The French

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Next, head over to The French for brunch. This cozy bistro offers a mouth-watering selection of French-inspired dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. As you bite into a toasty Croque Monsieur and sip on freshly brewed coffee, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to France!

Breezy Corners Family Restaurant

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Before you get back on the highway to head home, enjoy a classic diner-style dinner at Breezy Corners Family Restaurant in Freelton. This roadside restaurant has developed a loyal following over the years thanks to the staff's pride in their food. All soups, stocks, and sauces are made in-house from scratch.

Memphis Fire Barbecue Company

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Make the short trip to Memphis Fire Barbecue Company for an authentic southern barbecue lunch that will leave everyone around the table licking the sauce off their fingers! With kid’s choices and delicious family meal options, finding something for everyone on the restaurant’s extensive menu will be a breeze.

Iron Rooster Rotisserie and Grill

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After an adventurous day on the trails, finish up with a meal from the Iron Rooster Grill. These guys make the best chicken around, so you should definitely try the rotisserie chicken or hot chicken sandwich. Once you've had your fill of bottomless french fries, head back to your lodging for your final night!

 

Theo's Pizzeria

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Finish the day by grabbing a meal from Theo's Pizzeria. May we suggest the chicken souvlaki? Once you are filled up from dinner, head back to your hotel or campground for the evening! 

Up Shot Coffeehouse

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Locally roasted coffee, artisanal pastries & fresh, quality lunch options • Voted Thunder Bay's Best Coffee Shop. Come check us out to see for yourself!

Redly's Country Kitchen

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After your swim at the beach, you'll want to meander over to Redly's Country Kitchen for lunch - known for their great food and great prices. Fun fact, the family behind Redly's and Oak Lake beach have been operating this hidden gem for over 30 years! 

Nine Hand Hill Farm

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Next, you'll want to head to Nine Hand Hill Farm for lunch. All the food prepared here is either grown on the farm, or from producers within the surrounding communities. It literally doesn't get anymore local than that. You can also meet some new friends at the petting zoo, and grab a Farm to Fork Meal Kit to bring back to your place for dinner! 

The Waterhouse

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The Waterhouse is Thunder Bay's newest bar/watering hole open 7 days a week! Featuring the best prices in Downtown PA, nightly drink specials, clean/safe FUN environment, fast, friendly bartenders, 6 Big screen TVs showing UFC's & major sporting events, private function room!

The Pasta Shoppe

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We’re the mother-daughter duo of The Pasta Shoppe in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.

We believe that pasta dinners should be fresh, easy and enjoyed more frequently than the occasional Sunday. It should bring you around the table on a weekday and start a conversation before you rush off dance/hockey practice or after a long day away from home.

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