Sailing

Visitors to Thunder Bay's Waterfront are often greeted by the sight of boats in Lake Superior; the fresh harbour breezes are just right for sailing and windsurfing.

The best way to experience the Big Lake is in a sailboat! Sail Superior offers a wide variety of tour options including harbour tours and Wine and Cheese tours. If you’re looking to learn how to captain your own vessel, Sail Thunder Bay Sailing School and the Thunder Bay Yacht Club both offer lessons. On Wednesday evenings, make your way to Prince Arthur’s Landing to watch the races. If you’re so inclined, you can wait at the “Crew Bench” and join a crew.

Boat Tours

Experience the Big Lake, get up close to Salties and Lakers, and see the city from a whole new perspective on a Lake Superior Sail Boat Tour with Sail Superior.

If you’ve got the need for speed, try the Superior Rocket – a 500HP Zodiac that will have the wind whipping through your hair as you fly across the surface of the water.

For a longer adventure, try micro-cruising in Sail Superior’s catamaran, SV Welcome. It is spacious and elegantly furnished, offering both day and night space for 10 guests in five cabins with en-suite bathrooms: four double cabins and one cabin with bunk beds. Imagine a Caribbean Catamaran holiday in a wilderness setting.

Explore Canadian history by travelling back in time while visiting Porphyry Island and Lighthouse – a volcanic island surrounded by turquoise waters. Archie’s Charters departs from Silver Islet Harbour every Sunday at 9 a.m. and returns before 4 p.m. After visiting the historical Silver Islet General Store, a 20-minute trip to the lighthouse includes panoramic views of the Sleeping Giant, Silver Islet and Black Bay. Once at Porphyry Island, you will be given a guided tour before returning back to reality.

Wednesday & Thursday night races

Join the Thunder Bay Yacht Club at its Wednesday night races throughout the summer or the Temple Reef Sailing Club, who holds its races on Thursday nights.

Join up with a crew or just sit on the Pier and watch the action.

Learn to sail

For those looking to learn, check out the Sail Thunder Bay Sailing School.