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 not plan for. Welcome to your new favourite
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,
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 monologues, and full-scale productions, Magnus Theatre is THE region’s professional theatre company, and in fact, the only one between Barrie and Winnipeg. It’s been a
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
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 coming from the brand new Hoito space that just opened inside the market. And yes, it’s every bit as nostalgic and iconic as you’re hoping.
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
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 that coffee, finding places that are welcoming, affordable, and fun for kids (and you) feels like a major win. Enter… your local Thunder Bay Public
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
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, hiking, or drilling holes into the ice for fun. And during the holidays? That outdoor love becomes the ultimate gift opportunity, because we all know
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
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 instantly greeted with the sweet smell of fresh baking, the buzz of conversation, and a lineup of booths FULL of local love. Music strums upstairs,
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
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 grid, but without actually leaving town. No long drives, no over-planning…just lace up and go. Urban hiking is all about finding those tucked away trails
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
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 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
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
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
