Owned and operated by Minnesotan Lyn Swan, Blue Points Amethyst Mine is located 55 kilometres east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17 on Road #5 North. Just 3 kilometres off the main Highway this mine is located beside Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine. During your visit Lyn will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the gemstone. Admission is free and he charges by the bucketful.

A sustainable pick-your-own and "fresh picked for you" fruit and vegetable farm. Well-known for their strawberry picking, however you can also pick many other fruits and vegetables like peas, potatoes, and of course pumpkins in the fall. On-site farm market store with fresh-picked produce, local meat, local cheese, maple syrup, preserves, honey and gift items. The Harvest Cafe features fresh local food. Four-acre Amazing Corn Maze, wagon rides, play area, and farm animals.

Amethyst Mine Panorama, North America’s largest amethyst deposit, is an active, working quarry. Walking tour of mine, interesting informative talk on history and geology of the mine and the mineralogy of amethyst. Experience the joy and excitement of mining your own amethyst. They offer both guided and self-guided tours, as well as an onsite gift shop. They are located 60 kilometres east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17 on East Loon Rd. Travel 8 kilometres to Bass Lake Rd.

Vanderwees is a locally owner greenhouse who offers quite a variety of activities for the entire family. During the summer months, they offer an outdoor funland which includes midway rides, train ride, animals, bouncy features and more. During the winter they have an indoor funland that has go-carts, sand area, and more.  They also hold many events including pictures with Santa, and an Easter Egg hunt. They offer visitors a relaxing shopping environment including a gift shop including fudge, and the tulip café.

Home to about 100 dairy cows, Slate River Dairy is a fully licensed dairy farm. Producing locally pasteurized, Natural Dairy products. Their products can be found throughout Thunder Bay at many local grocery stores as well as the Thunder Bay Country Market.

Explore Northwest Ontario's rich aviation history including bush flying and WWII airplanes produced at Canada Car with an impressive collection of photos, memorabilia and personal stories preserved for those interested in either remembering or learning about adventurous times at the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre.

Amethyst Gift Centre is a retail store and lapidary workshop which features Thunder Bay amethyst mined from Amethyst Mine Panorama.

Visit the Thunder Bay Country Market Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Dove Building on the CLE Grounds to visit dozens of farmers, producers, artisans and distributors of local products at the same time.

Located directly off of Highway 17, Egli's has an abundance of Made in Canada products; ranging from wool clothing to sheepskin slippers, mitts, hats, and many other great products.  Egli’s also has a tour for you and your family to get out and view the different animals that are on the farm.

Arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
 Restaurants, galleries, boutique shopping and so much more.