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- [Patios Are a Total Experience in Thunder Bay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/patios-are-a-total-experience-in-thunder-bay/) - Patios Are a Total Experience in Thunder Bay 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 what are you doing? TBay’s patio season doesn’t stick around forever, which is exactly why locals treat every warm afternoon (and evening,
- [From Corn Dogs to Midway Rides: Your Guide to the 2026 CLE](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/from-corn-dogs-to-midway-rides-your-guide-to-the-2026-cle/) - From Corn Dogs to Midway Rides: Your Guide to the 2026 CLE 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 or shine, doesn’t matter; the fair happens, and for five days, the whole city smells like fried dough
- [Thunder Bay Beaches So Dreamy You’ll Cancel Your Vacation Plans](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-beaches/) - Thunder Bay Beaches So Dreamy You’ll Cancel Your Vacation Plans Forget palm trees! Around here, a beach might be a billion-year-old slab of granite, a strip of sand backed by boreal forest, a shoreline where the freshwater keeps going until it hits the sky, and sunsets that will ruin all other sunsets for you.Thunder Bay
- [Explore 12 Incredible Provincial Parks Near Thunder Bay This Summer](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/explore-12-incredible-provincial-parks-near-thunder-bay-this-summer/) - Explore 12 Incredible Provincial Parks Near Thunder Bay This Summer An eagle’s-eye view of Northwestern Ontario reveals a whole lot of gorgeous natural beauty, so it makes total sense that provincial parks are part of our DNA here in Thunder Bay. They’re just such an accessible way to play, camp, relax and explore. Pristine beach
- [Why Boulevard Lake Is Thunder Bay's Ultimate Summer Hangout](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/why-boulevard-lake-is-thunder-bays-ultimate-summer-hangout/) - Why Boulevard Lake Is Thunder Bay’s Ultimate Summer Hangout 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
- [Merla Mae: TBay’s OG Ice Cream Spot & Only Drive-In is Still Your Favourite Summer Tradition](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/merla-mae-tbays-og-ice-cream-spot-only-drive-in-is-still-your-favourite-summer-tradition/) - Merla Mae: TBay’s OG Ice Cream Spot & Only Drive-In is Still Your Favourite Summer Tradition 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, but the Merla Mae line…that’s the real signal.For the uninitiated, Merla Mae has been
- [We Asked Thunder Bay Dads What They Actually Want This Father’s Day & Here’s What They Said](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/we-asked-thunder-bay-dads-what-they-actually-want-this-fathers-day-heres-what-they-said/) - We Asked Thunder Bay Dads What They Actually Want This Father’s Day & Here’s What They Said “Oh, nothing. I don’t need anything,” says every dad, ever, when asked what they want for Father’s Day. But we don’t accept that answer, so we did our own research and went straight to a couple sources (dads
- [Your Family-Friendly Guide to Summer in Thunder Bay (Everything Free or Under $20!)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/your-family-friendly-guide-to-summer-in-thunder-bay-everything-free-or-under-20/) - Your Family-Friendly Guide to Summer in Thunder Bay (Everything Free or Under $20!) 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, trips to the beach and swimming holes, patio season, reconnecting with friends and just a general sense
- [Thunder Bay Is Full of Pride This June! Here’s What’s Happening](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-is-full-of-pride-this-june-heres-whats-happening/) - Thunder Bay Is Full of Pride This June! Here’s What’s Happening June in Thunder Bay just got a whole lot more colourful. Pride Month is here, and the city is not holding back with a month full of festivities, trivia, dance parties, drag shows, baseball, prom and a matchmaking night that sounds chaotic and amazing.Here’s
- [The Scenic Shortcut Across Thunder Bay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/the-scenic-shortcut-across-thunder-bay/) - The Scenic Shortcut Across Thunder Bay In Thunder Bay, people don’t need an excuse to get outside; they need a good route. With the city sitting on over 56 kilometres of multi-use trails and 42 kilometres of bike lanes and shared roads, it’s all woven together into one of the best urban trail networks in Northern
- [Thunder Bay Camping Spots You Need to Book Right Now Before Someone Else Steals Your Site](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-camping-spots-you-need-to-book-right-now-before-someone-else-steals-your-site/) - Thunder Bay Camping Spots You Need to Book Right Now Before Someone Else Steals Your Site Thunder Bay sits on some genuinely jaw dropping wilderness, and you don’t need to drive six hours to experience it. But booking season is open and those prime sites go FAST and “I’ll do it later” is how you
- [What Does Thunder Bay Sound Like?](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/what-does-thunder-bay-sound-like/) - What Does Thunder Bay Sound Like? Thunder Bay doesn’t sound like just one thing. It’s not a single genre, venue, or crowd. It’s the buzz of amps warming up on a random Tuesday, the hum of conversation before a band takes the stage, and a solo acoustic set from the lead singer you swear is
- [The Joy Centres in Thunder Bay You’ll Probably Spend Hours in this May](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/the-joy-centres-in-thunder-bay-youll-probably-spend-hours-in-this-may/) - The Joy Centres in Thunder Bay You’ll Probably Spend Hours in this May 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 warm day, something shifts. You start craving sunshine, fresh air, and unexpectedly a hanging basket you did
- [Peeling Back the Layers of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/peeling-back-the-layers-of-the-thunder-bay-art-gallery/) - Peeling Back the Layers of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery 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,
- [Knowledge is Sacred: 4 Meaningful Ways to Connect with Local Indigenous Culture](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/explore-indigenous-culture-in-thunder-bay/) - Knowledge is Sacred: 4 Meaningful Ways to Connect with Local Indigenous Culture From the vast waters of Lake Superior to the seemingly endless boreal forest and the smaller lakes and waterways that lace the land, the area now known as Thunder Bay has been a place for a variety of Indigenous peoples to live and
- [A Perfect Mother’s Day in TBay is All About the Experiences](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/a-perfect-mothers-day-in-tbay-is-all-about-the-experiences/) - A Perfect Mother’s Day in TBay is All About the Experiences 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 is creeping up, and if you’re wondering how to show the special woman in your life just how much
- [Take a Bite of Thunder Bay’s Food Scene](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/take-a-bite-of-thunder-bays-food-scene/) - Take a Bite of Thunder Bay’s Food Scene 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 and your next outdoor adventure, this city is quietly (okay, not that quietly) serving up one of the most underrated food scenes
- [The Stage That Defines Northern Ontario: Magnus Theatre](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/the-stage-that-defines-northern-ontario-magnus-theatre/) - The Stage That Defines Northern Ontario: Magnus Theatre 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 monologues, and full-scale productions, Magnus Theatre is THE region’s professional theatre company, and in fact, the only one between Barrie and Winnipeg.
- [6 Creative Scenes Making Thunder Bay an Arts Hotspot](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/6-creative-scenes-making-thunder-bay-an-arts-hotspot/) - 6 Creative Scenes Making Thunder Bay an Arts Hotspot 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
- [The Most Thunder Bay Night Out: The Shag](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/the-most-thunder-bay-night-out-the-shag/) - The Most Thunder Bay Night Out: The Shag If you’ve ever tried explaining a Thunder Bay “shag” to someone from literally anywhere else… you already know the look. Confusion, maybe a bit of concern, and most likely a quick Google search they immediately regret (don’t do it!).But here in Thunder Bay, a shag is basically
- [Thunder Bay Student Guide](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-student-guide/) - Thunder Bay Student Guide Hey there, Lakehead and Confederation College students, and welcome (or welcome back) to Thunder Bay! As you get to know the city, take a study break or three to build community and connections and make some memories. Here’s our Thunder Bay Student Guide…consider it your crash course on local favourites, getting
- [Thunder Bay vs. Toronto — Why the Smaller City Might Get You Ahead Faster](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-vs-toronto-why-the-smaller-city-might-get-you-ahead-faster/) - Thunder Bay vs. Toronto — Why the Smaller City Might Get You Ahead Faster Are you in your real estate era? In Thunder Bay, Millennial and Gen-Z first-time homebuyers find that buying that first place can be challenging but also definitely doable. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, as of December 2025, the average
- [Thunder Bay’s Sweetest Obsession: The Persian](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-sweetest-obsession-the-persian/) - Thunder Bay’s Sweetest Obsession: The Persian 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 pink pastry. Yep, we’re talking about the Persian.If you grew up here, you already know. It’s not just a treat, it’s pretty much a
- [How to survive winter in Thunder Bay, one of Ontario’s coldest cities](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/how-to-survive-winter-in-thunder-bay-one-of-ontarios-coldest-cities/) - How to survive winter in Thunder Bay, one of Ontario’s coldest cities Thunder Bay is famously cold and snowy in the winter. Days with highs of -25°C and lows of -35°C are definitely possible. Snowfall amounts really depend on the year, but there will be snow. And yes, depending on the year, the season can
- [Art of Yoga Isn’t Just a Class, It’s a VERY Northern Ritual](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/art-of-yoga-isnt-just-a-class-its-a-very-northern-ritual/) - Art of Yoga Isn’t Just a Class, It’s a VERY Northern Ritual Just 15 minutes outside of Thunder Bay, tucked along the shores of Lake Superior, there’s a place where you can get a true northern experience that includes yoga and dipping yourself into the coldest (and deepest) of the Great Lakes. Art of Yoga’s
- [Thunder Bay’s Conservatory is Back and it Looks Better than Ever](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-conservatory-is-back-and-it-looks-better-than-ever/) - Thunder Bay’s Conservatory is Back and it Looks Better than Ever 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 being closed since February 2024 for major renovations, this city landmark quietly reopened earlier this year and it looks
- [The Hoito has a Second Home at Goods (And It Brought the Pancakes)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/the-hoito-has-a-second-home-at-goods-and-it-brought-the-pancakes/) - The Hoito has a Second Home at Goods (And It Brought the Pancakes) 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 coming from the brand new Hoito space that just opened inside the market. And yes, it’s every
- [Free and Fun Thunder Bay Sledding Hills](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/free-and-fun-thunder-bay-sledding-hills/) - Free and Fun Thunder Bay Sledding Hills The sun is shining, the snow is fresh, and it’s not -40°, so it feels like we all collectively won the lottery. It’s the perfect winter day in TBay, so obviously we’re going sledding!There is absolutely nothing — and I mean nothing — like the chaotic joy of
- [Looking for the Best Ramen in TBay? Start with These Spots](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/looking-for-the-best-ramen-in-tbay/) - Looking for the Best Ramen in TBay? Start with These Spots 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,
- [What are you doing this Sunday? Winter FunDays 2026](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/what-are-you-doing-this-sunday-winter-fundays-2026/) - What are you doing this Sunday? Winter FunDays 2026 If you’ve ever stared out the window in February wondering what people even do in the winter, Thunder Bay has an answer, and it involves dog sleds, snow art, hot chocolate, and not paying a single dollar to be there.Winter in Thunder Bay isn’t just something
- [Thunder Bay’s Canada Games Complex Is An Everyday Community Playground (And Yes, Adults Can Use the Waterslide)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-canada-games-complex-is-an-everyday-community-playground/) - Thunder Bay’s Canada Games Complex Is An Everyday Community Playground (And Yes, Adults Can Use the Waterslide) 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 camps, or that one fitness phase you swore would stick. But the Complex
- [Winter Sports in Thunder Bay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/winter-sports-in-thunder-bay/) - Winter Sports in Thunder Bay There’s a meme that makes the rounds every winter: “If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” And while this can be an analogy for different parts of your life journey, in TBay
- [Five Reasons the Thunder Bay Public Library Is a Parent’s Best Friend](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/five-reasons-the-thunder-bay-public-library-is-a-parents-best-friend/) - Five Reasons the Thunder Bay Public Library Is a Parent’s Best Friend 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 that coffee, finding places that are welcoming, affordable, and fun for kids (and you) feels like a major
- [Celebrate 40 Years with the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium!](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/celebrate-40-years-with-the-thunder-bay-community-auditorium/) - Celebrate 40 Years with the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium! 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 Bay Community Auditorium isn’t just a venue, it’s a community pillar— it’s where first concerts happened, where you graduated, the stage
- [Ways to Get Moving in TBay (that aren’t outside)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/ways-to-get-moving-in-tbay-that-arent-outside/) - Ways to Get Moving in TBay (that aren’t outside) 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
- [Thunder Bay’s Holiday Markets 2025](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-holiday-markets-2025/) - Thunder Bay’s Holiday Markets 2025 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 a few treats for yourself too), plus you support all the talented makers and entrepreneurs in our community. Add in the convenience of one-stop shopping
- [Santa’s Sleigh is Rolling Through Thunder Bay This Weekend!](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/santas-sleigh-is-rolling-through-thunder-bay-this-weekend/) - Santa’s Sleigh is Rolling Through Thunder Bay This Weekend! If you live in Thunder Bay, you know that once the Santa Claus Parade hits Memorial Ave, it’s officially the holiday season. The annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade is one of those can’t miss local traditions that brings out over 20,000 people every year, and it’s
- [Holiday Lights in Thunder Bay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/holiday-lights-in-thunder-bay/) - Holiday Lights in Thunder Bay 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
- [Top 5 Things To Get You Into the Christmas Spirit in TBAY (A guide to feeling festive ASAP)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/top-5-things-to-get-you-into-the-christmas-spirit-in-tbay-a-guide-to-feeling-festive-asap/) - Top 5 Things To Get You Into the Christmas Spirit in TBAY (A guide to feeling festive ASAP) 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, and wondering how your evenings turned into a mix of twinkle lights
- [Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Youth](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-lifestyle-gift-guide-youth/) - Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Youth 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 can stop stressing. Forget the boring basics, this guide is packed full of gifs ideas that help kids discover new passions, unlock their imagination,
- [Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Outdoor](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-lifestyle-gift-guide-outdoor/) - Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Outdoor 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, hiking, or drilling holes into the ice for fun. And during the holidays? That outdoor love becomes the ultimate gift opportunity, because we all
- [Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Fashion](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-lifestyle-gift-guide-fashion/) - Thunder Bay Lifestyle Gift Guide: Fashion 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 bring to the city. Whether you’re shopping for a trendsetter or someone that could live in activewear, these local shops have curated thoughtful finds
- [How Thunder Bay Is Honouring Remembrance Day](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/how-thunder-bay-is-honouring-remembrance-day/) - How Thunder Bay Is Honouring Remembrance Day From the banners lining Memorial Avenue to the ceremonies across the city, Remembrance Day is coming up and Thunder Bay has several ways for you to honour those who served, those who never came home, and those who continue to serve today.If you’ve driven down Memorial Avenue lately,
- [The Hunger 18: Inside Thunder Bay’s Most Iconic Halloween Party](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/inside-thunder-bays-most-iconic-halloween-party/) - The Hunger 18: Inside Thunder Bay’s Most Iconic Halloween Party The Waterfront District didn’t just celebrate spooky season…it absolutely transformed. We’re talking thousands of ghosts, goblins, glitter queens, and gory ghouls flooding the streets for The Hunger 18: Halloween Festival, a downtown-wide annual takeover, that was electric from start to finish.If you were there, you
- [Why Spending a Saturday at the Thunder Bay Country Market is Basically a Fall Tradition](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/why-spending-a-saturday-at-the-thunder-bay-country-market-is-basically-a-fall-tradition/) - Why Spending a Saturday at the Thunder Bay Country Market is Basically a Fall Tradition 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 instantly greeted with the sweet smell of fresh baking, the buzz of conversation, and a
- [Urban Hiking In Thunder Bay Lets You Feel Far Away From it All Without Ever Leaving the City](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/urban-hiking-in-thunder-bay-lets-you-feel-far-away-from-it-all-without-ever-leaving-the-city/) - Urban Hiking In Thunder Bay Lets You Feel Far Away From it All Without Ever Leaving the City 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 grid, but without actually leaving town. No long drives, no over-planning…just lace
- [7 Must-See Spots To See The Fall Colours Around Thunder Bay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/7-must-see-spots-to-see-the-fall-colours-around-thunder-bay/) - 7 Must-See Spots To See The Fall Colours Around Thunder Bay When fall rolls in, Thunder Bay shows off. It turns into a kaleidoscope of fiery reds, golden yellows and crisp orange leaves against the deep blue waves of Lake Superior…. basically a front row seat to some of the most unreal autumn landscapes in
- [Sips of Autumn: 5 Cozy Fall Drinks You Need To Try That Aren’t a PSL](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/sips-of-autumn-5-cozy-fall-drinks-you-need-to-try-that-arent-a-psl/) - Sips of Autumn: 5 Cozy Fall Drinks You Need To Try That Aren’t a PSL 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
- [This Free Summer Concert Series Brings Live Music, Yummy Eats & Epic Drone Shows—And You’re Invited!](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/this-free-summer-concert-series-brings-live-music-yummy-eats-epic-drone-shows-and-youre-invited/) - This Free Summer Concert Series Brings Live Music, Yummy Eats & Epic Drone Shows—And You’re Invited! If your summer bucket list includes live music by the big lake, waterfront sunsets, food truck eats, and good times with your favourite people, then you need to put Live on the Waterfront on your itinerary!Happening every Wednesday evening
- [Thunder Bay’s Canada Day: Paddle with Voyageurs and Celebrate by the Lake](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-canada-day-paddle-with-voyageurs-and-celebrate-by-the-lake/) - Thunder Bay’s Canada Day: Paddle with Voyageurs and Celebrate by the Lake Ohhhhh, Canada! Thunder Bay is going all out for Canada Day this year— there’s not just one but two full-day celebrations and a jam-packed roster of things to do. We’re talking Canadian eats, live music, tall ship tours, and a whole lot of
- [Catch This: A Thunder Bay Border Cats Game this Summer](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/catch-this-a-thunder-bay-border-cats-game-this-summer/) - Catch This: A Thunder Bay Border Cats Game this Summer Hey batter batter! The stands are open and the ballpark is calling! There’s nothing more iconic than a baseball game in the summer— and the Thunder Bay Border Cats deliver everything you want from the seasonal experience and then some.A golden summer evening, the smell
- [Thunder Bay’s Buskers Festival Turns 10 & It’s Going to be Fire (Literally)](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bays-buskers-festival-turns-10-its-going-to-be-fire-literally/) - Thunder Bay’s Buskers Festival Turns 10 & It’s Going to be Fire (Literally) If you’re looking for the kind of event that gives you goosebumps and leaves your camera roll full of “did that seriously just happen!?” moments, head to one of Thunder Bay’s biggest street parties! The Buskers Festival is back, and it’s turning
- [Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Guide](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/thunder-bay-neighbourhood-guide/) - Thunder Bay Neighbourhood Guide 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 the added plot twist of its history as two entirely separate cities: Fort William and Port Arthur. The two—along with some outlying rural areas—joined together back
- [One of Thunder Bay’s Most Historic Parks is Throwing Free Monday Night Concerts All Summer Long](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/one-of-thunder-bays-most-historic-parks-is-throwing-free-monday-night-concerts-all-summer-long/) - One of Thunder Bay’s Most Historic Parks is Throwing Free Monday Night Concerts All Summer Long 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 history, dubbed Ontario’s second oldest municipal park. And this summer, it’s about to become
- [Ribfest is Taking Over Marina Park & You’re Going to Want Seconds](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/ribfest-is-taking-over-marina-park-youre-going-to-want-seconds/) - Ribfest is Taking Over Marina Park & You’re Going to Want Seconds Get your wet wipes ready and maybe break out the stretchy pants because Thunder Bay’s Ribfest is back, and it’s saucier than ever. From August 21st to 24th, Marina Park is transforming into a BBQ lover’s paradise, complete with fall off the bone
- [This Waterfront Patio In Thunder Bay Feels Like A Backyard Party — But it’s in the Heart of Downtown Port Arthur](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/this-waterfront-patio-in-thunder-bay-feels-like-a-backyard-party-but-its-in-the-heart-of-downtown-port-arthur/) - This Waterfront Patio In Thunder Bay Feels Like A Backyard Party — But it’s in the Heart of Downtown Port Arthur 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,
- [Top 5 Family-friendly Parks in TBay](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/top-5-family-friendly-parks-in-tbay/) - Top 5 Family-friendly Parks in TBay 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 to play, explore and connect with others (maybe with a nice local coffee) is always a win. Lucky enough to have one of these
- [Beyond Wearing Orange: How Thunder Bay Is Honouring National Truth & Reconciliation Day This Year](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/beyond-wearing-orange-how-thunder-bay-is-honouring-national-truth-reconciliation-day-this-year/) - Beyond Wearing Orange: How Thunder Bay Is Honouring National Truth & Reconciliation Day This Year September 30th is more than just a date on the calendar. It marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the children who never made it home from residential schools, support survivors, and commit to learning
- [5 Reasons Thunder City Speedway Needs to be a Pit Stop](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/5-reasons-thunder-city-speedway-needs-to-be-a-pit-stop/) - 5 Reasons Thunder City Speedway Needs to be a Pit Stop 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 experiences Thunder Bay has to offer. Engines roaring so loud you feel it in your chest, dirt flying into
- [Wake the Giant: More than a Music Festival](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/wake-the-giant-more-than-a-music-festival/) - Wake the Giant: More than a Music Festival Imagine this: you’re 13 years old, moving hundreds of kilometres away from your family, friends, community and basically everything you know, just so you can go to high school. For hundreds of Indigenous youth in Northern Ontario, that’s not a “what if,” it’s reality. And this is
- [This  Hidden Country Bakery Near Thunder Bay Is The Cutest Fall Lunch Spot With Mountain Views You Won’t See Anywhere Else](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/this-hidden-country-bakery-near-thunder-bay-is-the-cutest-fall-lunch-spot-with-mountain-views-you-wont-see-anywhere-else/) - This Hidden Country Bakery Near Thunder Bay Is The Cutest Fall Lunch Spot With Mountain Views You Won’t See Anywhere Else 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 plan a trip to Bake Shop on Boundary. Tucked
- [Win a Helicopter Ride for TWO!!](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/win-a-helicopter-ride-for-two/) - Win a Helicopter Ride for TWO!! We’re celebrating the launch of ThunderBayLifestyle.ca — our city’s #1 attraction tool — with something unforgettable! Raise a glass with the Lifestyle Blend: Fall Sangria or the Lifestyle Mix: Spiced Pear Mocktail available for a limited time at Woodside Bar.And to make things even sweeter, we’ve paired it with
- [Fall Family Fun](https://thunderbaylifestyle.ca/fall-family-fun/) - Fall Family Fun Done right, Fall in Thunder Bay is the perfect opportunity to make some memories with the fam. Nobody’s too hot or too cold, the bugs aren’t really biting and the weather usually features epically beautiful blue skies, with some cool moody greys and interesting clouds thrown in too. Mix in some cute

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