Cruise Port Thunder Bay

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

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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 - 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 one of their three sailboats, including the luxurious Lagoon 500 Catarmaran or speed across the waves aboard the Superior Rocket high speed zodiac.
• The Waterfront District: Located a short walk from the cruise terminal, this area features dozens 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 buoy 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

Thunder Bay boasts numerous cultural events on any given summer week, so plan ahead of your visit or visit our vessel side tourism concierge tent for information on things to see and do on your own while in port.  Download our Tourism Thunder Bay Tours app and discover architectural, historical and culinary walking tours throughout the city.

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