Thunder Bay Tourism Newsletter

Volume: 1 Issue: 4

Events

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be holding the following exhibits for the month of August:  For more information visit http://www.theag.ca
Roy Morris: My Great Grandmother’s Gifts, The Art of Roy Morris until Sept 14
John Swartwout: KITSCH, The Art of John Swartwout until August 31
From the Permanent Collection of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until August 31
There are also still limited openings in the summer art classes through the month of August.

Until August 2nd, Magnus Theatre welcomes everybody’s favourite Slobjevian comedian back to the stage in “Best of Ivanka”.  You’ll be rolling in the aisles as Ivanka dishes up a generous helping of her characteristic wit, wisdom and trademark humour in what promises to be another smash hit!  Pull out your best polyester, put the perogies on hold and call the Box Office for tickets at (807) 345-5552 or visit http://www.magnus.on.ca for more information.

Cambrian Players will be holding their first round of auditions for their play “Romeo and Juliet” for those over 18 from July 31st –August 2nd at their Victoria Avenue studio.  The performance will be taking place the last two weeks of November.  For more information for those who are interested visit http://www.cambrianplayers.ca.

North of Superior Tourism would like to invite you to come down to the Grand Marais Fisherman’s Picnic between July 31-August 3.  North of Superior Tourism will be hosting a booth where they will be promoting the City of Thunder Bay and region.

On August 3-4 come down to the Italian Cultural Centre and enjoy the sites and sounds of Italy at the 18th annual Festa Italiana.  You can enjoy the great taste of home-cooked traditional foods, while listening to Italian music by local and national performers of Italian music on stage or take a look at some historic items in the Italian Cultural Centre.  For more information visit http://www.italiancc.com or call (807) 345-5511.

Between August 6th and 10th come out to the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds and enjoy the annual Canadian Lakehead Exhibition’s Family Fair.  Take part in rides, games, carnival food, or watch a number of Midway shows.  Or take a walk through the buildings and enjoy any number of exhibits, which include creative arts, homecraft, livestock, horticulture, and a petting zoo.  For more information visit http://www.cle.on.ca or call (807) 622-6473.

Grab your blanket or lawn chair and come out to enjoy live entertainment at Marina Park every Wednesday evening for this summer’s “Summer in the Parks” from 6:30-9:30.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/sitp or call 1-866-336-7386.   

Join the Heart of the Harbour every Wednesday for Art of the Harbour during Summer in the Parks at Marina Park. Come and view local art on display as well as for sale.  The Heart of the Harbour offers you audio, Visual and Entertainment, Banks, Business Services, Clothing Stores, Gifts and Specialty Stores, Health and Beauty Facilities, Restaurants and Nightclubs, Hotel, Artists, as well as Extraordinary views of the Sleeping Giant.   For more information visit http://www.heartoftheharbour.ca.

Joyce Seppala is one of 17 texile artists chosen to be apart of a show honouring traditional and contemporary Finish and Sami inspired textiles.  She would like to invite you down to the Tweed Museum of Art at the University of Minnesota in Duluth until October 5 to view her work.

On August 15-17th, join in the celebration of Aboriginal cultures as Fort William Historical Park and Nishnawbe Aski Nation stage Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival.  Situated at the Fort’s amphitheatre, the colourful festival features a competition Pow Wow in addition to traditional dancing, singing and drumming.  Popular Northern Cree Drum is the host drum and Little Bear Singers is the co-host drum.  Headlining the entertainment is renowned Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark, along with Eagle and Hawk, C-Weed, The Asham Stompers and TV Chief David Wolfman.  Friday features a free corn roast.  Get involved in a variety of games, activities and demonstrations.  Admission is free for the entire weekend.  In 2007, Anishnawbe Keeshingun became the largest First Nations festival held at Fort William Historical Park and in Northwestern Ontario.  Be sure to join in the festivities.  For more information visit http://www.fwhp.ca, or call (807) 473-2344.

On August 22nd, music video pioneer and long acknowledged as one of the leading female rock vocalist, Pat Benatar will be performing live at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. For more information visit http://www.tbca.com or call (807) 684-4444.

General Tourist Information

In August, come out to the Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 Court Street South.  They will feature a display of six new Canadian painters and printmakers.  New ceramics by Shane Norrie include ocean inspired bowls, bottles, and vessels as featured in “Style at Home” magazine.  New to the gallery are stone sculptures by local, Jason Nelson.  Chenier Fine Arts sells original art by emerging and established Canadian, regional, and international artists in a diverse range of art styles ranging from traditional and abstract.  For more information visit http://www.chenierfinearts.ca and view the 50 artists represented at the art gallery.

Come out to Gammondale Farm with your family and friends to celebrate summer. Gammondale Farm is offering Gammondale Farm Parties along with Farm Fun Packages throughout the summer months. To book an event for your group or for more information about what is happening on farm visit http://www.gammondalefarm.com or call (807) 475-9609.

The Comfort Inn Thunder Bay celebrates summer with great savings!  Check in for great rates and great service.  Our professional, hospitable staff awaits your arrival.  Plan your get away by calling (807) 475-3155 and ask for your special “E-news rate”.

Stay in touch via e-mail while you’re in town.  All locations of the Thunder Bay Public Library offer free public internet access computers and wireless (WIFI) service.  For more information, including locations and hours of operation, please visit our Virtual Library 24/7 at http://www.tbpl.ca.

Until August 24th, Travelers may enjoy a unique experience while visiting Thunder Bay by staying on the scenic campus of Lakehead University.  The Lakehead University Summer Guest Accommodations is open for the season and offers a variety of accommodations to meet all your travel needs at affordable rates.  They offer single, double rooms, townhouses, and apartments.  For more information call (807) 343-8485.

Come out and join in the fun at the Children’s Museum for Thunder Bay, The Imagination Station.  The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 12:30-4pm.  They have week long camps and Wednesday workshops which run from 9am until 11:45 and are for ages 4-9.  For more information e-mail childrensmuseumforthunderbay@yahoo.ca or call (807) 345-2222.

August is Family Fun Month at the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.  Drop in activities are available Monday to Friday between 1 and 3pm.  Celebrate the Olympics, learn about the history of different sports and do fun crafts and activities with a different sport theme each week.  The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame & Museum features a variety of exhibits celebrating the sports history of the region.  Located at 219 May St S, beside City Hall, the museum gallery summer hours are Monday to Saturday from 12-5pm.  Admission is a donation.  For more information call (807) 622-2852.

Located right by Intercity Shopping Centre.  Come by for a visit to see Ontario’s largest air-filled dome structure at 87,000 sq ft of family fun and entertainment.  The Thunder Bay Sports Dome offers a wide variety of sporting activities including mini-putting, basketball, tennis, badminton and much more.  Book ahead or drop in at your convenience.  Open from8am to 11pm daily.  Full menu concession and licensed bar available.  Check out http://www.thesportsdome.ca for upcoming events and activities.

Fort William Historical Park is open daily from 10am to 5pm.  Embark upon daily walking tours that take you to unique and fascinating places around the Fort including the Native Encampment, artisans’ area and the working farm.  Hop aboard a wagon ride or grab a paddle and head down the “Kam” for a canoe ride for some hands-on fun.  For more information visit their website at http://www.fwhp.ca, e-mail info@fwhp.ca, or call (807) 473-2344.

North of Superior Tourism Association would like to offer the photographic services of their intern Raeghan Howard.  Their intern will be out and about in the region taking photographs.  She is also available for photographing at special events.  For more information call (807) 346-1130 Ext.5.