Thunder Bay, it’s happening again! The Ultimate Burger Battle is back and forty restaurants in the city are competing this year, plus four more across the region. That’s 44 brand new burgers, all built for one month, and fighting for the top title. Did we mention, funding from every burger
When it comes to TBay and the holidays, there’s a lot going on! Whether you want to do All The Things to soak up your
There’s a very specific kind of fall day in Thunder Bay! You know the one… when the sky is that crisp (almost too blue), the
Sweater weather is officially here, and TBay’s beer scene knows what’s up. While the landscapes around the city are going orange and red, and you
Golden afternoons with wildflowers and colourful leaves against an epic blue sky, moody mornings with plenty of misty charm, crisp evenings with all kinds of cozy (or spooky!) vibes …no doubt about it, fall in Thunder Bay is a feast for the senses. From farm visits, fall hikes and inviting
So you just got here! You might be starting classes at Lakehead or Confed, settling into a new job, or following someone you love who
We’re deep in the thick of summer now, and if you haven’t been living on a patio every chance you get, we need to ask
Thunder Bay, clear your calendar! The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition hits the CLE grounds August 5th to 9th, running noon to midnight every single day. Rain
Some places just have a way of making summer feel like summer and Boulevard Lake IS that place in Thunder Bay! With 650 acres of parkland wrapped around one of the most scenic spots in the city, it’s packed with more things to do than most people realize. Here’s a
You know summer’s actually here in Thunder Bay the second you spot THE line. It’s not the May long weekend, not the first patio day,
Thunder Bay summers feel a bit magical: long golden days (seriously, the sun doesn’t set ‘til 10 or 11 pm), the endless blue of Superior,
If your entire personality suddenly becomes “plant parent” the second Thunder Bay hits double digits… same! Somewhere between the snow melting and that first actual
You know those places you don’t fully appreciate until you actually step inside? The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is one of them. At first glance, it’s easy to think you know what to expect, but the reality is, the space is constantly changing, quietly iconic, and somehow still a bit
This one’s for the moms… well actually mostly for the dads, partners, and kids who are currently panic-googling “Mother’s Day ideas Thunder Bay.” Mother’s Day
If you thought Thunder Bay was just about epic hikes, cold plunges in Lake Superior, and chasing waterfalls… think again. Somewhere between the boreal forest
Tucked inside one of Thunder Bay’s most historic buildings, is one of the most important cultural hubs in Northern Ontario. Filled with live music, dramatic
Here’s something not a lot of people outside of Thunder Bay know: The city has a cool and thriving arts scene. Fine art of all kinds, theatre, dance, music, choirs, drag and burlesque… Thunder Bay has it all, boldly and colourfully. Chalk it up to the long winters, the can-do
There’s the Sleeping Giant, Lake Superior, an impressive lineup of NHL players, but it’s real claim to fame… a sugar coated, slightly messy, and very
The Centennial Botanical Conservatory is officially back, baby! Your tropical escape is sitting right on Dease Street, and yes, admission is still absolutely free. After
If you walk into Goods & Co right now and think, “I smell pancakes?” you’re not imagining things. That dreamy, buttery, Sunday morning scent is
If winter had an official dish, we think it should be ramen. Steamy, savoury, soul warming ramen. So with that, we made it our mission to track down the best ramen in Thunder Bay — and let’s just say, the competition is real. But first, as a whole, we need
If you grew up in Thunder Bay, chances are you’ve been to the Canada Games Complex (more than once). Swimming lessons, birthday parties, P.A. Day
For forty years, people from across Northwestern Ontario have gathered in one place to laugh, celebrate, and feel the magic of live performance. The Thunder
Parenting in Thunder Bay is equal parts magical and what day is it again? Between naps, snacks, and trying to remember if you already drank
It’s January…it’s cold, and there’s snowbanks taller than your car. Suddenly, everyone in Thunder Bay feels like it’s too cold to work out, the roads are brutal, or they’ll hit the gym when “it’s nicer”. Sound familiar? If the thought of workouts in January makes you hibernate until May, you’re
The moment December arrives, everything shifts. Suddenly you’re knee deep in wrapping paper, humming ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ without even realizing it,
Christmas is somehow two weeks away (seriously, how??) and if you’re still scrambling to find the perfect gifts for the kids in your life, you
If there’s one thing Thunder Bay does better than anywhere else, it’s the outdoors. We’re talking a city where people casually spend their weekends skiing,
TBay truth: When the nights get long and dark, it’s definitely time to get festive with holiday lights! Whether you’re sipping hot chocolate in a travel mug during a little driving tour of brightly lit houses or enjoying some twinkly décor while you’re out and about in Thunder Bay’s shopping
Thunder Bay’s fashion scene is full of hidden gems, thanks to the small businesses who put so much heart (and impeccable taste) into what they
Holiday markets are such a win: You get to find all kinds of unique, well-crafted and beautiful items for everyone on your list (and maybe
It’s 9 a.m. on a crisp Saturday morning in Thunder Bay! You make your way to the CLE grounds, swing open the doors, and boom—you’re
Thunder Bay, it’s officially cozy season! The Sleeping Giant is looking extra golden, flannel is basically a uniform, and every coffee shop in town smells like cinnamon and straight up comfort. While we all know and love the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (shoutout to our PSL fans), sometimes you wanna
If your perfect fall day includes crisp air, golden leaves, flaky pastries, and comfort food that warms you from the inside out, you need to
If you’ve never spent a night at Thunder City Speedway, you’re seriously missing out on one of the most chaotic, nostalgic, and straight up fun
Thunder Bay is basically every hiker’s dream. Hidden right inside city limits are trails and lookouts that make you feel like you’ve slipped off the
There’s only one thing that can make sitting back and sipping a cold brew even better — doing it under the open sky on a dreamy summer patio. And if you’re in Thunder Bay, the Lakehead Beer Company Biergarten is just the right spot. Tucked into the city’s Waterfront District,
Whether you’re a parent or just love that green-space energy, that map you keep in your head definitely includes public parks and playgrounds. A chance
Thunder Bay’s Waverley Park isn’t just a green space in the middle of the city, it’s a true local gem with over 150 years of
Figuring out a city’s neighbourhoods is part of cracking the code of where you want to live, work, and hang out. In Thunder Bay, there’s
