Cruise Port Thunder Bay for Cruise Operators

Thunder Bay offers a wide range of world class natural and cultural attractions that cruise passengers love.

Popular shore excursion itineraries and self discovery attractions include:

• Fort William Historical Park: The world’s largest reconstructed fur trade post takes guests back to 1815 and the height of the Canadian fur trade.  Learn about Canadian commerce, Indigenous relations of the time and the western settlement of Canada during colonial times.  
• Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park: Ontario’s second highest waterfall is often dubbed Niagara of the North. 
• Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park: featuring stunning views and canyon walls so deep, arctic plants and perma frost can be found a thousand kilometers from the arctic region of Canada.
• Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and Silver Islet:A guardian of the bay, this extensive park features Ontario’s highest cliffs, numerous hiking trails for all skill levels and beaches.  Tour the Silver Islet community and the iconic 150 year old General store for their legendary Cinnamon buns. 
• Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre 
• Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
• Thunder Bay Art Gallery: Home to one of Canada’s largest collections of Indigenous Woodland art, this gallery is planning a move adjacent to the cruise terminal for 2025.
• Thunder Bay Historical Museum: learn about Thunder Bay and area’s history, from pre contact through to the 19th century.
• Sail Superior: See the big lake aboard on of their three sailboats, including the luxurious Lagoon 500 Catermaran or speed across the waves aboard the Superior Rocket high speed zodiac.
• The Waterfront District: located a hort walk from the cruise terminal, this area features dzens of local culinary and boutique retail options.  
• Bay & Algoma Neighbourhood:   This neighbourhood is the centrepiece of Canada’s Finnish culture, featuring local shops and culinary gems.  From here, it’s a short walk up to Hillcrest Park for scenic vistas of the city and harbour.
• Terry Fox Monument and Lookout

• Anemki Waajiw: Located on Fort William First Nation, this scenic lookout and Pow Wow grounds offers panoramic views of the city

• Golf at one of the city’s numerous courses including Whitewater, Chapples or Strathcona.
• Learn to rock climb with Outdoor Skills and Thrills
• Kayak with Such a Nice Day Adventures or paddleboard with Natribros
• Hillcrest Park
• Lakehead Transportation Museum: Tour the Alexander Henry ice breaker and bouy tender, located at the Pool 6 Cruise Terminal
• Prince Arthur’s Landing
• Centennial Park, Trowbridge forest and Cascades Conservation area for walking our impressive network of nature trails

• 800 linear feet of berth space only minutes from the Waterfront District shops, hotels, attractions, and culinary experiences.
• 26.5 feet water depth – Seaway draft
• Non marring Cruise ship fendering
• 30 000 pound pull strength bollards
• 24 000 square feet of paved apron for motor coaches and service vehicles  
• Potable water supply
• CBSA immigration and customs clearing services available on site
• Solid and liquid waste removal services available (including international waste)
• Baggage scanning capacity through Embark Port Services
• Lit nature trails on site
• Adjacent to the new Thunder Bay Art Gallery (opening late 2025)
• Less than a 20-minute drive from Thunder Bay International Airport
• 362 hotel rooms within a five-minute drive (2600 hotel rooms in the city of Thunder Bay)

• Sysco Foods
• Superior Foods
• Superior Seasons Market

Serve local while in port!  Locally produced delicacies include Thunder Oak Gouda, Sleeping Giant Beer, Lakehead Brewing Company, Dawson Trail Brewing Co, Heart Beat Hot Sauce, Sleeping Giant Biscotti, Tea Horse Indigenous teas, and the famed persian pastry.

Uride is a popular local ride share app.

Van and motor Coach companies include Winning Streak, Ontario Northland, Kasper Transportation and Granite Town Cars