Name: The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
Start: 2026-10-25T20:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-25T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Boreal Museum

October 2026
Haunted Halls 2026

Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm Haunted Halls 2026

Thunder Bay Museum 425 Donald St E, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Arts and Heritage

Haunted Halls 2026 Presented in Partnership with Science North. This October, The Thunder Bay Museum’s galleries awaken after dark—and some objects were never meant to be disturbed. Step inside the Museum for a new immersive haunted experience filled with unsettling characters, eerie environments, theatrical effects and frightening surprises. Follow the trail through transformed galleries and […]
HARRI SOINILA — Finnish Comedy

Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HARRI SOINILA — Finnish Comedy

Campfire Comedy 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, Thunder Bay, CA-ON, Canada

Comedy

Look who’s coming to Thunder Bay! HARRI SOINILA — Finnish Comedy! Get ready for a night of laughs with one of Finland’s most internationally successful comedians! Harri Soinila has performed across 30+ countries and four continents, from Edinburgh to Casablanca and Rio de Janeiro to Tallinn. He’s also opened for Canadian comedy superstar Russell Peters! […]
The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience

Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience

Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay 2446 Marina Park, Sleeping Giant Parkway, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Spooktackular - Save the Date – The Black Tide is this years theme on decks of the Alexander Henry in October, hosted by the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, as a fundraiser for Our Kids Count. This immersive haunted ship experience runs on selected Thursday-Friday- and Saturdays, from Oct 8th through October 24, 2026. Stay […]
Rocky Horror Show

Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Rocky Horror Show

The Paramount 24 Court St. S. Thunder Bay ON, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Film and Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show is the legendary cult musical that has shocked, thrilled, and delighted audiences for generations. Follow the unforgettable journey of Brad and Janet as a stormy night leads them to the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Packed with iconic songs like Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite, and Science Fiction/Double Feature.Directed and choreographed by […]
Dwayne Gretzky

Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Auditorium 1 Paul Shaffer Dr., Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Concerts, Music and Dance

Dwayne Gretzky is Canada's greatest party band and a can't miss live music experience celebrating classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Celebrating the classic rock and pop songs that unite people across generations, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 800 songs. For the past 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has developed a […]
The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

Oct 24 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

Boreal Museum 215 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Film and Theatre

Discover the Ghosts, Guts and Gore of Downtown Port Arthur The Haunted Lakehead returns for the 4th year Join us for stories of ghosts, crimes, murders, and creepy goings-on at The Lakehead. This tour will show you the North Core like you have never seen it before. Come with me as we traverse parks, back […]
Ooky Spooky 666 Halloween Drag Show

Oct 24 @ 9:00 pm - Oct 25 @ 1:30 am

Black Pirates Pub 215 Red River Rd., Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Concerts, Music and Dance

Wiggins Productions proudly presents OOKY SPOOKY 666 HALLOWEEN DRAG SHOW CATEGORY IS.....Raise Hell! The sixth annual Ooky Spooky Halloween Drag Show, Thunder Bay’s biggest Halloween drag show, is summoning the city’s scream queens, killer kings, and devilish drag creatures for our biggest descent into darkness yet! Prepare for a wicked night of horror, gore, camp, […]
The Market

Oct 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm The Market

MacGregor Recreation Center 800 Lakeshore Dr, Shuniah, Ontario, Canada

Teas, Markets, Craft Shows

Starting August 30 we will be having a monthly market on the LAST SUNDAY of each month at MacGregor Recreation Center in Shuniah! The Market will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Smoke and Embers

Oct 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Smoke and Embers

Delta Hotel 2260 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Arts and Heritage

Join us for the first annual Smoke & Embers, a dark and romantasy themed book convention located here in Thunder Bay, ON. Welcome to Smoke & Embers! Step into a world where fantasy blurs with the darkness, and each event brings you closer to the flame. Smoke and Embers is a three-day immersive book convention celebrating […]
Halloween Hoot

Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Halloween Hoot

Fort William Historical Park 1350 King Rd. Thunder Bay ON, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Arts and Heritage

Join us for Halloween Hoot, a family-friendly event that transforms the historic site into a Halloween haven. Enjoy haunted houses, trick-or-treating, creepy crafts and ghastly games, and discover why the mysterious birds have taken over Williamstown.
Historical Cemetery Walking Tour

Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Historical Cemetery Walking Tour

Arts and Heritage

Uncover the fascinating stories of those who helped shape Thunder Bay. Visit their final resting places and discover the legacies they left behind. Experience local history in a whole new way. The tour is approximately 1.5 km and should last 60-75 minutes. Earpieces will be provided to all participants for optimal hearing purposes. The Historical […]
The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

Oct 25 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

Boreal Museum 215 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Film and Theatre

Discover the Ghosts, Guts and Gore of Downtown Port Arthur The Haunted Lakehead returns for the 4th year Join us for stories of ghosts, crimes, murders, and creepy goings-on at The Lakehead. This tour will show you the North Core like you have never seen it before. Come with me as we traverse parks, back […]

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October 2026

Haunted Halls 2026

HARRI SOINILA — Finnish Comedy

The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience

Rocky Horror Show

Dwayne Gretzky

The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

Ooky Spooky 666 Halloween Drag Show

The Market

Smoke and Embers

Halloween Hoot

Historical Cemetery Walking Tour

The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore

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