Held annually in the last weekend of March. Join us for Trappers Time for Kids, card tournaments, a costume contest, curling bonspiel, dog sled rides, pony rides, kids crafts, baking contest, chili cook-off, pie contest, fireworks, karaoke contest, and a family breakfast.

Stop at the waterfront park for a picturesque pit-stop. The site is a perfect place to stop to have lunch, spend the day, or just take in the scenery.

There is a large beach, a playing field, a covered picnic area, and a large restroom facility with a change room and showers. "The Patricia" a freight boat that was built in the 1930s and has been fully restored and is on display in Ear Fall's waterfront park.

Held annually on the second last weekend of September. Celebrations include a family dinner and dance, outdoor market, pony rides, blow-up basketball, carnival games, face painting, community barbeque, live band at the Waterfront, family breakfast, pillow case relay, and pumpkin carving contest. 

The Fish Shop in Shuniah, known by generations of locals and visitors as the best place to buy fresh and Finnish-style smoked local fish, is located a short drive east of Thunder Bay. Opened in 1970, the shop has expanded over the years to encompass more of owner Liisa’s Karkkainen’s Finn heritage. You will find ready to heat Finnish meat pies and Karjalan piirakka (savory rice pudding pie) as well as blueberry, apple and/or rhubarb pies featuring local ingredients.

Pie.ology is hand pies made with heart. Whether you are craving something savory, sweet or both! A weekly menu with new pie creations are available on their Facebook page. Pre-order your hand pies today and pickup either from the store or at the Thunder Bay Country Market. All pre-ordered pies come frozen with baking instructions.

Light and flakey fruit pies and tarts as well as decadent custard, coconut, chocolate and banana cream pies. Dozens of homemade soups available in 500ml and 1 litre. Feel like a kid again and try the cinnamon spread! Available at the Thunder Bay Country Market. The Market is open year-round Wednesdays at 3:30pm – 6:30pm and Saturdays at 8:00am – 1:00pm

Want something specific?? Send them a message with your order and they will have it ready for you for pick up at the Thunder Bay Country Market. thelittlepieshop@outlook.com

Check out the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship tournament taking place on Rainy Lake. Anglers from all over the region take aim at catching the top prize in this fast-paced, three-day, live release race for the biggest smallmouth bass. The town also celebrates with events in the days leading up to and during the tournament.

The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club trails are located in Northwestern Ontario just outside of Fort Frances, and are open to the public. The trails cover 15 km of groomed skate & classic tracks and 5 km of snowshoe trails. Rental equipment (self-serve) is available on site. All ages are welcome.

Come and stay at our modern hotel in the heart of downtown Fort Frances. Everything you need is close by!

The Spry Farm is a family hobby farm, located in the Rainy River District, offering farm experiences, local honey, dog training, and more.