THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE

ONTARIO CANADA ISSUE 7

2014

PGA CANADA Comes to Thunder Bay Dogsledding BARKING AND HOWLING to SURREAL SILENCE SisuThe City of Geocaching 101: With Parks Canada

The Crown Jewel of Canadian Stone CLIMBING IN THUNDER BAY Food – Glorious Food

Home to Award-winning Culture

It’s in our nature

Features 4 Geocaching 101: With Parks Canada A hands-on, interactive way to explore interesting aspects of history and culture, while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. 18 The Crown Jewel of Canadian Stone With feet dangling, imagine your hands squeezing coarse sandstone at Pass Lake, followed by pie and coffee at Karen’s Kountry Kitchen across the street. 41 44 50 Professional The City Dogsledding ©Goh Iromoto Golf Finds a of Sisu From a cacophony of New Home in For the descendant’s of barking and howling to the Finnish immigrants, surreal silence. Thunder Bay the pop culture branding Teeing off with a week-long of the word is a way to pay schedule of events, The homage to their ancestors Thunder Bay Golf Classic is who settled here. an exciting addition to the

©Susan Dykstra PGA Tour Canada.

30 56 Food Glorious food – Home to World Flavours in Thunder Bay award-winning A sampling of the gustatory delights awaiting Culture adventurous eaters. Thunder Bay is revealing its excellence and garnering attention as an award winning city.

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Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay Tourism Division RoseMarie Mancusa – City of Thunder Bay Paul Anthony Pepe Heather Cranston – Generator Strategy Advertising Daniel Griffin – Generator Strategy Advertising Transcontinental LGM

Parks Canada Brandon Pullan – Gripped Magazine Duncan Weller Robin Moss Janine Chaisson Kathy Toivonen Michelle McChristie – Superior Outdoors & The Walleye

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Barry Wojciechowski, Gary and Joanie McGuffin, Lois Nuttall, Susan Dykstra, Barb Rees – Ontario Parks, Storm Carroll Photography, BrookMcIlory, Thunder Bay Museum, Greg Dubeau, Darren & Michelle McChristie, Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.

Contents:

Inside RoseMarie Mancusa Tel: (807) 625-3648 • [email protected]

The Thunder Bay Experience Book is a local and area visitor magazine published 8 Ask a Local once a year by the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay - Tourism Division. The Corporation prints 100,000 copies and they are distributed free to locations in 10 On the Water Canada and the United States. 14 Parks & Green Spaces Tourism Thunder Bay makes no representation or warranty, either express or 20 implied, of any kind with respect to the contents of this publication. While every Exploring & Adventure effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is possible that the information in 30 this brochure contains errors or omissions. Please verify information with the Arts & Entertainment listed suppliers. 40 Sports While Tourism Thunder Bay takes reasonable care in selecting the listed suppliers, it does not have any control over them or their suppliers. Tourism Thunder Bay 44 cannot be responsible for any of the acts or omissions of any suppliers. Heritage 50 Winter Adventure City of Thunder Bay – Tourism Division P.O. Box 800 56 Eat, Shop, Stay Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5K4 78 Toll-free: 1-800-667-8386 Getting Here [email protected] 84 visitthunderbay.com Beyond the City Lights

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Living in a city branded as “Superior by Nature” certain things just come naturally to us and welcoming visitors is no exception.

Mayor KEITH HOBBS We hope this edition of Thunder Bay Experience Magazine welcomes you will inspire you to explore our City, and the region beyond. You may wish to take an urban discovery walk which will connect you to the culture and history of Thunder Bay orthern hospitality awaits you in Thunder Bay through visits to neighbourhoods energized by avant-garde and its surrounding area. The history, the beauty and art creations, forward-thinking eateries, cafés and bars, Nthe cultural charm of this lakeside Northwest Ontario and distinctly-local boutiques, shops and galleries. You gem, beckons you to immerse yourself in a city like no other. can also travel off the beaten path to accessible-but- little- Thunder Bay’s reputation as one of Canada’s Best Outdoor known attractions and destinations that offer a truly Cities is well earned. Boasting the world’s largest fresh water one-of-a-kind experience. lake at our doorstep and the natural beauty of the boreal forest Our feature stories will give you the inside scoop on what and the Nor’Wester mountain range that surrounds us, access we love to do here, where we spend our pastime and how to some of the most unparalleled outdoor experiences is we re-charge and reconnect with our family and friends. We virtually in our backyard. have showcased the best of what our city has to offer – from During a recent visit to Thunder Bay, the editors of Gripped – an award-winning arts & culture sector, an eclectic and Canada’s Climbing Magazine praised the alpine rock climbing globally-infused culinary scene to stories and insights about options our region offers. The climbs here, they said, are the people, places and events that have truly made our city challenging and unique, and on par with those climbs found “Superior by Nature”. at some of Canada’s most-famous rock climbing destinations. Sincerely, And best of all, you won’t spend a lot of time getting there. In fact you can climb, hike, cycle, sail or paddle in the most scenic and serene landscapes known to man and still be back to the boardroom in time for that afternoon keynote speaker or on the ice ready to cheer on your team after an invigorating Mayor Keith Hobbs | City of Thunder Bay mid-day break. thunderbay.ca

3 visitthunderbay.com Geocaching 101 with Parks Canada Geocaching can be an adventure into unknown territory, or a way to explore your own backyard. It’s a great way to discover new areas and get some exercise while hunting treasures. For tourists, it’s an interactive way to discover unique features and gems the locals rave about—like great eateries, scenic vistas or fascinating stories. Best described as a high-tech treasure hunt, geocaching sees participants use GPS-enabled devices, such as smartphones, to navigate to a set of coordinates to locate a hidden container, known as a geocache. More than 2 million geocaches have been hidden around the world, and they are everywhere from urban settings to off-trail locations. All geocaches contain a logbook for participants to sign, and they come in countless shapes and sizes. Geocachers also log their finds online at Geocaching.com, and often post comments and photos. People of all ages and abilities can enjoy geocaching. It’s especially fun with kids, because larger caches usually contain inexpensive trade items (like bouncy balls, stickers or key chains). The rule regarding these treasures is simple; leave something of equal or greater value than what you take. What does a geocache look like? All you’ll need is a GPS device or GPS-enabled mobile phone, a free Geocaching.com membership, and a sense of adventure!

Geocache containers come in all shapes and sizes. They are often quite cleverly camouflaged.

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Traditional The original geocache type consists of, at minimum, a container and a logbook. Coordinates listed on a traditional cache page give the cache’s exact location. Hi! I’m Parka, Parks Canada’s mascot.

Try Parka’s Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour!

Multi-Cache Parks Canada created a series of geocaches called the Heritage A multi-cache involves two or more locations. Hide’n’Seek GeoTour. It’s a fun way to explore Thunder Bay and Hints found at the initial area while learning about fascinating people, places and events location(s) lead to the final geocache, which is a physi- that helped shape Canada’s history. cal container. The bilingual Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is made up of more than a dozen geocaches. They extend from the Manitoba border to Algonquin Park, in locations ranging from well-known landmarks to more obscure destinations. Several geocaches are located in and around Thunder Bay. The Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour offers a hands-on, interac- tive way to explore interesting aspects of history and culture, while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. There’s a bonus! The Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is set up like a game, where each cache is assigned a point value depending on the amount of effort required to find it. Anyone who collects 100+ points, as a result of finding several of the caches, is eligible to receive a collectible coin from Parks Canada. Locations range from urban, in downtown Thunder Bay, to more remote, along the Trans-Canada Highway and Lake Superior’s Mystery or northern shore. Puzzle Cache Mystery or puzzle caches More information about the Heritage Hide’n’Seek GeoTour is available at parkscanada. can involve complicated gc.ca/sault. Simply click on Geocaching. puzzles you will first need On behalf of the people of Canada, Parks Canada protects and presents nationally to solve to determine the significant examples of Canada’s cultural heritage and fosters public understanding, coordinates of the cache. appreciation and enjoyment of this heritage for present and future generations.

Courtesy Geocaching.com Geocaching is an ideal way to explore the road less traveled. Get outside, learn a lot and enjoy Northern Ontario’s beautiful scenery.

6 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 BELOW: Cuttlefish88 said: “Our first cache in Canada and one of my favorites! The falls are just beautiful! thank you so much for this cache”

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TOP: Geocacher Natamilie said: “The pancakes at the final are simply devine! One of many memorable spots found with Juicepig on a 10 day, 3 Some hints to get you started: province, 4 state insane roadtrip to nowhere!” • Stick to ‘traditional’ caches at first BOTTOM: Butterfly5 said: “Another HHS multi we were able to complete and signed in. Enjoyed • Geocaches are rated (from 1-easy to 5-difficult) based visiting the Terry Fox monument and learning on the physical and mental challenge involved in about the other two visionaries. TFTC finding them (Thanks for the cache).” • Be discreet, so ‘muggles’ (non-geocaching people) don’t get suspicious of you while you are searching for geocaches • Share the fun by bringing along friends, kids and grandkids

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BELOW: Keith ripping it up Best On-the-Water Oh So Tasty Experience KL The Holland Bakery on Victoria SC I spent the day Sea-Dooing on Avenue is one of my absolute favourite Lake Superior a couple of summers spots. From gorgeous pastries, to back; monster waves made for mouthwatering homemade raisin breads awesome airtime. Also, if you ever and traditional rolls, it is a family favourite. get a chance to try surfing the waves SC My favourite foods in Thunder Bay in Terrace Bay, do it. are, by far, the wings from the Sovereign KA There are endless fishing Room, pizza from Bar Italia and the opportunities, but if I had to pick cheesecake from bight Restaurant & one: ice fishing on Lake Superior, in Bar. I should also mention that my day the shadow of the Sleeping Giant. cannot begin before I get a large cup of Calico coffee in me. KA Finnish pancakes at Lappe Ski Centre.

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Most Entertaining KL Mount McKay powwows are not only exciting, they are the most beautiful traditional ceremony here in the Northwest. Anyone who lives or visits Thunder Bay should attend a local powwow. The dance, colours, ceremonial dress, and beat of the drum is exhilarating. SC You can’t beat Thunder Bay’s local music scene, whether it’s Bluesfest ABOVE: Bluesfest 2013 or a groovy band at a local bar. BELOW: Ice fishing on Lake Superior Afterwards I like to finish my night off Coolest Winter Pass-time with a game of foosball at On Deck and some tasty bar food at 2am. A KL Full moon winter snowshoeing solid evening of squash, diving boards and winter bonfires with friends. and the hot tub at the Canada Games The crisp cold air and the thrill of Complex is at the top of my list for being out at night by the light of entertainment, as well. the very bright moon and stars is a breathtaking experience. KA The kids event at the Conquer The Dog Triathlon. SC Definitely ice fishing on Lake Superior. The crystal clear water allows you to “sight fish,” if you have a shell or shack handy. Watching a Ultimate Adventure rainbow trout smash a jigging Spoon KL Banding peregrine falcons along KA A tie between the Sleeping is the ultimate thrill and worth the the cliffs of Mount McKay with Brian Giant Loppet, Thunder Bay Cycling long hours spent outside in our Ratcliff, who is a wildlife biologist Club’s Triple Crown stage race, and typically, cold, Canadian winters. with more than 25 years experience, the Black Sheep’s Mud N’ Mayhem is a memory I will never forget. As my mountain bike festival. KA Nordic Skiing with the whole sister and I both held the precious family. endangered species in our gloved hands, it felt like we were part of a much greater purpose. For a brief Favorite Green Space moment sharing in the protection of KL The Cascades at Centennial Park our local wildlife population. is my favourite green space in the SC I love backpacking and fly fishing city. Lounging on the rocks of the along the North Shore. Lake Superior Canadian shield watching the water BELOW: Keith ripping it up and tributaries offer up priceless bounce, bubble and twirl around opportunities for brook trout, rainbow you is such serenity. It is stunning trout and lake trout. Not to mention, you throughout every season. can stumble upon some pretty pristine KA Shuniah Mines mountain bike landscapes. Bring your camera. trail system.

RIGHT: Storm showing off a catch

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July 12 – 19, 2014 tbderby.com ARCHIES’ CHARTERS & SUGAR SHACK RENTALS Salmon, Lake Trout and Rainbow on Lake Superior Ice Hut Rentals on Lac Des Mille Lacs. Cell: (807) 624-7096 • Home: (807) 473-9435 archiescharters.com DAN DACIW’S FISHING GUIDE SERVICE Tel: (807) 473-6148 MATTICE LAKE OUTFITTERS Toll-Free: 1-800-411-0334 walleye.ca RIVER’S EDGE FLY SHOP 485 Memorial Avenue • Tel: (807) 983-2484 riversedgeflyshop.com SUPERIOR FISHING CHARTERS Lake Superior trophy trout and salmon charters Wild Goose Road off Lakeshore Drive Tel: (807) 683-8101 THUNDER BAY FISHING ADVENTURES Nolalu, Ontario • Tel: (807) 475-5233 thunderbayfishingadventures.com THUNDERHOOK FLY-INS Fish the Wabakimi – Ontario’s Finest Wilderness Park Winter Contact: (218) 666-5860 Summer Contact: (807) 583-2106 thunderhook.com WABIKIMI WILDERNESS ADVENTURES Tel: (807) 583-2626 wabakimi.com WILDERNESS NORTH Fly-in Fishing – Wabakimi, Albany, Ogoki Toll-Free: 1 (888) 465-3474 • Locally: (807) 983-2047 Photo: Goh Iromoto Goh Photo: wildernessnorth.com

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THUNDER COUNTRY NATRIBROS - Surfing DIVING Lake Superior 500 North May Street Everything you might need Tel: (807) 623-6550 for surfing the Great Lakes. thundercountrydiving.com Tel: (807) 476-7018 surfnatribros.com

SAILSUPERIOR.COM CANADIAN NORTH YACHT CHARTERS SHORE OF LAKE Thunder Bay Harbour Tours SUPERIOR MARINA GUIDE and Lake Superior Sailing This Guide has been Excursions. 90 minute designed to give boaters an harbour tours and private overview of the marinas along group charters around the the Canadian North Shore of Islands. Sailing instruction Lake Superior from Thunder and certification. Bay to Sault Ste. Marie. Tel: (807) 628-3333 lakesuperiorboating.com sailsuperior.com

THUNDER BAY YACHT CLUB Tel: (807) 345-4410 tbyc.on.ca

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THUNDERBAY.CA/PARKS 807-625-2351

Urban Parks & Green Spaces

FEATURED PARK

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES & FEATURES Open Year-Round CENTENNIAL PARK & 1910 LOGGING CAMP Food Concession If full parking lots, congested trails and traffic make you crave a more secret, special place – then make your way to Centennial Park and 1910 Logging Camp. Year Round Chalet Located in the heart of the City, along the shores of the beautiful Current River, this Indoor & Outdoor mix-use park was designed for both recreation and relaxation. Picnicking Developed in 1967, Centennial Park offers something for outdoor enthusiasts and sightseers Hiking alike. Whether you are exploring solo and looking to escape, or traveling with family in tow, Tobogganing this tucked away City gem is sure to have something unforgettable for everyone. Sliding Hill The 147 acres (60 ha) of parkland has extensive trails through a lowland of spruce and cedar which are groomed for cross country skiing in the winter. For those who prefer a more leisurely trip, a small train – the Muskeg Express - passes through the forest, as do Centennial Park Drive sleighs in the winter. Other features include a wooden playground, picnic area, a replica of a 1910 logging camp with a museum and a small farm with domestic animals. (North off of Arundel Street, west of Be sure to take in The Bluffs Scenic Lookout where a nearby road on the western edge Hodder Avenue) of the park, leads you to breathtaking panoramic views of the City and The Sleeping Giant, and to some of the finest rock climbing opportunities in the region. Tel. (807) 625-2313

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MARINA PARK Marina Park is located in Thunder Bay’s waterfront district. Here you will enjoy spectacular lake views, ... just as memorable walkways, scenic lookouts, picnic areas, annual festivals and weekly events. TROWBRIDGE FALLS PARK Home to Prince Arthur’s & CAMPGROUND Landing, a newly developed Over 600 hectares (1500 acres) mix-use village enlivened of Boreal Forest along the by public art installations, cascading Current River. This beautiful park features a full- service campground with RV BOULEVARD LAKE PARK and tent sites. The Park features a On Copenhagen Road off supervised beach area, SOROPTIMIST Highway 11/17 miniature golf course, INTERNATIONAL Tel. (807) 683-6661 paddle-boat rentals, FRIENDSHIP GARDENS concessions, playgrounds, Take a stroll among The Baggage Building tennis courts, 7km of paved gardens and displays Arts Centre, Water Garden trails and much more! that showcase our Pavilion featuring a lake- multicultural heritage. Access off North Algoma view restaurant, Children’s Victoria Avenue at Street, North Cumberland Garden, Skate Board Park, Hyde Park Avenue Street or Arundel Street. and a Splash Pad that converts to a Skating Rink for winter. A must-see CENTENNIAL destination! BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY An indoor oasis of exotic plants from around the world Red River Road at Water showcased in a year-round tropical setting. Admission Street. Year-round. Marina is Free. Open Daily 1 - 4pm. open May to October. Tel. (807) 345-2741 1601 Dease Street Tel. (807) 625-2941 KAMINISTIQUIA RIVER VICKERS PARK HERITAGE PARK The first park in the former A refreshing promenade along City of Fort William, the riverfront with scenic Vickers Park was donated views of the Kaministiquia in 1910 by Catherine Mary River. Vickers, daughter of pioneer author Susanna Moodie. Syndicate Avenue at CP This beautiful park is one Rail Station, near Donald of the City’s showpieces. and Simpson Street. Arthur Street between Selkirk & Brunswick Streets

WAVERLEY PARK The second oldest Park in Ontario, Waverley Park features a HILLCREST PARK military Cenotaph and the Hogarth Fountain which dates back Visit Hillcrest Park for the best view in town of the city, harbour to 1790 and originates from Hertfordshire, England. and the Sleeping Giant. Downtown Thunder Bay north between Algoma Street, High St. between Red River Road & Oliver Road Red River Road and Waverley Street

15 visitthunderbay.com [ PARKS & GREEN SPACES ] Ontario Parks FEATURED PARK For online park reservations and information: OntarioParks.com For camping reservations: 1-888-ONT-Park (1-888-668-7275) For park information: 1-800-ONTARIO

SLEEPING GIANT PROVINCIAL PARK On the tip of the rugged, Sibley Peninsula lays the legendary Sleeping Giant. As seen from the City of Thunder Bay this rock formation is a local icon. The Marie Louise Lake Campground now offers conference centre and cabin rentals, providing a great base to explore the park’s 100 km trail network year round.

QUETICO OUIMET CANYON PROVINCIAL PARK WABAKIMI PROVINCIAL PARK Quetico is a protected PROVINCIAL PARK The highlight of this wilderness retreat of Wabakimi is pure day use only park is international acclaim. northern grandeur – the three km long The park’s pristine KAKABEKA FALLS home to woodland (1.91 mi.), lakes and rivers are PROVINCIAL PARK PIGEON RIVER caribou, eagles and 152 metres wide the destination Kakabeka Falls, at PROVINCIAL PARK your next backcountry (500ft.) and 107 for generations of 40 metres (131 ft.) This day use only park canoe tripping metre (350 ft.) deep canoeists seeking is considered the offers a network of adventure. Choose to canyon as seen from solitude and glimpses second highest hiking trails to explore, paddle some of the one of its two viewing of wildlife. The vertical waterfall featuring scenic 2,000 kilometres of pods. This geologic park’s Dawson Trail in Ontario. The waterfalls and vistas lake and river routes phenomenon Campground is park campground is overlooking the park, or stay at one of the is one of the located on Highway popular with both Lake Superior and remote tourism lodges most spectacular 11 on the north side locals and highway the Canada - U.S.A. located within the landscapes found in of the park near the travellers. border. park. eastern Canada. Town of Atikokan.

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Conservation Areas

Explore the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority’s 8 Conservation Areas. Experience the sights and sounds of nature and the natural beauty of our hiking trails. If you are a photographer, birder, active outdoorsperson, or all-around nature lover, we have an experience for you!

Cascades In the City of Thunder Bay at the end of Balsam Street. Open year-round. Cedar Falls In O’Connor Township. Open spring to fall only. Hazelwood Lake In Gorham Township, 14 km north of Dawson Road on Hazelwood Drive. Open year-round. Hurkett Cove In Dorion Township. Open spring to fall only. Little Trout Bay In Municipality of Neebing. Access to Lake Superior. Open spring to fall only. Trail maps and information: LRCA Office MacKenzie Point In Municipality of Shuniah. Open spring to fall only. 130 Conservation Road Mission Thunder Bay, ON Island Marsh In the City of Thunder Bay. Open year-round. [email protected] Silver Harbour In Municipality of Shuniah. Access Tel. (807) 344-5857 to Lake Superior. Open year-round. lakeheadca.com

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With over 300 parks and 26,000 campsites, there’s something for everyone. /ontarioparks Enjoy hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, camping or just beaching it.

Go online to plan your day trip or book a campsite at OntarioParks.com/welcome.

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© Brandon Pullan © Brandon Right: Mitch Marostica on The Portal, 5.12, at Mount Godfrey

The Golden Age of mountaineering started 300-years-ago and as the mountains in the European Alps were climbed there Thunder Bay Rock Climbing were fewer challenges for able climbers. Climbing evolved from standing on a summit to taking more difficult paths to The Crown Jewel the summit. Some of the paths were ridges and some were faces on the of mountains. Often climbers Canadian Stone were confronted by steep rock which proved to By Brandon Pullan difficult to climb. The answer was to train on the shorter cliffs around the towns and villages, to practice rock climbing so when climbers returned to the mountain they had the needed skills to pass the steep rock. Eventually rock climbing became its own sport in the UK, over 100-years-ago. Now every continent has not only rock Welcome to Thunder Bay rock climbing. climbers, but rock climbs. Northwestern Ontario has some of the greatest recreational The worlds geology lends opportunities in Canada, from canoeing and biking to rock and ice itself to people who want climbing. Paleo-Indians mined the rock around Thunder Bay over the challenge of pulling themselves up a piece of 7,000 years ago for copper. They traded it for flint from North Dakota stone. The stone in Thunder and shells from the Atlantic Coast. Since the settlers inhabited Northern Bay is some of the oldest on Ontario hundreds of generations ago, the rock has been an important the planet, intrusive basalt, source for a variety of things. Now, in 2014, the rock is equally important, and best to climb. but not for trading. With the boom of rock climbing around the globe Climbers began scaling more people than ever are searching for quality climbing experiences. the cliffs around the North Shore of Lake Superior in the late 1970s. As more people climbed, more routes were developed. The first routes climbed were on Sleeping Giant, at Silver Harbour and at the Centennial Bluffs. In 1980, 18 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 © Brandon Pullan the Face High Climbing Club was formed by Paul Dedi, Shaun Parent, Bill Ostrom and Randy Frietag. In 1983, the Thunder Bay Alpine Group became the Thunder Bay section of the Alpine Club of Canada. The climbing culture evolved as Lakehead University encouraged the sport and organized practicums for students. With dozens of climbers taking part in the sport, more climbs were established and more areas found. In 1992, the Banff Mountain Film Festival was hosted by the local Alpine Club. This year it will be having its 24th anniversary.

In Orient Bay, near Nipigon, routes as big as 100-metres (300-feet) have been climbed. The mid-90s rock climbing saw an explosion in popularity. and Derrik Patola established some wild traditionally As word spread that the rock in Thunder Bay is some of protected routes all around the area. the best in Canada, more people ventured to Northern Ontario. Frank Pianka dedicated countless hours to weekly At Mount Godfrey, in Thunder Bay, a dozen maximum ACC club outings at the Bluffs where he introduced young quality routes have been climbed. Last year locals Mitch people to rock climbing. The discovery of Squaw Bay rock Marostica, Aric Fishman, Sam Matteer and Zach Watson by Shaun Parent, Peter Powell and Dave Pagel was a established a number of cutting edge climbs. Dr. Patrick huge leap forward. Turning the century marked another Martel has volunteered countless hours over the last few important shift in local climbing, there were more sport seasons to establish safe and fun climbs at Silver Harbour climbs being added to the cliffs. In rock climbing there and Pass Lake. are two ways to keep your rope connected to the rock: Rock climbing is one of the safest outdoor pursuits people traditional and sport. In traditional climbing the climber can partake in. Hollywood and media glorify the risks and brings pieces of equipment which fit into natural features tragedies, but the reality is that climbing is very safe, slow in the rock and when the climber leaves the climb they and predictable. Every day, tens-of-thousands of rock bring their equipment home with them. Sport climbing climbers scale cliffs around the world, very rarely are uses fixed bolts drilled three-inches into the rock because people injured. Safety equipment and standards are higher there are no natural features for traditional equipment. than ever. Sport climbing has been around for over forty years and is the preferred form of climbing by many climbers, With feet dangling, imagine your hands squeezing coarse depending on geography and expertise. Both forms of sandstone at Pass Lake, followed by pie and coffee at Karen’s Kountry Kitchen across the street. As waves crash climbing are accepted in Thunder Bay and local consensus behind you, imagine grabbing small sharp ledges at Squaw determines when or where the specific types might be Bay. With your shoulders rubbing on maple trees, imagine used. For example Pass Lake is a steep sandstone cliff climbing to the top of Silver Harbour. With the city far which does not lend it self to traditional equipment, below you, imagine pulling down on unique basalt on the therefore bolts are used. However, the local Bluffs have cliffs of Mount Godfrey. With nothing, but air on all sides, many places for traditional equipment and therefore there imagine standing on Dorion Tower, near Ouiment Canyon. are no bolts. Squeezing your hands into cracks that were first climbed From 2000 to 2013 the new sport climbs have added to by the climbing pioneers; imagine working your way up the increase in standards. With many climbs nearing the the rock at the Bluffs. As the western sky turns from blue difficulty of the hardest in the country. In Orient Bay, near to glowing orange, red and crimson, imagine watching Nipigon, routes as big as 100-metres (300-feet) have been the sun set from atop the exposed cliffs of Claghorn. With climbed. At Claghorn, near Red Rock, dozens of beautiful, nearly 1,000 climbs to choose from, go experience the world-class 30-metre (90-feet) sport routes have been world-class rock climbing your home has to offer. established. From 2000-2005, Randy Reed, Matt Pellett, -Brandon Pullan spent five-years scaling the walls around Jeff Hammerich, Steve Chalton and Dave Benton put in Thunder Bay. He is an Association of Canadian Mountain hundreds of hours developing three-star routes at Guides member, the Editor for Gripped, Canada’s Climbing Orient Bay, Lost Falls and Squaw Bay. From 2005-2010, Magazine and makes an annual journey to Thunder Bay locals Kyle Brooks, Duncan Hutchinson, Sean Robinson every summer for the world-class rock. 19 visitthunderbay.com [ EXPLORINGEXPLORING && ADVENTUREADVENTURE ]]

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Many hiking trails are found on the diverse terrain around Thunder Bay. A terrific view from Mount McKay, interesting flora and fauna on the shores of Lake Superior, and rushing rivers at Silver Falls and High Falls are just a few of the highlights of the area. Thunder Bay Hiking Association tbha.ca

The City of Thunder Bay offers award-winning recreation for all ages, interests and abilities. Make some time for play!

Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre Recreational and educational opportunities for those 55 or better. Tasty homemade meals served five days a week in the River Street Café. Join us! 700 River Street Tel: (807) 684-3066 thunderbay.ca/55plus

© Brandon Pullan © Brandon CANADA GAMES COMPLEX Drop into the City’s total fitness and aquatic complex complete with pool, track, multi-training areas, relaxing whirlpools, saunas and much more! Easy sport crags, multi-pitch rock and ice climbs, and 420 Winnipeg Avenue full-on technical scrambles are within a 15 minute drive Tel: (807) 684-3311 from anywhere in the city. Limitless opportunities await gamescomplex.com those keen on developing new routes. RECREATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM The Alpine Club of Canada Our multi-purpose recreational trails hug rivers and lakes alpineclubofcanada.ca and provide quick access to city attractions, shopping Thunder Bay Section areas and quaint neighbourhoods. acctbay.ca thunderbay.ca/living

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Mountain biking and cycling enthusiasts will be thrilled with Thunder Bay and area trails and roads. You can tear down hills and mountainsides or enjoy long stretches of highways and byways through beautiful countryside. Thunder Bay Cycling Club tbaycc.ca Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club blacksheepmtb.com John Sims

City CHAPPLES GOLF COURSE Thunder Bay is a premier golf destination offering many Chapples Drive off Redwood Avenue choice courses – conveniently located within the city or just Tel: (807) 625-2582 minutes away set amongst the splendor and beauty of the STRATHCONA GOLF COURSE Nor’wester mountains and boreal forest. Hodder Avenue at Arundel Tel: (807) 683-8251

FORT WILLIAM ST. URHO’S GOLF COURSE LOWERY’S SPORTS Private COUNTRY CLUB & DRIVING RANGE DOME BAYVIEW GOLF COURSE 1350 Mountain Road 2165 Highway 588, Nolalu CLE Grounds 370 Hwy 587, Pass Lake Tel: (807) 475-8925 Tel: (807) 475-8814 141 Northern Avenue Tel: (807) 977-2646 ext 23 Tel: (807) 625-0110 DRAGON HILLS GOLF THUNDER BAY CENTENNIAL GOLF COURSE COURSE & DRIVING RANGE COUNTRY CLUB 320 Thompson Road 975 Onion Lake Road 1055 Oliver Road Tel: (807) 767-4600 Tel: (807) 768-TOFF (8633) Tel: (807) 345-8225 EMERALD GREENS GOLF NORTHERN LIGHTS WHITEWATER GOLF CLUB COURSE & DRIVING RANGE GOLF COMPLEX 1961 King George’s Park Drive 2370 Dawson Road 540 Twin City Crossroads Rosslyn Village Tel: (807) 767-4511 Tel: (807) 935-2687 Tel: (807) 475-4653

21 visitthunderbay.com [ EXPLORING & ADVENTURE ] Ride HorsebacK Motorcycle Touring RIDING RIDE LAKE SUPERIOR brings together the best of the lake’s 2000 kilometer ribbon of highway showcasing some DREAMFIELDS RIDING of North America’s most breathtaking coastal scenery. CENTRE 283 Palisades Road, South Look for RIDE LAKE SUPERIOR approved businesses and Gillies | Tel: (807) 577-8744 attractions that will take care of riders and their rides. dreamfields.ca Thunder Bay Harley North Country Cycle TENKULA FARM Davidson and Sports 71 Tenkula Road RR. #1 Nolalu 636 W Arthur St. 1164 Roland St Tel: (807) 577-7906 Tel: (807) 577-6221 Tel: (807) 622-0001 Whispered Dreams tbharley.com northcountrycycle.ca Ranch Excalibur Gordon Trailer Sales RR#2, Kaministiquia Motorcycle Works and Service Tel: (807) 933-0467 1425 W Walsh St. Twin City Crossroads wdranch.ca Tel: (807) 622-0007 Tel: (807) 939-2631 The Dell Farm excaliburmotorcycleworks.com gordontrailersales.ca 76 Mudlake Rd, Murillo J & J Sports Visit ridelakesuperior.com or Tel: (807) 935-2817 939 Tungsten St gotourontario.ca thedellfarm.com [email protected] 2013 Winner of Ontario Tourism: Tel: (807) 623-2635 Best tourism Partnership City Breaks

©Goh Iromoto ROCK HOUNDING Thunder Bay is in the heart of amethyst country. These semi-precious gemstones are found in quality and quantity in Thunder Bay & the North of Superior region.

AMETHYST MINE PANORAMA East Loon Road GLOBAL FLAGS & BANNERS & Tel: (807) 622-6908 KAKABEKA FALLS GIFT & amethystmine.com AMETHYST SHOPPE 4781 Highway 11/17, Kakabeka Falls AMETHYST GIFT CENTRE Tel: (807) 577-2435 400 East Victoria Avenue | Tel: (807) 622-6908 amethystmine.com ROCKHOUND AMETHYST & MINERALS 4742 Highway 11/17, Kakabeka Falls BLUE POINTS Tel: (807) 473-9203 AMETHYST MINE Road #5 North, Pearl, ON SUPERIOR AMETHYST GIFT SHOP [email protected] 1960 Lakeshore Drive East, Mar through Dec. 9am-6pm daily. PURPLE HAZE AMETHYST GIFT SHOP Closed Dec 24-Mar 1. 22 Knight Street Tel: (807) 983-2214 Tel: (807) 345-6444 thefishshop.ca

22 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 [ EXPLORING & ADVENTURE ] Farm TOURING Farm touring is incredible fun for the whole gang. Try award-winning Gouda cheese, jump on hay and sleigh rides or pick your own berries and vegetables. ©Goh Iromoto THUNDER OAK CHEESE FARM Boundary Drive off Highway 61 South Tel: (807) 628-0175 Toll-free: 1-866-273-3329 cheesefarm.ca BELLUZ FARMS Candy Mountain Drive Tel: (807) 475-5181 belluzfarms.on.ca GAMMONDALE FARM FAMILY FUN McCluskey Drive off Highway 61 South Tel: (807) 475-5615 Toll-free: 1-888-705-3646 gammondalefarm.com THE DELL FARM Murillo, Ontario Tel: (807) 935-2817 thedellfarm.com MEMORABLE

EAGLE RIDGE TROUT PONDS Thunder Bay EAGLE CANYON WILDERNESS NORTH Fish in a relaxing park Observatory ADVENTURES AERIAL TOURS setting where everyone has Peer deep into the universe Canada’s longest, highest Enjoy a scenic tour of Lake a good chance of catching from one of the clearest and fastest zipline, and Superior from the comfort something. Best part... and darkest skies in North longest suspension bridge. of your own window seat, you don’t need a fishing America, through one of the on board a legendary Dorion, ON license! largest publically accessible DeHavilland Otter. Departing Tel: (807) 857-1475 telescopes. right from downtown On Highway 61, 5 minutes eaglecanyonadventures.ca Thunder Bay. north of Pigeon River Call ahead for hours. Tel: (807) 964-9933 Tel: (807) 577-3617 MOUNT MCKAY SCENIC 531 Shipyard Drive Hours: Open Daily 10 am – 7 pm thunderbayobservatory.com LOOKOUT Tel: (888) 465-3474 May 15 – September 30 Towering 1000 feet over Tours run from May – the city, Mt. McKay is a October 15. NOR’WEST must see on your list of wildernessnorth.com OUTDOOR CENTRE attractions. Picnic area, Offering a full range of snack bar and easy hiking eco-tourism activities. trail to the top. 1184 Mountain Road Fort William First Nation Tel: (807) 475-8346 Mission Road off City Road cqo2000.com/noc Tel: (807) 622-3093

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Day Trippin’ POPULAR BY THE LAKE!

Canyon Country 5-6 hours Our Canadian Shield is a treasure trove of unspoiled natural beauty, amethyst mines and other interesting finds. Enjoy an easy wilder- ness walk to spectacular Ouimet Canyon, with time to browse at highway rock shops and a walk along Canada’s longest suspension bridge at Eagle Canyon Adventures.

Little Finland 4-5 hours Learn about our Finnish history and settlement patterns, browse unique Finnish, Italian and co- operative craft shops in the Wake the Sleeping Giant 5-6 hours Bay and Algoma District and Spend a day exploring nature’s beauty at Silver Islet and Sleeping Giant Provincial enjoy lunch at the famous Park. Choose to hike or tour the visitor centre, then stroll along the ‘Avenue’ at Silver Hoito Finnish restaurant. Islet or on the scenic trail to the Sea Lion. Browse at the Sibley Cove Art Studio Optional: an authentic sauna before indulging your tastebuds at the picturesque Silver Islet Tea Room or Karen’s at Kangas’ – in the Finnish Kountry Kitchen. tradition.

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Artistic Workshops 4-5 hours Spend a day with a local Thunder Bay basketweaver, photographer or painter and take home a one-of-a kind keepsake. Vacation Planning Take advantage of your extended stay in the Thunder Bay area with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and adventures that go beyond your expectations. With endless

Heritage Craft at Fort William 5-6 hours options for unique and An in-depth experience where one would spend memorable activities, the better part of a day living and learning Lake Superior Visits alongside gifted artisans at Fort William. offers custom vacation Choice of one take-home craft: coopering planning for every interest (drum), birch bark basket, tin lantern, forged and budget. fire poker, native moccasins or mittens. superiorvisits.com Families can even stay overnight on-site for a unique reunion experience. ois Nuttall Photos: L

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Thunder Bay strives to be an inclusive travel destination to people of all abilities. Experience some of these outdoor and recreational pursuits to get the most out of your Thunder Bay vacation.

Experience Incredible Views, Unforgettable Sunrises and Sunsets! WILDERNESS DISCOVERY FAMILY Catch a Flick! RESORT 5 SILVERCITY THUNDER BAY Located on beautiful Lake A multi-screen movie Shebandowan only 45 min complex that is wheel- west of Thunder Bay, this chair accessible and 1Stay Fit, Pump Iron or Go for a Swim! resort offers barrier-free offers hearing impaired CANADA GAMES COMPLEX cabins and adventure assistance. Bring your A unique, accessible, multi-purpose fitness and including fishing, hunting Access2Entertainment Card recreational facility providing access to people of all and guided lake tours. abilities. gamescomplex.com wildernessdiscovery.ca for discounts and savings.

Stay Connected! THUNDER BAY PUBLIC LIBRARIES Stay in touch with family and friends. All branches of the library are wheelchair Bird-watch, Explore, Snap Away! Get Your Sports On! accessible and offer free LAKEHEAD REGION CONSERVATION AREAS Thunder Bay is where wireless service and Experience accessible conservation lands and explore computers with Internet athletic-minded individuals networks of trails while viewing cascading falls and access. The Waverley and of all abilities come to play. sparkling waters. Brodie locations offer • Goalball • Wheelchair accessible public work • Cascades Conservation Area • Mission Island Marsh Curling • Blind Curling stations. • The Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre • Sledge Hockey lakeheadca.com tbaccessiblesports.ca tbpl.ca

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Public and Attendant CNIB Para Transit Services Tel: (807) 345-3341 The Personal Attendant for MediChair Hunting City Transit Leisure (PAL) Card is used Tel: (807) 623-9110 Early Moose Hunting 100% wheelchair accessible by people who use support thunderbay.medichair.com Season for People with fleet of buses. Automated people so that their support MediGas physical disabilities: audio/visual call stop system. person does not have to pay CNIB card holders ride for Tel: (807) 345-8288 Northwestern Ontario an admission fee. This card is medigas.com is home to this unique free. ID Transit Cards available available to non-residents of with ODSP proof or doctor’s Thunder Bay. Northland Prosthetics program. Those eligible note which can enable no fee may apply to begin moose Tel: (807) 625-3220 Inc. for support people and/or a thunderbay.ca Tel: (807) 344-0080 hunting early in select discounted rate. Wildlife Management Units. Tel: (807)-684-3744 Providers Ontario Interpretive Tel: 1-866-344-4159 thunderbay.ca/transit Services (ASL Bayshore Home Health Interpretation Services) cpaont.org/thunder-bay Tel: (807) 345-5322 Tel: (807) 623-1646 Accessible TTY: (807) 623-5369 Taxis Comfort Keepers Tel: (807) 628-8022 Shoppers Home SIT-SKI Diamond-Lacey’s Taxi Health Care Did you know that you can Tel: (807) 622-2227 Assistive Tel: (807) 345-6564 learn to cross country ski, shoppershomehealthcare.ca Roach’s Taxi Devices even if you have a disability Tel: (807) 344-8481 that makes skiing from a Canadian Red Cross ACCESSIBLE standing position difficult or Superior Accessible Taxi Health Equipment Loan impossible? A sit-ski allows Tel: (807) 345-8595 Program (HELP) TRAVEL you to ski using your arms, Tel: (807) 627-4114 PLANNING from a seated position. redcross.ca Helpful information for travellers with physical Kamview Nordic Centre has Canadian Hearing Society disabilities. sit-skis that you can borrow Tel: (807) 623-1646 and use on their trail system. TTY: (807) 623-5369 CANADIAN PARAPLEGIC Explore the wonder of winter ASSOCIATION City of Thunder Bay Tel: (807) 344-3743 like never before. All terrain wheelchair and For more information call recreation equipment loan Tel: (807)625-3220 Kamview Nordic Centre Any other needs? at (807) 475-7081 or email Thunder Bay has a great [email protected]. community information resource. Tel: 211

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Discovery Walks

Self-guided walking tours are one of the best ways to get to know a city. Get some exercise while discovering the architecture of our historic neighbourhoods, the calibre and variety of our public artworks - all while enjoying spontaneous local diversions along the way.

Walking Tour brochures are DID YOU KNOW? available at Thunder Bay City Hall and Thunder Bay The modern City of Thunder Bay Historical Museum or can be viewed at thunderbay.ca is actually the amalgamation of A total of 89 building are the former cities of Port Arthur featured on four tours. Each tour can be completed and Fort William in 1970. in approximately one hour or less. Port Arthur Collegiate Institute

“Wow – This is a beautiful waterfront VICKERS ST. BRIDGE area – an artsy environment on a beautiful John & Catherine Vickers harbour. A great place for kids. Prince John Books Arthur’s Landing is truly an inspired and A creative spirit thrives in inspiring destination” Thunder Bay. Many special DULUTH, MN spaces throughout the city celebrate the arts with installations waiting to be experienced and enjoyed. Set against backdrops of stunning lake-views, green spaces and architecture, these artworks tell the cultural stories and reflect the unique character of the region. CITY HALL Terra Firma John Books & KAM RIVER PARK Christopher Stones Animikii – Flies the Thunder Anne Allardyce

28 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 EMS BUILDING (105 Junot Ave) A Walk with the Kids Pulse Paul Wolfe Scott McKay

Lyon’s View Roly Martin

Boulevard Lake Sculpture Garden CANADA GAMES (Access off North Algoma, North COMPLEX Cumberland or Arundel Streets) Vertere Paul Epp

Boulevard Lake BIRCH POINT PARK Birch Point MAY STREET BRIDGE Sean Randall The Angler & the Fish The Wanderer Krzysztof (Kristof) Zukowski Sarah Link with James Woodbeck

Pick up a copy of the Prince Prince Arthur’s Landing is home to Thunder Bay’s Arthur’s Landing Public largest series of public art installations to date. PRINCE ARTHUR’S LANDING Art Walking Tour Guide at The diverse collection reflects the unique character 13 PUBLIC ART of the region and its spectacular shoreline, and providing moments WALKING ver a dozen works by local, regional and national writers O are distributed throughout the park, for pause and reflection, The following 13 written art TOUR GUIDE the Baggage Building Arts installations embody the spirit, history geography and culture of Northwestern Ontario. DAUGHTERS strengthens Thunder Bay’s reputation as a city that THE DIMNESS OF MOTHERS AND MARILYN DUMONT

Location: Steel sign on west side of Sleeping Giant Parkway,12) at base of elliptical ramp Centre located in Prince EXCERPT FROM THE SLEEPING GIANT EMILY PAULINE JOHNSON / TEKAHIONWAKE(19 Location: Waterfront Plaza – Granite Bench 1 knows and lives art. Ten projects and dozens of Highway 17 PRINCE ARTHUR’MARIANNE JONES GROUNDWOOD BOOKS)S LANDING Location: Pier 3 - Granite Bench EXCERPT FROM DAWN WATCH ( OOD BOOKS) JEAN E. PENDZIWOL Arthur’s Landing or Location: Water Garden Pavilion – Mariner’s Hall Interior EXCERPT FROM THE RED SASH (GROUNDW ay’s individual pieces all within the beautiful setting of JEAN E. PENDZIWOL Location: Children’s Garden at Pond Pavillion e. The diverse ROUND DANCE ERING BAY: ThunderSARAIN STUMP Bay’s WaterfrontPrince Arthur’s Landing is home to Thunder rB Bay’s

Location: Viewing Circle at Pier 2 largest series of public art installations to dat EXCERPT FROM LIFE IN A THUND collection reflects the unique character of the region and view a copy at VOICES FROM THUNDER BAY’S PAST its spectacularreputation shoreline, as and a city strengthens that knows Thunde and lives art. CATHERINE MOODIE VICKERS (1873) the Lake Superior waterfront awaits! Location: Waterfront Plaza – Granite Bench 2 UNTITLED JANE CROSSMAN (Red River RoadLocation: Sleeping Giant Parkway at Water Street) thunderbay.ca/publicart HOMECOMING 1 PM DONNA FAYE 13-09-04 12:2 Location: North Courtyard Ramp For more information: ON PRINCE ARTHUR’S LANDING, 2011 625-2351 Contact Recreation & Culture Division J.F. (JIM) FOULDS Location: Children’s Garden Ramp www.thunderbay.ca/publicart Lake Superior Métis RICK GARRICK & BOB MCKAY Location: Market Square

january MARIANNE JONES Location: Waterfront Promenade South

Breathing MARIANNE JONES Location: Waterfront Promenade North

indd 1 ns_August2013. g Tour_Revisio Public Art Walkin 1156_COTB_ WAVERLEY RESOURCE LIBRARY 285 Red River Road

BRODIE RESOURCE LIBRARY 216 Brodie Street South

MARY J.L. BLACK BRANCH LIBRARY KEEP IN TOUCH AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY 901 Edward Street South COUNTY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY As you explore make some time to stop County Fair Mall, into one of many neighbourhood Public 1020 Dawson Road Library’s located throughout the city. They offer a quiet place to relax, recharge and VIRTUAL LIBRARY 24/7 tbpl.ca stay connected with family and friends. FIND US ON FACEBOOK Tel: (807) 345-TBPL (8275) | tbpl.ca TbayPL

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Thunder Bay – Home to Award- winning Culture

By Duncan Weller

Duncan is a renowned children’s book author and illustrator and winner of the Governor General’s Award and Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Picture Book Award. After living in places like Toronto, Victoria, Vancouver and Montreal, he has returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay.

I love what’s happening to Thunder Bay years of teamwork, planning, competitions, funding and I’m honoured to share in its progression. It’s a delight and some good old risk taking, Thunder Bay is revealing to hop on my bicycle and tour what the city has to offer. its excellence and garnering attention as an award- With urban redesign, the transformation of Prince Arthur’s winning city. It’s enough to keep a restless person like Landing, public art, and the less tangible manifestations of myself in town. a new spirit growing in Thunder Bay, residents are excited, Excellence in the cultural sector is evident in new especially young people. They are staying in town and developments such as Prince Arthur’s Landing, where opening new shops and restaurants for all to enjoy. After local Ojibwe/Cree artist Randy Thomas created woodland

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Photos courtesy of Definitely Superior Art Gallery

images for the exterior panels of The Celebration Circle, Definitely Superior Art Gallery continually expands and an outdoor wooden pavilion in the Spirit Garden. The shows the work of multi-disciplinary artists from all over Celebration Circle has won a number of awards including the world. Their Halloween Hunger event drew in more than an international architectural award for art and urban four thousand people in 2013, with an incredible number design, given to Ojibwe architect Ryan Gorrie and Brook of attendees creating their own artistic costumes. DEFSUP McIlroy Architectural Firm. Also at Prince Arthur’s Landing, has helped to restore the North Core of the city with an Thunder Bay – recreational features like the skate park and splash pad infusion of art into local share space with public art by artists from other parts of businesses with their Canada. They all add a mix of the surreal and modern with Urban Infill events. This the functional aspects of the park. Across from the splash has inspired businesses pad, the Baggage Building Arts Centre has become a place Home to Award- and others to do likewise. where many award-winning local artists demonstrate and With their creation of the show their work; paintings, photography, craft, sculpture, Die-Active youth collective, winning Culture books, soaps, and more. getting young people Thunder Bay is home to a strong and growing film sector. involved in art has proven Many of Confederation College’s film graduates have been to be a lifesaver Kelly Saxberg + Ron Harpelle – trying their hand at producing short films and full-length for some kids who get to Shebandowan Films feature films and finding more encouragement to stay in fully express themselves in Thunder Bay to do so. Their work can be seen annually in a fun and safe environment with like-minded peers. They’ve April at the Silvercity Cinema. Established film-makers produced great urban art, which now decorates walls in like Kelly Saxburg, Piotr and Milosz Skowronski and many various parts of the city. DEFSUP’s efforts culminated others have developed lasting and award-winning careers in 2013 when they won the Ontario Premier’s Award for here, creating both commercial and artistic projects that Excellence in the Arts, a $50,000.00 prize for which they had employ a good number of other talented locals. Annual been a finalist three years in a row! film festivals, such as the Bay Street Film Festival at the Finlandia Club and the Biindigaate Film Festival at the For each of the individuals and groups listed above, there Paramount Theatre, are just a two ways local filmmakers are dozens more that could be mentioned. For every person are able to show their work and connect with talent from all or group who receives awards, recognition and support for over the world. being creative, there are many more talented individuals The work of excellent local, regional, and national visual and groups who see the benefits of doing something artists can be seen at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on the creative in Thunder Bay rather than moving to a bigger Confederation College campus. It is the premier gallery city to do it there. This is the new spirit that is re-shaping representing the northern region with three large exhibition Thunder Bay, this spirit benefits us all and I hope you will spaces and a gift shop. In contemporary art, the alternative enjoy it as much as I do.

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Be Inspired

DEFINITELY SUPERIOR ART GALLERY Northwestern Ontario’s leading edge artist-run-centre for the contemporary arts operates as an alternative to both the commercial art galleries and to the larger, mainstream public galleries. 2013 Winner of the Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. 250 Park Avenue, Suite 101 THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY Tel/Fax: (807) 344-3814 The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon-6:00 pm between Sault Ste. Marie and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The definitelysuperior.com Gallery’s Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works. The vast majority of the collection is Aboriginal art, making it one of the most significant collections in Canada. The Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional, THE BAGGAGE BUILDING ARTS CENTRE national, and international artists every year. The Gallery Located on the Waterfront at Prince Arthur’s Landing, this also offers educational tours and workshops, special newly renovated arts centre is home to the Gift Gallery, a events, and a unique gift shop. showcase of local talent including everything from fine art to music, books, clothing and gift items. The Arts Centre Confederation College Campus, 1080 Keewatin Street also hosts a variety of exhibits, demonstrations, working Tel: (807) 577-6427. Hours/Season: Year-round. Tuesday – artists and community activites. Thursday, noon-8:00 pm, Friday – Sunday, noon-5:00 pm theag.ca 2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway • Tel (807) 684-2063 Open year round with seasonal hours. thunderbay.ca/artscentre THE GALLERIES OF THUNDER BAY NORTH CHENIER FINE ARTS Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 Court Street GaLLERY 33 South, showcases a diverse selection of original art by Gallery 33 is one of Thunder Bay’s newest commercial Canadian, regional and international artists who exhibit art galleries. They are dedicated to supporting a diverse nationally. selection of local artistic talent. They have a varied collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry 8 Court Street South. Open Tuesday – Friday 11 am-5 pm, and so much more. Closed Saturdays in the Summer. Open late by appointment or chance. See website for Seasonal Hours 33 S. Cumberland Street • Tel: (807) 286-4233 and Special Openings. Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:30 pm Tel: (807) 346-0409 Saturday 10:30 am-3:30 pm chenierfinearts.ca gallery33.ca

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THE PAINTED TURTLE STUDIO GALLERY Lake Superior Art Gallery & Framing Centre The Painted Turtle Studio Gallery hosts local artist Featuring a wonderful display of paintings from local in residence throughout the year. Each three month and regional artists, as well as unique artwork from exhibition of work demonstrates the diversity of Northern Aboriginal Artists. The Gallery also shows Amethyst Ontario Artists. Art from local craftsmen. 33 S. Cumberland • Tel (807) 344-4636 605 East Victoria Avenue, Victoriaville Shopping Centre Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:30 pm • Saturday 10:30 am-3:30 pm Tel: (807) 622-7573 • Monday – Friday 10:30 am-5:00 pm paintedturtleart.com Saturday by appointment. lakesuperiorartgallery.com

SATELLITE STUDIO & ART’S GALLERY A community based artistic venture showcasing original TRIPLE K ARTS works in a variety of mediums. Shop and buy local from Northern Ontario’s woodland 12 St. Paul St. • facebook.com/satellitestudio artist. Original birch bark and wood carving paintings from Ojibway Artist Goyce Kakegamic. 401 S. Syndicate Ave. • Tel: (807) 627-8070 THE GALLERIES OF THUNDER BAY SOUTH Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 pm Ahnisnabae Art Gallery triplekarts.com Owned and operated by Louise Thomas, the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery is dedicated to the memory of her late husband, Roy Thomas, and carries on his legacy and dreams by showcasing his works, as well as those of several local artists, thus continuing to support and promote the Ahnisnabae culture. 1500 South James Street • Tel: (807) 577-2656 Tuesday – Friday 11:00 am-7:00 pm • Saturday Noon-5:00 pm ahnisnabae-art.com

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Performing Arts

THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY MAGNUS THEATRE ORCHESTRA AUDITORIUM Magnus Theatre, the professional The TBSO is the only fully Considered to be one of the finest theatre of Northwestern Ontario, has professional orchestra between concert halls in North America. brought over 40 years of live theatre to Toronto and Winnipeg. They perform The Auditorium hosts full-scale Thunder Bay and the region. with flawless virtuosity and power productions including Broadway, 10 South Algoma Street near Waverley Park that can only be experienced live. dance, theatre, comedy and more! Tel: (807) 345-5552 1 Paul Shaffer Drive magnus.on.ca Tel: (807) 345-4331 Box Office: (807) 684-4444 Box Office: (807) 684-4444 Toll Free: 1-800-463-8817 PARAMOUNT THEATRE Toll free: 1-800-463-8817 tbca.com A thriving centre for the performing arts tbso.ca CAMBRIAN PLAYERS and film, the Paramount Theatre also Theatrical productions are staged at runs classic movies throughout the year. the Paramount Theatre and various 24 South Court Street other venues. Tel: (807) 345-1780 Tel: (807) 622-6753 paramounttheatre.ca cambrianplayers.ca

Look Who’s Playing on Paul’s Street...

For the Best live entertainment be sure to visit the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - Located at 1 Paul Shaffer Drive!

Our impressive 1,500-seat performing arts centre is one of the finest concert halls in North America, and offers some of the best acoustics in the world...

Enjoy an evening of Dance, Symphony, Broadway, Theatre, Comedy and Popular Music - ranging from Classic Rock, Jazz, Roots or Country, to Hard Rock or Punk to name a few... There’s something for everyone at Your Thunder Bay Community Auditorium!

Visit www.tbca.com to See Who’s Playing Next!

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Entertainment

OLG CASINO THUNDER BAY THUNDER BAY PAINT BALL MOUNTAIN Enjoy world-class gaming in an COMMUNITY BINGO Paintball Mountain offers authentic Northwestern Ontario Win Big! $2,000, $5,000, a 1200 square foot area with setting at OLG Casino Thunder $10,000 Jackpots. tons of seating including Bay. Ante up for exciting table couches, XBOX with XBOX games action with table limits 425 Northern Avenue Live and air conditioning. ranging from $5 to $100. Or (adjacent to Silvercity on Enjoy a day of fun and take in the fun and excitement the CLE Grounds). Bingo exercise at Thunder Bay’s of your favorite slot machines Hotline: (807) 623-5888 best paintball facility. with machines ranging from the tbcbingo.com 688 Mountain Road popular 1-cent to $5 slots. SILVERCITY THUNDER Tel: (807) 472-3861 Open 7 days a week, BAY (Famous Players) Call to book your time 365 days a year. Big Screen, Big Sound, Big paintballmountain.ca 50 Cumberland Street South Difference! - a multi-screen Tel: (807) 683-1935 movie theatre complex Lowery’s SPORTS DOME Toll-free: 1-877-656-4263 featuring 12 theatres and The Sports Dome is a multi- olg.ca Tech Town (video game purpose, family oriented centre) under one roof. recreational facility. We FUN FACTOR offer a full 18 hole mini putt Fun Factor offers a wide 850 North May Street course, 16 driving range variety of fun activities and Tel: (807) 628-8445 stalls, 2 indoor soccer entertainment, all under famousplayers.com fields and a full basketball/ their 9,000 square foot LITTLE GIANTS INDOOR volleyball court. We welcome building. PLAY CENTRE all ages and any size group looking to host an event. 100-102 Fredrica Street An indoor play centre that Tel: (807) 473-5032 allows children to use their CLE Grounds funfactor.ca imaginations to have fun. 141 Northern Avenue 910 Alloy Drive Tel: (807) 625-0110 Tel: (807) 623-2030 Open 7 days a week. 9 am littlegiants.ca to 11 pm. Fully Licensed thesportsdome.ca

Did you Know? The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium is proudly located at 1 Paul Shaffer Drive. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, Paul Shaffer came home to Thunder Bay for a celebration of his tremendous career and success in show business. Fans lined up outside the Community Auditorium to catch a glimpse of the famed musician who is best known as the bandleader on The Late Show With David Letterman.

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THE GOODS –LIVE AT THE FOUNDRY

Live Tonight

The late-night scene in Thunder Bay is a thriving mix of eclectic lounges, laid-back pubs and energetic live music venues. Local bands, national and international touring acts set up regularly in the bars and venues around town. Check out these local hot spots.

BEAUX DADDY’S CROCKS THE FOUNDRY PUB CANAJUN GRILLHOUSE 16 Cumberland Street South 242 Red River Road Hwy 61 Tel: (807) 345-3203 Tel: (807) 285-3188 Tel: (807) 622-1111 facebook.com/crockstbay thefoundrypub.com CHECK beauxdaddys.com GARGOYLES GRILLE & ALE THE OUTPOST the WalleyE for BLACK PIRATES PUB 11 Cumberland Street South CAMPUS PUB THUNDER BAY’S 215 Red River Road Tel: (807) 345-3011 955 Oliver Road Tel: (807) 285-0152 gargoylesgrille.com Lakehead University BEST MUSIC blackpiratespub.com Campus THE APOLLO LISTING AND Tel: (807) 343-8551 239 Red River Road CHEER’S THE VILLAGE PUB Find Us on Facebook DETAILS ON 1500 James Street South Find Us on Facebook Tel: (807) 625-6560 SHOWS– Facebook.com/ CheersTheVillagePub  Available for free at thewalleye.ca and on newsstands Monthly!

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January 5 – March 9 Winter Fundays (Sunday Afternoons) Prince Arthur’s Landing January 18 Northern Ontario Visionary Awards – Top 20 Under 40 Valhalla Inn February 15-17 Voyageur Winter Carnival Fort William Historical Park February 17 WinterFest Prince Arthur’s Landing February 21-23 Central Canada Outdoor Show Lowerys Sports Dome April 4-6 Spring Home and Garden Show Canadian Lakehead Exhibition April 5 Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala Victoria Inn & Conference Centre April 19 Annual Easter Festival and Egg Hunt Gammondale Farm April 25-26 ifeFest l – Discover Good Living Lowerys Sports Dome May 3-4 Folklore Festival Fort William Gardens May 16-30 Movie Nights in the Park (Friday Evenings) Marina Park – Festival Area May 23-24 Lakehead Shrine Circus Fort William Gardens May 25 Kite Festival Chippewa Park May 31 Mining Day Marina Park June 1 Spring on the Farm Fort William Historical Park June Relay for Life Fort William Historical Park June 6-8 Benny Birch’s Birthday Party Chippewa Park June 8-15 Thunder Pride Various Locations, Marina Park June 13-15 Fort Festival Fort William Historical Park All images ©Goh Iromoto

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June 14 Pride in the Park Marina Park – Festival Area June 21 National Aboriginal Day TBA July & Aug Summer in the Parks Marina Park – Festival Area (Every Wednesday evening) July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Marina Park & Fort William Historical Park July 4-6 Thunder Bay Blues Festival Marina Park – Festival Area July 5-6 Anishnawbe Keeshigun Fort William Historical Park July 8 Teddy Bears Picnic Vickers Park July 15 Festival of India Marina Park – Festival Area July 18-19 Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival Boulevard Lake July 26 & 27 Valley Fresh Buskers Festival Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood August 3-4 Festa Italiana Italian Cultural Centre August 6-10 Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Annual Fair c.L.E. Grounds August 9-10 War of 1812 Bicentennial Salute Fort William Historical Park August 15-Sept 12 Movie Nights in the Park (Friday Evenings) Marina Park – Festival Area August 22-24 Ribfest Park Avenue August 23 Westfort Street Fair Various locations, Westfort September 3- 7 Bay Street Film Festival – 10 Anniversary Finlandia Club September 6 Fort William Fall Street Festival Various Locations, Fort William September 19-20 Savour Superior Food & Drink Festival Victoria Inn September 21 Peace Celebration to mark the UN International Marina Park Day of Peace September 24 Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Northwest Valhalla Inn September 26, 27, 28 culture Days Prince Arthur’s Landing September 27-Oct 31 annual Pumpkinfest Gammondale Farm October 3 Da-India Dance Festival Valhalla Inn Ballroom Oct 2-5/9-12/16-19/23-26 haunted Fort Nights Fort William Historical Park Oct 4-5/11-12/18-19/25-26 halloween Hoot Fort William Historical Park Oct 17-18/24-26 Annual Haunted Cornfield Gammondale Farm Oct 25 The Hunger (19+) Waterfront District Pubs & Restaurants Oct 26 Spooktacular Baggage Building Arts Centre Oct TBA Port Arthur Rotary Oktoberfest Canadian Lakehead Exhibition November 2 Annual Wedding Wishes - Formal Fair Valhalla Inn November 8 A Wine Affair Community Auditorium November 15 Rotary Christmas Parade Starts at Superstore November 15-16 artisans Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show Valhalla Inn December 6 Parade of Lights Main Street & Memorial Avenue December 6 Breakfast with Santa Wiggles and Giggles December 31 New Year’s Eve Family Frolic Fort William Historical Park

This list is not necessarily a complete list of events. Information is subject to change. For more information, please visit thunderbay.ca/eventcalendar

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Professional Golf Finds a New Home in Thunder Bay

Whether you’re PGA TOUR Canada launched its inaugural season in 2013, identifying players ready to take the next step on the path a die-hard golf to the PGA TOUR by awarding Web.com Tour cards to the Fun Beyond the Fairway top five players on the Order of Merit. fan or see it as Thunder Bay is a golfing Teeing off with a week-long schedule of events, the a “good walk town. With six public Thunder Bay Golf Classic is an exciting addition to courses within the city spoiled,” it’s going PGA TOUR Canada’s 2014 schedule, and one of the alone, there’s plenty of highlights of the summer in Northwestern Ontario. opportunity to sneak in to be hard to a round or two yourself. The week begins on Monday July 14th with a Plus, there’s a host of ignore the game pre-tournament schedule packed with exciting and other activities to keep you entertained during when PGA TOUR entertaining events, including an open qualifier, celebrity Pro-Ams, practice rounds, ladies and juniors golf your downtime: concerts at the Community Canada comes to clinics, and more. From Thursday to Sunday the focus Auditorium, Fort William will be on the official tournament itself as the players Thunder Bay Historical Park tours, compete for the top money spot and the chance to be camping, hiking, or July 14th to crowned champion. sailing on magnificent Lake Superior. When the day’s golf is done, the party keeps on swinging 20th, 2014. Affordable hotel rooms with nightly events hosted by PGA TOUR Canada and are readily available, and local sponsors. Thunder Bay’s diverse culinary scene has to been experienced to be believed. Whitewater Golf Course – Pure Golfing Excellence So start planning your Designed by award-winning Canadian golf course architect Thunder Bay PGA TOUR Tom McBroom, and set amid stunning natural scenery, Whitewater features an 18-hole, par-72 layout with five sets of Canada getaway today tees playing from 4,565-yards to 7,293-yards. And it’s here, for and experience the very the next three years at least, that Canada’s brightest up-and- best in golf, good times coming stars, such as Cory Renfrew and Riley Wheeldon, will and the great outdoors. spend a week in Thunder Bay competing for the chance to be crowned champion.

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Sports Event Listings 2014

January 16-19 23rd Annual Robin’s Minor Hockey March 7,8 Wine & Beer Tasting Mixed Bonspiel Classic Tournament Port Arthur Curling Club Various Rinks in Thunder Bay March 7-9 Brier Open Bonspiel January 18, 19 Lappe Invitational Fort William Curling Club Lappe Nordic Ski Centre March 14 - 16 Hockey Northwestern Ontario Branch January 30-Feb 2 Super Bowl Bonspiel Championships Port Arthur Curling Club Fort William First Nation Arena

January 31-Feb 2 Northwestern Ontario Regional March 20 - 23 Northern Ontario Mixed Curling Championship - Swimming Championships Canada Games Complex Port Arthur Curling Club

January 31 Tour de Kamview March 21 -23 Nik Zoricic Foundation Camp, Dual Kamview Nordic Centre Slalom Shoot-Out/Skier-Cross Loch Lomond Ski Area February 1, 2 Lydia Kutra/Ray Kukko Memorial Super G/Slalom March 28-30 Northern Ontario Wheelchair Curling Mount Baldy Ski Area Championships Fort William Curling Club February 2, 8, 9 Don Kettering Memorial Invitational- Ice Racing March 23 Ski & Board X-Change Slope Style Mission Bay, Lake Superior (Weather Competition Finals Permitting) Loch Lomond Ski Area February 7 - 9 Bearskin Airlines Hope Classic Bonspiel April 11-13 Northern Ontario Native Mixed Fort William Curling Club Bonspiel Fort William Curling Club February 15-17 Ontario Cup Race Series Kamview Nordic Centre May 19 Firefighters 10 Mile Road Race Down Town Thunder Bay February 27 Sleeping Giant Loppet Sprints Kamview Nordic Centre May 23 – 25 Sun Life Grand Prix – Swim Meet Canada Games Complex March 1 Sleeping Giant Loppet Sleeping Giant Provincial Park May 31 Youth Dragon Boat Festival Boulevard Lake Park March 1, 2 Ski Haus Pro Race Loch Lomond Ski Area June 28 Canada Day Rowing Sprints Thunder Bay Rowing Club March 3-5 OFSAA Girls Volleyball Championships Various High Schools & Lakehead July 12 - 19 Woody’s Trailer World & Princecraft University Salmon Fun Derby Lake Superior

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Sports Event Listings 2014 Tickets to a Home ©John Cameron Game A superior sports experience waits in July 14 Qualifier for the Thunder Bay Golf Thunder Bay. Whether you are an athlete Classic – PGA Tour Canada Fort William Country Club coming to compete or a spectator looking

July 17 – 20 Thunder Bay Golf Classic – to be entertained, Thunder Bay has much PGA Tour Canada to offer in every season. Whitewater Golf Club

July 18-19 Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival Boulevard Lake Park

July 27 Thunder Bay Triathlon Boulevard Lake

August 1 - 4 Strathcona Invitational Strathcona Golf Course

August 9 Dirty Girls Mud Run This Old Barn, Murillo

September 14 Caribou Charity Ride Starts: Best Western Nor’wester Resort Hotel & Conference Centre

September 14 Terry Fox Run Boulevard Lake Park Hockey Baseball Lakehead University Thunder Bay September 21 Miles with the Giant Thunder Bay Thunderwolves Border Cats Marathon thunderwolveshockey.com bordercatbaseball.com Start: Marina Park Tel: (807) 343-8585 Tel: (807) 766-CATS September 27 Northwestern Ontario Sports Thunder Bay Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Northstars Soccer Thunder Bay Chill & Ceremonies sijhl.pointstreaksites.com thunderbaychill.com Valhalla Inn Ballroom Tel: (807) 625-2929 Tel: (807) 623-5911 October 25 Rail Jam Rolling Thunder Basketball Lakehead University December Queen’s Showcase Tournament Thunderwolves Fort William First Nation Arena thunderwolves.ca Tel: (807) 343-8585

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Frank Eld finds same Finnish log building technique in rural Thunder Bay as in Idaho. The City of Courtesy of Toivo Kemppaninen

Cutting wood with a swede saw circa 1930s.

By Kathy Toivonen

Sisu (see-soo, pronounced quickly) is a little Finnish word with a big meaning. SisuYou will see it all over Thunder Bay on bumper stickers, clothing, and even tattooed on youth. It means tenacity, strength, stamina, strong will, even stubbornness. For the descendants of the Finnish immigrants, the pop cultural branding of the word is a way to pay homage and to recognize the challenges of the Finnish ancestors who settled here. Sisu is more than a word. It’s a Horses and hay brought by boat to work in the forest industry circa 1920s. conviction, a way of life.

n a way, sisu is a romantic idea for me. I’ve never he travelled 10 miles per day and chopped through the ice experienced the hardships like my forefathers had. I with an axe to set traps and to collect the beavers. “You had Iasked my 87 year old dad what sisu meant to him. to be careful. If you broke your leg or something, you had 22 miles to get back to the tracks.” “Guts,” he said. “For the average working guy like me, it means guts.” Here’s a bit of his story. In 1950, my dad He then told me about his father. The railways and worked on the tug boats in summer and was a fur trapper bush contractors were two of the main employers for in the winter. To get to his trap line, he took the train from immigrants in the 1930s. Bush workers cut logs with Port Arthur to Reba, a whistle stop along the Grand Trunk a swede saw for lumber and railway ties, and the logs line. From the train, he walked six miles through the snow for ties had to be hand hewn on two sides to have flat to his closest cabin, while carrying three weeks of food edges for the rails. The logs were then transported by and supplies on his back. His farthest cabin was 22 miles floating them down the rivers. My grandfather had the from the tracks. The trap line was 100 square miles, and job of grabbing the waterlogged ties from the river with a

44 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 [ HERITAGE ] pickaroon and pulling them onto a jack ladder, a conveyor belt with spikes. He then had to carry the ties on his shoulder to a rail car. Each log was eight feet long and weighed up to 300 lbs. He had to wear a horse’s sweat pad to carry the log so as not to break his shoulder. He was paid pennies for each log he carried. Thunder Bay is an oasis in the wilderness, where a thirty minute drive in any direction puts you in God’s country. The landscape is so rugged and wild that when settlers first arrived, it was tough going to make a home. The first Finns settled in the area in the 1870s, and many Finnish communities popped up in the surrounding areas, such as Alppila, Tarmola, Intola, and Suomi. There were a few Finnish significant Finnish communities in Canada: Vancouver, Rice Pudding Recipe Serves 6 to 8 Toronto, Sudbury, and the twin cities of Fort William and Port Arthur (the two Cities amalgamated in 1970 to Rice is not native to Finland. Then add: become the City of Thunder Bay). East Simpson Street was It was probably introduced 4 c milk the hub of the Finnish Community in Fort William; and as a trade during the time 2 tsp sugar in Port Arthur, Bay Street. The City’s population swelled of the Vikings and has Cover and cook the top pot when the bush workers came home from the camps in the remained an important food over boiling water for two spring with money to spend. item. Rice pudding was a hours. Stir occasionally until Over the years, the Finnish settlements in the rural areas staple dessert at the bush the rice is creamy and the had faded to road names, and many of the businesses have camps and is a warm comfort milk is absorbed. Take off since gone. However, the Finnish culture is still strong. The food for family gatherings. heat and stir in 1 c cream. junction of Bay and Algoma Streets is a hub of businesses 1 c uncooked short grain rice Serve fresh fruit, fruit sauce, and activities, the Finnish Labour Temple still hosts cultural 1 c water, or just enough to meetings and events, many restaurants throughout the City cover the rice or cinnamon sugar over the specialize in Finnish cuisine, and the Thunder Bay Finnish 1 tbsp salt warm rice. Canadian Historical Society and Lakehead University have 1 tbsp butter worked together to record and preserve the history. Thunder Bay has become the go-to place for academics, students, Combine the above researchers, filmmakers, and writers from all over the ingredients in the top of a world to study, record, and to experience our living Finnish double boiler. Cover the top history and culture, such as the sauna. pot and boil water in the The sauna has become so rooted in Thunder Bay culture bottom pot until the water that I dare to say almost every camp has one. Even many is absorbed by the rice in the new houses built, whether for a Finn or not, have a sauna top pot. plan. Someone once told me that his elderly mother, who was born and raised in Italy, never dreamed that she would The Finns have a tradition of placing one single almond one day be running down the dock of her camp, naked, to dive into the water after a sauna. in an entire pot of rice pudding, and whoever happens to receive the almond to their bowl will have very good Thunder Bay has taken sisu to heart with a drive and a passion to keep our unique heritage alive. luck the following year!

Sites Of Our Living History

Finnish Monument at the International Friendship Finnish Labour Temple Bay Street Gardens Victoria Avenue Intola Monument Hwy 102 (Dawson Road)

Tapiola Park Nordic Ski Trails Pento Road Lappe Nordic Ski Centre Kam Current Road, KAMINISTIQUIA Bushcamp Display at Centennial Park Centennial Park DRIVE Kangas Sauna Oliver Road

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1. Frank Colosimo Kings Ford Special 1930, 2. Harbour: 1885, 3. Victoria Avenue shopping: 1930, 4. Working wagon: 1913, 5. 1940s Bowlers at City Recreation Lanes, 6. Curling on the Kam River: late 19th-century, 7. Port Arthur West End Bruins 1947-1948, 8. 1940s Forts Ladies Baseball Team, 9. Arthur Street (now Red River Road): 1900-1905

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The Thunder Bay Museum is Your Place THUNDER BAY MILITARY MUSEUM in History A tri-service – Navy, Army, Air Force-museum, with a selection of paintings from the Georg Hoegel Art Located in a historic building, which once served as a Police Collection, displays of weapons, uniforms, and Station and Court House, the Thunder Bay Museum offers much more! visitors six galleries of local, regional and national heritage. Located in the Thunder Bay Armoury at 317 Park Avenue Enjoy the permanent exhibits on the main floor, depicting Tel: (807) 343-5175 the early years of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from Traveling and local exhibits that change frequently are 2 pm-4 pm, Tuesday 7 pm-10 pm, featured on the second floor. The Antechamber Gallery, Friday evenings call for an appointment featuring works by local artists and craftspeople; as well as a gentlemen’s games room, music gallery, and military exhibit can be found on the third floor. HYMERS MUSEUM 425 Donald Street, near City Hall The Museum is a tribute to the area’s first settlers, Open: Labour Day to Mid-June – 1 am-5pm Closed Mondays with displays on mining, logging, farming, one-room Mid-June to Labour Day, 11 am-5 pm everyday schools, and the village’s first church. It also attracts Tel: (807) 623-0801 visitors who want to examine photos and documents thunderbaymuseum.com concerning the area’s history. Located in the village of Hymers, 48 km (30 mi) The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of southwest of Thunder Bay off Highway 595 Fame and Museum is a place where legends Tel: (807) 577-4787 for inquiries or appointments. Open July 1 - Labour Day live on….. The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and 6 Museum was established in Thunder Bay in 1978 with a mandate to preserve and honour our region’s rich and OLIVER PAIPOONGE MUSEUM proud sports heritage. (THE DUKE HUNT HISTORICAL MUSEUM) Since that time, close to 250 men and women and 50 The Paipoonge Museum preserves the memory of early settlers, showing the hardships and pleasures numerous teams from all across northwestern Ontario have they experienced in their new community. been honoured for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to a wide variety of sports. As well, thousands Rosslyn Road & Highway 130 of historically significant artifacts have been preserved and Tel: (807) 939-1262 displayed in a museum setting for citizens and visitors to take Open May 1 to August 31, pride in and learn from. 1 pm-5 pm daily (closed Mondays & holidays)

219 May Street South, Beside City Hall Open Tuesday – Saturday Noon – 5pm Tel: (807) 622-2852 nwosportshalloffame.com

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Heritage Attractions

FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK

Fun and adventure are in store for everyone weddings, conferences, meetings and banquets in venues at Fort William Historical Park – Winner of the both spacious (McGillivray’s Landing) and intimate Attractions Canada Award of Excellence and (Canot du Nord.) Northwestern Ontario’s one-stop destination! Colourful & Entertaining Festivals & Events One of North America’s top living history Throughout the year, Fort William Historical Park hosts attractions. a number of entertaining events that can be enjoyed by Step back in time to the year 1815 to experience the heyday all who visit. From Spring on the Farm to Canada Day of the Canadian fur trade. Explore Fort William, magnificent Celebrations and traditional Aboriginal drumming, singing inland headquarters of the North West Company. Nestled and dancing at the annual Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native within a natural environment right beside the Kaministiquia Festival to blazing cannons and muskets during the War River, the Fort is a community unto itself. It’s amazing in of 1812 Bicentennial Salute, this award-winning attraction size and scope, featuring over 42 authentic, reconstructed never fails to excite, thrill and entertain. Use the Cultural buildings on the 25-acre site. Visit the artisans’ area, Native Events & Festivals Calendar in this magazine or visit encampment, and the farm. Discover how birch bark FWHP’s website to plan your next visit. canoes are built. Chat with Scottish fur traders, Ojibwa and Métis peoples, and French Canadian voyageurs, There is something for everyone at Fort William artisans, and farmers. Historical Park! A Multi-component Facility. FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK There’s much more! Experience the wonders of the On King Road off Broadway Avenue Universe courtesy of the Star Walk program at the David from Highway 61 South Thompson Astronomical Observatory. Or camp out under (807) 473-2344 the stars at the RV park, and enjoy kayak and canoe Hotline: (807) 473-2333 rentals, and hiking on Wilderness Island. FWHP also hosts fwhp.ca

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An elevated- wheelchair accessible walkway encircles the spacious animal enclosures and provides visitors with a spectacular viewing opportunity.

Newly Renovated Chippewa Park Pavillion

CHIPPEWA PARK

Chippewa Park is the perfect place for children Situated only 15 minutes from the city, the park has a breath- and adults to enjoy a nostalgic day of old taking location nestled on the shore of Lake Superior with fashioned fun at one of Thunder Bay’s most an amazing view of the Sleeping Giant. You can even stay treasured landmarks. overnight in the campgrounds or book a log cabin. A favourite since 1921 during the golden age of amusement Join the thousands of families who visit Chippewa Park parks and renovated throughout the years, Chippewa Park for a week, a weekend or just for the day. has preserved its 1920’s charm by maintaining many of the original rides, while updating the park with modern facilities. Chippewa Park Hotline: (807) 625-CHIP Toll Free: 1-888-711-5094 Guests can enjoy the parks’ historic wooden carousel, a thunderbay.ca/chippewapark two-abreast ‘County Fair’ model, featuring twenty-eight hand carved and decorated jumping horses and two chariots as The Friends of Chippewa Park chippewapark.ca well as other classic kids’ rides and a Wildlife Park that have made Chippewa Park an iconic Thunder Bay attraction for over 90 years.

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dog sledding From a Cacophony of Barking and Howling to Surreal Silence

By Michelle McChristie

alking into a yard with sled dogs, one To travel by dog sled is to step back in time, because the hears a cacophony of barking and yelping. The gear involved—namely sleds, dog harnesses and gang noise from an excited pack of sled dogs can be lines to connect the dogs and sled—has not changed much over the years. In fact, the breed of dogs favoured overwhelming, but once they are harnessed and by mushers has probably changed more than anything. the driver pulls the break, the silence is almost Today, most racing sled dogs are Alaskan huskies, which surreal. Suddenly the dogs are focused on what have been bred for performance since the days of the they love to do more than anything—running. Alaskan gold rush at the end of the 19th century. According to Paul Amano of Thunder Bay’s Boreal Journeys Sled The roots of dog sledding run deep in Canadian history. Dog Kennel, these dogs are strong-willed, have mental According to the International Federation of Sled Dog endurance which matches their physical stamina, and an Sports, archaeological evidence shows that dog sledding in instinct to pull. Amano’s huskies are sleek and efficient— the polar regions, including Canada’s far north, dates back they were born to run. Burton Penner of Vermillion Bay’s over 4000 years. Indigenous peoples, such as the Inuit, Borealis Sled Dog Adventures says there is a lot of variety used dog sleds as transportation to trade, hunt, fish, and within the Alaskan husky breed and that his dogs have trap. As their communities grew, dog sleds were used for longer coats and their hardiness makes them well-suited to extended multi-day trips. other purposes, such as delivering mail and medicine. The 1995 animated film Balto tells the true story of a Siberian Dog sledding is a beautiful way to experience the wintery husky, the lead dog involved in the 1925 “serum run” in landscape of Northwest Ontario. With endless backcountry which diphtheria antitoxin was delivered by dog sled to trails that traverse frozen lakes and rivers, a trip by dog combat an outbreak. sled can be enjoyed by participants of all ages and abilities.

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© Goh Iromoto Before you head out for your dog sledding adventure, take a look at the dog sledding terms below. Not only will you impress your friends or family, you’ll earn instant brownie points with your outfitter. Northwest Darren McChristie Dog Sledding Terms Ontario Dog from Dogsled Dreams by Terry Lynn Johnson, terrylynnjohnson.com Sledding Bridle a harness that attaches to the sled Outfitters Drop line a portable chain or cable that the dogs are attached to when not on the gang line or in the dog truck

Gang line the line that attaches to the sled by a bridle and runs Boreal Journeys Sled between the dogs; all of the dogs are attached to a gang line Dog Kennel

Musher a person who runs sled dogs Boreal Journeys has a team of 36 Alaskan huskies. They Dog Neck line clips onto the dog’s collar from the gang line to keep the offer short excursions and dogs straight overnight camping trips Sledding between October 1 and mid- Pedaling when a musher stands on one runner of the dogsled and April, depending on Commands pushes the ground with the other foot in a forward motion; used to the weather. help the dogs pull the sled Easy! slow down Owners: Paul Amano and Sled bag a fitted bag that is tied to the inside of a dogsled Gee! turn right Andrena Toth Haw! Snow hook a heavy metal claw attached by a rope to the gang line; turn left Kaministiquia (30 minutes it digs into the snow to keep the dogs temporarily in place Hike! start pulling west of Thunder Bay) Snub line a line attached to the bridle that runs along the dogsled Oh by! go straight, past an borealjourneys.com and can be tied to an unmovable object to anchor the team obstacle or distraction [email protected] Tug line attaches to the back of a dog’s harness and to the gang Whoa! stop (807) 933-4224; (877) 933-4224 line; it transfers the dogs power to the sled

Borealis Sled Dog Participants do not require any special gear, just winter Adventures clothing suited to the weather of the day. Outfitters will Borealis Sled Dog Adventures provide advice on clothing for those who might be new to has a team of 43 Alaskan the northwest. huskies. They specialize in A variety of experiences are offered by the northwest’s overnight and multi-day trips sled dog outfitters, ranging from a five-day mushing with rustic accommodations immersion where you can join a working kennel and test in cozy cabins and tent your new skills on an overnight camping trip, to dinner camps. This year marks and a moonlit ride under the stars or a short family ride. their 30th anniversary; they Boreal Journeys also offers a Fall Training Tour in which operate between December participants get a glimpse into the world of sled dog and March, depending on training via a run on their wheeled cart. the weather. When a fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape, it Owner: Burton Penner absorbs the noise of the dogs’ paws and enables the Vermillion Bay sled runners to glide smoothly. The power of the dogs working together in tandem and the ease with which a canada-dogsled.com skilled musher can manoeuvre a sled through the [email protected] solitude Northwest Ontario’s wilderness makes for a (888) 240-3739 memorable experience. Darren McChristie

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There’s Snow Better Place Cool Pastimes at a glance Loch Lomond: 14 Runs Bring seasonal clothing if you visit in the winter as there is much to do outdoors. Vertical Rise: 750 feet The impressive Nor’Wester mountain chain provides a beautiful backdrop to the city and world-class ski facilities. Blessed with excellent conditions, we’re fast becoming a mecca for a variety of winter adventures – from world-class ice climbing to dog sledding, autosport ice-racing and winter snowkiting, hard-core adventurers come Mount Baldy: for some of Canada’s best experiences! 10 Runs Vertical Rise: 475 feet

Snowkiting Dog-Sledding Sleigh Rides SUPERIOR BOREAL JOURNEYS CENTENNIAL PARK KITEBOARDING SLED DOG KENNEL Tel: (807) 625-2351 Serving the north shore of Tel: 1-877-933-4224 GAMMONDALE FARM Lake Superior. Offering the borealjourneys.com only certified instructor in FAMILY FUN central Canada! Tel: (807) 475-5615 Tel: (807) 627-3017 Ice Climbing gammondalefarm.com superiorkiteboarding.ca HIGHLAND DRAFT THE ALPINE CLUB Tel: (807) 475-0528 OF CANADA Snowmobiling alpineclubofcanada.ca THE DELL FARM NORTHWESTERN Thunder Bay Section site: Tel: (807) 935-2817 acctbay.ca ONTARIO SNOWMOBILE thedellfarm.com TRAILS For trail permits, trail maps or trail conditions Ice Racing Curling nwosta.ca THUNDER BAY FORT WILLIAM AUTOSPORT CLUB CURLING CLUB For ice racing schedules 218 Vickers Street North and info: Tel: (807) 622-5377 iceracingthunderbay.com PORT ARTHUR CURLING CLUB 214 Egan Street Tel: (807) 344-0111 hristie C Photo: Darren Mc

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By Raili Roy | Illustrations by Victoria Lundmark

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Food Glorious Food World Flavours In Thunder Bay By Janine Chiasson

If it’s Asian flavour you seek, consider Masala Don’t forget the ancient island culture Grille located in a beautiful heritage home. Choose of Japan. In the heart of the downtown northside from a menu of Thai and Indian dishes and finish with a you’ll find an elegant oasis in Sushi Bowl, with both scrumptious dessert. Push your palate further east, and Japanese and Korean offerings. On the southside, Woking Bird is the perfect solution. Tucked away in the Wasabi Restaurant serves fresh, flavourful, made to Northwood Park Plaza, this licensed restaurant is a local order Japanese, Thai and Fusion food with traditional favourite with its many Chinese and Vietnamese options. Japanese seating and private booths. Vegan friendly. And, just down Arthur Street you can roll in to experience the unique culinary art of dim sum at Canton Chinese Restaurant. Be sure to notice their “other” menu offering special dishes from Fujian province.

Since 2009, Kabab Village has allowed Thunder Bay food lovers to follow the Silk Road out of Asia to the glories of the Mediterranean coast in Lebanon where centuries old traditions incorporate lush produce from vineyards, orchards and olive groves featuring lemon, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Word on the

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Greek, Thai, Portuguese, Japanese, Caribbean, Indian, Italian, Finnish, Lebanese,

Korean, Chinese, plus fabulous North American fusion are only a few of the many food cultures waiting to excite the palates of Thunder Bay diners.

Coast a little further Slip through the Strait Extend your epicurean world tour to up the Mediterranean to of Gibraltar to Portugal Thunder Bay’s Bay + Algoma district savour Greek food. Every and seek out Churrasqueira Galo. where you’ll find a wealth of favourite second Thursday you can dash in for Mainly for take-out (seating for 12), hangouts. Since you’re already deep the Great Souvlaki Dinner Takeout this small space has a wonderful in the Finnish quarter, why not at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox array of traditional Portuguese finish with the Finnish? The Church (cash only and find dates on dishes: piri piri chicken, bifana, pork Hoito Restaurant on the bottom floor Facebook), or settle in to a booth stew, codfish hash, cream codfish of the Finnish Labour Temple on Bay at lunchtime favourite Cronos casserole, octopus stew and many Street is justly famous. Established Café where falafel, gyros, souvlaki, patties. In season, Galo operates a in 1918, it is probably the oldest hummus, and everything else is food truck with a galo (beef) burger co-operatively owned and operated homemade, and the milkshakes are and sandwich, bifana, an amazing piri restaurant in Canada. For 91 years luscious. Limited hours: call first. piri chicken dinner combo with fries, this community bedrock has been For a Greek evening out consider as well as elephant ears and their serving its signature pancakes Melizana or Naxos Grille & Bar, amazing Pastas de Natas (custard to folks from every walk of life as where you can dine al fresco on the tarts) – a treat not to be missed. well as traditional Finnish dishes enclosed patio. including viili, karialanpiirakka, Now make tracks across karialanpaisti, lohiperunalaatikko, For authentic Italian fine the Atlantic for the hot pulla, and mojakka, a delicious dining, try Giorg Ristorante, with Caribbean. Experience “a little Finnish-Canadian beef stew. a bustling open kitchen, handmade taste of Jamaica” at Ted’s Kitchen on A must visit. fresh pasta, and attentive servers. May Street where Ted makes food For a warm, friendly, “come as you that is consistently delicious, with are” family owned neighbourhood 5-star service and huge portions. pub, you can’t beat Bar Italia. Try Takeout only. Or try the Caribbean the house pizza or any of the pasta Kitchen where roti, samosas, patties dishes at this traditional Italian and curried meats are all available. eatery. Or venture deep into the Vegetarian friendly. heart of Thunder Bay’s Westfort neighbourhood to visit Mama Alfa’s Pizzeria (advance notice required for This whirlwind tour is only a small sample some dishes) or do like the locals of the gustatory delights awaiting adventurous eaters. and pick up cheese-stuffed, deep- fried panzerotti at Caesar’s Place For a comprehensive listing of Thunder Bay restaurants (best to pre-order) – the Sicilian is a by category: thunderbayrestaurants.com popular choice.

57 visitthunderbay.com bight Restaurant + Bar BOSTON PIZZA 217 West Arthur Street Tel: (807) 577-4201 505 Memorial Avenue Tel: (807) 345-6622 CIRQUE DU MANGER 12 South Cumberland Street (807) 286-2266 Wireless Internet available CLIFF HANGER Wireless Internet available RESTAURANT & BAR CODE REQUIRED Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre 2080 Highway 61 Tel: (807) 473-2452 CHICAGO JOE’S 555 West Arthur Street (Victoria Inn) Tel: (807) 577-8880 DAYTONA’S RESTAURANT & BAR 965A Colbalt Crescrent Tel: (807) 622-2169 DELUCA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 55 South Cumberland Street © Goh Iromoto Tel: (807) 343-3003 THE FOUNDRY RUNWAY 25 STEAK LOUNGE 242 Red River Road FinE DINING Valhalla Inn Tel: (807) 285-3188 BIGHT RESTAURANT & BAR 1 Valhalla Inn Road Tel: (807) 577-1121 ext. 725 FOX ON THE RUN 2201 Sleeping Giant Parkway 1100–B Memorial Avenue Marina Park WHITE FOX INN Tel: (807) 622-4211 Tel: (807) 622-4448 1345 Mountain Road Victoriaville Centre BISTRO ONE Tel: (807) 577-3699 Tel: (807) 624-0033 555 Dunlop Street GARGOYLES GRILLE & ALE Tel: (807) 622-2478 Casual 11 South Cumberland Street CARIBOU RESTAURANT Dining Tel: (807) 345-3011 & WINE BAR 5 Forks The Growing Season 727 Hewitson Street 1072 Oliver Road 201 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 628-8588 Tel: (807) 346-6000 Tel: (807) 344-6869 GIORG RISTORANTE AJ’S TRADING POST Handu BBQ 114 North Syndicate Avenue 3677 Hwy 61 845 North May Street Tel: (807) 623-8052 Tel: (807) 473-8444 (807) 285-7929

LOT 66 APPLEBEE’S JACKALOOP Resto Lounge & Wine Bar RESTAURANT Landmark Hotel 66 South Court Street 1155 Alloy Drive 1010 Dawson Road Tel: (807) 683-7708 Tel: (807) 346-5994 Tel: (807) 767-1681 RIVER ROCK BAR Bar Italia JOEY’S ONLY SEAFOOD & GRILL 168 South Court Street RESTAURANT Travelodge Hotel Airlane (807) 345-4767 595 West Arthur Street 698 West Arthur Street Tel: (807) 577-4334 BEAUX DADDY’S GRILL HOUSE Tel: (807) 473-1608 1575 Highway 61 KAREN’S KOUNTRY KITCHEN ROSE VALLEY LODGE Tel: (807) 622-1111 RR#1, Pass Lake & RESTAURANT Tel: (807) 977-2882 BLUE DOOR BISTRO 56 Rose Valley Road 116 South Syndicate Avenue South Gillies, ON KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR Tel: (807) 623-5001 Tel: (807) 473-5448 735 Hewitson Street Dining Guide Tel: (807) 623-1960

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59 Blue Door Bistro visitthunderbay.com MASALA GRILLE EAST NEW YORK SUBWAY STEEPER’S INDIAN & THAI PORTUGESE 110 North Brodie Street 122 North May Street 170 North Algoma Street CHURRASQUEIRA GALO Tel: (807) 622-0077 Tel: (807) 476-0698 Tel: (807) 344-3663 570 Red River Road PAPA PICCOLINO’S PIZZA Sweet Escape Cake Tel: (807) 767-3030 MR. CHINESE RESTAURANT 801 Red River Road Café & Bakery 615 West Arthur Street Tel: (807) 767-0000 271 Bay Street Tel: (807) 577-8051 2617 East Arthur Street (off Machar Avenue) ItaliaN, Tel: (807) 767-0000 (807) 344-7668 ORIENTAL GARDEN CHINESE & VIETNAMESE Pizza ETC. PIZZA HUT THE GREAT NORTHWEST RESTAURANT 635 West Arthur Street ANGELO’S PIZZA & SUB COFFEE COMPANY INC. 1091 Dawson Road 807 Red River Road 470 Hodder Avenue 250 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 767-4177 One number serves all Tel: (807) 768-8888 Tel: (807) 344-5764 (807) 767-8848 RED RICKSHAW CAESAR’S PLACE 1200 Brown Street PIZZA PIZZA 507 South Syndicate Avenue Tel: (807) 475-5888 820 Red River Road ICE CREAM Tel: (807) 623-4402 Tel: (807) 767-1111 Salween Restaurant COLD STONE CREAMERY DOMINO’S PIZZA 530 Tenth Avenue STAN’S PIZZERIA 1043 Memorial Avenue 863 Red River Road (807) 285-8600 & SPAGHETTI HOUSE Tel: (807) 622-6734 Tel: (807) 767-7777 80 North Cumberland Street 772 North James Street DAIRY QUEEN Sushi Station Tel: (807) 346-2578 450 Memorial Avenue Tel: (807) 475-4222 601 Southern Avenue (807) 767-8220 Tel: (807) 623-2246 DOUBLE DOUBLE PIZZA 428 North Cumberland Street THAI KITCHEN & CHICKEN Coffee & Tea Tel: (807) 346-0810 36 South Cumberland Street 80 South Empress Avenue ROBIN’S DONUTS & Tel: (807) 345-1707 Tel: (807) 345-0000 MERLA-MAE TIM HORTONS 356 Memorial Avenue TOKYO HOUSE FRANKI’S PIZZERIA Various locations Tel: (807) 344-7887 throughout the city. 231 West Arthur Street 109 Regina Avenue (Seasonal) Tel: (807) 622-1169 Tel: (807) 768-7242 The Bean Fiend Café & TJ’S ICE CREAM SHOPPE TWIN DRAGONS GINO’S PIZZA Sandwich Bar 500 West Arthur Street 59 South Court Street 400 Balmoral Street 194 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 473-8585 Tel: (807) 345-9988 Tel: (807) 343-4466 (807) 768-2326 (Seasonal) 190 Cumberland Street North CAFE WEST ARTHUR SUSHI BOWL Tel: (807) 344-8900 1265 East Arthur Street 250 Red River Road GOLDEN BAKERY PIZZA Tel: (807) 622-2220 FOOD TRUCKS Tel: (807) 345-1746 Food Trucks have hit the 1500 South James Street CALICO COFFEE HOUSE streets of Thunder Bay. WASABI RESTAURANT Tel: (807) 475-5688 316B Bay Street Offering fine food on four 538 West Arthur Street GOLDEN CROWN PIZZA Tel: (807) 766-9087 wheels! Tel: (807) 628-8088 386 North Cumberland Street CLUB CAPUCCINO CAFÉ For locations and schedules Tel: (807) 346-5688 & DESSERTS visit our website under the Jamacian LITTLE CAESAR’S PIZZA 180-595 West Arthur Street Shopping & Dining Section: 588 West Arthur Street Tel: (807) 577-1985 visitthunderbay.com TED’S KITCHEN Tel: (807) 473-8333 CRONOS CAFÉ 319 North May Street 843 Red River Road 433 South Syndicate Avenue Tel: (807) 474-3149 Tel: (807) 767-2110 Tel: (807) 622-9700 Wayside Caribbean MAMA ALFA’S PIZZERIA SEATTLE COFFEE Kitchen 4-135 East Frederica Street 207 Park Avenue Tel: (807) 623-4567 HOUSE (807) 684-9614 588 Arthur Street Melizana Tel: (807) 577-3355 Mediterranean Cuisine STARBUCK’S CAFE 1047 Dawson Road 797 Memorial Avenue Tel: (807) 285-4801 (located in Chapter’s Bookstore) MRS. VANELLI’S PIZZA Tel: (807) 346-9545 & ITALIAN FOODS 949 Fort William Road 1000 Fort William Road Tel: (807) 473-4226 (Intercity Shopping Centre) Tel: (807) 622-9197

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Fresh Air Experience Gear Up For Outdoors Located near the corner of Victoria and Simpson in To say Gear Up for Outdoors have an extensive inventory downtown Fort William, Fresh Air Experience is Thunder would be an understatement – basically, it’s like a candy Bay’s longest serving outfitter, carrying all-weather store for outdoor enthusiasts. These guys are packed to clothing by many of the big name brands. But their the rafters with eye-catching outerwear, layering pieces, main stock in trade is bikes in the summer and skiing jackets, winter boots, snowshoes, equipment in the winter. winter camping, survival kits and a whole lot more. If you can wear Specializing in touring and classic x-country equipment, it, chances are they’ve got it. these are the go-to guys for everything Nordic ski. With Fischer and Salomon stepping up their game, the mid range equipment is now better quality and more user friendly than it’s ever been.

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FRANK’S LOCKER SERVICE & DONATO’S BAKERY COLLECTOR’S Shopping WHOLESALE MEATS 161 South Court Street HEADQUARTERS - SPORTS Malls & Plazas 1090 Lithium Drive Tel: (807) 345-7273 CARDS Tel: (807) 346-8388 210 North Archibald Street ARTHUR STREET EUROPEAN BAKERY Tel: (807) 623-8201 MARKETPLACE GEORGE’S MARKET 640 Simpson Street 1101 West Arthur Street 14 Balsam Street Tel: (807) 623-2344 LOCOMOTION Tel: (807) 473-5815 Tel: (807) 345-7021 20th CENTURY ANTIQUES HARRI BAKERY Centennial Square 18 Court Street South MALTESE GROCERY 223 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 344-1417 Corner of North Archibald 301 Pearl Street Tel: (807) 344-8588 Street & Victoria Avenue Tel: (807) 344-5911 OVERTIME SPORTS & HOLLAND BAKERY COLLECTIBLES INC. GRANDVIEW MALL PETER’S COUNTRY 1016 East Victoria Avenue 640 River Street 1101 West Arthur Street FRESH MEATS Tel: (807) 622-5011 (Arthur Street Marketplace) 109 Regina Avenue INTERCITY SHOPPING Pear Tree Bakery Tel: (807) 577-6995 CENTRE Tel: (807) 768-0303 (Gluten-free bakery) Sleeping Giant Antiques 1000 Fort William Road RENCO FOODS 386 North Cumberland Street Tel: (807) 623-6646 1504 East Victoria Avenue 161 South Court Street Tel: (807) 766-9660 Tel: (807) 623-8808 Tel: (807) 345-3947 NORTHWOOD PARK PLAZA NUCCI’S BAKE A DELI 425 North Edward Street SCANDINAVIAN 801 Red River Road Tel: (807) 577-7933 DELICATESSEN Tel: (807) 767-4501 Book Shops & VICTORIAVILLE CENTRE 307 Bay Street 400 Balmoral Street Comics 600 Victoria Avenue East Tel: (807) 344-3632 Tel: (807) 622-5552 CHAPTERS Tel: (807) 623-4944 SIMPSON MEAT & DELI ROMA BAKERY 797 Memorial Avenue 605 Simpson Street 401 West Frederica Street Tel: (807) 346-9555 Tel: (807) 623-5610 Tel: (807) 475-5313 European COMIX PLUS/MUSIC EAST COAST LOBSTER THE PERSIAN MAN EXCHANGE Deli’s & 595 West Arthur Street 899 Tungsten Street 186 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 577-6111 Tel: (807) 344-2931 Specialty Tel: (807) 345-5700 Grocery 400 Balmoral Street Tel: (807) 622-3909 FINNISH BOOK STORE AGOSTINO DELI 168 South Algoma Street Bakeries & THE SWEET NORTH – 230 South Leland Avenue Tel: (807) 345-7179 Tel: (807) 475-0475 Deli’s A Micro Bakery Tel: (807) 707-1514 HILL CITY COMICS & GAMES BENNETT’S BAKERY BAY MEATS BUTCHER SHOP facebook.com/TheSweetNorth & DELI 26 South Court Street 282 Bay Street Tel: (807) 344-8774 899 Tungsten Street Tel: (807) 344-9501 Tel: (807) 345-5951 NORTHERN WOMAN’S Bonobo’s Foods BOOK STORE Carol’s Cakes Antiques & 493 Oliver Road 65 South Court Street 603 Memorial Avenue Tel. (807) 345-6262 Collectibles Tel: (807) 344-7979 Tel: (807) 577-0321 BARBIE’S BARGAINS EUROPEAN MEATS & DELI THE BOOK SHELF CURRENT RIVER BAKERY & VARIETY 1149 Carrick Street 132 North May Street 301 Grenville Avenue 415 East Victoria Avenue Tel: (807) 623-6322 Tel: (807) 623-3811 Tel: (807) 683-8911 Tel: (807) 623-2175 FRESCO’S DELI The Book Shelf DAGWOODS BAKERY & DELI BLACK CAT ANTIQUES 116 East Frederica Street 920 Memorial Avenue 290 East Brock Street 133 West Frederica Street Tel: (807) 623-7799 Tel: (807) 345-1159 Tel: (807) 623-8995 Tel: (807) 623-5502

65 visitthunderbay.com The Game Shelf THREADS IN TIME NORTH COUNTRY 920 Memorial Avenue 426 East Victoria Avenue CYCLE & SPORTS Tel: (807) 768-8748 Tel: (807) 626-9023 1164 Roland Street Tel: (807) 622-0001 Thunder Games & Gifts SPOOLS SEWING STUDIO/ 843 Red River Road SEWING MACHINE SERVICE PETRIES CYCLE & SPORTS Tel: (807) 285-8800 221 Bay Street 125 North Archibald Street Tel: (807) 345-7174 Tel: (807) 623-7221 Video Classic & Divine Living Christian UNIQUE FAMILY CRAFTS PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS Book Store & BEADS 920 Memorial Avenue 336 Van Norman Street 145 Prospect Avenue Tel: (807) 622-8282 Tel: (807) 346-8658 Tel: (807) 344-7732 Rollin’ Thunder Bike and Ski VANDERWEES GREEN 71 Algoma Street South HOUSES INC. Tel: 807-344-2433 ARTS & 6488 Mapleward Road CRAFTS/ Tel: (807) 767-3666 SKI & SNOWBOARD EXCHANGE Pick up a copy of the Quilting 307 Euclid Avenue 2014 Handmade in Tel: (807) 626-9692 Thunder Bay map for & Sewing Seasonal: Sept - Mid May Sporting loads of local treasures CRAFTER’S CORNER Goods & STATIC-SNOW SKATE SURF 506 Victoria Avenue East 831 North May Street Outdoor Tel: (807) 622-8500 EXCALIBUR MOTORCYCLE Tel: (807) 623-3722 Outfitters WORKS LTD. DAT’S SCRAPBOOKING TAKE A HIKE – THE OUTDOOR 1425 West Walsh Street 513 South High Street 3RIDE BMX BIKES ADVENTURE COMPANY Tel: (807) 622-0007 309 Bay Street Tel: (807) 344-7702 240A Red River Road GORDON TRAILER SALES Tel: (807) 286-1793 Tel: (807) 474-4220 FIREWEED CRAFTS & RENTALS 182 Algoma Street South ATMOSPHERE WILDWATERS MCINTYRE Twin City Crossroads Tel: (807) 345-4686 787 Memorial Avenue KAYAKS & CANOES Tel: (807) 939-2631 Tel: (807) 346-6840 856 North Vickers Street LEILA’S SEWING SHOP Tel: (807) 622-7200 J & J SPORTS 1665 Meryle Street CYCLEPATH 939 Tungsten Street Tel: (807) 577-9446 931 North May Street THE WILDERNESS SUPPLY Tel: (807) 623-2635 Tel: (807) 623-3800 CO. LTD. MICHAEL’S OF CANADA 244 Pearl Street MCKELLAR MARINE CENTRE ARTS & CRAFTS DAVE WILSON Tel: (807) 684-9555 651 104th Street 349 Main Street SOURCE FOR SPORTS Tel: (807) 622-3864 (Thunder Centre) 624 Simpson Street OLD IRON Tel: (807) 343-0545 Tel: (807) 623-5778 Superior 1475 West Walsh Street QUILTS ETC. D & R SPORTING GOODS Recreation Tel: (807) 623-7676 1000 Fort William Road 485 Memorial Avenue (Sales & RECREATION WORLD RV’S (Intercity Shopping Centre) Tel: (807) 345-3323 2320 Dawson Road Hwy 102 Tel: (807) 623-6622 Services) FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE Tel: (807) 767-3455 A-ONE DISTRIBUTORS THE WHOLE NINE YARDS 311 East Victoria Avenue 292 North Cumberland Street SMITH RV CENTRE 899 Fort William Road Suite 3 Tel: (807) 623-9393 Tel: (807) 345-4787 940 Cobalt Crescent Tel: (807) 768-7397 GEAR UP FOR OUTDOORS Tel: (807) 346-9399 BIG PINE TRAILER THOM THUMB HOBBIES 894 Alloy Place SALES LTD. THUNDER BAY & CRAFTS Tel: (807) 345-0001 344 North Cumberland Street HARLEYDAVIDSON 139 West Frederica Street Tel: (807) 345-9721 636 West Arthur Street Tel: (807) 577-8878 Tel: (807) 577-6221

66 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 The Baggage Building CHALTREK GEOLOGICAL Liquor Stores Farmer’s Arts Centre SUPPLIES LCBO Markets & 2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway 404 Balmoral Street 620 West Arthur Street FRESH FRUIT Thunder Bay Waterfront Tel: (807) 577-8848 Tel: (807) 475-4833 – Prince Arthur’s Landing 100 North Cumberland Street STANDS Tel: (807) 684-2063 CHOCOLATE COW Tel: (807) 345-1550 Discover what local 261 McCluskey Drive 1010 Dawson Road vendors are growing, making I TBay T-Shirts Tel: (807) 623-2628 & baking for you! Various retail locations Tel: (807) 767-8882 Funky Fido Boutique 969 Fort William Road Tel: (807) 472-7722 THUNDER BAY COUNTRY ihearttbay.ca 188 South Algoma Street (Thunder Centre) MARKET Tel: (807) 286-2865 Tel: (807) 623-8484 CLE Dove Building Thunder Bay Bucket List Global Experience 425 Northern Avenue Souvenirs 179 South Algoma Street Tel: (807) 622-1406 ABC Embroidery & Tel: (807) 622-2330. BREWERS Saturdays 8am – 1pm Promotional Products Wednesdays 4pm – 8pm Unit A- 615 Squier Street The Green House RETAIL STORE (summer only) Tel: (807) 624-9139 279 Bay Street 212 North Cumberland Street thunderbaycountrymarket.com Toll Free: 1-888-245-2753 Tel: (807) 285-4294 Tel: (807) 344-2262 417 North Edward Street THUNDER BAY FARMER’S VICTORIA’S CUPBOARD K-9 Delights Bakery – Tel: (807) 577-4671 MARKET 115 May Street North Home Made Dog Cookies 450 Fort William Road 145 West Gore Street Victoriaville Shopping Centre (807) 622-7821 Tel: (807) 345-2551 Tel: (807) 577-8120 March – December Major attractions like 310 North May Street 9am – 4pm Intercity Shopping Centre, Natural Habit Tel: (807) 623-1415 Tel: (807) 622-3316 Fort William Historical Park, 279 Bay Street Tel: (807) 345-4423 806 Red River Road OLG Casino Summer Markets and the Tel: (807) 767-2961 Thunder Bay Art Gallery May – November PERFECT FIT LINGERIE 16 South Court Street Wilson Street Park to mention a few, also stock Tel: (807) 346-9099 WestMinster United Church Thunder Bay mementoes and unique treasures. Micro- Labour Centre PORTOBELLO HOME breweries Tel: (807) 622-3316 271 Bay Street Tel: (807) 285-1610 Port Arthur Brewery VALLEY FRESH 37 South Cumberland Street Seasonal: Early June – Mid Specialty SILHOUETTE BOUTIQUE September SHOPS 505 1/2 Victoria Avenue East SLEEPING GIANT BREWING CO. Tel: (807) 622-9211 Tel: (807) 285-0721 946 Cobalt Cresent valleyfresh.ca Auto-Tool-Toy Sense True North Community Tel: (807) 631-7837 Landmark Hotel 447 North May Street Co-operative Galaxy Lanes/Harley Davidson Tel: (807) 624-2765 279 Bay Street THUNDER BAY WINERY Tel: (807) 345-4423 & BREW SHOP Bambino Paradise 667 Beaverhall Place Maternity Apparel THE FISH SHOP & SUPERIOR Tel: (807) 473-8488 GIFTS, 326 South Syndicate Ave. AMETHYST GIFT SHOP SOUVENIRS Tel: (807) 476-0616 1960 Lakeshore Drive UB BREWMASTERS Tel: (807) 983-2214 883 Tungsten Street & LAKE Tel: (807) 344-2337 SUPERIOR WATERFRONT WINERY TREASURES For a complete listing of Gift and Specialty 415 Fort William Road AutHENTIQUE GIFT SHOP Tel: (807) 346-8801 Shops refer to our local telephone book, 313 Bay Street contact our Thunder Bay Chamber of WINE KITZ Tel: (807) 683-0982 946 Cobaltv Crescent Commerce or ask a Travel Counselor at Tel: (807) 346-5487 one of our Information Centres.

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F - Fitness Centre; P - Indoor Pool ACCESSIBLE WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR COFFEE SHOP DINING ROOM LOUNGE RECREATION IN ROOM PROVIDED Y COMPLIMENTAR BREAKFASTCONTINENTAL Y COMPLIMENTAR Y COFFEE/TEA IN LOBB PET FRIENDL

Airlane Hotel & COnference Centre I * F 698 West Arthur Street    H  Tel: (807) 473-1600 • Fax: (807) 475-4852 P CM Toll Free: 1-800-465-5003 • airlanehotel.com

BEST WESTERN CROSSROADS MOTOR INN I 655 West Arthur Street  F H    Tel: (807) 577-4241 • Fax: (807) 475-7059 CM Toll Free: 1-800-265-3253 • bestwestern.com/prop_66055

Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel * I & Conference Centre F H 2080 Highway 61     P  Tel: (807) 473-9123 • Fax: (807) 473-9600 • Toll Free: 1-888-473-2378 CM bestwestern.com/prop_66055

COMFORT INN I 660 West Arthur Street  H    Tel: (807) 475-3155 • Fax: (807) 475-3816 CM Toll Free: 1-800-228-5150 • choicehotels.ca/cn307

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Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre Valhalla Inn

Wireless Internet available Wireless Internet available

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* - Available; * - Full Service Convention Hotel I - Iron/Ironing Board; H - Hairdryer; CM - Coffee Maker

F - Fitness Centre; P - Indoor Pool ACCESSIBLE WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR COFFEE SHOP DINING ROOM LOUNGE RECREATION IN ROOM PROVIDED Y COMPLIMENTAR BREAKFASTCONTINENTAL Y COMPLIMENTAR Y COFFEE/TEA IN LOBB PET FRIENDL

DAYS INN & SUITES I F 645 Sibley Drive   H   Tel: (807) 622-3297 • Fax: (807) 623-2211 P CM Toll Free:1-800-DAYS INN • daysinn.ca

DAYS INN - NORTH I 1250 Golf Links Road   F H   Tel: (807) 344-3297 • Fax: (807) 344-3414 CM Toll Free:1-800-DAYS INN • daysinn.ca

ECONOLODGE *I 686 Memorial Avenue H    Tel: (807) 344-6688 • Fax: (807) 345-6833 CM Toll Free: 1-800-4choice • choicehotels.com

LANDMARK HOTEL 1010 Dawson Road *I Tel: (807) 767-1681 • Fax: (807) 767-1439      P *H    Toll Free: 1-800-465-3950 (Canada, MN, MI WI) CM **landmarkinn.ca S ome pet friendly hotels/motels may charge an additional fee. Does not apply to service animals. Some restrictions may apply. Call to confirm

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Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Wireless Internet available Wireless Internet available

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F - Fitness Centre; P - Indoor Pool ACCESSIBLE WHEELCHAIR ELEVATOR COFFEE SHOP DINING ROOM LOUNGE RECREATION IN ROOM PROVIDED Y COMPLIMENTAR BREAKFASTCONTINENTAL Y COMPLIMENTAR Y COFFEE/TEA IN LOBB PET FRIENDL

MARRIOTT’S TOWNEPLACE SUITES I 550 Harbour Expressway F H Tel: (807) 346-9000 • Fax: (807) 346-9010   P    Toll Free: 1-888-236-2427 CM marriott.com/hotels/travel/yqtts-towneplace-suites-thunder-bay/

PRINCE ARTHUR WATERFRONT HOTEL & SUITES *I 17 North Cumberland Street      P H  Tel: (807) 345-5411 • Fax: (807) 345-8565 CM Toll Free: 1-800-267-2675 • princearthurwaterfront.com

SUPER 8 MOTEL *I 439 Memorial Avenue H    Tel: (807) 344-2612 • Fax: (807) 344-4801 CM Toll Free: 1-800-800-8000 • super8.com

TRAVELODGE THUNDER BAY I F 450 Memorial Avenue   H    Tel: (807) 345-2343 • Fax: (807) 345-3246 P CM Toll Free: 1-800-578-78783 • travelodge.com

VALHALLA INN I F 1 Valhalla Inn Road      H  Tel: (807) 577-1121 • Fax: (807) 475-4723 P CM Toll Free: 1-800-964-1121 • valhallainn.com

VICTORIA INN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE I F 555 West Arthur Street      H  Tel: (807) 577-8481 • Fax: (807) 475-8961 P CM Toll Free: 1-800-387-3331 • vicinn.com

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Accommodations

MODERN MOTEL SUPERIOR MOTEL Motels/Inns/ 430 North Cumberland Street 446 North Cumberland Street Suites Tel: (807) 344-4352 Tel: (807) 345-1408 or BOB’S MOTEL 345-9262 235 West Arthur Street MUNRO MOTEL Tel: (807) 475-4546 325 Munro Street THUNDER BAY INN Tel: (807) 345-5342 1460 Dawson Road, Hwy 102 FORT MOTEL Tel: (807) 768-1234 627 Kingsway Avenue NIGHTS INN MOTEL Toll-free: 1-866-210-1234 Tel: (807) 623-4544 180 MacDougall Street Tel: (807) 345-1566 VOYAGEUR MOTEL HOLIDAY INN Toll-free: 1-888-345-1566 177 Powley Street 375 Kingsway Avenue Tel: (807) 345-4786 Tel: (807) 623-2514 Old Country Motel Toll-free: 1-866-218-1355 500 North Cumberland Street WHITE FOX INN Tel: (807) 285-3406 1345 Mountain Road KING’S MOTEL Tel: (807) 577-3699 540 North Cumberland Street RELAX MOTEL Tel: (807) 344-7269 387 North Cumberland Street Tel: (807) 345-6561 KINGSWAY INN 345 Kingsway Avenue Seasons Extended Stay B&B/Cottage Tel: (807) 623-1223 Suites Rentals/ Toll-free: 1-800-571-0579 1486 Dawson Road Hostels Tel: (807) 767-8835 LAKEHEAD MOTEL BEYOND THE GIANT 421 North Cumberland Street SEA-VUE MOTEL NATURE RETREATS Tel: (807) 345-4487 463 North Cumberland Street RR#1 Pass Lake, ON Tel: (807) 344-9656 MARINA INN LUXURY SUITES Tel: (905) 698-0467 (Satelite) 53 South Cumberland Street SHORELINE MOTOR HOTEL Cell: (807) 251-5853 (May to Oct.) Tel: (807) 345-2275 61 North Cumberland Street BOCKUS HOMESTEAD Tel: (807) 346-9763 McKENZIE INN 448 Second Road Fire# 1788 Hwy 11/17 STRATHCONA MOTEL Nolalu, ON East of Thunder Bay (summer only) Tel: (807) 475-8761 Tel: (807) 983-3446 545 Hodder Avenue COPPER CLIFF LODGE & Tel: (807) 683-8136 CRAFT GALLERY Toll-free: 1-888-242-3716 171 East Copper Cliff Road Tel. (807) 964-1801

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COUNTRY COZY B&B MINK MOUNTAIN RESORT ST. ANTHONY SQUARE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY HOSTEL RR #14 1083 Moving Post Road 240 Mink Mountain Drive BED & BREAKFAST May - August Tel: (807) 767-7348 Neebing, ON 54 Banning Street 955 Oliver Road Tel: (807) 622-5009 Tel: (807) 768-8184 Tel: (807) 343-8485 DEERVIEW B&B SUITE 1970 Highway 61 MOUNTAIN MEADOWS Two Spirits Retreat B&B THUNDER BAY Tel: (807) 629-2100 or 475-7916 RR #1 791 Hilldale Road INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL Nolalu, ON Tel: (807) 768-1334 1594 Lakeshore Drive DOG LAKE RESORT Tel: (807) 473-4963 Tel: (807) 983-2042 625 Dog Lake Road WILDERNESS DISCOVERY Summer (807) 767-1809 Nolalu Eco Centre FAMILY RESORT & Winter 1-800-466-0918 & Eco B&B CONFERENCE CENTRE 50 First Road Hwy 11, Shebandowan, ON ELDORADO BEACH ON Nolalu, ON Tel: (807) 926-2004 LAKE SUPERIOR B&B Tel: (807) 474-3968 Toll-free: 1-877-202-6404 2845 Eldorado Beach Road Tel: (807) 983-2276 RAVEN ECOVENTURES SLEEPING GIANT Toll-free: 1-866-205-0855 RR#2 East Arrow Lake Road GUESTHOUSE Nolalu, ON 139 Machar Avenue KAYLEE’S B&B Tel: (807) 933-5241 Tel: (807) 683-3995 2 Machar Avenue Toll-free: 1-866-424-5687 Tel: (807) 345-6813 ROSE VALLEY LODGE & RESTAURANT CONFEDERATION LITTLE PEARL BED RR #1 56 Rose Valley Road COLLEGE HOSTEL & BREAKFAST South Gillies, ON 960 Williams Street 268 Pearl Street Tel: (807) 473-5448 Tel: (807) 475-6381 Tel: (807) 346-8700 May - August SLEEPING GIANT B&B McVICAR MANOR B&B Tel: (807) 285-6213 146 North Court Street Tel: (807) 344-9300

• Close to downtown & casino • 10 min from hospital FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • Non smoking rooms 463 N. Cumberland St. Thunder Bay, ON. • 2 bedroom suite with kitchenettes • Air conditioning, phones, fridges, 807-344-9655 microwaves, fax, laundry, casino packages sea-vue.comemail [email protected]

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Fully Serviced city campgrounds CHIPPEWA PARK Chippewa Road from Hwy 61 to end of City Road Toll-free 1-888-711-5094 Tel: (807) 625-CHIP (2447) Summer: (807) 625-2941 TROWBRIDGE FALLS Copenhagen Road Tel: (807) 683-6661 Summer Only

ProvincialLY RUN campgrounds Kakabeka | Sleeping Giant | Quetico Park or Camping Reservations 1-888-668-7275 ontarioparks.com FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK (807) 473-2344 Hotline: (807) 473-2333 fwhp.ca

Privately-owned campgrounds & RV Parks MIRROR LAKE CAMPGROUND Hwy 11/17 East Pass Lake Tel: (807) 977-2840 HAPPY LAND RV PARK 1-4650 Highway 11/17 Tel: (807) 473-9003 THUNDER BAY KOA KAMPGROUND & RESORT 162 Spruce River Road Tel: (807) 683-6221 © Storm Carroll Toll-free: 1-800-562-4162

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Things to Know Crossing the Border into Canada: Land Ports of Entry

Non-Canadians, entering Canada, may be asked by a Canadian Border Services Agency officer to show a passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such CURRENCY as a passport, birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. EXCHANGE Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification. We recommend you exchange your currency If you are traveling with minors, you must carry proper identification for each prior to shopping to receive child such as a birth certificate, passport, citizenship card, permanent resident the best exchange rate. U.S. card or Certificate of Indian Status. If you are divorced or separated, you should funds can be exchanged at carry with you copies of the legal custody agreements for your children. If you all banks and some Ontario are traveling with minors not your own, you should have written permission Visitor Centres. from the parent/guardian authorizing the trip.

TERRY FOX MONUMENT & TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE – THUNDER BAY A 9 foot high bronze statue, set on a 45 ton granite base with a foundation of local amethyst, commands a breath-taking view of Lake Superior. The statue was erected in memory of Visitor Information Centres Terry Fox, the courageous one-legged runner who embarked on a cross-country run for cancer research — the Marathon TOURIST “PAGODA” – THUNDER BAY of Hope. The site is not far from the place where he ended his Thunder Bay’s Tourist “Pagoda” can rightfully claim 5,342 km (3,339 mi) run, stricken with the disease that ended its place in history as Canada’s oldest continuously his life on June 28, 1981. Wheelchair accessible, washrooms, operating tourist bureau. This Chinese-like structure vending machines, picnic area and pay phone. dates back to 1909. Amongst its modern neighbours and Highway 11/17 (Thunder Bay Expressway), 1 km (.6 mi) east of overlooking Thunder Bay’s marina, the Pagoda continues Hodder Avenue. Open year-round. During peak season, Open to greet visitors for more than a century. 12 hours a day, 7 days a week 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. Located at Water Street at Red River Road. The Pagoda is Labour Day (Sept) to Mid-June 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. open from the beginning of June and operates five days a VISITOR INFO (807) 983-2041 week through to September. Toll-Free 1-800-667-8386 TEL (807) 684-3670 eMAIL [email protected]

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What You Can Bring into Canada With You

Duty free items that may be brought into Canada are clothing and personal For more information contact: effects; sporting goods; up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 200 grams of tobacco, 40 imperial oz. of spirits or wine, or 288 imperial oz. of beer (case of 24) CANADA BORDER per adult; cameras; reasonable food supply per person; and a full tank of gasoline. SERVICES AGENCY Note: all articles above allowable quantities are subject to import duty. Calls within Canada: Toll Free: 1-800-461-9999

Crossing the Border into the United States TTY within Canada: The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian Toll Free: 1-866-335-3237 travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and Calls outside of Canada: citizenship when entering the U.S. 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 WHTI went into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S. cbsa.gc.ca You are now required to present one of the travel documents listed: • a passport • Trusted Traveler Program Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST) U.S. CUSTOMS AND • a passport card BORDER PROTECTION • Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) Grand Portage, MN Details at cbp.gov/travel or getyouhome.gov TEL (218) 475-2244 cbp.gov

PIGEON RIVER ONTARIO TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE The Ontario Travel Information Centre at Pigeon River is part of a network of 11 Ontario Travel Information Centre’s located across the province. Access all your travel information needs right across Northern Ontario including the Thunder Bay region. Our staff can help you “Discover Ontario”. Visitors will enjoy spacious picnicking grounds, scenic nature trails, a children’s playground, vending machines, public washrooms, access to fishing licenses and crown land camping permits, and Ontario souvenirs. Located 45km south of Thunder Bay, on Hwy 61 at the Ontario/Minnesota International border. Open seven days a week from May to October.

TEL (807) 964-2094.

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Daily flight arrival and departure information at Thunder Bay Airport tbairport.on.ca Getting Here Tel: (807) 473-2600 Transportation & Services

HERTZ RENT A CAR Airlines CAR RENTALS 1480 West Walsh Street AIR CANADA AVIS CAR & TRUCK RENTAL Tel: (807) 475-3334 Tel: 1-888-247-2262 1465 West Walsh Street 100 Princess Street aircanada.com Tel: (807) 577-2847 (Thunder Bay Airport) 100 Princess Street Tel: (807) 475-3334 BEARSKIN AIRLINES (Thunder Bay Airport) NATIONAL CAR AND Tel: (807) 475-0006 Tel: (807) 473-8572 bearskinairlines.com TRUCK RENTAL ALAMO RENT-A-CAR 450 Sifton Avenue NAKINA AIRSERVICE LTD. 100 Princess Street Tel: (807) 577-1234 Tel: (807) 329-5876 (Thunder Bay Airport) 100 Princess Street 1-800-797-4424 Tel: (807) 344-3331 (Thunder Bay Airport) Tel: (807) 577-1234 or PORTER BUDGET RENT-A-CAR 577-5783 ext. truck Tel: (416) 619-8622 230 South Waterloo Street Toll-free: 1-888-619-8622 Tel: (807) 622-3366 Practicar Car & Truck flyporter.com 100 Princess Street Rentals 425 North May Street Thunder Airlines (Thunder Bay Airport) Tel: (807) 285-3442 310 Hector Dougall Way Tel: (807) 473-5040 (807) 475-4211 545 11th Avenue at Memorial Tel: (807) 343-0066 UNITED AIRLINES Thunder Bay/Chicago DISCOUNT CAR & united.com TRUCK RENTALS 1020 Carrick Street WASAYA AIRWAYS LP Tel: (807) 623-2525 Tel: (807) 473-1200 wasaya.com ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR WESTJET 1100 West Arthur Street Tel: 1-800-538-5696 Tel: (807) 622-1222 westjet.com 727 Memorial Avenue Tel: (807) 344-2800 100 Princess Street (Thunder Bay Airport) Tel: (807) 473-5222

80 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 Road Service Bus Lines Tour CAA NORTH & EAST CARIBOU COACH Operators Tel: (807) 285-3456 ONTARIO HAPPY TIME TOURS Toll-free: 1-866-935-2811 Tel: (807) 345-2134 1475 West Walsh Street Outside Thunder Bay GREYHOUND CANADA Tel: (807) 473-5955 Toll-free 1-800-222-4357 815 Fort William Road httours.com Tel: (807) 345-2194 COMMERCE TOWING LAKE SUPERIOR VISITS Tel: (807) 475-7744 HT LEASING 2021 Oliver Road (Thunder Bay) INC. COZY CORNER TOWING Tel: (807) 344-9208 1475 West Walsh Street Toll-free: 1-866-688-9990 SERVICE Tel: (807) 473-5955 Tel: (807) 767-2881 superiorvisits.com IRON RANGE BUS LINES INC. DAN’S 24 HOUR EMERGENCY 1141 Golf Links Road Personal ROAD SERVICE Tel: (807) 345-7387 Tel: (807) 767-3818 Transportation First Student Canada ServiceS Practicar Car & Truck 2100 Mountdale Avenue Rentals Tel: (807) 475-4500 PRESTIGE LIMOUSINE 425 North May Street 324 North Cumberland Street Norcan Tours Tel: (807) 285-3442 Tel: (807) 346-8989 902 Alloy Drive Tel: (807) 344-8804 Toll-free: 1-800-958-0387 Thunder Bay Transit Tel: (807) 684-3190 or 684-3744 Winning Streak Charters 1095 Russell Street Tel: (807) 577-0038

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Thunder Bay Information Communications

Education Technology Thunder Bay has excellent primary and secondary educational opportunities with over Tbaytel is Canada’s largest 60 schools that include French immersion programs, comprehensive special education services, independently municipally an International Baccalaureate Programme and an Outdoor Education Centre. owned telecommunications • CONFEDERATION COLLEGE’s highly qualified faculty and caring staff prepare graduates with company. the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience for their future careers. With over 70 programs, outstanding personal and academic support services, financial aid, distance education, They currently provide e-learning, independent study and seven campuses across northwestern Ontario, the learning Internet and advanced opportunities are endless. After graduation, 90% of students find work within six months. broadband data service LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY • is one of Canada’s more exciting comprehensive universities with to several communities enrolments of under 10,000. Known for its strong leadership and commitment to student needs, Lakehead has a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. located throughout Recent research indicates that Lakehead graduates have an employment rate of 96% two Northwestern Ontario. years after graduation. Tbaytel brings over • THE NORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, a pioneering faculty of medicine, is 100 years of proven hosted by Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and Laurentian University in Sudbury with performance in the multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario. delivery of quality, LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY’S FACULTY OF LAW • is in the North for the North, with a focus on reliable and affordable preparing students for the practice of law in rural and smaller centres where there is a pressing need for new lawyers. Its focus is threefold: aboriginal law and understanding of aboriginal communications solutions issues, the needs of small practitioners, and natural resources law. to customers.

Infrastructure • Situated near the Trans-Canada Highway, the Ontario/ Minnesota border crossing is less than one hour south of Thunder Bay. • The city has ready access to Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway rail lines. • The Thunder Bay International Airport is the 3rd busiest in Ontario and is a one or two-hour flight from major centres in Canada and the United States.

82 THUNDER BAY EXPERIENCE 2014 DISTANCE Km Mi Quality of Life [ UP FRONT ] Buffalo 1603 994 A distinctly multi-cultural community, Population Chicago 1060 657 Thunder Bay features a rich ethnic Detroit 1263 783 mosaic with strong roots in Europe. AT A GLANCE Duluth 314 194 As a major regional centre, Thunder Kingston 1565 970 Bay offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle for both resident and visitor. Milwaukee 945 586 The City features better-than-average Minneapolis 556 345 sports and recreational facilities and Montreal 1665 1032 one of the continent’s finest aquatic Niagara Falls 1490 924 sports facilities. 121,596 North Bay 1105 685 POPULATION IN 2011 Ottawa 1465 908 Thunder Bay, Ontario Sault Ste. Marie 690 428 (Statistics Canada – CMA) Sudbury 995 617 Toronto 1375 853 Winnipeg 685 425 , Health Sciences 56071 Total private dwellings • The Thunder Bay Regional Health-Sciences Centre is a world-class healthcare, training and academic facility. • The Regional Cancer Care Centre has implemented leading-edge technology to provide the highest standards of patient care. 2,556.37 Land area in square kilometres • The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is one of the Top 40 Research hospitals in all of Canada. • The Northern Ontario School of Medicine at Lakehead University will pave the way for future research and development (R&D) activities in 47.6 Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay provides a strategic Population density per advantage for companies interested in locating square kilometre in an emerging biomedical DNA and forensic science nucleus. 67,300 • The Port of Thunder Bay Superior Labour Force on Lake Superior is at (Statistics Canada 2011) the head of an important Thunder Bay Community Economic transportation link Development Commission (CEDC) through the Great Lakes P.O. Box 800, and the St. Lawrence Suite 201, 34 Cumberland St. N Seaway to destinations Thunder Bay, ON, Canada P7C 5K4 within Canada, the Tel: (807) 625-3960 United States and Toll-free: 1-800-668-9360 internationally. (North America only) Fax: (807) 623-3962 [email protected] ThunderBayCEDC.ca 83 visitthunderbay.com [ BEYOND THE CITY LIGHTS ]

Beyond the City Lights

Thunder Bay might be Northwest Ontario’s largest city but Heading west of Thunder Bay into the Sunset Country beyond the big city lights, a world of spectacular landscapes, Region, you really get an appreciation for the expansive incredible experiences and hospitable people awaits. geography and spectacular natural environment that is Northwest Ontario. Northwest Ontario is home to some of the world’s most renowned parks and protected areas. Names like Sleeping Head up the winding Highway 71 that follows the shore of Giant, Quetico, Wabakimi, and Woodland Caribou offer some the magnificent Lake of the Woods to Kenora - a community of the best remote paddling experiences. The proposed Lake full of culinary and cultural gems. Make sure you stop at Superior National Marine Conservation Area and Pukaskwa Dryden’s Egli’s Sheep Farm to pick up something unique. National Park celebrate Lake Superior and the stunning If angling is your game, the highways that head north from coastal environment. Highway 17 lead you to communities that are gateways to Discover its spectacular and storied coastline by car, some of North America’s best freshwater angling where you’ll catch big fish, make new friends and reconect with motorcycle, kayak or sailing charter. You can explore your family and environment. quaint communities, play in the “extreme” or celebrate our Anishnawbae culture in one of the many First Nations throughout the region.

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR THE PERFECT ADVENTURE?

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WE LIVE IN A PRETTY AMAZING PART OF THE WORLD. WE WANT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU. Regional Adventures BOREALIS SLED DOG EPIC ADVENTURES ADVENTURES Nipigon, Ontario Vermillion Bay, On Tel: (807) 887-1008 Tel: (888) 240-3739 epicadventures.ca canada-dogsled.com RAVEN ECOVENTURES BY THE BAY ADVENTURES Tel: (807) 933-5241 Nipigon, ON ravenecoventures.com Te l : ( 8 0 7 ) 8 8 7 - 4 6 1 4 SUPERIOR OUTFITTERS b t b a . c a Tel: (807) 824-3314 DI S COVERY CHARTERS superioroutfitters.on.ca Rossport, ON Tel: (807) 824-3323 discoverycharters.ca

Regional Events CONT’D NEXT PAGE JAN 1 Dock Holiday’s Polar Bear Plunge Dryden 7- Mar28 Lake of the Woods Museum: 50 years – Kenora 10 -12 Bantam AA Thistles Hockey Tournament - Kenora 22 Prestigo Productions with “Mr. E. Magic Math” - Atikokan 24 - 26 Casey’s Men’s Labatt’s Hockey Tournament - Kenora 25 The Beaton Path Nordic Trails – Sawmill Classic – Atikokan 25 Easter Seals Snowarama - Sioux Lookout 26 Easter Seals Snowarama - Atikokan 30 - Feb 2 Nestor Falls Annual Curling Bonspiel

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Feb 1 Ojibway Power Toboggan Poker 2 – 4 Chamber of Commerce Home 27 Children’s Festival – Ignace Derby – Sioux Lookout – Kenora 27 Coney Island Music Festival – Kenora 2 True Jive Pluckers (Music) – Kenora 3 Annual Sioux Narrows Spring BBQ 31- Aug 2 Annual Agricultural Fair – Kenora 3 Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series: 10 Annual Chamber of Commerce TBA Onigaming Pow Wow Blackie & the Rodeo Kings – Sioux Lookout Trade Show – Rainy River – Near Nestor Falls 8 Annual Sno-Ho Rally & Poker Derby 11 The Mother’s Day Road Race 5km TBA Naotkamegwanning First Nation – Atikokan & 10km – Kenora Pow Wow – near Sioux Narrows 8 Winter Market – Kenora 30 Relay for Life – Sioux Lookout 8 The Cross Country Provincial 31 Vintage Iron Car Club Auto Show AUG 1 Farmers Market – Sioux Lookout Classic Race – Kenora – Atikokan 1 – 3 Harbourfest – Kenora 9 The Cross Country Free Technique 1-3 Eagle Lake Pow Wow – Eagle River – Kenora JUN 6 Relay for Life – Rainy River 1 – 3 Terrace Bay Dragfest 14 Adult Pool Tournament – Ignace 8 Fly In Barbeque – Fort Frances Airport 1 – 10 Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival 14-17 Sioux Narrows Winter Carnival 11 Annual Rotary Golf Classic – Kenora 2 - 3 Sioux Mountain Music Festival 14-Mar 1 Winter White Otter Days – Ignace 13-15 Championship Dog Show – Keewatin 2 – 3 53rd Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival 16 youth Dart Tournament – Ignace 16-20 Xplorer’s Week – Pukaskwa 19-22 Calendar Girls (Theatre) – Dryden National Park 2 – 4 Diamonds & Ice Baseball Tournament – Kenora 21 Tower Hill Sliding Party – Ignace 18-20 Railroad Daze – Rainy River 2 – 9 LOWISA – Sailing Regatta – Kenora 23 youth Pool Tournament – Ignace 21 Walleye Masters – Dryden 3 Annual Pig Roast – Nestor Falls 24 Miracle on South Division Street 26 Bearskin Air Charity Golf Classic (Theatre) – Atikokan – Sioux Lookout 7 – 8 Sioux Lookout Home, Craft & Trade Show 25 Miracle on South Division Street 27 Moosefest – Dryden 7 – 8 Trout Forest Music Festival – Ear Falls – Sioux Lookout 27-29 White Otter Days Hockey Tournament 8 – 10 Live From the Rock – Red Rock 26 Miracle on South Division Street – Ignace 9 Annual Motorcycle Ride – Ignace – Dryden 28 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra – Kenora 9 Gun & Collectable Show - Dryden 27 Miracle on South Division Street – Kenora 28-July 1 Black Fly Festival – Pickle Lake 9 Dryden & District Horticultural 28 Chinese Auction – Ignace TBA Relay for Life – Kenora Society Flower Show & Tea 10-16 Bass Classic Family Fishing Festival – Atikokan MAR 1-2 Nestor Falls Winter Carnival JULY – September Art in the Park 14-16 Emo Fair 4 Theatre Works USA: Junie B. Jones – Pukaskwa National Park – Atikokan 1 CANADA CELEBRATIONS 15-16 Atikokan Bass Classic 8 The Frank Symonds 10km Classic 1 Dragon Boat Festival – Fort Frances 16 Merchant Madness – Sioux Narrows – Cross Country Skiing – Kenora 1 30km Pursuit Pro Open Canoe Race 22 Terrace Bay Lighthouse Street Festival 11 Atikokan Entertainment Series – Atikokan 22 Mixed Slopitch Tournament – The – Celtic Fury Irish Dance 1 Canada Day – Pukaskwa National Park Gender Bender – Dryden 15 The Beaton Path’s Cross Quetico 1 Geocaching Adventure – Pukaskwa 23 Ride for Memories – Kenora Lakes Tour – Atikokan National Park 23 Rotary Lobsterfest – Kenora TBA Kenora Winter Carnival 2 International Tug of War – Fort Frances 30-31 Wabigoon Lake Annual Pow Wow 5 Children’s Pageant – Dryden TBA Big Grassy First Nation Pow Wow APR 5 Sioux Hudson Entertainment 6 Moosefest Teddy Bear Picnic – Dryden – Morson Series: Bboyizm Dance Company TBA Big Island First Nation Pow Wow – Sioux Lookout 7 – 24 youth Day Camps – Ignace – Morson 5 Atikokan Entertainment Series: 12 Christmas in July – Sioux Narrows Barney Bentall 18-20 Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament – Ignace SEPT 7 Terrace Bay Fall Fair 9 Barney Bentall - Kenora 19 Fire Truck Pull – Ignace 13 Triple P Tri-Sport Fun Race – Nestor Falls 9 Health Tarlin Entertainment “Spin 19 Norsemen Festival – Rock the Cycle Show” – Atikokan Runway – Red Lake TBA Lobsterfest – Sioux Lookout 12 Common Ground – A Sharing of 19 Parks Day – Pukaskwa National Park Stories – Kenora 19-20 Nestor Falls Annual Softball Tournament OCT 3 Arts & Handcrafters Holiday Market – Dryden 12 Kickin’ Country – Dryden 19-20  10th Annual Kenora Borealis 19 Egli’s Annual Open Barn – Dryden Triathlon & Duathlon – Kenora 24-25  Mather Walls Halloween Haunt – Keewatin 26 -27 Sunset Country Quilters Guild Quilt 20 Lake Superior Day – Pukaskwa Show – Dryden TBA Halloween Market – Sioux Lookout Goh Iromoto National Park © TBA Spring Fever Days Events – Emo 20 Lake Superior Day – Terrace Bay TBA Boo at the Bay – Sioux Lookout TBA Kenora District Festival of the Arts 25-26 Norsemen Festival – On the Beach TBA Great Canadian Chill Cook-off – Red Lake – Fort France

MAY 1 Season Launch Coastal Hiking & 26 Dryden and District Horticultural Paddling Trails – Pukaskwa Society Garden Tour National Park

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