http://waverley-park.poi.place/
24. Kamview Nordic Centre
4.9 (68 reviews)
Location: 851 20th Side Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 475 7081
Web Address: http://tbnordictrails.com/
23. Whitewater Golf Club
4.3 (89 reviews)
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Location: 1961 King George’s Park Dr Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 475 4653
Web Address: http://whitewatergolf.com/
22. The Bluffs
4.6 (98 reviews)
Location: 690 Arundel Street Thunder Bay ON
21. Alexander Henry
4.7 (99 reviews)
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Location: Sleeping Giant Pkwy Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 355 5277
Web Address: http://ltmstb.com/
20. Kaministiquia River Heritage Park
4.0 (106 reviews)
Location: May Street S Thunder Bay ON
Web Address: https://thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/city-parks.aspx#Kaministiquia-River-Park
19. Wild Goose Beach
4.6 (132 reviews)
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Web Address: https://shuniah.org/services.html
18. Mission Marsh Conservation Area – Parking Lot
4.6 (135 reviews)
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Location: 106th Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 344 5857
Web Address: http://lakeheadca.com/conservation/conservation-areas/mission-island-marsh
17. Mount Baldy Ski Area
4.4 (175 reviews)
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Location: 375 Mount Baldy Road Shuniah ON
Tel: 807 683 8441
Web Address: http://skimountbaldy.ca/
16. Vickers Park
4.6 (215 reviews)
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Location: 1700 Arthur Street E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 625 2941
Web Address: https://thunderbay.ca/
15. Marina Park
4.7 (240 reviews)
Location: Marina Park Dr Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 345 2741
Web Address: https://thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/city-parks.aspx
14. Sleeping Giant Brewing Co
4.7 (270 reviews)
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Location: 712 Macdonell Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 344 5225
Web Address: http://sleepinggiantbrewing.ca/
13. Centennial Conservatory
4.7 (319 reviews)
Location: 1601 Dease Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 622 7036
Web Address: https://thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/conservatory.aspx
12. Mount McKay Scenic Lookout
4.6 (387 reviews)
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Location: Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 622 3093
Web Address: https://northernontario.travel/thunder-bay/mount-mckay-a-mystical-birds-eye-view-of-thunder-bay-and-lake-superior
11. International Friendship Gardens
4.6 (433 reviews)
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Location: 102 Legion Track Dr Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 625 2313
10. Hillcrest Park
4.7 (1,184 reviews)
Location: High St Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 625 2313
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9. Mount McKay
4.7 (76 reviews)
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8. Thunder Bay Art Gallery
4.5 (89 reviews)
Location: 1080 Keewatin Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 577 6427
Web Address: https://theag.ca/
7. Thunder Bay Museum
4.6 (145 reviews)
Location: 425 Donald Street E Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 623 0801
Web Address: http://thunderbaymuseum.com/
6. Loch Lomond Ski Area
4.3 (171 reviews)
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Location: 1800 Loch Lomond Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 475 7787
Web Address: http://lochlomond.ca/
5. Kakabeka Falls
4.8 (176 reviews)
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4. Cascades Conservation Area
4.7 (236 reviews)
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Location: 1157 Balsam Street Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 344 5857
Web Address: https://lakeheadca.com/conservation/conservation-areas/cascades
3. Centennial Park
4.7 (595 reviews)
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Location: 751 Centennial Park Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 683 5762
Web Address: https://thunderbay.ca/en/recreation/city-parks.aspx
2. Fort William Historical Park
4.7 (732 reviews)
Location: 1350 King Road Thunder Bay ON
Tel: 807 473 2344
Web Address: https://fwhp.ca/
1. Terry Fox National Historic Person Plaque
4.8 (852 reviews)
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Location: Terry Fox Scenic Lookout
Tel: 807 983 2041
Web Address: https://visitthunderbay.com/en/about-us/visitor-centres.aspx
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Thunder Bay, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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