Visit Thunder Bay

09/04/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This weekend is all about family fun in Thunder Bay!

Start Saturday morning at the Thunder Bay Country Market and shop locally made products, baked goods, fresh produce and more!

On Sunday, head to Fort William Historical Park from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for the Taste of Fort William, or get creative at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery during Family Art Days. 🎨

On Sunday and Monday, experience the Hymers Fall Fair, featuring agricultural exhibits, horse and cattle shows, and classic country fair fun! 🐴🌾 Admission is $10 general and $5 for seniors and children ages 6–12.

📅 Find more events happening this weekend:
https://calendar.visitthunderbay.com/tourism/Week?StartDate=08/30/2026

👇 What will you be checking out this weekend?

09/03/2026

🎓 Welcome to Thunder Bay, students and families!

As the school year begins, university and college students are arriving in Thunder Bay and settling into their new accommodations.

For students and family members looking to explore, a great place to start is the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout and Information Centre, where you can pick up helpful information, get directions and discover things to see and do.

While you’re here, explore local favourites like Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, Fort William Historical Park and Marina Park, or venture farther to Ouimet Canyon, the amethyst mines and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. 🍂

Don’t forget to get a taste of Thunder Bay with local favourites like Persians, Finnish pancakes and Heartbeat Hot Sauce!

👉 Start exploring your new home at www.visitthunderbay.com.

Students, what are you looking forward to discovering in Thunder Bay? 👇

09/03/2026

🌟 A memorable day at the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout!

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canadian music legend Bryan Adams to the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout and Information Centre!

Prime Minister Carney was in Thunder Bay to announce a major Government of Canada contract with Alstom for new VIA Rail passenger cars, while Bryan Adams stopped by during his two-night concert run at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium — even mentioning his plans to visit the lookout during last night’s show!

Thank you both for taking the time to experience the lookout, visit local businesses, and show your support for the Thunder Bay community.

📸 It was certainly a memorable day at one of Thunder Bay’s most iconic landmarks!

Photo courtesy of Mark Carney, Marcus Polowski, and Jason Veltri.

09/02/2026

🍂 Flashback to fall in Thunder Bay! 🎥

We’re heading back to 2012 for another Tourism Thunder Bay throwback — this time featuring the fall edition of our four-season video series!

From colourful autumn scenery to local culture, events and experiences, the video showcases what made fall in Thunder Bay special then — and many of the reasons we still love the season today.

🎥 Take a trip back to 2012 and watch the video:
https://youtu.be/1xcQ2L_7CRU

Looking for more Thunder Bay throwbacks and travel inspiration? Check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/

🍁 What’s your favourite thing to do in Thunder Bay during the fall? Let us know in the comments!

09/01/2026

🥌 3 months and counting!

Do you have your tickets yet? In just three months, some of the top men’s and women’s curling teams in the world will descend on Thunder Bay for the Grand Slam of Curling!

From December 1–6, Fort William Gardens will be filled with exciting curling action as teams compete for a Grand Slam title.

Whether you’re a lifelong curling fan or just want to experience the excitement, there are plenty of ways to catch the action. Choose from single-day, weekend or full-event passes and get ready to cheer on your favourite teams!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/tickets

🥌 Learn more about the event: https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/events/gsoc-open-9

Let’s show the world how much Thunder Bay loves curling and fill the stands this December! 🙌

👇 Tag your curling crew and tell us which team you’re hoping to see in Thunder Bay!

09/01/2026

🍁 Today, we remember Canadian hero Terry Fox.

On September 1, 1980, Terry Fox was forced to end his Marathon of Hope just outside Thunder Bay after running more than 5,000 kilometres across Canada.

Today, we honour Terry’s courage, determination and incredible legacy. If you’re in Thunder Bay, take a moment to visit the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout, reflect on his journey and remember the lasting impact he has made on cancer research in Canada and around the world.

❤️ Terry’s Marathon of Hope may have ended here, but his legacy continues.

Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can finish it.

08/31/2026

⛏️ One week to go until the resource industry comes together in Thunder Bay!

Next week, Thunder Bay welcomes hundreds of delegates for the 2026 Central Canada Resource Expo (Cen-Can Expo).

Over two days, professionals from the mining, energy and resource sectors will come together to network, build connections, explore collaborations and exchange ideas.

The expo will also feature live demonstrations, presentations, a job fair and more than 300 exhibits showcasing the resource sector across the region.

📍 Coming to Thunder Bay for Cen-Can Expo? Make the most of your visit! Stop by the Tourism Thunder Bay booth for recommendations on places to eat, things to see and ways to explore the city during your downtime.

Start planning your Thunder Bay experience at www.visitthunderbay.com.

08/30/2026

🎶 Did you know Bryan Adams first performed in Thunder Bay more than 40 years ago?

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams returns to Thunder Bay this Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3 as part of his Bare Bones Tour.

But did you know this isn’t his first time performing in Thunder Bay? Bryan first took the stage at the Fort William Gardens on January 14, 1985, and returned more than three decades later for the 2019 Thunder Bay Blues Festival!

Last Thursday, Bryan released the new music video for The Ballad of Terry Fox, a song written specifically for the documentary film Run Terry Run. The video features footage from Terry’s historic Marathon of Hope, which began its journey across Canada right here in Thunder Bay’s backyard. The documentary is set to hit theatres on October 9.

🎥 Watch the full video on Bryan Adams’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tervpo0VZuM&t=274s

What an incredible tribute to a Canadian icon and hero. 🇨🇦 We’re hoping Thunder Bay audiences might even get to hear the song live during one of Bryan’s two performances!

🎶 Have you seen Bryan Adams perform in Thunder Bay before? Share your memories in the comments!

The song was written for the documentary film 'Run Terry Run'. Film...