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No visit to Thunder Bay is complete without a stop at the waterfront – Prince Arthur’s 61 17 Landing as it is known, is a spectacular mixed-use village featuring a lake-view restaurant and year-round attractions, activities and amenities. Snap a selfie with the Sleeping Giant in the background, cool off in the splash pad, take a stroll along the Silver Islet Store recreation trail, admire the public art installations, discover a piece of the transportation history of the Lakehead, take a helicopter ride, learn to sail or just sit and shipwatch TO MINNESOTA U.S.A. while enjoying the scenery. For information on Canadian border crossing Call: Pigeon River Port Custom We invite you to take advantage of our northern hospitality and the natural scenic 18079642093 Pigeon River Information Centre Lake Tamblyn, Lakehead University beauty our area offers. When you do come, just bring your camera and the willingness to be spontaneous. The extraordinary is what visiting Thunder Bay is all about!
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