Thunder Bay Tourism Newsletter

Volume: 1 Issue: 1

Specials

The Travelodge Hotel Airlane will be holding its famous Mother’s Day Brunch on May 11th at both the hotel, as well as Fort William Historical Park.  Both will be starting at 10am.  To make reservations call (807) 473-1608 or (807) 473-1605 http://www.travelodge-airlane.com or http://www.fwhp.ca.  

Bearskin Airlines will be increasing the frequency of service between Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, and Kenora between April 28th and June 27th.  For more information please visit http://www.bearskinairlines.com or call 1-800-465-2327.

Major Events

Don’t miss “The Great Weekend” on June 6-8 at Marina Park featuring musical headliner Boston kicking of their world tour, with Eddie Money and Kim Mitchell.  Also included in the weekend are the Auto Extravaganza & 5th Annual Thunder 100 Soap Box Derby with Harbour Arts Festival.  For more information visit http://www.visitthunderbay.com.

Mark your calendars.  The Annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival July 4-6th at Marina Park.  This world-class 3-day event features the best names in blues entertainment with a line up including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and The Fabulous ThunderBirds.  For more information visit http://www.tbayblues.ca.

Events

Definitely Superior Art Gallery is proud to display the works of L.U. Visual Arts Program students in the viewing of Lakehead University Retrospective Graduate Exhibition from May 2-24th.  For more information visit http://www.definitelysuperior.com.

The Thunder Bay Sports Dome will be holding the following events:
May 3-4 - The Sports Dome Little League Tournament
May 24 - United Way Dodgeball Tournament
For more information about these events or specialized Summer Sports Camps visit http://www.thesportsdome.ca.

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association will be holding its annual Folklore Festival from May 3-4 at the Fort William Gardens.  Go around the world in 48 hours, celebrating the richness of the cultures that make up Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario. Come share in the wealth of our cultural heritage with food & dancing.  For more information visit http://www.folklorefestival.ca or call (807) 345-0551.

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 35th Annual Trade Show and Business Expo from May 9-11 at the Lakehead University Hanger on Oliver Road.  For more information visit http://www.tb-chamber.on.ca or call (807) 624-2621.

The Thunder Bay Historical Museum will be holding the following events:
May 5th – “Renegades: Canadians in the Spanish Civil War”
May 15th – “Memorial Tablet Rededication” Come out and celebrate as the Historical Society turns 100 years old.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbaymuseum.com.

Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery on Court Street,  displays  and sells original art by emerging and established Canadian, regional and international artists.  On May 9 Chenier Fine Arts will be celebrating their “OFFICIAL OPENING” from 7 pm to 10 pm.  An “OPEN HOUSE” will continue Noon to 4 pm. on May 10 and May 11.  For more information visit http://www.chenierfinearts.ca or call 346-0409.

On May 20th the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority will be celebrating Arbour Week and will be handing out seedlings at Mission Marsh Conservation Area between 5 and 7pm.  For more information visit http://www.lakeheadca.com or call (807) 344-5857.

On May 15-17 and May 21-24 Cambrian Players presents a hilarious Comedy “The Wild Guys” at the Bora Laskin Theatre at Lakehead University.  For more information visit http://www.cambrianplayers.ca.

On May 25th come out to Chippewa Park and enjoy the Annual Thunder Bay Kite Festival.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/eventcalendar.

Between May 23-25 come out to the Canada Games Complex and enjoy some great swimming at the 25th annual Thunderbolts May International Swim Meet.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbolts.ca or call (807) 344-9802.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be holding the following exhibits for the month of May:  For more information visit http://www.theag.ca.

The Waking Rock until June 8th
A Visitor For Bear until June 15
The Art of Duncan Weller Until May 18th
Secondary School Art Showcase May 26-June 15
14th Annual Birdhouse Auction Friday May 23

Chippewa Park will be hosting the annual Shelter House Corporate Relay on May 30-31, Benny Birch’s Birthday Party June 6-8, as well as Lake Superior Days July 20.  For more information call (807) 623-5111.

General Tourist Information

Fort William Historical Park swings into action for its 36th season on May 17th.  You are invited to step back into the past to re-live the days of the Canadian fur-trade.  Explore the many buildings and discover the rich tapestry of themes, cultures, and activities that comprised daily life at Fort William in 1815.  Look for many returning favourite summer events at Fort William including Spring on the Farm, the Great Rendezvous, The Battle of Fort William, and the Anishnawbe Keeshigun.  The Fort will be open from 10am to 5pm daily.  For more information, please visit www.fwhp.ca, e-mail info@fwhp.ca or call (807) 577-8461.

The Thunder Bay Public Library would like to invite everyone to enjoy Free Internet Access as well as free Wireless (WIFI) service at no charge at all Thunder Bay Public Branches of the Thunder Bay Public Library.  For more information visit  http://www.tbpl.ca.

The Thunder Bay Children’s Museum is open on Sundays from 1-4pm.  Cost is $3 per child.  For more information call (807) 345-2222.

This year Chippewa Park will be opening for the camping season on May 15th, with the Tourist Camp opening May Long Weekend.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/chippewapark.

The Lakehead University Summer Guest Accommodations will be opening for the season in May and will be running until August.  They offer single, double rooms, townhouses, and apartments.  For more information call (807) 343-8485.