About this guide

This site is an independent, non-commercial guide to Thunder Bay and its surroundings.

What this site is

Background on the city's geography, history and outdoor sights, written for visitors and people new to northwestern Ontario.

What this site is not

It is not affiliated with the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario Parks, or any organization or community group. For hours, fees, trail closures and road conditions, check the official sources before you travel.

• OutdoorsThe main outdoor sights near Thunder Bay: Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Kakabeka Falls, Mount McKay and the Lake Superior shoreline.
• HistoryFrom the fur trade at Fort William to the 1970 amalgamation with Port Arthur, and the Terry Fox monument east of the city.
• Getting aroundPractical notes on reaching Thunder Bay by road and air, driving the Trans-Canada Highway and planning around winter.