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Retire in Small Town Comfort HISTORY Terrace Bay is originally named after the sand and gravel terraces which were left behind when ice glaciers receded about 20,000 years ago. The Township of Terrace Bay originated as an undeveloped area catering to the needs of the forestry industry and progressed into a planned community developed by the Kimberly Clark Pulp and Paper Company on July 1, 1959. The town is strategically located with access to the Trans Canada Highway, Lake Superior and established railroad infrastructure. The municipality has a population of
1,800 residents with 5,000 more within a 45 minute drive and approximately 140,000 within a 2 hour drive. Aerial of Terrace Bay
Cultural Centre ECONOMY Terrace Bay has seen the following investments in its economy: • $3 million in 2010/2011 for downtown revitalization • $2 million in 2010 for the Terrace Bay Cultural Centre • $44 million in 2010/2011 for forestry support/upgrades • $7 million in 2009-2011 for a 22-bed long-term care facility • $4.5 million in 2009 for water intake infrastructure • $2 million in 2009 for a highway commercial development • $45 million in 2008 for forestry industry energy cogeneration Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. • $5.5 million in 2007 for a French/Catholic school & Daycare
LIFESTYLE ADVANTAGES FOR RETIREES Terrace Bay has an ideal lifestyle with access to • Physician for every resident with same day service nearby beaches and hiking trails, friendly people, • McCausland Hospital with full range of services affordable real estate, and a relaxing way of life. The • Wilkes Terrace Long-Term Care Facility retail sector has a clean, inviting atmosphere and a • Social opportunities with Superior Seniors Club variety of local businesses including: a CIBC branch, • Brand new Seniors Activity Centre Costa’s grocery store, Stewart Guardian Pharmacy, • Newly expanded Public Library & Community Hall LCBO, post office, automotive services, home • Newly expanded Stewart Guardian Pharmacy hardware, three churches, eight restaurants, and much • Municipal services like snow removal program more. Some businesses even offer car and home • Affordable housing – leaves pension to travel ☺ delivery. The small town life has almost no exposure to crime, pollution, and traffic with most goods and • Safe environment - excellent emergency services services within walking distance. • Temperate, comfortable summers • Lack of natural disasters • Amazing natural beauty of the region • Everything is within a short walk or drive
Terrace. LOCATION Bay Terrace Bay is located 2 hours (200km) Northeast of Thunder Bay along the Trans Canada highway. The neighbouring community of Schreiber is 10 minutes away and has additional services to residents.
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HEALTHCARE Terrace Bay has a thriving healthcare community. McCausland Hospital is a modern, fully-accredited 23 bed facility serving the immediate region with tertiary care available in Thunder Bay. The Wilkes Terrace 22 bed long-term care facility was completed in May 2011. Some hospital services include: full laboratory, radiology, cardiac stress testing, ultrasound, physiotherapy, chemotherapy, emergency room, ambulance services, day surgery, diabetes education, dietary counseling, tele-health, and visiting specialist. Related community services include: McCausland Hospital Long-Term Care dentistry, public health, optometry, speech therapy, mental health, chiropractic services, home care and meals on wheels. The Aguasabon Medical Clinic in Terrace Bay has a full Wilkes Terrace Long-Term Care Facility complement of family physicians and offers same day medical service.
SUPERIOR SENIORS CLUB The Superior Seniors Club is an active organization with over 150 members. They hold a variety of socials and events and offer a comfortable, friendly environment. The Club operates out of the new Seniors Activity Centre which features a drop-in centre and games room and is connected to the Michael King Hall and newly expanded Terrace Bay Public Library.
Some of the regular activities of the Club include: tai chi, walking, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, seniors aerobics, curling, darts, Drop In Centre card games and a potluck dinner the first Friday of the month.
TOWN SERVICES TOURISM AND RECREATION Electricity is provided by Hydro One and heating oil is Terrace Bay is the Eastern Gateway to the Lake utilized in the absence of natural gas. The town water Superior National Marine Conservation Area and source is Lake Superior with a water treatment plant has numerous attractions including: the Aguasabon built in 2005 that meets provincial drinking water quality Falls, the Slate Islands, the Aguasabon Golf Course, standards. Bell Canada is the main telephone provider Trestle Ridge Ski Hill, nearby beaches and inland and TBayTel is the main cellular provider with 4G lakes and 3 provincial parks with 45 minutes. The coverage throughout the township. Bell Canada and township operates a modern community centre with Shaw Cable provide broadband internet services. a fitness room, ice arena, racquetball courts, bowling Terrace Bay offers a seniors snow removal program and curling facilities, and track, soccer, and baseball and organizes a seniors appreciation night every year. fields. Additionally, tennis courts, an outdoor pool
Please feel free to contact us at: and a skateboard park are within walking distance. The township has a vast array of hiking, skiing, and Terrace Bay Community Centre, snowmobiling trails and a public boat launch with 1 Selkirk Ave, access to Lake Superior. Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0 Office: (807) 825-3315, Ext. 231 Aguasabon Falls Fax: (807) 825-9576 Email: [email protected] Web: www.terracebay.ca Golfing in Terrace Bay